CEO Insurance Space

Accra - Ghana

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Experience Required: 15years

Posted on: 5 days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

To sustain our momentum and drive future success we are seeking to appoint a Chief Executive Officer (CEO) who will be responsible for the overall performance of the company in line with the Boards strategic direction. This role requires a dynamic leader capable of inspiring stakeholder confidence fostering a high-performance culture and positioning the company as a preferred reinsurance partner in Ghana and across line with our commitment to developing internal talent qualified candidates within the Group are encouraged to apply. External candidates with the requisite experience and leadership profile are equally invited to express interest. The position is based in Accra and requires a highly accomplished certified insurance professional with exceptional leadership capability strategic vision and sound judgment.

Key Responsibilities

Formulate and drive the successful implementation of corporate policies in alignment with the companys strategic positioning within the reinsurance market in Ghana.

Provide strategic leadership to ensure sustainable profitability growth and operational excellence.

Develop and execute strategic and operational plans that reflect the long-term objectives and priorities set by the Board.

Establish and maintain robust operational risk management and financial control systems to support sound decision-making.

Ensure that corporate objectives performance standards and strategic priorities are clearly communicated understood and embraced across all levels of the organization.

Monitor financial and operational performance against approved plans and budgets and provide timely data-driven insights.

Take proactive remedial actions where necessary and keep the Board informed of significant developments risks and opportunities.

Continuously enhance the companys operational efficiency underwriting performance and overall competitiveness.

Assume full accountability to the Board for the overall performance and stewardship of the company.

Represent the company at the highest level with key stakeholders including clients brokers industry bodies and professional associations.

Build lead and sustain a high-performing executive management team capable of delivering on the companys strategic agenda.

Implement Board-approved strategies and ensure effective translation into measurable business outcomes.

Ensure full compliance with regulatory requirements and directives including those of the National Insurance Commission as well as adherence to industry best practices.

Provide comprehensive and timely management reports to the Board to support governance and oversight.

Oversee the preparation and timely audit of financial statements in line with statutory and regulatory requirements.

Foster a high-performance culture by motivating and empowering staff to achieve corporate objectives.

Requirements

Key Competencies

Exceptional verbal and written communication skills with the ability to engage effectively at Board regulatory and stakeholder levels.

Strong proficiency in business and data tools including Microsoft Office Suite to support strategic decision-making and reporting.

Advanced presentation facilitation consultation negotiation and conflict resolution capabilities.

Proven ability to identify assess and respond to organizational needs in alignment with corporate objectives.

High level of attention to detail balanced with the ability to maintain a broad strategic perspective without losing momentum.

The ideal candidate must possess a bachelors degree in actuarial science or a related field or an MBA or a second degree (added advantage).

A minimum of 15 years relevant experience in the insurance industry including at least 8 years in a supervisory role.

Membership in a recognized professional body.

Demonstrated people management experience with the ability to collaborate effectively with internal and external stakeholders.

Experience in continuous improvement programs and integrated management systems.

Qualification as a Principal Officer in accordance with NIC regulations.

Salary: Attractive

Location: Accra

Required Skills:

Key Competencies Exceptional verbal and written communication skills with the ability to engage effectively at Board regulatory and stakeholder levels. Strong proficiency in business and data tools including Microsoft Office Suite to support strategic decision-making and reporting. Advanced presentation facilitation consultation negotiation and conflict resolution capabilities. Proven ability to identify assess and respond to organizational needs in alignment with corporate objectives. High level of attention to detail balanced with the ability to maintain a broad strategic perspective without losing momentum. The ideal candidate must possess a bachelors degree in actuarial science or a related field or an MBA or a second degree (added advantage). A minimum of 15 years relevant experience in the insurance industry including at least 8 years in a supervisory role. Membership in a recognized professional body. Demonstrated people management experience with the ability to collaborate effectively with internal and external stakeholders. Experience in continuous improvement programs and integrated management systems. Qualification as a Principal Officer in accordance with NIC regulations. Salary: Attractive Location: Accra

Required Education:

The ideal candidate must possess abachelors degree in actuarial science or a related field an MBA or a second degree (added advantage).Qualification as a Principal Officer in accordance with NIC regulations.