The Davis & Shirtliff Group is the leading supplier of water and energy solutions in the region. The Group operates through a network of Kenyan branches and has regional presence in Uganda, Tanzania, Zambia, Rwanda, South Sudan, Zimbabwe, Somalia, and the DRC and seeks to fill the roles of Customer Financing Manager.
Responsibilities
The successful candidate
will report to the Group CFO and will be charged with managing the Group
Customer Financing function, with the following key responsibilities:
- Arrange
finance for customers to enhance the sale of D&S products and
solutions.
- Identify,
develop, implement, and lead initiatives for the customer financing
life-cycle.
- Develop
and maintain customer financing platforms.
- Initiate
and manage partnerships with banks and other financing partners.
- Provide
expert advisory to customers on optimal financing options.
- Respond
to market trends and customer needs to build revenue.
- Ensure
full compliance with internal and external regulatory requirements.
- Formulate
a dynamic policy for customer credit vetting and product pricing.
Qualifications and
Experience
- Minimum
of 8 years’ experience in product development, financial modelling and
business development in a reputable commercial bank or microfinance
institution.
- Upper
Second-Class Honours degree in finance, banking or other relevant
discipline.
- Full
CPA(K) or ACCA qualification will be an added advantage.
- Solid
knowledge of Excel, Word, PowerPoint and ERP systems.
- Impressive
track record of meeting and exceeding revenue targets.
- Experience
in customer and trade financing will be an added advantage.
- Hands
on experience with debt security tools and procedures.
Critical Competencies
for the two roles are:
- Excellent
organizational, negotiation, interpersonal and presentation skills.
- Superior
verbal and written communication skills.
- Self-driven
with good leadership skills.
- Ability
to work with diverse stakeholders.
How to Apply
The successful candidate will join a
dedicated and dynamic team of experts who derive satisfaction from “Improving Peoples’ Lives
through Providing Water and Energy Solutions for Africa”. Interested persons
should apply before 10th February 2023
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