Job Title: BRANCH MANAGER
Job Description
The main purpose for the job is to steer the Branch into high level performance through proper supervision and maintenance of healthy portfolio and adherence to laid down policies and procedures.
Duties and responsibilities
Reporting to the Head of Operations, the successful candidate will:
• Responsible for promotion and marketing of GMFL product and services in the area of operation as well as planning and supervision of Branch activities to ensure that they are carried Dut in accordance with the laid down procedures and policies
• Responsible for the smooth running of the branch including supervision, appraisal, motivation, and development of all the branch staff as well as recommending their training needs
• Conduct weekly or biweekly meeting with all branch staff and ensure they are well updated on all company issues.
• Further ensure they are well acquainted and adhere to the company policies and procedures
• Stimulate Branch growth through recruitment of new clients
• Determine portfolio levels and areas of operation within existing policy framework In charge of branch petty cash and to ensure safe custody of branch assets.
• Organize and facilitate business and loan management trainings for new and existing clients
• Maintain high quality portfolio by ensuring on time payments Df loans and being zero tolerant to arrears
• Monitor and responsible for loan approvals and the loan status of the branch, i.e. disbursements/ repayments and appraisals as per policy
• Ensure that all receipts delivered in the office by the branch and all data are properly keyed in the system and are authorized by the close of the day
• Liaise with collaborators and partners at the branch level Dn behalf of the company e.g. Banks, Administration and Landlords
• Responsible for preparation and submission of daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly, semi-annual and annual reports to management
• Perform any other function as may be directed by management from time to time
Qualifications and competencies
• Bachelor’s degree Business management, Banking, Finance Df Economics.
• CPA/CPS professional qualifications will be an added advantage
• At least 3 years working experience in credit or financial institution.
• Computer literacy in windows environment and relevant accounting/portfolio management packages
Other key skills:
Demonstrated leadership qualities, high integrity, be outgoing, good interpersonal skills, aggressive with strong business acumen, flexible and adaptable in responding to change and willing to relocate or work anywhere in the country.
How to Apply
Gatsby Microfinance Ltd is a subsidiary company to Uganda Gatsby Trust. A trust supported by the Gatsby Charitable Foundation (UK). Gatsby Microfinance is a fast growing company with branches in 7 districts. In order to meet its needs in strategic planning, the company is seeking to recruit dynamic, self motivated, result oriented personnel to fill the following positions
Suitable candidates should submit their applications including detailed CV with at least 3 reference contacts, photocopies of academic transcripts and testimonials, to
The Human resource Manager,
Gatsby Microfinance Ltd,
P.O. BOX 37828 Kampala.Uganda.
Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted
Deadline: 12th April 2013
