Fountain Credit Services Commercial Manager Job in Nairobi, Kenya

FEP Holdings Limited

Job Title: Commercial Manager – Fountain Credit Services Ltd
 

Section: Fountain Credit
 

Job Category: Managerial
 

Reports To: Divisional Head – Financial & Retail Services
 

Job Serial / Code No. 044
 

Location / Branch: Nairobi, Kenya 

Job Summary: The position is responsible for developing & implementation of the Business Unit (BU) strategy in line with divisional strategic plan and objectives. 

 

The position drives revenue growth and profitability for FCSL while harnessing the overall FEP Synergies.

Main Responsibilities

• Managing the design and implementation of the business strategy to ensure delivery


• Creating strategic partnerships to enhance and sustain positive growth for FCSL


• Providing the overall management and direction of FCSL


• Preparation and implementation of short-term & long term/annual operating and management plans and budgets


• Planning and overseeing the financial operations of FCSL while ensuring that sound fiscal and risk management practices are in place to maintain the Unit financial strength.


• Ensures that FCSL’s financial and non-financial resources and assets are managed by implementing sound policies, controls, prudent procedures, adequate records and ensuring accountability standards are met


• Leading and ensuring compliance with applicable professional, legal, regulatory, ethical, corporate compliance and governance requirements to protect division against reputational and legal risks.


• Manage and ensure integrity of all control systems and management processes.


• Leading and managing all Unit related communication


• Talent management including coaching, mentoring, developing, motivating, training and evaluating staff to achieve highest levels of performance and culture within the business.


• Identifying, implementing and benchmarking best practices for FCSL


• Managing and Implementing change initiatives to achieve desired business plans and culture

2 or 3 Key Deliverables of this position

• Implementation & delivery of divisional strategy


• Profitability and growth of FCSL


• Maintain integrity of systems and controls

Direct Reports (Jobs reporting to this position)

• Finance Manager


• Credit Officer


• Marketing Manager

Key Interfaces
 

Internal

External: Clients, Regulators, Administrators, Government, Media Other stakeholders

Academic Qualifications

• Bachelors’ Degree in the relevant related field

Professional Qualifications

• Membership in a professional body


• Specific professional qualification

Job / Functional Skills

• Business Planning and implementation


• Business Development


• Change management


• Financial Management


• Project Management


• People Management


• Application and exploitation of IT

Competencies (Behaviors)

• Innovation and creativity


• Investment discipline


• Integrity


• Teamwork


• Operational excellence & Cost consciousness


• Professionalism and ethics

Relevant Experience

At least 3-5 years of experience with Financial Institutions.

All interested and qualified candidates are asked to send their applications to recruitment@fep-group.com on or before Friday 6th November, 2015 indicating the current and expected salary. 

Persons without experience in Financial Institutions need not apply.