CREDIT OFFICER

Urgent
Application deadline closed.

Job Description

Roles and responsibilities:
  • Meet with applicants to obtain information for loan applications and to answer questions about the process.
  • Contact prospective customers to present information and explain available services. Explain technical product or service information to customers. Contact current or potential customers to promote products or services.
  • Develop prospects from current commercial customers, referral leads, or sales or trade meetings to identify potential customers.
  • Make presentations on our products to groups and individuals to attract new clients. Deliver promotional presentations to current or prospective customers.
  • Analyse applicants’ financial status, credit risk, and collateral to determine feasibility of granting loans.
  • Obtain and compile copies of loan applicants’ loan application documents, credit histories, corporate financial statements, and other financial information.
  • Review and update credit and loan files of the client.
  • Compute loan schedules as required.
  • Work with clients to identify their financial goals and to find ways of reaching those goals.
  • Collect payments when they fall due and remind clients when the payments will fall due.
  • Negotiate payment arrangements with customers who have delinquent loans.
  Requirements:  
  • Proven experience as a credit officer or similar sales service role in a financial institution
  • Proven track record of successfully meeting sales quotas preferably over the phone
  • Working knowledge of relevant computer programs and telephone systems
  • Excellent communication and presentation skills
  • Proficient in English and Luganda
  • Skilled in negotiation and dealing with complaints
  • Persistent and results-oriented
  • Patient and able to handle customer rejection
  Salary Scale:
  • Retainer: Ush.150,000 (Upon achieving initial monthly target)
  • Commission:
    • 2,500 on every successfully completed loan.
    • 2,500 on every new customer recruited.
  All applications will be received and reviewed through the email below: [email protected]