Regional Managers at Agricultural Finance Corporation (AFC)

The job holder reports to the General Manager – Operations. He/She will supervise and coordinate the Regional operations in order to ensure the Corporation’s goals and objectives are achieved.

Responsibilities for the Regional Manager Job

• Manage the performance of the credit portfolio of the branches in order to reduce the delinquency rate in line with the set corporate targets;
• Review and evaluate branch operations in the region and make quarterly visits to verify that the branches are complying with the internal controls and recommend corrective action for any weaknesses noted;
• Prepare, monitor and evaluate monthly performance reports in order to assess performance of branches in the region;
• Chair Regional Loans Committee to evaluate loan applications for approval or recommend to higher approving authority to ensure good and collectable loans are made;
• Chair Regional Arrears Committee to handle difficult cases from the branches and recommend appropriate action;
• Co-ordinate the preparation and implementation of annual plans and budgets for branches within the region to ensure realistic targets are set and achieved hence contribute towards financial stability and business growth;
• Training of staff within the region on credit management, accounting, legal and relevant areas in order to enhance overall performance;
• Chair staff meetings within the Region on issues pertaining to performance and other administrative issues to ensure enhanced performance;
• Chair Regional Anti-corruption meetings on quarterly basis to ensure zero tolerance on corruption issues;
• Review and recommend imprest claims for branches within the region to the Chief
• Accountant to ensure genuine vouchers are re-imbursed;
• Represent the Corporation at various meetings for stakeholders to ensure AFC’s interests are taken care of as well as to market the Corporation’s products and services;
• Ensure the Region is adequately resourced by professional and competent staff including completing performance appraisals, personal development, succession plans, coaching and mentoring and foster a culture in which staff feel supported to deliver exceptional results

Qualifications for the Regional Manager Job

• Bachelor’s degree in Agriculture or any other business related fields.
• Post-graduate diploma in Agriculture
• 8 years relevant experience in a financial institution
• Strong communication & analytical skills
• Negotiation skills
• Computer literacy
• Business acumen
• Report writing skills
• Individual leadership skills
• Accounting & Audit skills
• Planning and organizing skills