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Thursday, August 4, 2011

Credit Manager - Gulf African Bank, Nairobi

Credit Manager at Gulf African Bank in Nairobi

Gulf African Bank is one of the few fully Sharia'h compliant banks operating in this region. Our products address the needs of not just Muslims, but everyone in the market. Some of our innovative products have won awards, and our customer service has been labeled exceptional.

We are more than just a financial service provider – we are a real partner in business.

We are currently inviting applications for the following vacant positions:

Credit Manager

Key Responsibility:
  • Reporting to Head of Credit, the successful candidate will be responsible for credit risk evaluation of proposals from the various market segments and sectors.
  • He/she will be in-charge of a team of Credit Analysts to ensure thorough analysis and evaluation of proposals emanating from business.
  • One will also be expected to sit for the Head of department in his/her absence and work closely with Management Credit Committee.
Main tasks:
  • To carry out comprehensive credit risk analysis and appraisals of loan proposals
  • To ensure compliance with CBK requirements relating to bank lending
  • To ensure achievement of acceptable recovery rate for all disbursed facilities
  • To prepare and submit CBK returns within set timelines
  • To respond to customer queries promptly
  • To supervise a team of credit analysts within the credit function
  • To deputize the Head of Credit
  • To work closely with the Management Credit Committee (MCC) in approving of facilities recommended by business
Qualifications, skills and experience required:
  • A Degree preferably in Finance or Business from a recognized university
  • Full qualification in accounting / finance
  • At least 3 years working experience at similar level gained in a busy Credit role in a Bank
  • Supervisory experience a compulsory
  • Must have knowledge in core computer system usage in credit
  • MBA holders are preferred
Applications for this position should be sent with detailed CVs and names of three referees to reach us on or before Friday 12th August 2011 through our recruitment e-mail recruitment@gulfafricanbank.com

Only short-listed candidates will be notified within two weeks of the closing date.
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