IT Manager (M/F) at Microcred Group

Reporting to: the Chief Financial Officer

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain the Management and Information Systems (MIS)
• Adapt MIS parameters to current procedures (rights of access, users' profiles, product parameters ... )
• Update institutional records of the changes made to the structure of the system and/or data
• Maintain and save all MIS databases and existing interfaces
• Guarantee that MIS data is available, coherent, reliable and confidential at all times

Managing MIS:

• Control software and licenses (installed versions, dates of installation, dates of changes made, etc.)
• Collect all requests about MIS and enforce all changes and developments validated by the CFO
• Project management In the event of a specialist intervention: list desired improvements, control and monitor progress, test, apply changes, update records.
• Guarantee a delay for answer inferior to 24h
• Save the database on a daily basis
• Carry out the daily procedures for data transfer, closing and saving MIS
• Train branch staff on MIS as requested by Management

In collaboration with the Administrator of the computer network:

• Coordinate the securitization of data, save data
• Work on MIS access for remote branches
• Develop and enforce the company's contingency policy
• In case of absence of the Administrator, guarantee access to the network and/or hardware
• Be available for out of schedule hours. Mobility is required.
• Other tasks set by the CFO

General Objectives

• Use, control and improve MIS, be receptive to users' needs, coordinate work with the CFO
• Identify priorities for MIS development, propose and implement solutions to the issues faced by users
• Keep a record of MIS updates
• Guarantee the continuity of activity at branch level

Education / Experience

• University degree in Computer science, Administration of Information Systems, Electronic Engineering or equivalent
• Microsoft MCSE certificate (desired)
• Two or three years of working experience in a similar position
• Significant experience in network and database management, preferably in finance
• Status: Local contract with Nigerian MFB

Required Skills:

• Computer skills: office automation and at least one programming software
• Knowledge of network and database management
• Ability to work under pressure
• Integrity
• Undertaking and self-sufficient at work
• Staff management skills
• Open to new evolutions in the IT field
• Mobility (business trips to other towns will be required)
• Fluent English (read, write and speak)
• Knowledge of microfinance banking operations will be appreciated