Managing Director at Career Options Africa Ltd: (Deadline 28 October 2022)

Managing Director at Career Options Africa Ltd: (Deadline 28 October 2022)

CAREER OPTIONS AFRICA (Rwanda) LTD

www.careeroptionsafricagroup.com

www.hreastafrica.com

Vacancy – Managing Director for Payments Solutions Company in Rwanda

OUR CLIENT

Our client is a reputable Pan African payment processing services provider, that supports instant payment processing using mobile money, mobile banking, debit and credit cards, and eLipa wallet. They are now active in Tanzania with a pan African expansion into Rwanda, Togo and the CFA region underway. The eLipa system incorporates the ability to interface with mobile money, mobile banking, the direct bank debit systems, as well as VISA, MasterCard and China Union. The payment solution also offers multiple payment receipt options both online and offline, business payment and receipting solutions and bulk payment disbursements to employees, suppliers etc.

The Client is seeking to fill the position of a Managing Director in Rwanda with a suitably qualified and competent individual.

THE JOB

To control and oversee all business operations to make sure the company achieves its objectives effectively and efficiently.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Develop and execute the company’s business strategies in order to attain the goals of the board and shareholders
• Provide strategic advice to the board and Chairperson so that they will have accurate view of the market and the company’s future
• Prepare and implement comprehensive business plans to facilitate achievement by planning cost-effective operations and market development activities
• Ensure company policies and legal guidelines are communicated all the way from the top down in the company and that they are followed at all times
• Communicate and maintain trust relationships with shareholders, business partners and authorities
• Oversee the company’s financial performance, investments and other business ventures
• Delegate responsibilities and supervise the work of executives providing guidance and motivation to drive maximum performance
• Read all submitted reports by lower rank managers to reward performance, prevent issues and resolve problems
• Act as the public speaker and public relations representative of the company in ways that strengthen its profile
• Analyze problematic situations and occurrences and provide solutions to ensure company survival and growth

THE RIGHT PERSON FOR THE JOB

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration or relevant field. A Masters of Business Administration, Finance or Marketing will be an added advantage.
• At least 5 years senior management 3 of which should be at senior executive in a Fintech or Financial Company.
• Demonstrable experience in developing strategic and business plans
• Thorough knowledge of market changes and forces that influence the company
• Strong understanding of corporate finance and measures of performance
• Familiarity with corporate law and management best practices
• Proficiency in all Microsoft Office applications
• Excellent organisational and leadership skills
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and presentation skills
• Outstanding analytical and problem-solving abilities

The ideal candidate should in addition possess the following skills and competencies;

• Be a strategist and a leader who has ability to steer the company to the most profitable direction while also implementing its vision, mission and long-term goals.
• Should possess very strong crisis management skills to “save” the company in times of need.
• Able to resolve problems offering effective solutions.
• Able to plan, prioritize and organize work.
• Self-starter with high degree of resourcefulness requiring minimal supervision.

WHAT WE ARE OFFERING THE RIGHT PERSON.

We are offering a competitive remuneration package for the successful candidate.

HOW TO APPLY

Visit www.careeroptionsafricagroup.com  and www.hreastafrica.com  for more details on this position.

Send CV only to recruitment_rw@careeroptionsafricagroup.com by 28^th October 2022 with subject heading, as Managing Director. However, applications will be reviewed as they are received, and qualified candidates called for interview as soon as their CVs are received.

Candidates who do not hear from us by this date should consider their applications unsuccessful.

PLEASE NOTE: APPLICANTS ARE NOT REQUIRED TO MAKE ANY PAYMENTS TO ANYONE DURING ANY STAGE OF THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS.