Our client, a licensed Deposit Taking Sacco headquartered in Kisii Town, is seeking to recruit a qualified and highly motivated individual to fill the position of a Micro Finance Manager.

Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer, the individual will be responsible for the day-to-day coordination of the microfinance functions in the SACCO, ensuring high customer service standards are maintained and total compliance to the SACCO lending policies and procedures. 

Tasks and Responsibilities

• Develop strategy & road map for improving the financial performance of the Microfinance  department 
• Manage the Micro-finance department Portfolio (Deposit & Credit) 
• Conduct Research and Development 
• Drive the department team to ensure that customers’ needs are met 
• Build long-lasting relationships with the group members 
• Create a culture of high performance among staff within the department
• Ensure that the department’s procedures are followed to mitigate risks.
  Coordinate Credit Appraisal & Deposit Mobilization at a department level
• Coordinate business development initiatives at the department level 

Minimum Qualifications and Skills  

• A Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting/Finance or a Business-Related Degree from a recognized  university
• CPA K or Credit Management Certification
• Membership in a professional body is desirable
• A minimum of 5 years experience in micro-credit in a busy financial institution (three years  must be at supervisory or management level)
• Sound knowledge of Sacco laws and regulations
• A person of integrity, a team player with effective communication skills
• Sound judgment and decision-making ability on lending across all sectors
• Excellent analytical, interpersonal, and team management skills
• Working knowledge in Product Development and Market Research

How to apply  

Interested and qualified applicants are requested to click on the link below and fill out the online application form and submit it by 11th July 2023. Any applications received after the closing date shall not be accepted. 

https://forms.office.com/r/TjEST6cdFZ 

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. If you do not hear from us by 20th  July 2023, consider your application unsuccessful.