With the desire of becoming a leader in the non-banking financial sector, a growing Non-Banking Finance Institution is looking for highly motivated, innovative and dynamic persons to fill the following position in Accra.

Department: Credit Operations
Reports Directly to: Regional Head
Scope of Job: The Branch Manager is responsible for the administration and efficient daily operations of a full service branch, including operations, lending, product sales, customer service, administration and security and safety in accordance with our corporate objectives.

Responsibilities include but not limited to:

•   Developing new deposit and loan business, achieving branch targets through new business sales, referrals and retention of existing relationships
•   Providing a superior level of customer relations professionally, with clients, business partners, competitors etc. with a view to promoting the image and business of the company, advancing the vision and ideals of the company and also ensuring the adoption and adaptation of best practices
•   Providing effective leadership and strategic direction for the branch and junior colleagues by supervising and executing Business and strategic plans through coaching, guidance and staff motivation
•   Assists the CEO in ensuring that the company's operations and implementation procedures are consistent with its corporate objectives and policies as required by the company, regulatory bodies and international standards
•   Provide in-house and also recommend external training for junior colleagues with and general business development relating to the finance industry
•   Appraising the performance of junior colleagues and advice on staff development needs
•   Ensuring the timely submission and review of reports weekly / monthly to the Appropriate recieving authorities
•   Assisting in the review all loan requests, procedures and systems to ensure their viability and consistency with corporate policies which are designed to reduce the risks facing the company
•   Monitor the repayment of loans and inflow of deposits by clients in conjunction with Finance Dept to ensure that the accounting system is updated with any repayments and deposits received and also of cheques dishonored etc.
•   Perform any other duty that may be assigned to you by your supervisors

Qualification Required & Experience

•   A degree in Business Administration, Accounting of Finance, Micro Finance Management, Credit Management and or member of a recognised professionalm accounting body or higher
•   Minimum of six (6) years practical work experience, preferably at management (or middle management) level with a finance institution. Experience with a non-banking finance institution or Finance House will be mostly preferred.
•   Proficiency in computer software, including word processing, spreadsheet, finance and presentation applications, accounting and credit management software, etc
•   Excellent oral and written communication skills in English and the main or widely spoken local langauges

Other Skills:

•   Sound knowledge of the regulatory framework of the Savings & Loans Industry (Global Financial industry knowledge will be an advantage).
•   A self-starter with demonstrated ability and drive for performance
•   Must demonstrate a high sense of professionalismm diligence and integrity
•   Must be in good health and willing to travel on short notice
•   Must have personal presence
•   Excellent leadership and people management skills
•   Ability to plans, organize, direct and coordinate events from conception to delivery
•   Must be smart and able to work under intense pressure
•   Must be able to delegate effectively

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

Join the team of creative and passionate professionals by sending your CV and applications to:-

staffrecruitment123@yahoo.com

Closing Date: 10 December, 2013