Branch Manager

This is your opportunity to work with a leading Financial Services provider to the Microfinance and SME sectors as well as Corporate business in Tanzania. Akiba Commercial bank guarantees you to achieve your personal and career aspirations in a dynamic enabling environment. With 17 operational branches and a new branch opening in Mbeya this year we are looking for suitably qualified individuals to join the bank's professional team in the following exciting roles;

BRANCH MANAGER - Mbeya
Successful candidates will be responsible to achieve branch targets on all parameters and provide first class customer service and management of the branch in all areas of the bank's business in order to enhance profitable operations of the branch by:
Implementation of proactive market plans and business development programs that will optimize the bank's microfinance, SME & Corporate customer needs;
Cross selling and marketing all bank products;
Managing the operations and support activities at the branch; including guiding, supporting, motivating and supervising the staff to ensure effectiveness and efficiency in all areas of branch operations; -
Monitoring the administrative activities in the branch to ensure adequate control and cost-effectiveness in all areas.

EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS
University graduate preferably in Banking/Business/Management;
Professional qualification e.g. Institute of Bankers accreditation would be desirable;

EXPERIENCE & COMPETENCIES REQUIRED
5 years minimum experience in a managerial position in a commercial bank;
Some experience at bank branch management level would be desirable;
Ability to balance opposing business requirements;
Ability to balance long term and short term requirements independently;
Strong evaluation, communication and-reporting-skills: .

Able to provide advice and cause /effect evaluation to support business decision making
Builds relationships and networks easily
Strong service ethic

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:

GENERAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF SERVICES
The above positions carry a competitive pay and benefit package commensurate with a successful candidate's academic and professional qualifications.
A reliable reference is a must.
Interested Candidates meeting the above requirements should submit their application before 10th July, 2015 enclosing the following:-
A comprehensive Curriculum Vitae (CV)
Contact addresses of three professional and/or academic related referees.

Applications should be routed through recruitment@acbtz.com