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Current Job Vacancies at Ahmadu Bello University Microfinance Bank

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Ahmadu Bello University Microfinance Bank is a fast growing microfinance institution located in Zaria, Kaduna State. The Bank seeks to recruit competent and visionary professionals to fill the positions outlined below:     Job Title: Managing Director/CEO Location: Kaduna Key Responsibilities The MD/CEO shall report to the Board and be responsible for the day to day running of the Bank. In addition, he/she shall be responsible for the following specific objectives:

• Ensures the prudent management of the financial and other resources of the Bank.
• Oversees the management of the investment portfolio of the Bank.
• Ensure proper Management of staff, departments, products and services with clear and efficient performance standard to achieve corporate objectives.
• Initiate, deliver and manage new microfinance Banking Products and services efficiently and effectively to enhance the Bank’s competitive position.
• Serves as the Chief Marketing Officer of the Bank by effectively liaising with the other stakeholders to create business for the Bank.
• Ensures effective corporate leadership, good and transparent management practice.
• Liaise with regulatory authorities among others.

Qualification and Experience

• A good University degree or its equivalent in Social Sciences, Business and finance related disciplines with a minimum of 12 years post qualification experience, of which at least Eight (8) must have been at Senior Management Level in either a Commercial or Microfinance Bank.
• Possession of relevant Masters and or professional qualifications will be an added advantage. Applicant eligible for this post must not be above the age of 50 years as at the time of this application.
• Note that excellent computer skills is desirable for this position.

    Job Title: Head, Business Development and Marketing Location: Kaduna Roles and Responsibilities The person shall report directly to the Managing Director and also shoulder the following responsibilities:

• Marketing the Bank in the business community.
• Exploring business development options.
• Deposit mobilization especially from the scattered small savers
• Designing specific micro-finance related products to meet the market demands.
• Liaising with media for product promotion and mass publicity for the Bank’s new products.

Qualification and Experience

• The qualification required for this office is a minimum of a good University degree plus six (6) years cognate experience in similar functions.
• Note that excellent computer skills is desirable for this position.

    Job Title: Head, Human Resources and Facility Management Location: Zaria, Kaduna Key Responsibilities The Head of Human Resources shall report directly to the Managing Director and in addition have the following functions, among others:

• Handle all routine administrative procedures, including payment of bills, etc.
• Handle personnel functions, including employee selection, placement, orientation, promotion, discipline, welfare, etc.
• Advise top management on the prudent management of company fixed assets, inventory and other resources.
• Handle purchase and supply of office equipment.

Qualification and Experience

• The qualification for the office shall be a minimum of a good University degree in Arts, Social Science, Business Administration or related disciplines with a minimum of six (6) years cognate post qualification experience.
• Note that excellent computer skills is desirable for this position.

    Job Title: Head, Audit and Internal Control Location: Zaria, Kaduna Key Responsibilities The person shall lead the Inspection/Internal control Department of the Bank. The responsibilities shall include the following:

• Review of operations to ensure compliance with policies of the Board as well as regulatory requirements.
• Investigate deviations and irregularities.
• Review internal control measures and reports to the Managing director and the Board.
• Issues routine audit queries and ensures compliance and cooperation of all units.
• Advice on best practices/procedures.

Qualification and Experience

• Minimum of a good University degree in Accounting plus six (6) years cognate experience and background in Auditing practice background. Possession of ACA, ACCA, CPA, CFE will be an added advantage.
• Note that excellent computer skills is desirable for this position.

    Job Title: Head, Finance Control and Account Location: Kaduna Key Responsibilities The Head, Accounts reports directly to the Managing Director. The officer shall supervise the accounting functions, and charged with the following specific duties:

• Ensures compliance with all internal accounting policies and financial operations requirement.
• Ensures that loan and investment procedures comply with regulatory requirements, including accounting standards and prudential requirements for other financial institutions (OFIs).
• Serve as the investment officer of the Bank.
• Sets up the books and accounting procedures of the micro-finance Bank, working in liaison with the Head of Operations.
• Tracks every financial transaction of the Bank and liaising with the Bank’s correspondent Bankers and ensuring that all accounts are properly and regularly reconciled.
• Prepares annual budget estimates in collaboration with other heads of unit.

Qualification and Experience

• The qualification required for this office is a minimum of a good University Degree and ACA plus six (6) years cognate experience in similar functions.
• Note that excellent computer skills are desirable for this position.

    How to Apply Interested and qualified candidates should: Click here to apply   Application Deadline  21st March, 2018.   Note: Your application and detailed resume should include your GSM telephone number(s)

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