Credit Officer
Kampala, Uganda * Full-time
Yako Bank (U) Limited
Category: Finance
Total Positions:
Location: Kampala, Uganda
Full-time
Salary: Attractive
Posted 10 months ago
KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
• Sensitize clients about loan products and cross-sell other Bank products in line with Bank policy.
• Analyze loan applicants’ financial status, creditworthiness, and property evaluations to determine loan feasibility.
• Prepare loan files for presentation to the loan committee, ensuring complete documentation in line with the Credit Policy.
• Mobilize, educate, assess, and enroll new and existing customers for various loan products daily, adhering to the Credit Policy.
• Disburse loans to clients daily, meeting set performance targets as per the Credit Policy.
• Receive, acknowledge, and securely hand over pledged customer securities for safekeeping in line with the Credit Policy.
• Recover loans daily to maintain portfolio-at-risk standards as outlined in the Credit Policy.
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QUALIFICATIONS / SKILLS
• Degree from a recognized university; specialization in Marketing, Commerce, Humanities, or Microfinance is an advantage.
• Strong analytical and report-writing skills.
• Computer literacy is mandatory.
• Highly organized with the ability to multitask.
• Ability to work under pressure with minimal supervision.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• High level of integrity and self-initiative.
• Willingness to work in the field for at least 70% of the time.
HOW TO APPLY
Suitably qualified candidates should submit their application, including:
A cover letter addressed to the Human Resource & Administration Manager, Yako Bank, Forest Mall Lugogo, Kampala, Uganda.
Photocopies of academic testimonials.
A detailed CV, including telephone contacts, email addresses, and three referees (one of whom should be the most recent employer).
Submission: Email applications to hr@yakobank.com.
Deadline: September 8, 2025
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Deadline: Expired
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