Credit
Manager -
Uganda
Specific
responsibilities include:
- Maintain
a high quality loan portfolio;
- Build
a strong credit team (currently 12 people) that constantly learn from
mistakes made and hence makes good credit decisions;
- Ensure
a smooth client journey (as far as the credit process is concerned);
- Improve
credit policies to ensure high efficiency of the team.
Specific
activities include:
- Plan
the activities of the team on a daily basis;
- Support
and supervise the team to achieve excellent execution;
- Groom
junior management capacity;
- Analyse
trends and individual defaults aiming to improve credit management;
- Report
and suggest improvements to the Operations Manager.
The
ideal candidate
The ideal candidate has over 7 years of highly successful work experience, of which at least 4 years in managerial roles in the field of credit, preferably in a commercial environment in East Africa.
The
role needs someone with the following attitude:
- Mature
and independent, without a big ego
- Challenging
status quo – there is always a better way
- Not
accepting mediocrity – stimulate people to perform, replace
underperformers
- Focus
on big things – no time for micro management
- “Just
do it” approach – quickly fixes problems by doing good root cause
analysis, solution finding and translating to implementation
- Trust
is good, control is better – systematically checks compliance with plans
and procedures
The
role requires the following skills:
- Strong
interpersonal skills, ability to communicate and manage well at all levels
of the organization;
- Strong
problem solving and creative skills and the ability to exercise sound
judgment and make decisions based on accurate and timely analyses;
- Resilience
under pressure. Flexible thinking and ability to adapt to change.
The
candidate has completed a BSc and preferably a MSc/MBA degree at an accredited
university.
What to expect: Our client offers a dynamic role in a high potential for-profit business in a fast-growing and exciting market.
What to expect: Our client offers a dynamic role in a high potential for-profit business in a fast-growing and exciting market.
The
Credit Manager will be based in Kampala, but the job requires intensive field
travel in ad outside Uganda.
The company offers a competitive package consisting of a salary, a bonus scheme (from the 7th month) and medical insurance.
The company offers a competitive package consisting of a salary, a bonus scheme (from the 7th month) and medical insurance.
Team
members are exposed to professional management courses and other experiences in
and outside East Africa.
How to Apply
How to Apply
Candidates should be willing to relocated to Uganda
Interested and qualified candidates can send their applications to
nftkenyajobs@gmail.com stating their current and expected package