FINCA Microfinance Bank Recruits Account Relationship Officer

FINCA International is one of the world's leading microfinance institutions with over 25 years of experience across 22 subsidiaries in Africa, Eurasia, Latin America and MESA (Middle Eastand South Asia). FINCA's mission is to provide financial services to the world's lowest-income entrepreneurs so they can create jobs, build assets, and improve their standard of living. Currently, FINCA's operations reach over 1 million borrowers globally.

FINCA is seeking motivated and capable individuals to be part of FINCA's microfinance bank start-up in Owerri, Imo State, Nigeria. The following position is now open to applicants:

Job Position: Account Relationship Officer

Location: Owerri, Imo

Job Description

• Account Relationship Officers report to an Account Relationship Supervisor at the branch level and are responsible for promoting and cross-selling FINCA's products and services, analyzing credit worthiness and ability to repay, effectively managing their portfolios and ensuring compliance with FINCA policies and methodology, including adherence to Client Protection Principles and customer service standards.
• AROs ensure an overall positive customer experience throughout the loan cycle and high level of customer service from all interactions with FINCA .

Qualifications and Experience

• ND, HND or B.SC level of education.
• Preferred 3 years work experience.
• Basic mathematics, business acumen and analytical skills.
• Proficiency in Computer Applications Excel /Microsoft Office.
• Fluency in English required, Igbo or other local language skills strongly desirable.

Candidate Profile:

• Familiarity with and understanding of the dynamics of small businesses.
• Ability to sell products and services.
• Willingness to relocate to Owerri, Nigeria.
• Enterprising and self-driven personality with the ability to adapt and acquire new skills.
• Highly attentive to detail with excellent organizational and documentation skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Strong fit to FINCA's desired corporate culture and values, and is committed to furthering FINCA's mission and vision. In particular, must demonstrate a commitment to transparency and integrity.

Application Closing Date
24th September, 2013

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online