Applications are invited from suitably qualified persons for vacancy in a community bank in the Eastern Region for the position of: Chief Executive Officer

Job Summary

The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of a community or rural bank in Ghana is responsible for overall strategic leadership, operational management and regulatory compliance to ensure the bank's financial viability and local economic impact

Strategic Leadership and Governance

• Execute Board Vision: Translate board-approved strategies and policies into daily business operations and long-term institutional goals
• Technical Reporting: Prepare and present technical papers, financial forecast and performance reports to the Board of Directors for decision-making
• Corporate Governance: Adhere to high standards of transparency, accountability and ethical leadership as championed by initiatives like the Association of community banks, Ghana.

Financial and Prudential Management

• Financial Performance: Drive income growth, monitor cost-to-income ratios, manage budgets and achieve profitability targets
• Capital and Liquidity: Oversee asset-liability management, ensuring capital adequacy and liquidity are maintained within Bank of Ghana (BoG) and regulatory limits
• Portfolio Control: Manage credit and investment portfolios to safeguard depositor funds while maintaining asset quality

Regulatory Compliance

• Regulatory Reporting: Ensure timely and accurate submission of returns to regulatory bodies including the Bank of Ghana, ARB Apex Bank and the Ghana Revenue Authority
• Statutory Adherence: Ensure full compliance wit the Banks and Specialised Deposit-Taking Institution Act, 2016 (Act 930) and specific BoG directives for rural and community banks

Operations and Human Resource Management

• Department Coordination: Supervise and coordinate the activities of all bank departments and braches to maximise efficiency
• Staff Development: Oversee recruitment, professional development and disciplinary matters in alignment with board policies to foster a harmaonious work environment
• Risk Management: Evidence and mitigate operational, financial and market risks
• AML/CFT/CPF: Must be abreast of all matters involving AML/CFT/CPF
• Must have knowledge is T24 Banking software

Qualification Required & Experience

• Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Accounting, Banking, Economics, Business Administration, Management or related discipline
• Relevant professional qualification such as:

O Chartered Accountant
O Chartered Banker
O CFA
O CIMA or equivalent recognised qualification

• A postgraduate qualification in Business Administration, Finance, Banking, Ecomomics or related field is strongly preferred

Minimum Relevant Experience

• Not less than 15 years relevant professional experience, including substantial senior management experience in banking or financial services. The candidate should preferably have at least 5 years experience at senior management level.

Location: South Akim

How To Apply For The Job

Interested & qualified candidates may submit soft copies of their application, CVs and relevant certificates, addressed to the Human Resources and Administration Manager at:

hr@sarbgh.com

Closing Date: 30 October, 2026