Head - Group Corporate Services
Strategic Management Jobs
- Agricultural Finance Company …
- Expires 29 Jul 2021
- Bulawayo
- Full Time
Job Description
A Career Opportunity in the Financial Services Sector
Agricultural Finance Company Holdings (AFC) is a newly formed entity made up of four subsidiaries namely; AFC Commercial Bank, AFC Land and Development Bank, AFC Insurance and AFC Leasing Company.
Vacancy: Head - Group Corporate Services
Role Profile
Reporting to the Group Finance Director, the Head of Corporate Services delivers a critical support and coordination role For the AFC Group ensuring high standards of strategic and operational delivery of administrative support. The key responsibility is to oversee integrity and efficiency of company-wide, administration and governance systems and procedures and the eFFective co-ordination including an ongoing monitoring and continuous improvement system. Ensuring all policies and procedures are kept in line with legislative requirements and are systematically reviewed in line with statutory requirements and organisational changes as they occur.
Duties and Responsibilities
Duties and Responsibilities
• Delivering an information management system, gathering, storing and effectively managing group assets.
• Leading and management of all corporate support staff and resources.
• Engaging constructively with corporate supporters, including maintaining an accurate register of support and contacts.
• Assessment and management of risk related to procurement, lease management, memoranda of articles and building maintenance.
• Ensuring that effective internal controls/audit protocols are in place to monitor compliance across standardised policies, procedures and systems.
• Collaborating in ensuring organisational risks including maintaining adequate insurance levels and mitigation strategies.
• Ensuring compliance with a rationalised procurement processes through a preferred provider register.
• Developing the skill, competence and capacity within the corporate support roles and securing added value and capacity, including recruiting and training of staff.
• Monitoring performance information and Feedback on Corporate/Group identity across all print, media and communication materials, for consistency in external communications and other stakeholder information.
Qualifications and Experience
Qualifications and Experience
• Bachelor of Accounting degree from recognized university. • Sound practical knowledge with at least 5 years at strategic senior Administrative /Financial Management Role. • A Professional qualification such as CIMA/CIS/ACCA or equivalent is an added advantage. • Master's in Business Administration (MBA) or MBL is a distinct advantage. • At least 10 years relevant post-graduate experience of which 5 years should be at managerial level. • Knowledge of Agriculture, banking /Insurance or commercial real estate is a distinct added advantage. • Experience in management of administration teams is essential.
Job Skills and Competencies
• Ability to manage timelines and work under pressure to tight deadlines.
• Good knowledge of Agriculture logistics including analysis/interpretation of service level agreements, memorandums' and engagements with service providers and other partnerships.
• High degree of computer literacy, good analytical, report writing and communication skills.
• Proactive and able to consolidate multiple tasks from both internal and external stakeholders in a Fast-paced environment.
• Must be able to demonstrate a broad technical knowledge and expertise covering the conduct of business matters, corporate governance matters and regulatory risk and change matters.
• A practical and commercial approach to problem-solving across all subsidiaries.
Proven track record of delivering enhancements to continuous process efficiency.
How to Apply
Interested candidates should submit applications, accompanied by a detailed resume by no later than 29 July 2021.
All applications should be emailed to careers@afcholdings.co.zw clearly indicating the position you are applying for as your E-mail Subject Reference.
Please note that only short-listed applicants will be responded to.
