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Manager, Collateral Monitoring Unit

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Senior Manager, Credit Quality, Policy, And Governance

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First Bank of Nigeria Limited

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First Bank of Nigeria Limited

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Wema Bank Plc

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NCBA

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American International Health Alliance (AIHA)

CLOSED

Credit Control Accountant - Broker Channel

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I&M Bank

CLOSED

Manager - Credit Reporting & Control

Nairobi, Kenya

I&M Bank

CLOSED

Assistant Manager, Credit Reporting And Control

Nairobi, Kenya

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NCBA

CLOSED

Credit Analyst

Kampala, Uganda

Manager, Collateral Monitoring Unit

Closing: May 13, 2024

1 day remaining

Published: May 7, 2024 (6 days ago)

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Qualifications

Knowledge

  • First degree in Building Economics, Quantity Surveying or equivalent, including valid regulator accreditation.
  • Sound knowledge and understanding of credit criteria, credit policies, risk and financial analysis, credit control and the application thereof
  • Thorough working knowledge of the operating system and its related procedures, for analysing the account behaviour of clients 
  • Thorough understanding of all the bank’s product and facilities that give rise to counterparty credit risk
  • Understanding terms of the facilities and any conditions and covenants that will need to be complied with over the duration of the facility’s life
  •  Understanding of the bank’s systems, policies, and procedures to optimally draw on the available information to manage and control the post-credit granting processes

Experience

5-7 years experience in:- 

  • Banking, particularly pertaining to credit risk management, banking processes regarding banking products and the operation thereof
  • Energetic and with sound decision skills
  • Must be able to work under pressure and remain focused
  • Analytical with a tolerance for high volumes and problem absorption whilst detailed oriented.
  • Previous management experience


Responsibilities
Qualifications

Knowledge

  • First degree in Building Economics, Quantity Surveying or equivalent, including valid regulator accreditation.
  • Sound knowledge and understanding of credit criteria, credit policies, risk and financial analysis, credit control and the application thereof
  • Thorough working knowledge of the operating system and its related procedures, for analysing the account behaviour of clients 
  • Thorough understanding of all the bank’s product and facilities that give rise to counterparty credit risk
  • Understanding terms of the facilities and any conditions and covenants that will need to be complied with over the duration of the facility’s life
  •  Understanding of the bank’s systems, policies, and procedures to optimally draw on the available information to manage and control the post-credit granting processes

Experience

5-7 years experience in:- 

  • Banking, particularly pertaining to credit risk management, banking processes regarding banking products and the operation thereof
  • Energetic and with sound decision skills
  • Must be able to work under pressure and remain focused
  • Analytical with a tolerance for high volumes and problem absorption whilst detailed oriented.
  • Previous management experience


Product

  • Validate the accuracy and completeness of bills of quantities, drawings, construction contracts and related documentation provided for building loans.
  • Monitor construction projects from start to finish, monitoring progress according to predetermined schedules.
  • Liaise with all parties involved in construction projects including Architects, Quantity Surveyors, Engineers, Project Managers & Contractors.
  • Periodic inspections of construction sites and preparation of site visit & loan monitoring call report.
  • Undertake a comprehensive and robust monitoring, stock count and other activities of customers related to CMU in line with approved sanction and various distributorship schemes.
  • Undertake periodic and ad-hoc visits / spot checks to review clients’ operations and provide a comprehensive status report as stated in approved sanctions, which must include identification of potential structural weakness in clients’ operations.
  • Liaise with external agents, e.g., warehousing/collateral agents etc. on behalf of the Bank and act as a checker on their activities in line with executed service agreements. Reports will be duly provided for such activities.
  • Provide guidance and input in applications requiring monitoring from CMU prior to submission to Credit while simultaneously proceeding with validation of information and documentation provided by the customer.
  • Ensure CMU SharePoint is updated with relevant reports and documentation as required by centre.
  • Track collections from key distributors under the various approved schemes to forestall any possible diversion of sales proceeds.
  • Authorisation of funds transfer from collection accounts to client’s current accounts.
  • Review account performance vis-a-vis terms and conditions of approval and ensure strict adherence.
  • Verify documents and information in day-to-day work as delegated by Account Management or Credit Evaluation in line with approved turnaround time.
  • Diarise and follow up on conditions of sanction/covenants as relates to the CMU function.
  • Refer/escalate / flag up problematic or irregular accounts (inappropriate payment patterns, failure to meet specific covenants etc.) to Credit Evaluation and Account Management for inclusion in monthly watch list.
  • Maintain a proper monitoring system and ensure that the data set is complete and accurate.
  • Design reports that address the tracking and measurement of agreed account performance criteria.
  • Co-ordinate monthly transaction status report to Management.
  • Confirmation of invoices and contracts being financed under Invoice Discounting and Contract Financing.
  • Review and approve Trade Loan Facilities submitted for drawdown.
  • Manage debtors and creditors in need where the bank has carried out Contract financing.
  • Establish and maintain close working relationships with internal and external service providers.
  • Ensure adherence and compliance to all policies, processes, and procedures.
  • Participate in knowledge sharing within the credit and business teams.
  • Control the adherence to the service level agreement for internal and external processes where applicable.
  • Build relationships with business bankers and relationship managers to improve structured transactions, business proposals and turnaround time on drawdowns.
  • Attend meetings with and maintain regular contact with front office/product areas to build good working relationships.
  • Monitor and control the quality of designated portfolio using conditions of sanction and other covenants/conditions.
  • Act on continuous improvement relating to design and continuously improving existing and new business processes.
  • Any other roles or tasks to be assigned by Head, Account Management & Collateral.

Risk, Regulatory, Prudential & Compliance

  • Affirm that group governance standards are effectively embedded resulting in clean CRR, Audit & CART findings.
  • Implement month Manco checks and continuously develop them in line with emerging risk areas.
  • Maintain adherence and compliance to all policies, processes, and procedures.
  • Act on the implementation and adoption within CMU of all compliance, anti-money laundering and sanctions related requirements contained in policies procedures and processes. This includes monitoring and identifying any material compliance related breaches and escalating them to the compliance officer.
  • Check compliance with covenants and escalate them to the right DA.
  • Detect early warning signals impacting the portfolio.
  • Play a role in supporting PPB & BCB Credit Risk agenda.

People

  • Give clear direction to the activities of the team members with regular feedback and support.
  • Facilitate the development of staff and provide opportunities for their growth and contribute to the effectiveness of the team.
  • Oversee all reports from the CMU team prior to onward forwarding to management.
  • Ensure that the CMU team is effectively staffed and motivated.

Client

  • Proactively stance on individual portfolio allocation by active level of dialogue with front office/CEMs to ensure risk considerations are part of business strategy.

Data

  • Maintain that relevant reports are produced in an accurate and timely manner.
  • Daily review of reports and highlighting anomalies within assigned portfolios.
  • Obtain information directly and indirectly from appropriate counterparties necessary to check covenants.
  • Implement research, analysis and data management from varied sources aimed at pre-emptying risks on the credit portfolio.


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