Exciting career opportunity for a Managing Director in a Microfinance Bank

Our client is a dynamic Microfinance Bank located in Ikorodu, Lagos, Nigeria. It is respected and reputable for its excellent service portfolio. As part of its drive for an effective quality service delivery, it requires the services of an experienced and dynamic leader, who has the skills and competencies needed to generate growth in a challenging environment to fill the position of a Managing Director.

Managing Director
The successful candidate, who shall be experienced in the capacity banking and finance or accounting profession, with demonstrable management competencies, shall lead, direct and be at the forefront of setting the pace in the bank. S/he shall oversee the entire coordination of the bank’s daily activities, generate strategies for competitiveness in the microfinance sector and be able to develop standards for sustenance of the corporate image of the company. In addition, s/he must also possess the following:

Job Requirements
• A Masters Degree
• Strong leadership and managerial skills
• Excellent business acumen and drive
• Broad knowledge of issues
• Must be versatile and goal oriented.
• Good Decision Making Skills
• Good time management and organizational skills
• Ability to take delegate and monitor
• Excellent communication skills and ability to communicate at all levels
• Ability to demonstrate strong project management skills
• Previous leadership experience
• Minimum of 5 - 7 years cognate experience
• Not more than 40 years old
• Excellent customer service skills
• customer service skills
• Good drive energy

Residents of Ikorodu axis have a distinct advantage

Method of Application
All applications must be sent via e-mail as a single word attachment to [email protected], not later than November 4th 2009. Please boldly indicate your salary expectation on your résumé. Candidates are advised to strictly adhere to the instructions stated above.