SME Officer at Microcred Group

Duties and Responsibilities

• Prospect new clients and assist them for loan applications.
• To analyse and interpret financial statements of the business in order to access the repayment capacity and financial soundness of the borrower.
• Conducts loan appraisal and collects detailed information (personal, business, and guaranties) and arranges to open a new loan account.
• Prepares and executes loan contracts and arrange for disbursement of loan in kind.
• Have good knowledge about guidelines of the regulatory body and be able to prepare loan reports for internal and external use.
• Monitors the loan and follows up on the timely repayment.
• Maintain contact and maintain good relationships with clients.
• Ensure full compliance with all in-place Baobab policies & procedures and with audit recommendations.

Position scope:

• SME Loan Officer is responsible for processing loan applications for SME and corporate clients, as well as monitoring the loan portfolio.

Skills and Specification

• Bachelor's Degree in Banking & Finance or Accounting
• 1 - 2 years prior experience in the credit department in commercial banks or any financial sector.
• Prior experience in Microfinance banking will be an added advantage
• Organisational and time management skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Negotiation and internal relationship building.
• Sound written and verbal English communication skills.
• Advanced computer skills (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Analysis and reporting skills.
• Proficient typing skills.
• Problem solving and decision making.
• Applicants must reside within Lagos.

Other Requirements:

• Good understanding of business processes.
• Ability to communicate and to maintain good relations with the client.
• Good presentation skills and excellent courteous attitude; social concern.
• Ability to work in confidentiality; ability to work in the field.