Vacancy title:
Credit Manager

Jobs at:
East African Premier Investments Ltd (EAPIL)

Deadline of this Job:
May 15th2017

Duty Station:
Kampala, Uganda

Job details:
About this job:
East African Premier Investments Ltd (EAPIL) is a company involved in the provision of credit and financial services to SMEs in Uganda. EAPIL also provides business development-services to its clients to develop fully fledged business plans that are used to assess the viability of these businesses before they are funded by the company.

EAPIL also helps to build SMEs’ institutional capacities through training and monitoring business performance to ensure business success. Applications are therefore solicited from suitably qualified Ugandans to fill the following position:

Job title: Credit Manager

Duties and responsibilities

• Key member of the Executive Management Committee
• Responsible for overall enhancement of company credit activities countrywide.
• Responsible for the day today management of company credit operations and administration
• Ensures efficient loan management and loan portfolio growth activities.
• Initiating and developing company Annual business plans and fundraising proposals in collaboration with other company staff.
• Supervise credit officers and Accounts staff to ensure they attain monthly, quarterly and annual performance targets.
• Ensure credit officers and accounts staff compile and submit monthly, quarterly and annual company performance reports on time.
• Assist the Managing Director to schedule board meetings and draft Board Papers, etc.
• Will be responsible for the efficient management of EAPIL’s Management Information System (MIS).
• Will be responsible for the custody, management and control of EAPIL’s assets.
• Assist the Managing Director to secure and manage competitive procurement of services and goods that the company will require from time to time.
•  Under the guidance of the Managing Director, manage EAPIL’s financial investments.
• Handle any other program related duties as deemed necessary from time to time.

Job Desired Qualifications and Experience:

• Should have over 5 years’ Credit Management experience in a busy Microfinance institution.
•  Should hold a first degree in B.com (accounting or Finance), BBA (accounting), B. Econ or any other related field from a recognized university.
• Should have demonstrated proficiency in use of Automated Data Processing technology and tested experience in the use of Excel & Loan Tracking software like Loan Performer
• Possession of any of the following professional qualifications; CPA (U), ACCA (UK), ACCA, CPB (Certified Professional Banker) will be an added advantage.
• Should have excellent communication skills.

Job application procedure
Please include application in own handwriting, accompanied by a detailed CV, indicating addresses and telephone contacts of three referees.

Deadline to submit applications will be May 15th2017. All applications should be addressed to:
The Managing Director,
East African Premier Investments Ltd,
Plot 73 Kiira Road,
P.O. Box 7713, Kampala.
E-mail Address: jrutaroh@udet.co.ug  ;
eapil@eapil.co.ug