Equity Bank Careers – Managing Director

Job Title: Managing
Director
Organisation: Equity Bank
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
Reports to: Board of Directors
About Equity Bank:
Equity Bank is one of the region’s leading banks whose purpose is to
transform the lives and livelihoods of the people of Africa socially and
economically by availing them modem, inclusive financial services that maximize
their opportunities. With a strong footprint in Uganda, Kenya, Tanzania, Rwanda
and South Sudan, Equity Bank is now home to nearly 8 million customers, the
largest customer base in the Eastern African Region.
Job Summary: The Managing Director will steer the overall
day-to-day strategic guidance, direction and leadership to Senior Management
Team, and oversee the Bank’s operations that cover financials and support
services, including Retail, Corporate, Deposit Taking, Mobile Banking, and
other Financial Services.
Key Duties and Responsibilities: 
  • Overall day to day management of the work
    of the bank.
  • Offers strategic advice and guidance to
    the senior management team and ensures well motivated, trained and
    developed staff at all levels
  • Prepares and directs the implementation of
    the annual business plan and ensures that the bank attains its objectives
    as cost-effectively and efficiently as possible.
  • Develops and directs the implementation of
    the bank’s operational systems, policies and procedures and ensures
    compliance with banking and other statutory regulations.
  • Establishes and maintains effective formal
    and informal links with major customers, relevant government departments
    and agencies, local authorities, key decision makers and other
    stakeholders.
  • Prepares and gains acceptance, and monitors
    the implementation of the annual budget to ensure that budgets are met,
    that revenue flows are maximised and that fixed costs are minimised.
  • Develops and maintains an effective
    marketing and public relations strategy.
  • Represents the organisation in negotiations
    with customers, suppliers, government departments and other key
    stakeholders/contacts.
  • Manages the preparation and presentation
    of periodic and annual reports and accounts.
  • Performs duties specific to the position
    and other functions as assigned by the direct report and or the board.
Qualifications, Skills and
Experience: 
  • The applicant should possess a Good
    University degree in Commerce/Economics or Business Administration
    discipline and a relevant professional banking qualification from reputable
    institutions.
  • Possession of a Master’s degree or higher
    qualification is desirable.
  • A proven record of success at senior-level
    in general and commercial management in the banking and financial
    industry.
  • At least ten years’ experience of managing
    people and resources, a minimum of 5 years of which should have been at
    senior management position.
  • Advanced knowledge and understanding of
    the banking sector or industry in Uganda/East Africa.
  • High level financial management and
    commercial awareness.
  • Detailed knowledge and experience in
    strategic planning, implementation, monitoring, and control processes, and
    change management.
  • Excellent interpersonal relationship
    building and diplomatic skills.
  • Exceptional oral, written and
    interpersonal communication skills.
  • Excellent organisational and time
    management skills.
  • Ability to work with no supervision and
    under pressure while performing duties.
  • Ability to deal with complex problems
    involving multiple facets and variables in non-standardised situations.
How to Apply: 
All suitably qualified and interested candidates should email their
applications and updated CVs to:  recruitment@equitybank.co.ug.
Deadline: Wednesday 13th August,
2014

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