Managing Director at Mecer Consulting Limited

Job Summary

• The Managing Director will provide leadership for the cooperative, drive membership growth, manage credit and loan operations, supervise staff, strengthen financial controls, and ensure profitable and sustainable operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the day-to-day operations of the cooperative and report to the Board/Executive Committee.
• Drive membership growth, savings mobilisation and business development.
• Oversee loan marketing, appraisal, disbursement, monitoring and recovery.
• Supervise accounting, financial reporting, cash management and internal controls.
• Manage staff performance, teamwork, discipline and service delivery.
• Ensure proper documentation, compliance, risk management and audit readiness.
• Build relationships with members, groups, businesses and institutions within Kubwa and surrounding areas.

Qualifications and Experience

• First degree in Accounting, Banking & Finance, Economics, Business Administration, Marketing, Cooperative Management or another commercial/social science-related course.
• Minimum of 7 years relevant experience, with at least 5 years in management in a financial institution, microfinance bank, cooperative or credit organisation.
• Strong experience in marketing, credit administration, accounting, loans management and team leadership.

Required Skills:

• Mature, confident, agile, self-driven and target-oriented.
• Strong leadership, communication and team management skills.
• Good knowledge of cooperative operations, credit, loans, accounting and financial controls.
• Ability to manage members, staff and difficult conversations professionally.