Preferred Micro Finance Ltd.,General Manager Jobs Vacancy

rvise all areas
of operation. The General Manager will manage staff, foster a positive
environment and ensure customer satisfaction and proper head office operation.
The successful candidate will have a hands-on approach and will be committed to
the expansion and success of the business by implementing strategies that
increase productivity and enable sales targets achievement. The General Manager
reports directly to the Chief Operating Officer and coordinates his/her
activities with him.

• Responsible
  for overall office management, financial administration and day-to-day
  operations.
• To
  maintain excellent relationship with the National Bank of Rwanda ensuring
  that all reports are accurate and delivered on a timely basis.
• Responsible
  for maintaining satisfactory individual and group loan repayment rates.
• Implementing
  and enforcing the strategic plan and company policies.
• Prepare
  the regular and Annual reports and provide updates as required.
• Maintain
  relationships with government, external vendors, and the MFI community.
• Personnel
  Policy development and update as required.
• Directing
  all operational aspects including distribution, customer service, human
  resources, administration and sales in accordance with the PMFL’s
  objectives.
• Providing
  training, coaching, development and motivation for bank personnel.
• Developing
  forecasts, financial objectives, and key performance indicators.
• Represent
  PMFL at conferences/seminars/meetings when needed.
• Attend
  regular MININFRA working group meetings and represent PMFL.
• Develop
  long/short-range strategies and goals consistent with the mission and
  capabilities of PMFL for Rwanda.
• Develop
  and implement a strong business model for ensuring sustainability.
• Ensure
  growth and profit targets are realized and sound deposits portfolio is
  established.
• Develop
  and deliver on a customer focused culture and establishing high standards
  of customer care within the microfinance program of the institution.
• Develop
  and implement tools and measures of quality control.
• Assess
  local market conditions and identify current and prospective sales
  opportunities.
• Develop
  forecasts, financial objectives and business plans.
• Responsible
  for annual budget and allocating funds appropriately.
• Locate
  areas of improvement and propose corrective actions that meet challenges
  and leverage growth opportunities.
• Adhere
  to high ethical standards, and comply with all regulations/applicable
  laws.
• Network
  to improve the presence and reputation of the company.

• To
  ensure that the Accounts department updates the inventory record on fixed
  assets every month
• Ensure
  board meetings are held in a timely manner and minutes reported to key
  stakeholders.

• Masters
  Degree in Business Administration, Social Science, Economics, Accounting,
  Finance or related area of study.
• Minimum
  5 years of management experience, preferably in the area of Business
  Administration, Finance, or related field.
• Proven
  branch management experience, as a Bank Manager or similar role.
• Sufficient
  knowledge of modern management techniques and best practices.
• Ability
  to meet new loan issuance targets and repayment rate goals.
• Familiarity
  with Rwanda’s banking laws, regulations and code of ethics.
• Excellent
  analytical, writing and organizational skills.
• Experience
  in strategic planning, budgeting, control, financial analysis and risk
  management.
• A
  working knowledge of financial software and spreadsheets.
• Demonstrated
  strong program management skills, especially in the areas of planning,
  monitoring, evaluation, budgeting and team management.
• Strong
  communication skills, sensitive, able to work with people of different
  backgrounds and social positions, including policy makers and the media.
• Demonstrated
  skill and experience in proposal development, work plans, technical and
  progress reports in Kinyarwanda, French and English.
• Excellent
  negotiation, marketing and presentation skills.
• Innovative,
  positive, and realistic in approach to solving problems.
• Proficiency
  in Microsoft applications (Word, Excel and PowerPoint).
• Proficiency
  in Google Drive applications (Docs and Sheets).
• Fluent
  in English, both written and verbal.

• Be
  caring and sensitive in dealing with clients, many of whom may be women
  and vulnerable groups of people.
• Person
  of integrity who will not be corrupt or allow corruption.
• Mature,
  credible, tolerant, team player, with excellent communication skills.
• Demonstrate
  commitment to the social mission of a microfinance organization.
• Ability
  to innovate and develop programs to enhance the organizational status.
• Be
  proactive and human centered in resolving organizational conflicts.
• Ability
  to work under tight schedules meeting deadlines as may be required by
  stakeholders.