Managing Director

Our Client, a reputable Insurance Company in Zambia, is looking for an energetic and dynamic professional with demonstrable record, to lead the organization as the Managing Director.

Key Responsibilities and Duties

The key responsibilities and duties for the Managing Director include:

• Develops and executes the Company’s business strategies in order to attain the goals of the Board and shareholders;
• Oversees business production planning and implementation, including identifying resource requirements, and establishing strategies to grow the business;
• Prepares and implements comprehensive business plans to facilitate achievement through cost-effective operations and business development activities;
• Ensures increased shareholder value by making the business profitability;
• Coordinates the development of annual operating plans and budgets for Board’s approval and prudently manages the Company’s resources within those budget guidelines;
• Ensures implementation of the annual operating plans and budgets;
• Oversees the Company’s financial performance and investments;
• Advocates / promotes organization and stakeholder change that drives the Company’s mission and objectives;
• Keeps abreast of and ensures corporate compliance with local legislature and regulator rules and requirements;
• Effectively leads by demonstrating exemplary leadership behaviour, through personal involvement, commitment and dedication in support of organizational values;
• Creates a positive work climate and culture to energize employees, give meaning to work, minimize work disruption and maximize employee productivity;
• Analyses problematic situations and occurrences and provide solutions to ensure that the Company survives and continues to grow;
• Promotes sound corporate governance and ethical standards across the Company;
• Implements Board policy decisions;
• Maintains a proactive public relations policy which includes corporate social responsibility programmes thereby enhancing the corporate image.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

The incumbent should preferably have the following qualifications, experience and skills:

• School Certificate or equivalent;
• Minimum Associate of the Chartered Insurance Institute (ACII), a Fellow is preferred;
• Bachelor’s Degree in Insurance or Finance or any business-related discipline;
• Master of Business Administration or its equivalent;
• Minimum 10 years-experience in a reputable Insurance company;
• Must meet the Regulatory requirements of “Fit and Proper”.

SKILLS REQUIREMENTS

• Specialist knowledge in insurance business;
• Excellent interpersonal, presentation, and effective communication skills;
• Strong negotiation and reporting skills;
• Ability to comfortably and energetically represent the Company both locally and internationally;
• Outstanding analytical, organizational, and leadership abilities;
• Strong analytical skills and competency in business development and strategic planning;
• Strong financial planning skills and experience in achieving financial results;
• Knowledge of Strategic management, project planning, budgeting resource management, implementation including monitoring and evaluation;
• Strong work ethics, commitment, and team player.

Application Procedure

Interested candidates who meet the above-stipulated qualifications should send their application letters, Curriculum vitae, three traceable referees, and photocopies of relevant certificates to:

Managing Partner

Beatmas Human resource Consultants Ltd

Plot 5499 Lunsemfwa Road

Kalundu, Lusaka

Or by Email: [email protected]

Applications should be received not later than 15th June 2022