Latest Job Vacancies at State Micro Finance Bank [6 Positions]

A State Micro Finance Bank with head office in Port Harcourt, Nigeria is seeking resourceful, experienced and dynamic candidates for the following vacant positions below:

 

Job Title: Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer
Location: Port Harcourt, Rivers

Job Description
The post holder is responsible for managing the day to day operations of the financial institution; developing strategy and plans to expand market share and improve profitability of the financial Institution; provide inspiring leadership and motivate the staff to deliver high performance and ensure the financial institution meets regulatory compliance requirements.

Qualifications, Experience and Competencies

• Possession of B.Sc/HND is a must; Additional qualifications such as MBA, ACIB, ACCA, ACA, CPA, Masters degree or certification as a microfinance banker would be an added advantage
• Minimum of 10 years post graduation experience out of which at least 5 must be in the financial services industry and at least 3 at the senior management level.
• Demonstrable experience building and leading high performing teams
• Skills in developing new markets and products/services.
• Must be a thoroughbred professional

 

Job Title: Operations Manager
Location: Port Harcourt, Rivers

Job Description

• The successful candidate will be responsible for leading and supervising all banking operation/service functions of the financial institution Including branch, products and business management;
• Providing exceptional customer care experience for the Institution’s clients and efficient functioning of infrastructure required for hitch free day to day operations.

Qualifications, Experience and Competencies

• B.Sc/HND in Banking, Business Administration, Operations Management or equivalent professional qualification
• Minimum of 6 years’ post-graduation experience in banking operations preferably in the microfinance industry, of which at least 2 must be at the senior management level
• Sound working knowledge of the microfinance and /or banking industry and related banking compliance regulations, banking laws ix compulsory
• Strong leadership qualities with a proactive, results oriented and a positive “can do” disposition.
• Excellent oral and written communication and presentation skills

 

Job Title: Credit and Marketing Manager
Location:Port Harcourt, Rivers

Job Description

• This role will ensure effective credit administration and efficient deposit mobilization in collaboration with the other members of the management team and provide leadership to the marketing team.

Qualifications, Experience and Competencies

• BSc./HND in any discipline (additional qualification or degree in any finance or business related discipline will be an advantage)
• Minimum of 6 years post-graduation experience out of which at least 2 years should be at senior management level in the financial services industry (banking/insurance etc)
• Strong business acumen and knowledge of low income market
• Good oral and written communication skills
• Excellent Interpersonal and marketing skills
• Fluency in Pidgin English and at least one local language.
• A good team player, able to work in a close multidisciplinary team
• Self- Directed and able to work with minimal supervision

 

Job Title: Accounts Manager
Location: Port Harcourt, Rivers

Job Description

• The role of the Head, Accounts includes maintaining of complete accounting records and systems and preparation of reliable and accurate financial statements and accounts for the financial

Qualifications, Experience and Competencies

• Minimum requirement is a BSc./HND in Accounting plus certification as a qualified member of a professional accounting body -ACA, ACCA, etc (additional qualification or degree in any finance or business related discipline Will be an advantage) .
• Minimum of 6 years experience in core banking role or in an audit department of a financial institution/ Audit Firm with at least 2 of these years at management level
• High level of numeracy to evaluate complex financial data and information
• A good team player, able to work in a close multidisciplinary team.
• Self- Directed and able to work with minimal supervision.
• Attention to details

 

Job Title: Risk Manager
Location: Port Harcourt, Rivers

Job Description
The Risk Manager has a key role with responsibilities to design and implement a structured approach to identifying risks inherent in the financial institution’s operational environment as well as its business opportunities, and proactively manage these rinks in a cost effective and efficient manner.

Qualifications, Experience and Competencies

• B.Sc/HND in Economics, Accounting or Finance (possession of a Masters degree in any of these disciplines will represent an added advantage)
• Minimum of 6years post-graduation experience in the banking industry with at least 2 years in a risk management role. Excellent oral and written communication skills. Good oral and written communication skills
• Demonstrable leadership, networking and collaboration/negotiation skills
• Ability to build and maintain excellent working relationships within a diverse organizational structure

 

Job Title: Internal Auditor
Location: Port Harcourt, Rivers

Job Description
The roles of the internal Auditor includes performing audit and compliance test on day to day transactions, supporting the financial institution to meet minimum requirement of statutory audits, review financial and operational system and processes In use by the financial institution to ensure there are built in internal controls to protect the integrity of the institution’s assets and resources.

Qualifications, Experience and Competencies

• BSc./HND in Accounting
• Certification ax a qualified member of a professional accounting body -ACA, ACCA
• Minimum of 6 years experience in core banking role or in an audit department of a financial institution/ Audit Firm with at least 2 of these years at management level
• Proven knowledge of auditing standards and procedures, laws, rules and regulations.
• Exposure to regulatory frameworks in a financial institution.
• Demonstrable working knowledge of internal control systems and processes Self- directed and able to work with minimal supervision
• Advanced proficiency in the use of MS Office, accounting software and databases.
• Attention to details

Application Closing Date: 7th September, 2016.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should submit an updated CV and a suitability statement detailing how they meet the requirements of the specific role. This should be sent as Microsoft Word or pdf attachment to: [email protected] The subject of the email should be the position applied for and the Applicant’s Full Name e.g. Internal Auditor – Michael Okoro.

Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.