Credit Officer at ManPower Services

Overall Job Purpose:

The Credit Officer is responsible for identification and appraisal of new projects in line with laid down policy guidelines so as to maximize volumes, sustainability and profitability.

(S)he will also effectively manage an assigned credit portfolio and undertake any other duties that may be assigned from time to time.

Credit Officer Job Responsibilities

• Undertake marketing initiatives to identify new business for the institution
• Carry out technical evaluation and appraisal of loan requests received by the institution and prepare appraisal reports.
• Carry out regular monitoring of assigned portfolio and give recommendations on any actions required
• Prepare various reports as per laid down credit procedures for review and action by management
• Undertake debt collection of all projects in the assigned portfolio and prepare periodic reports on the same
• Foster and maintain business relationships with clients, and other stakeholders
• Perform any other duties as may be assigned

Qualifications for the Credit Officer Job

• A degree in Business related field, Bachelor of Commerce, Accounting option, Economics, Finance or other relevant field
• Relevant professional qualifications e.g. CIFA, CPA, ACCA, CCP
• At least three (3) years working experience in credit Appraisal & Administration in a reputable financial institution, and experience in Documentary Credit Operations / Trade Finance
• Proficiency in Microsoft office packages