Lead, direct, and control all strategic, financial, and operating plans in assigned operations to ensure the organization achieves its short- and long-term objectives as set by the overall corporate business plan and in accordance with local governmental regulations.Support operations and administration of the Board by advising and informing Board members, interfacing between Board and staff, and supporting the Board's evaluation of the Chief Executive.
Pivotal Experience and Expertise
A Kenyan national with over ten years’ experience in a managerial capacity in the insurance sector
A technical or professional qualification in insurance (preferably ACII), accounting or banking as approved by the Commissioner
Regional market knowledge and experience
Strong controls and operations background with an excellent understanding of governance required
Preference will be given to individuals who have operated in a matrix environment in a multinational or Pan-African insurer
Knowledge of underwriting and sales/business development concepts, practices, procedures and techniques
Leadership Capabilities & Personal Characteristics
High level of commercial and business knowledge as well as financial acumen
Ability to drive strategic priorities and execution
Energy and drive to lead significant organizational change and bring collaboration into the organization
Technologically astute (digital dexterity) and the ability to generate and support disruptive change
Ability to navigate successfully within a complex matrix structure in a global entity and to deal with ambiguity
Personal attributes such as integrity and trust are essential
Resilient and results driven
Strong influencing skills and ability to get buy-in
Well-developed internal and external stakeholder management skills
A team player and an inspirational people leader
Strong customer centricity and focus
Excellent communicator with strong interpersonal skills
Responsibilities
Provide strategic advice and guidance to the Chairman and the members of the Board, to keep them aware of developments within the industry and to ensure that the appropriate policies are developed to meet the company’s mission and objectives and to comply with all relevant statutory and other regulations
Prepare a corporate plan and annual business plan and monitor progress against these plans to ensure that the company attains its objectives as cost-effectively and efficiently as possible
Prepare, gain acceptance, and monitor the implementation of the annual budget to ensure that budget targets are met, that revenue flows are maximized and that fixed costs are minimized
Direct and control the work and resources of the company and ensure the recruitment and retention of the required numbers and types of well-motivated, trained and developed staff to ensure that it achieves its mission and objectives
Establish and maintain effective formal and informal links with regulator, major customers, relevant government departments and agencies, local authorities, key decision-makers and other stakeholders generally, to exchange information and views and to ensure that the company is providing the appropriate range and quality of services
Oversee the preparation of the annual report and accounts of the company and ensure their approval by the Board
Develop and maintain an effective marketing and public relations strategy to promote the products, services and image of the company in the wider community
Ensure that the organization and its mission, programmes, products and services are consistently presented in strong, positive image to relevant stakeholders
Define, develop, propose and direct the implementation of local operational and financial strategies and policies in accordance with regional and corporate objectives and local regulations to guarantee the attainment of established business goals in the short, medium and long term
Monitor the local competitive environment to identify business threats and opportunities and develop business plans to address them
Lead, direct, evaluate, and develop a team of managers to ensure that local business strategies are implemented effectively
Define strategies for the management of local human resources, ensuring the establishment of plans and programs to guarantee the staff is properly trained, compensated and developed
Represent the corporation and participate in financial, social, governmental sectors and relevant associations, identifying opportunities for the development and protection of the corporation in the local market, promoting the development of the local insurance industry, as well as the definition, evaluation and pursuit of regulatory proposals for the industry
Direct projects with key clients participating from the prospecting to the negotiation to guarantee an effective account handling that results in the attainment of financial results.
Job Requirements
Required education
: Bachelor's degree
Required relevant work experience
: 10 years
Required languages:
English (Spoken: fluent | Written: fluent)
