Credit Officer
Location | Kampala, Uganda |
Date Posted | May 20, 2025 |
Category | Accounting Finance |
Job Type | Full-time |
Currency | UGX |
Description

JOB DETAILS:
Role of the Job:
Close supervision of borrowers, Smooth operation and sustainability of Yako at branch level
Key Result Areas:
▪ Sensitize clients about loan products, and cross sell other Bank products in line with Bank policy.
▪ Analyze loan applicants’ financial status, credit worthiness and property evaluations to determine feasibility of granting loans
▪ Prepare loan files for presentation to the loan committee and ensure complete documentation of all client files in line with the Credit policy.
▪ Mobilize, educate, assess & enroll new and old customers for the various loan products on a daily basis in line with the Credit policy.
▪ Disburse loans to clients on daily basis in line with the set performance targets in line with credit policy.
▪ Receive and acknowledge receipt of the security pledged by customer and hand over the same for safe custody line with the Credit policy.
▪ Recover loans on a daily basis so as to maintain portfolio at risk as per Credit policy.
Required Competencies
▪ Degree from a recognized University. Specialization in areas of Marketing/Commerce/Humanities/Microfinance will be an advantage.
▪ Good analytical and report writing skills.
▪ Computer literacy is a must.
▪ Highly organized person with ability to multitask.
▪ Ability to work well under pressure and with minimum supervision.
▪ Good written and oral communication skills.
▪ Good interpersonal skills.
▪ High level of integrity and self-initiative.
▪ Willingness to work in the field at least 70% of the time