Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Economics, or a related field
• Professional certification such as CPA, ACCA, or CFA is highly desirable
• Minimum of 3 to 5 years of experience in financial management, credit risk management, or a related role, preferably within the microfinance or banking sector
• Strong understanding of credit appraisal techniques, loan structuring, and risk management in short-term salary loans
• Experience with payroll check-off systems and employer-backed loan recovery is highly desirable
• In-depth knowledge of financial regulations, including tax laws, financial reporting standards, and regulatory requirements for microfinance institutions
• Proficiency in financial management software, credit scoring models, and loan management systems
• High level of integrity and ethical conduct.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills
• Payments/FinTech experience highly desirable
• Advanced excel skills (advance formulas, large data sets, pivot tables, vlookup etc)
• Ability to work unsupervised
• Drive, motivation, and excellent attention to detail
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Effective leadership and team-building capabilities
• Attention to detail and commitment to accuracy