Company:STRIDE
POSITION:GENERAL MANAGER
REPORTS TO:STRIDE BOARD
SALARY:R1 mil plus (Plus Merit Bonus)
MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES
General management and execution of the approved strategy of the company.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Accounting
Budget presentation and reporting on achievement to the board and board appointed committees.
Prepares and co-ordinates the consolidation of annual budgets.
Monitors business plan implementation, actual expenditure against expense budgets and reports on variances to Board.
Attends to audit queries from the Auditors.
Responsible for all statutory returns.
Prepares all the monthly, quarterly and year end accounts for STRIDE.
Responsible for reconciliation of accounts.
Responsible for VAT returns and compliance
Liaise with the Receiver of Revenue.
Liaise with STRIDE bankers.
Ensure financial adherence to board policies and guidelines.
Cash management and monitoring interest record and bank accounts. (including reconciliations)
Creates, manages and reports against income forecasts.
Personnel Services
Develops and maintains the Personnel Procedures Manual and manages personnel processes, e.g. engagements, resignations, leave applications.
Responsible for salaries - take on / off and adjustments. (eg. medical aid) and compliance with statutes.
Responsible for all statutory returns (e.g. SITE).
Within the defined areas of responsibility
Selects staff.
Allocates work.
Provides training.
Monitors and controls performance.
Manages performance and development of staff.
Stakeholder relationships
Establishes, manages and grows key stakeholder relationships.
Investments
Invests surplus funds in accordance to board guidlines.
Corporate Governance
Develops and maintains the delegation of authority protocol
Manages shareholders, board, AGM and special meetings
Coordinates and facilitates the company registration process and corresponding legal and contractual deliverables
Manages all legal and contractual requirements
Strategic
Compile the strategic plan for Stride for submission and approval by the Board.
Implement actions plans to ensure the strategy of the company as approved is executed.
Build stakeholder alliances with all key strategic partners.
Manage service level agreements with service provides to ensure a sustainable service delivery by the company.
QUALIFICATIONS
Qualifications
B-Comm degree or equivalent
Insurance related qualifications preferable
Minimum 10 years experience in the insurance industry
Minimum 10 years experience in General Management level
Personal attributes
Achievement orientation – a desire to compete towards a self imposed standard of excellence, to set and meet challenging objectives and to strive for success where rewards might be absent or delayed. Exceeding normal standards of performance by continuously aiming at higher goals and objectives.
Self-confidence – a strong faith in one’s own skill, capability and judgment. Often reflected in a forceful and impressive self-presentation.
Interpersonal skill – Demonstrating sensitivity in identifying with the needs, feelings and conflicts in others.
Initiative – Engaging in proactive behavior, seizing opportunities.
Persuasiveness – Persuading others by pointing out benefits. Using information or data effectively to persuade others or to support a position.
Flexibility – Altering behavior and opinions in the light of new information or changing situations
Proven track record of delivery.
Skills
Decision-making – the ability to make effective decisions without delay
Planning and organizing – Allocating resources according to goals and objectives.
Monitoring progress against planned thorough follow up
Problem solving – Defining and resolving a problem and seeing it through to its logical conclusion
Cost control management – the ability to manage all resource costs according to project plans
Negotiation skills
Established communication and organizational skills with ability to manage multiple projects/products simultaneously are required.
Independence, initiative, and business acumen are necessary for the success of the incumbent.
Knowledge
Must display proven proficiency and demonstrated success in the disciplines of General Management, Financial Management and Personnel Management, display proficiency in the use of process improvement and change management techniques, strong interpersonal skills and proven success working directly with customers and expertise in a variety of personal computer and business solutions software (word processing, spreadsheet, email, etc.),highly motivated individual with a strong record of professional achievement.
October 21, 2018