Job description

ACCA is committed to a workplace culture which is inclusive, diverse, human and connected.

We are currently recruiting for a Country Manager to lead our Egypt operations on a full-time, permanent basis. This role will be based in Cairo.

The Country Manager is accountable for the successful implementation of ACCA's strategy within the market in accordance with established policies, agreed key performance indicators and targets within a market. A key focus of the role is to lead the identification and development of partnerships with employers, education providers, the local profession and other stakeholders within the market and regionally to achieve ACCA's growth, brand and recognition objectives. ​

The Job

Reporting to the Head of Eurasia and Middle East, this role:

• Provides leadership internally and externally to drive the delivery of ACCA's strategy and the long-term positioning of the ACCA brand within the market

  
  

• Leads the development of the market in order to grow the business and lay the foundations for future growth

  
  

• Owns and drives the delivery of key performance indicators and targets for the market

  
  

• Leads the development of relationships with key employers, universities and learning providers to enhance business performance and build an ecosystem in the market that allows for long-term growth

  
  

• Leads the development of relationships with government, key institutions, professional bodies and other influential stakeholders in order to enhance ACCA's recognition, influence, reputation and profile within the market

  
  

• Works collaboratively with a wide range of internal stakeholders to leverage global resources and solutions

  
  

• Ensures clear communication of market insights and requirements to global teams in order to enhance value propositions and leverage growth opportunities

  
  

• Engages with key members to build advocacy, trust and reputation

  
  

• Takes personal legal, regulatory and/or financial responsibility for ACCA's operations in-country as required by local legislation

  
  

• Ensures that ACCA's policies and procedures are embedded within the market and that relevant local legal and regulatory requirements are met

  
  

• Prepares and manages an approved budget for the development, administration, and activities of ACCA in the market and submits periodic reports as required.

  
  

The Person

The ideal candidate for this role will have:

• Demonstrable experience of providing leadership in a business or market development role ideally in a professional services or education environment

  
  

• In depth understanding of the local business environment and accounting community

  
  

• Ability to think strategically and develop long-term plans

  
  

• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to build long term, high quality, trusted relationships up to and including board level

  
  

• Outstanding communicator with excellent presentation skills, both written and oral

  
  

• Excellent influencing and negotiation skills

  
  

• Highly motivated, proactive and enthusiastic with the ability to plan and organise work to meet stretching targets

  
  

• Commercially orientated and results driven with proven ability to adapt to a constantly changing environment

  
  

• Prior experience of successful delivery within ACCA's Relationships portfolio would be an advantage.

  
  

We strive to create an environment where you can prioritise your wellbeing and offer a competitive benefits package to help you do this. We provide an employee assistance programme and are proud to offer a financial wellbeing tool to our employees.

We are committed to equal opportunities across our recruitment activities and have a real commitment to ensuring the inclusion and well-being of all employees. We have a blended approach to working to support our employees to balance the needs of their job with other aspects of their life.

For more information on ACCA, your journey as a candidate and the benefits of working with ACCA please visit our Work for Us page here https://www.accaglobal.com/uk/en/about-us/work-for-us.html.