Chief Executive Officer

Key Responsibilities

• Formulate and drive the successful implementation of corporate policies in alignment with the company’s 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 company’s 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 company’s 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.

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.

Qualification

• The ideal candidate must possess a bachelor’s 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 programmes and integrated management systems.
• Qualification as a Principal Officer in accordance with NIC regulations.

Salary: Attractive

Location: Accra