Job Title: Branch Manager (2)
Employer: Bank of Africa – Uganda Ltd.
Duty Station: Kampala
Application Deadline: 20th January 2014
BANK OF AFRICA - UGANDA Ltd is seeking applications from qualified persons who are accomplished to take up the position of Branch Manager. The position will be reporting to the Regional Manager and will be responsible for the following:
Position Function:
Develop and implement business strategies to deliver branch performance and growth targets while ensuring effective overall Branch Management including staff growth and development, business growth and development and operational and service excellence.
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