Managing Director – UAP Insurance Uganda

Managing Director – UAP Insurance Uganda
Our client, UAP Holdings Limited
(UAP) is a pan-African Financial Services Group with interests in Insurance,
Investment Management, Property Investments, Property Development, Securities
Brokerage and Financial Advisory.
Currently, UAP has over eight
businesses operating in Kenya, Uganda and South Sudan which are market leaders
in their respective fields. The Group will be launching operations in selected
markets in Africa as part of its vision to be the most innovative pan-African
Insurance and Financial Services Group.
Duties & Responsibilities
In order to execute its ambitious
growth and expansion strategy, UAP is seeking to recruit a visionary and
results driven individual to fill the position of Managing Director for UAP
Insurance Uganda, one of its business in Uganda. Reporting directly to the
Board of Directors and the Group Managing Director, the successful candidate
will be responsible for:
  • Providing leadership in the development, execution and
    achievement of the company’s strategic plans;
  • Implementing the board’s business development and
    financial performance decisions;
  • Identifying new markets and opportunities for business
    expansion;
  • Overseeing the development of innovative products for
    new and existing clients;
  • Implementation of efficient and effective business
    processes to drive high levels of operations;
  • Ensuring prudent financial management and due care of
    the company’s assets and liabilities;
  • Developing and managing a strong and effective
    Management team;
  • Building effective relationships with the board,
    regulators and other key stakeholders;
  • Enforcing a culture of regulatory compliance and good
    corporate governance; and
  • Maintaining a conducive work environment for
    attracting, retaining and motivating employees.
Qualifications, Skills & Experience
  • A Bachelors degree in Business, Economics or other
    relevant field from a recognized institution;
  • A Masters degree in Business Administration or related
    field;
  • An Advanced Diploma in Insurance (ACM), qualified
    Accountant or other relevant professional qualification;
  • A team leader withl 0 years relevant senior management
    experience;
  • Excellent business acumen and awareness of the external
    environment, strong interpersonal and people management skills and
  • Proven intellectual leadership in developing people and
    managing performance.
How to
Apply
If you believe your career
objectives match this challenging and exciting role, please forward your
application with a detailed CV stating your current position, remuneration,
names and contact details of three referees quoting the reference number
UAP/MDUG/06.12 by 22 June 2012 to:
The Director Executive Selection Division Deloitte Consulting Limited Deloitte Place,
Waiyaki Way Muthangari, Westlands E-mail: esd@deloitte.co.ke

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