Commodities Fund Credit Officer Jobs in Kenya
Overall Job Purpose:
Reporting to the Manager Credit, the Credit Officer is responsible for the entire credit
administration process, including the consistent application of a credit policy, periodic credit reviews of existing customers, and the assessment of the credit worth of applicants & collections to meet set targets & minimize Portfolio while maximizing volumes, sustainability and profitability
Job Responsibilities
Manage the business relationships & portfolio of intermediaries while growing a high quality loan book.
Receive and appraise credit applicants and proposals from farmers and make appropriate recommendations
Ensure appropriate securities documentation in line with the Fund’s Credit Risk Management policy.
Liaise with the Finance department for disbursements to farmers;
Design appropriate field monitoring missions involving the farmers within their catchments and submit timely reports.
Develop a loan recovery programme for outstanding loans and ensure timely remittance of repayment to the Fund and provide recommendations on strategy to adopt with respect to default cases.
Contribute to product development to ensure that credit risk exposure is minimized
Review the loan portfolio on a regular basis and give recommendation on areas of improvement or remedy
Keeping abreast of issues related to compliance, legal, and market-risk involved in the endorsement of credit
Manage assigned projects within the Credit department;
Any other official duties that may be assigned from time to time by the supervisor
Qualifications & Experience
A Bachelor’s degree in Commerce, Finance, Agribusiness or its equivalent from a recognized university
Post graduate qualification in Credit Management or its equivalent is an added advantage
Relevant professional qualifications e.g. CIFA, CPA, ACCA, CCP (at least part II)
At least three (3) years working experience in credit Appraisal & Administration in a reputable financial institution
Experience in working with an Enterprise Resource is an added advantage
Be a Team player, approachable, self- motivated and Strong Credit
Analytical skills
High level of integrity and honesty.
Good written and verbal communication skills and negotiation skills
How to Apply
For more information and job application details, see; Commodities Fund Credit Officer Jobs in Kenya
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