Graduate Recruitment in a Microfinance Bank

Our client is a recently restructured and recapitalized Microfinance Bank looking to attract hardworking, self-motivated and qualified individuals to join the turnaround team

We are looking for exceptional candidates to fill the following roles

Job Title: Sales Officers: Ref. Code: MFBHS 01

Basic Qualification

• A first degree or its equivalent in any discipline
• Ability to learn quickly combined with excellent interpersonal and selling skills
• 2-3 years sales experience in either financial services or FMCG sector.
• Certification in Microfinance Banking will be an added advantage

Job Title: Head, HR Corporate Services: Ref. Code: MFHHR 01
Basic Qualification

• A first degree or its equivalent in any discipline (additional qualification or degree in any finance or business related discipline may be an advantage).
• Minimum of five (5) years post-qualification experience out of which, at least, four (4) must be in the financial services industry and at least, two (2) at the senior management level
• Proven results, skills and competences in practical Microfinance and MSME banking especially in a turnaround or start-up scenario
• Certification in Microfinance Banking will be an added advantage

Job Title: Head, Credit & Risk Management: Ref. Code: MFHCR 01
Basic Qualification

• First degree or its equivalent in any discipline (additional qualification or degree in any finance or business related discipline may be an advantage).
• Minimum of five (5) years post-qualification experience out of which, at least four (4) must have been in the financial services industry and at least, two (2) at the senior management level in a Credit/Risk Management role
• Proven skills and competences in managing credit for individuals and MSMEs.
• Certification in Microfinance Banking will be an added advantage

Job Title: Credit & Risk Management Officers: Ref. Code: MFBCR 01
Basic Qualification

• Minimum of HND or BSC in Business, Banking, Finance, Accounting, Economics or related fields.
• Excellent analytical skills combined with working knowledge of Finance & Accounting
• 2-3 years working experience in a credit role focused on individuals and MSMEs
• Certification in Microfinance Banking will be an added advantage

Job Title: Head Operations: Ref. Code: MFBHO 01
Basic Qualification

• First degree or its equivalent in any discipline (additional qualification or degree in any finance or business related discipline may be an advantage).
• Minimum of five (5) years post-qualification experience out of which, at least four (4) must have been in the financial services industry and at least, two (2) at the senior management level in an operations role.
• Proven skills and competences in practical microfinance and MSME banking especially in a turnaround or start-up scenario
• Excellent Customer Service orientation
• Certification in Microfinance Banking will be an added advantage

Job Title: MD/CEO – Ref. Code: MFBMD 01
Basic Qualification

• A first degree or its equivalent in any discipline (additional qualification or degree in any finance or business related discipline may be an advantage).
• Minimum of eight (8) years post-qualification experience out of which, at least, five (5) must be in the financial services industry and at least, three (3) at the senior management level
• Proven skills and competences in practical microfinance and MSME banking especially in a turnaround or start-up scenario
• Certification in Microfinance Banking will be an added advantage

Job Title: Head, Internal Control & Compliance- Ref. Code: MFHIC 01
Basic Qualification

• First degree or its equivalent in any discipline (additional qualification or degree in any finance or business related discipline may be an advantage).
• Minimum of five (5) years post-qualification experience-out of which, at least four (4) must have been in the financial services industry and at least, two (2) at the senior management level in an audit/control role
• Proven skills and competences in setting up and managing effective control structures.
• Certification in Microfinance Banking will be an added advantage

Job Title: Head, Sales: Ref. Code: MFBHS 01
Basic Qualification

• A first degree or its equivalent in any discipline (additions qualification or degree in any finance or business related discipline may be an advantage).
• Minimum of eight (8) years post-qualification experience out of which, at least, five (5) must be in the financial services industry and at least, three (3) at the senior management level
• Proven results, skills and competences in practical microfinance and MSME banking especially in a turnaround or start-up scenario
• Certification in Microfinance Banking will be an added advantage

Job Title: Operations Officers: Ref. Code: MFBOO 01
Basic Qualification

• Minimum of HND or BSC in Business, Banking, Finance, Accounting, Economics or related fields.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and a strong service delivery orientation
• 2-3 years operations experience in a financial institution
• Certification in Microfinance Banking will be an added advantage

Job Title: Head Finance Accounts and Strategy: Ref. Code: MFHFS 01
Basic Qualification

• First degree or its equivalent in any discipline (additional qualification or degree in any finance or business related discipline may be an advantage).
• Minimum of five (5) years post-qualification experience out of which, at least four (4) must have been in the financial services industry and at least, two (2) at the senior management level in the finance function.
• Proven skills and competences in managing the finance function of an MFB and sound understanding of regulatory requirements
• Certification in Microfinance Banking will be an added advantage

Job Title: Finance Officers: Ref. Code: MFBFO 01
Basic Qualification

• Minimum of HND or BSC in Business, Banking, Finance, Accounting, Economics or related fields.
• Excellent analytical skills combined with working knowledge of Finance & Accounting
• 2-3 years working experience in a finance role in an MFB
• Certification in Microfinance Banking will be an added advantage

Job Title: IT Officers: Ref. Code: MFBIT 01
Basic Qualification

• A first degree or its equivalent in any discipline
• 2-3 years of hands-on practical experience in an enterprise IT environment
• Possession of relevant IT certification will be an added advantage

Job Title: Human Capital Officers: Ref. Code: MFBHC 01
Basic Qualification

• A first degree or its equivalent in any discipline
• 2-3 years of hands-on practical Human Resources experience

Job Title: Admin Officers: Ref. Code: MFBHC 01
Basic Qualification

• A first degree or its equivalent in any discipline
• 2-3 years of hands-on practical experience in administration and support services

Methed of Apply:
 If you are qualified and interested in any of these Job Titles, please send in your resume (as an attachment) stating the relevant reference code as the subject of the email. Applications should be submitted not later than 27^th May 2014 via email torecruitment@nextzon.com .

No other format of application will be accepted.
Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.