Credit Officer at Shining Hope For Communities

We are seeking to recruit a competent, dynamic and result oriented individual to fill the position of a credit officer.

 Responsibilities

• Appraisal of members’ loan applications and ensuring the same are promptly approved by end of day every Tuesday.
• Generation of monthly Credit Committee reports, i.e. loans issued and defaulters.

• Follow up on defaulters; i.e. notification and recovery.
• Preparation of defaulters list to be forwarded to debt collectors and CRB.
• Making sales visits with a view of marketing SHOFCO Sacco products.
• Handling members complaints and following up on the same.

Qualifications

• Business-related degree or its equivalent from a recognized university.
• CPA 2 or its equivalent or CPA 2 and has satisfactorily served as a credit officer in the society or a comparable position with similar responsibilities in a Sacco or in a similar organization.
• Diploma in Co-operative Management will be an added advantage.
• Three years experience.
• Have a demonstrated high financial management capability and investment.
• Good IT skills and proficient in Microsoft Office suite.
• Strong analytical, financial reporting, and presentation skills with the ability to present complex issues clearly and concisely.

Behavioural Competencies/Attributes

• Establishing rapport
• Valuing individuals
• Inviting feedback
• Understanding people