A leading Community Bank operating in the Ahafo Region has vacancy for the position of Credit Manager.
Role Summary
- The Credit Manager shall be responsible for supervising, planning and coordinating the credit management function of the bank in accordance with best practices in the industry
Primary Responsibilities
Prepare and submit all regulatory and prudential returnsEvaluate credit worthiness of potential customers before advancing credit facilitiesAppraise loan applications and make recommendations based on bank’s credit policiesMonitor the credit performance of clients to avoid bad loansDevelop credit risk assessment models to improve the credit risk associated with any loanAssist in reviewing and updating the bank’s credit policy and monitor to ensure policies and procedures are duly followed in all transactionsEnsure that all regulatory considerations for credit management are observed by the bankCarry out other credit functions that may be assignedQualification Required & Experience
First Degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Commerce, Planning, Banking or similar qualification from a recognised universityProfessional qualification such as CA(GH), ACCA, ACIB, etc is an added advantageA postgraduate degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Management, strategy or similar field is added advantage4 to 7 years of post-qualification experience in Credit Administration or a similar roleProficiency in the use of Accounting software, T and Microsoft suiteSkills
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with all levels of employeesConfidentiality and high standard of personal integrityAbility to interpret financial statementsUnderstanding of rural and urban enterprise development and managementNetworking, influencing and stakeholder management communications at all levels both internally and externallyEffective negotiation, verbal and written communication skillsAbility to work under pressureKnowledge
Thorough knowledge of local banking legislations including the Borrowers and Lending Act, 8 (Act ), ARB Apex Bank Ltd Regulations, 6 5 and Banks and Specialised Deposit Taking institution Act, 6 (Act )Good knowledge of Microsoft Applications, Word, excel, PowerPoint etcGood knowledge of Credit Management Processes and proceduresExcellent knowledge in Banking software applications, especially the T.Location : Ahafo Region