Jobs at La Fayette Microfinance Bank Limited, Advans Nigeria – Apply Now

Main Responsibilities
Manage a portfolio of clients:

• Build a portfolio of clients by:
• Proposing the service to existing Advans clients
• Prospecting potential clients at their business places and following up through regular contact with prospects
• Monitor the deposits of the clients under supervision.
• Grow the individual deposit portfolio in line with the targets set by the Management by offering quality service and selling products that fit the particular clients’ needs.
• Accordingly answer clients’ questions and complaints related to Advans LFMFB products and services.
• Participate in the promotion of Advans LFMFB products and services by informing prospects as well as clients.
• Identify clients’ needs and propose new products/services to management.

Field Cash Collection activities:

• Organize an efficient daily collection schedule with clients in the portfolio.
• Collect clients’ deposits, and transfer the money collected directly into clients’ accounts via the BankOne technical application on the phone.
• Ensure all cash transactions are done according to Advans LFMFB policies and procedures.
• Respect AML/KYC policies by identifying all the clients and reporting any suspicious transaction.
• Strictly adhere to the MIS requirements when registering all cash transactions in the MIS system.
• Report any cash shortage or overage to the CSM and Deposit Team Lead
• Encourage clients to make deposits on their Advans account.
• Liaise with Client Officers on clients interested by the Mobile collection service for saving.
• Create new clients and accounts on the field.

Organization and control:

• Cash counts and controls: ensure and control the conformity of transactions with collected cash and monitoring tools.
• Ensure compliance of all operations performed with Advans policies and procedures.
• Share information and best practices with other Mobile Tellers.
• Report all the issues related to the job to the CSM.

Requirements

• Must be an OND / NCE graduate from an accredited polytechnic or College of Education
• Must have completed his/her industrial training.

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Job Description

• The Client Officer is responsible for processing the loans, monitoring the loan portfolio and developing the Advans La Fayette MFB loan clientele.
• He/she will also be responsible for developing the savings and deposits portfolio for the target groups.  
• The Client Officer will spend more than 70% of the time on the field by performing visits to clients in commercial areas.    

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree or Higher National Diploma in any discipline from accredited polytechnic or University with NYSC discharge certificate or NYSC Exclusion Letter.
• Good relationship and communication skills with strong team spirit  
• Strong analytical skills  
• Good computer skills  
• Real motivation to work and grow in a performance based environment
• Taste for fieldwork  

Additional Knowledge / Skill Required:

• Practical knowledge of micro / small / medium businesses  
• Knowledge of microfinance bank sector is an advantage
• Good writing skills  
• Knowledge of the major local languages

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