Credit Manager - Uganda
Our client is now hiring a
Credit Manager, a seasoned professional who takes ownership of the credit
function of the company, protecting clients from over-indebtedness while
protecting the company's fast-growing balance sheet.
About You: You are someone who cares deeply about improving livelihoods in Africa. You bring more than passion to the role: you have the grit and resilience to do this work.
About You: You are someone who cares deeply about improving livelihoods in Africa. You bring more than passion to the role: you have the grit and resilience to do this work.
You are a problem-solver, a
direct and candid communicator, who understands that there are tensions to
balance in this kind of diverse organization.
You are a natural manager
able to guide the credit team to achieve its targets, while constantly learning
from developments and situations.
You inspire excellence with
your team, building a sense of shared values and goals.
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 candidate
has completed a BSc and preferably a MSc/MBA degree at an accredited
university.
- Preference will
be given to candidates from the Micro-finance sector
- 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.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should forward their applications including
detailed CVS to Recruitment Manager on email at nftkenyajobs@gmail.com