Equity Bank is an Equal Opportunities Employer that does not discriminate on grounds of gender, age, race, HIV/AIDS status or disability. Equity Bank scouts for talented, creative and innovative team players who are excited by the opportunity of pushing the frontiers of the ever evolving microfinance industry, growing our services, delighting our customers and contributing to our community.
Equity Bank is one of the region’s leading banks whose purpose is to transform the lives and livelihoods of the people of Africa socially and economically by availing them modern, inclusive financial services that maximize their opportunities. With a strong footprint in
Kenya, Uganda and Southern Sudan, Equity Bank is now home to more than 5.9 million customers, the largest customer base in the Eastern African Region. As a Bank, we are guided by the following Core Values which we uphold in all the activities we undertake.To apply for this position, please forward your application with a detailed CV including present position, current pay and benefits, copies of relevant professional/academic certificates, day time telephone contact to the address below;
The General Manager, Human Resources
Equity Bank Uganda Limited
P.O Box 10184
Kampala, Uganda
Equity Bank has 7 Board committees that guide and govern its management. The committees include Audit, Credit, Risk Management, Strategy and Investment, Tendering and procurement, Governance, Board nomination and Staff remuneration and Board executive. All Board members are vetted before appointment. Board appointments take into account professional qualifications, integrity and track record.
Credit Managers
Reporting to the Branch Manager in their respective branches, the role holder will be responsible for the day to day coordination of the credit function at branch ' level, while ensuring high customer service standards are maintained and also ensure that ban applications are within acceptable risks to the institution
Key Responsibilities:
- Growing high quality asset portfolio in the branch/business unit
- Review of existing business facilities
- Management of portfolio by monitoring adherence to set conditions
- Ensure 100% compliance lo the Bank's lending policy
- Monitor and advise the Head Office on products mix and products based customers feedback
- Ensure that all securities/collateral are perfected, recorded and maintained
- Prepare, analyze and submit credit reports and returns as required
- Chair the credit committee at the Branch level
Job requirement
Candidate's Profile and Qualifications:
- Holder of University degree or diploma from a recognized University
- 3 years experience in credit/lending preferably in banking sector at managerial level
- Holders of ClB, CPA, ACCA or other relevant professional qualification will have an added advantage Desired
Knowledge, Skills and Ability:
- Good understanding of the banking industry
- Excellent analytical skills to interpret and evaluate financial statements
- Excellent leadership skills
- Excellent customer service skills
- Strong communication skills both written and venial
- Report writing skills
- Team player with excellent interpersonal skills
- Working knowledge of financial spreadsheet applications such as Excel
How to apply
If you meet the above requirements please email your CV. Scanned application letter and academic documents to jobs@equitybanki.co.ug by close of business Wednesday 31 August 2011. Kindly note that only short listed candidates will be contacted immediately for interviews
For the second year running, Equity Bank has been named the Micro Finance Bank of the Year in Africa during the annual African Bankers Awards ceremony held in Istanbul, Turkey. Equity won the award in a category contested by Accion of Nigeria, Blue Financial Services of South Africa and UBA Nigeria.
Equity Bank was named the Micro Finance Bank of the Year in Africa “for assisting local communities and aspiring entrepreneurs to raise finance, ultimately contributing to their growth and development.
While receiving the award, Equity Bank Director for Operations and customer service, Gerald Warui noted that the award demonstrates the resilience of the microfinance sector in Africa in reducing poverty and accelerate the attainment of the Millennium Development Goals.
