Veterans Investment Holdings Company Private Ltd is looking for a suitably qualified person to fill the positions of: –
GROUP CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER (CEO)
Primary Responsibilities
- Formulate corporate strategy and spearhead implementation of the Holding Company’s operations and financial performance.
- Identify, research in collaboration with Learning Institutions and implement new short-to-medium and long range growth initiatives for the Holding Company.
- Mobilize strategic partnerships with local and international investors to attract new capital injection, critical skills, technology transfer and market access.
- Evaluate potential mergers and acquisitions in order to grow the Holding Company.
- Create, improve, implement and enforce policies and good corporate governance procedures in the organization that will improve operational and financial effectiveness of the Holding Company.
- Communicate effectively and establish credibility throughout the Holding Company and with the Board of Directors as an effective developer of solutions to business challenges.
- Report to the Board of Directors of the Corporation in accordance with the timelines.
Provide expert financial guidance, advice and improve the planning and budgeting process on a continual basis by educating key members of corporate leadership. - Optimize the handling of banking relationships and work closely with Group Finance Director to foster and grow strategic financial partnerships.
- Work with finance team to develop a solid cash flow projections and reporting mechanisms, including setting minimum cash thresholds to meet operating and investment needs.
- Act as a strategic advisor and consultant, offering expert advice on contracts, negotiations or business deals that the Holding Company and its Subsidiaries may enter into.
- Evaluate the Holding Company’s financial, operational, sales and marketing structures to enhance operating efficiencies and profitability.
- Mentor and interact with members of staff at all levels to foster growth and encourage development among senior executive team and all members of staff.
- Establish systems of collaboration and cooperation with tertiary and research and development institutions.
- Build the human resources capacity and Performance Management Systems to deliver efficiently as per the Results Based Management systems.
- Provide effective oversight on the Holding Company, based on a culture of best practices and good corporate governance standards so as to safeguard shareholder value and ensure competitive returns.
Skills and Competences
- Strong understanding of corporate finance and performance management principles,
- Familiarity with diverse business functions such as marketing, PR, finance etc.
- In-depth knowledge of corporate governance and general management best practices
- An entrepreneurial mindset with outstanding organizational and leadership skills.
- A team player who is able to interact confidently at Board level.
- Analytical abilities and problem-solving skills
- Excellent communication and public speaking skills
- Strategic mindset
- Professional business acumen
- Outstanding problem solving skills
- Excellent ability to lead and manage
- Continually drive effective results
- Executive presence and ability to maintain calm demeanour in high stress environments.
Qualifications and Experience
- A minimum of Bachelor’s degree in either Finance, Economics, Project Management, Business Leadership or any other equivalent business related qualification. Having Masters degree qualification is an added advantage.
- Proven experience as CEO or at least 10 years progressive corporate working experience in Corporate leadership with at least 5 years at a
- Senior Executive position.
- Experience in developing profitable strategies and implementing vision.
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Job Application Details
APPLICATION DETAILS:
All applications must be addressed to the following:
The Chairperson
Veterans Investment Corporation Board
5 Floor Batanai Gardens
Jason Moyo & First Avenue
Harare
And email to the following email addresses: [email protected] / [email protected]
and/or hand deliver to the above mentioned address: on or before the 16 of July 2023
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