As part of the reinforcement of its sales force, PECTEN EMPLOYEES COOPERATIVE CREDIT UNION (PECCU - BOD) is recruiting a General Manager with the possibility of being confirmed in the position after their probationary period.

Place of Work: Douala, Cameroon.

The General Manager maintains executive leadership and responsibility for managing the operations and resources of the micro-Finance. He or she is responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations of the micro-finance, implementing the strategies aimed at achieving the micro finance operational objectives and vision, assisting the board of directors in the accomplishment of their tasks.

CORE FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Oversees the strategic and daily operations of core and supporting areas of the business and ensures the effective management of risk, quality, time, and cost.
• Implements, monitors and reviews Credit union policies, operating processes, and procedures where necessary, and in a timely manner.
• Ensures that each unit within the cooperative union operates efficiently and effectively, in accordance with industry standards, processes and procedures.
• Oversees the preparation and submission of monthly reports, financials, and other information to the Board as required, in an efficient and timely manner.
• Manages relationships with key clients, partners, and vendors.
• Ensures that all stakeholders are aligned and informed of strategic issues impacting the business.
• Fulfills any other duties as may be assigned from time to time.

Qualifications and Experience

• Five (5) to seven (7) years' experience in a senior management position, within a Micro-Finance or credit-based organization
• Demonstrable competency in strategic planning and business development
• Keen understanding of the business' core and support functions including but not limited to Credit, Money Services, Finance, Operations, HR
• Management, and Information Technology (IT)
• Working knowledge of data analysis and performance/operations metrics
• Working knowledge of IT/Business infrastructure and MS Office
• Bachelor's degree in finance or relevant field, from a recognized tertiary institution

Skills and Attributes

• Outstanding leadership abilities and people development skills
• Excellent planning, scheduling and resource management skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing, with internal and external stakeholders at all levels
• An obsession with providing excellent customer service
• High process orientation
• Ability to perform under pressure with tight deadlines
• Exemplary work ethics
• Highly numerate
• Bilingual, English and French

HOW TO POSTULATE?

Click the "Submit Your CV" button below or Apply by sending your CV and a cover letter specifying your city of residence to: rh.recrutement0623@gmail.com.

Deadline for receipt of applications:

April, 19 2024.