PECTEN EMPLOYEES COOPERATIVE CREDIT UNION (PECCU – BOD) is recruiting a General Manager

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

        Job Description

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 microfinance, 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.
•    Fulfils 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?
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.