Micro-finance Job Opportunities in Kenya

A leading and fast growing MFI which provides structured finance is seeking to recruit an experienced, result-oriented and a professional of impeccable character to fill the following position.

1. Credit Manager

Reporting to the CEO the successful candidate will be responsible for planning, directing and controlling the operations of the credit department

Minimum Requirements:

• Holder of Bachelors degree in a business related field. Professional banking qualifications will be added advantage.
• 5 years experience, 3 of which should be in Credit Administration or Credit Risk Management.
• Knowledge of lending products and ability to lead teams to deliver business results
• Must be self-driven; possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills, strong organization and negotiation skills.

2. Product Managers

The position requires a mature, result oriented, highly qualified and an experienced professional.

Minimum Requirements:

• Holder of Bachelor’s degree in marketing or business related field.
• At least 7 years of field experience in product development and must be Innovative, creative and results oriented
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and analytical skills and ability to execute business plans and concepts effectively
• Ability to conceptualize research and evaluate new ideas objectively from a market and financial standpoint.
• Knowledge of sales, marketing and capacity building

3. Branch Manager

The position requires a mature person, who is self motivated and has the drive to grow business at branch level.

Minimum Requirements:

• Be a holder of Bachelors degree in Business related field
• At least 5 years’ managerial experience in the banking industry
• Knowledge of operational procedures and legalities relevant to branch operations
• Strong selling, communication, presentation skills and ability to lead teams and deliver business results

4. Accountant

The position requires a mature, result oriented, highly qualified and professional with a broad
experience in finance and accounts.

Minimum Requirements:

• Must be a qualified Public accountant (CPA) K. A bachelor degree in accountants or Finance will be an added advantage.
• At least 7 years of field experience in accounts and finance. Experience in audit will be an added advantage
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Office, specifically proficient in developing various management reports through analytical modeling in Excel.
• Must have ability to make sound judgments using the principal of accounts and must be conversant with IFRS and IAS.

5. Cashiers

The position requires an honest, quicker learner and a person of high integrity.

Minimum Requirements:

• A graduate with good grades/Diploma in business administration with relevant experience.
• Must have worked for a minimum of 3 years in similar position in a Bank or a Microfinance institution
• Ability to make payments efficiently.
• Good analytical skills, keen to details and strong numerical skills with excellent customer service skills
• Computer skills including the use of MS office.

6. Receptionist

The person will be the face of the organization and therefore will handle all the incoming visitors and organization telephone calls.

Minimum Requirements:

• A diploma in Business Administration/management from a reputable institution
• Must have worked for a minimum of 2 years in similar position in a busy organization.
• Must be confident, eloquent and able to multi-task with excellent communication and public relations skills.
• Computer skills including the use of MS office.

Send your cover letter and CV to the undersigned not later than 11th march 2011 with 3 professional referees stating current and expected remuneration.

The Human Resource Manager,
P.O. Box 49387 - 00100, Nairobi.

Applicants who will not have heard from the company by 11th April 2011 should consider their applications not successful.