Bank of Africa Uganda Careers - Branch Manager

Job Title: Branch Manager (2)

Organisation: Bank of Africa – Uganda Ltd.

Location: Kampala          

Qualifications:

·         Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Finance, Banking, Marketing or a related field

·         Professional qualifications in Finance or Marketing or related field e.g. ACCA, CFA, CIMA, CPA

·         5 years’ experience in Finance related Business Development; preferably with a background in Bank operations

·         Strong track record in Direct Selling, Sales Management and Relationship Management

·         Solid grasp and interpretation of industrial and national economic trends

·         Proven Leadership and People management skills

·         Strong credit skills

·         Strong business and financial acumen

·         Customer centricity, with a strong sense for client behavior

·         Conflict resolution and problem solving skills

·         Strong presentation, verbal and written communication skills

·         Team player with strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build internal and external networks

·         Ability to work under pressure, and exercise excellent judgment

Key duties & Responsibilities:

·         Prepare the branch budget and branch business strategy, and guide all branch activities to support the achievement of Branch goals and the Bank’s goals overall.

·         Manage and actively monitor the financial performance of the branch with the aim of driving Branch profitability.

·         Lead the Branch team in scanning and structuring the market so as to Identify sales opportunities to achieve business targets while meeting customers’ expectations.

·         Continuously monitoring and controlling the branch business performance in liaison with the Relationship Officers in regard to annual objectives and sales campaigns.

·         Propose, champion and coordinate the execution of Branch Sales initiatives in support of Branch business goals, and drive new business acquisition by selling Bank products to new clients.

·         Drive a culture of great service and quality relationship management in order to retain and develop customers, in order to expand the Bank’s wallet-share build brand loyalty.

·         Prepare and analyse quality credit applications for presentation to credit committee.

·         Review all branch reports  and oversee  daily operations of all areas of  the branch.

·         Check and forward daily and weekly reports to Head office departments.

·         Manage and monitor team workflow at the branch in line with set targets.

·         Ensure service delivery standards are maintained in the branch

·         Ensure branch staff comply with statutory regulations and bank internal procedure

·         Spearhead corporate social responsibility to improve visibility for the bank with in the Branch’s territories

·         Monitoring the overstepping reports and advising management accordingly

·         Monitoring of commercial risk and debt collection activities to minimise non-performing assets and other losses

·         Manage, motivate and develop the Branch team through rigorous performance management, coaching, mentoring and learning interventions to create a team able to deliver the Branch mission

How to Apply:

Apply to:             Human Resources Manager        

Email:                   boajobs@boauganda.com

Address:              Plot 45, Jinja Road

Closing Date:           20th January 2014