Job Description

• The Executive Secretary shall be the CEO of MCAG and shall be responsible to Governing Council for the overall administration of the secretariat.

The incumbent shall:

• Prepare a strategic plan to meet the requirements of the Governing Council.
• Provide office support services to stakeholders that will ensure effectiveness and efficiency within the secretariat.
• Be responsible for training, motivation and control of staff in accordance with the decisions of the Governing Council.
• Maintain the Secretariat as a sustainable umbrella body that satisfies the expectation of all stakeholders.

Main Duties

• Submission of strategic plan and related annual budgets to the Governing Council in a timely manner for approval.
• Submission of annual review working papers on strategic plan for approval by the Governing Council.
• Ensuring all Governing Council working papers are prepared and submitted on a timely manner.
• Ensuring the submission of all relevant reports as required by the Bank of Ghana in a timely manner.
• Regularly collecting and collating reporting from members in both Tier 3 and Tier 4.
• Proactively ensuring dynamic adaptation in the structure of the organization at all levels in response to the strategy of the Association.
• Organizing periodic inspection on all members operation.
• Identifying sources of fund and report same to the Governing Council.
• Running an efficient Research and Development function for the Association.
• Efficiently managing the finance of the Association.  
• All other functions that would be assigned by the Governing Council from time to time.    

Required Skills or Experience

• A second degree or its equivalent
• At least 7 years' experience in managerial position in the finance industry is an added advantage.
• Must be a team builder, strategic thinker, must have analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Computer skills including ability to operate computerized accounting spreadsheet and word processing programs at a highly efficient level
• Age limit: 35 years to 45 years

Core Competence

• Knowledge of the regulatory framework 01 Money Lending in Ghana
• Excellent presentation and communication skills
• Ability to drive with valid driver's license.