The Liberia Enterprise Development Finance Company (LEDFC), envisioned as a locally established non-bank financial institution (NBFI), was created with the mandate of promoting entrepreneurship and economic growth through building a significant portfolio of small and medium sized business clients.

Job Summary

The General Manager will have broad responsibility to continue to build the business: hire and train staff, identify bankable business clients, and manage operations to promote economic activity while maintaining a healthy portfolio.

•   Provides overall leadership and direction of the company to uphold long-term vision and mission to provide quality financial services to low and middle income entrepreneurs and communities
•   Responsible for all aspects of the day-to-day operations of the company.
•   Supervises Portfolio Manager, HR Manager, Internal Auditor and Chief Financial Officer (Finance Manager).
•   Recruits and mentors staff established through the organizational chart approved by the Board of Directors.
•   Assesses and manages operational and financial risks, particularly political risk and market risk management
•   Develops business and operational plans, including annual budgets.
•   Ensures the achievement of lending and operational targets and other goals as outlined in the business plan and approved by the Board of Directors.
•   Ensures portfolio quality and growth for long-term sustainability and profitability of the institution.
•   Manages relationships with donors, collaborating programs, banks, board members and government officials and sets the overall tone for the organization. Represents the NBFI in all official communications.
•   Ensures timely submission of all required financial and operational reports to the Board of Directors, donors, government authorities, lenders and investors.
•   Develops marketing and product delivery policies.
•   Ensures the appropriate use of technology in facilitating the work of the organization.
•   Develops and implements strategies for promotion and expansion of client services.
•   Builds and nurtures financial partnerships, particularly with local commercial banks and international investors.
•   Conducts periodic monitoring visits to the field, ensuring client satisfaction and competitive edge in the market, and that all procedures are being followed.

Qualification Required & Experience

•   University degree in economics, business administration, or related field.
•   MBA or Master’s degree in related discipline preferred,
•   Seven to ten years of experience in commercial banking in cash flow based lending, three of those preferably in a post-conflict or developing country environment.

Location: Liberia

How To Apply For The Job

Interested and qualified candidates who meet the requirements should send their applications and CVs to:-

recruiting@groupenduom.com

Closing Date: 15 September, 2013