MobiCash, a leading Fintech company, provides integrated payment solutions that address the use of technology to enable people who are not served by financial institutions to start using financial services without having to access them through traditional bank branches.
We are seeking an experienced Chief Executive Officer to lead our innovative team, manage our digital platform development and handle the day-to-day operations of the company. The right candidate must be ready to build and model a great company culture, provide inspired leadership to the executive team and staff, establish a great working relationship with the board of directors and set a course for the company strategy.
Job Description
This role is ideal for someone who has the right mix of leadership, passion, energy and experience to
build and grow a digital business in the financial services sector. The ideal candidate is business
savvy, has an entrepreneurial spirit and innovative nature, and a have vast network in the financial
services industry and start-up ecosystem.
The CEO will have primary responsibility for leading company operations, the overall growth
strategy, organizational leadership, financial and organizational management, external
communications and marketing and sales efforts. He/she will also be responsible for the
development and management of advisor and investor relationships.
He/she will also be responsible for achieving fundraising and revenue objectives.
The ideal candidate would have been successful in startup companies and focused on the wants and
needs of consumers in the financial services industry. In addition to being the face, voice and spirit
of the company, the candidate must demonstrate a track record in financial services and
technology.
Focus During the First 12 Months
Create an appropriate customer acquisition strategy
Develop and lead execution of product development, marketing and customer service.
Establish strategic partnerships with other companies to reach the ambitious user growth
targets
Create an appropriate short/long term vision
Responsibilities and Duties
Leadership
Provide vision and leadership that attracts followers.
Public relations, including evangelizing technology entrepreneurship through public
speaking, digital media, and representing the Fintech sector.
Motivate a high performance, innovative and results-driven organization
Strategy & Planning
Develop short/long term company and product roadmap.
Establish and implement short- and long-term goals, objectives, policies, and operating
procedures.
Build and motivate world-class products, marketing and customer service team.
Responsible for all elements of HR, employee compensation plans, and benefits.
Develop a financial plan for the organization.
Assessing risks to the company and ensuring they are monitored and minimized.
Operational Management
Oversee operating plan, budget, cash flow, and company finances.
Create and revise all content while building a world-class content development team.
Establish strategic partnerships with other companies in order to reach the ambitious
Build and lead an effective and cohesive executive management team to include all company
employees, while establishing a basic personnel policy, initiating and monitoring policies
relating to personnel actions and training and professional development programs.
Ensure company objectives and standards of performance are not only understood but
owned by management and employees.
Ensure company and its businesses comply with all applicable legal and regulatory
requirements and, where appropriate, best practices.
Establish, achieve, and report on financials and milestones to investors.
Requirements & Qualifications
University degree, preferably MBA in the field of business administration and finance from a
recognized institution of higher learning.
Prior experience in sales and/or leadership efforts in a senior position in a startup company
preferably with a background in financial services.
Excellent leadership, negotiation, management, problem solving, and interpersonal skills.
Ability to work strategically, but also hands-on problem solving.
Exceptional oral and written communication skills preferably in English, French and
Kinyarwanda.
Extensive experience in fund raising and investor relationships.
Track record of building innovative, creative, and collaborative teams.
Experience with corporate governance.
Confident interacting with clients/investors from the global community therefore effective
communication skills and a good grasp of the international digital financial landscape is
required.
Knowledgeable of emerging markets.
Strong desire to lead from a strategic and tactical perspective in all aspects of day to day
company operations.
A strong communicator and brand ambassador, as well as the ability to influence group
stakeholder.
All qualified candidates should submit their applications via email hr@mobicashonline.com by June,
28th 2022 clearly indicating in the Subject line: Application for the CEO Position.
The application should include a resume, application letter, qualification documents and official
identification.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
