Branch Manager at Meru County Public Service Board

Reporting to the Business Development Manager, Meru County Microfinance Corporation, the Branch Manager will be responsible for branch leadership, business development and ensuring compliance with the Corporation’s internal credit policies, industry and other regulations.

Responsibilities

• Growing the branch business portfolio and proactively manage business relationships in the assigned region;
• Ensuring the loan book grows as projected;
• Ensuring quality credit appraisals for all loan applications in the branch;
• Ensuring quality loan portfolio;
• Ensuring compliance to all written policies and procedures, Meru County Microfinance Corporation Act, 2014;
• Constantly providing the senior management with feedback on the running of the branch;
• Developing staff competencies and skills through continuous training on products and policies for performance improvement as per set standards;
• Any other duties as assigned by the immediate supervisor.

Qualifications

The ideal candidate must possess the following qualifications and competencies:-

• Bachelor’s degree in Commerce, Finance, Business Management or related field from a recognized university;
• At least 5 years practical relevant experience at a senior level in credit in an MFI/ Financial institution;

OR

• Diploma in a relevant discipline coupled with over 8 years’ work experience, 5 of which must have been at a senior level in MFI/financial institution may be considered.;
• CPA K will be an added advantage;
• Meets the requirements of Chapter Six of the Kenyan Constitution.