Securities & Exchange Commission November Jobs

The primary Mission of the Ghana Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is to protect investors and maintain the integrity of the securities market. As more and more first-time investors begin to look upon the securities market as an alternative investment opportunity and as a means of securing their futures, paying for homes, and educating children, these goals are more compelling than ever.

The world of investing is fascinating, complex, and can be very fruitful. However, it must be borne in mind that shares, bonds and other securities can lose value. There are no guarantees. That is why investors have to take proactive steps to protect the money they put into the securities markets by monitoring their investments and asking questions.

The securities and Exchange Commission invites applications from suitably qualified Ghanaians who are goal-oriented, results-driven with exceptional leadership qualities and enthusiasm for appointment into the position of:

Job Description

Job Title: Director General

Job Purpose:

To provide strategic leadership, technical and administrative direction for the attainment of the strategic objectives of the Securities and Exchange Commission.

Duties and Responsibilities:

The Director-General is the Chief Executive of the commission and responsible day-to-day administration of the secretariat. subject to the general directions control of the Commission, the Director-General shall:

• Advise the Board on policy formulation review and strategic direction of the Commission.
• Ensure the implementation of the policies, decisions and other directives of the Board.
• Ensure the recruitment.development and continuous professional development and maintenance of the organisation and staff.
• Promote relationship with professional bodies and other government agencies.
• Promote/ensure the International Standards for the Professional Practice of the Commission.
• Prepare and submit strategic plan, annual work plan and reports to the Board based on approved budget.

Terms of Appointment: The successful candidate should be able to serve a minimum term of four (4) years before attaining the compulsory retiring age of sixty (60).

Renumeration: Attractive

Required Skills or Experience

• A Master’s Degree and above in Business, Economics, Law or other relevant professional designation.
• A Minimum of fifteen (15) years post (professional or post-graduate) qualification working experience. Five (5) years of which must be at Senior Management Level in the public or private sector.
• Competencies and Skills
• Strong managerial, administrative and organisational skills.
• Demonstrable knowledge of public financial management systems.
• Creative, innovative and good business acumen.
• Excellent demonstration of visionary, strategic leadership and decision-making skills.
• Excellent analytical skills.
• Excellent presentation and facilitation skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Appreciable knowledge of LT.
• Strategic and Change Management skills
• Excellent decision-making and problem-solving skills.
• Experience in the Securities Market.
• Be computer literate.

How to Apply

Qualified applicants should forward their applications together with detailed Curriculum Vitae, copies of relevant certificates, contact telephone numbers and/or e-mail addresses, and names and addresses of two (2) referees, as well as a short statement of the applicant’s vision for the development of the commission for the next five (5) years and beyond to the address below.
Not later than three (3) weeks from the date of the first publication of this advertisement)

Head
Human Resource and Administration
Securities and Exchange Commission
30, 3rd Circular Road,
Cantonments
P.0. Box CT 6181,
Cantonments-
Accra
E-mail: [email protected]
Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.