Driving Growth in the Insurance Industry
Managing Director - UAP Insurance Uganda
Our client, UAP Holdings Limited (UAP) is a pan-African
Financial Services Group with interests in Insurance, Investment Management,
Property Investments, Property Development, Securities Brokerage and Financial
Advisory.
The Group will be launching operations in selected markets in
Africa as part of its vision to be the most innovative pan-African Insurance
and Financial Services Group.
In order to execute its ambitious growth and expansion strategy,
UAP is seeking to recruit a visionary and results driven individual to fill the
position of Managing Director for UAP Insurance Uganda, a fully owned subsidiary of UAP
Holdings Limited.
UAP Insurance Uganda Limited is a leading insurance and financial services provider in Uganda.
The Company provides an innovative product mix of all classes of
insurance, including life, medical and general insurance.
Reporting directly to the Board of Directors and the Group Managing Director, the successful candidate will be responsible for:
Reporting directly to the Board of Directors and the Group Managing Director, the successful candidate will be responsible for:
- Providing
leadership in the development, execution and achievement of the company’s
strategic plans;
- Implementing the
board’s business development and financial performance decisions;
- Identifying new
markets and opportunities for business expansion;
- Overseeing the
development of innovative products for new and existing clients;
- Implementation
of efficient and effective business processes to drive high levels of
operations;
- Ensuring prudent
financial management and due care of the company’s assets and liabilities;
- Developing and
managing a strong and effective Management team;
- Building
effective relationships with the board, regulators and other key
stakeholders;
- Enforcing a
culture of regulatory compliance and good corporate governance; and
- Maintaining a
conducive work environment for attracting, retaining and motivating
employees.
Qualifications
- A Bachelors
degree in Business, Economics or other relevant field from a recognized
institution;
- A Masters degree
in Business Administration or related field;
- An Advanced
Diploma in Insurance (ACII), qualified Accountant or other relevant
professional qualification;
- A team leader
with 10 years relevant senior management experience;
- Excellent
business acumen and awareness of the external environment;
- Strong
interpersonal and people management skills and
- Proven
intellectual leadership in developing people and managing performance.
If you believe your career objectives match this challenging and
exciting role, please forward your application with a detailed CV stating your
current position, remuneration, names and contact details of three referees
quoting the reference number UAP/MDUG/06.12 by 22 June 2012 to:
The Director
Executive Selection Division
Deloitte Consulting Limited
Deloitte Place, Waiyaki Way
Muthangari, Westlands
E-mail: esd@deloitte.co.ke
The Director
Executive Selection Division
Deloitte Consulting Limited
Deloitte Place, Waiyaki Way
Muthangari, Westlands
E-mail: esd@deloitte.co.ke
