CAREER OPPORTUNITIES IN A MICROFINANCE BANK

A newly established and well-capitalised microfinance bank situated in Port Harcourt, Rivers State invites applications from suitably qualified, experienced, customer-focused and performance-oriented individuals to fill positions listed below:

HEAD, BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT – Ref: PMFB/HDBD
The candidates must possess the following:
Bsc/HND (Second Class/Upper Credit) in banking, accounting or social sciences.
Professional qualification will be an added advantage.
Basic knowledge of IT.
Must possess strong credit and analytical attributes.
Must have good knowledge of the Port Harcourt market.
Minimum of 5 years experience in the banking environment.
Must be below 35 years.

HEAD, OPERATIONS – Ref: PMFB/HOPS
The candidates must possess the following:
Bsc/HND ((Second Class/Upper Credit) in banking, accounting or social sciences.
Basic knowledge of IT and other banking softwares.
Minimum of 4 years experience in banking operations.
Must be below 35 years.

INTERNAL AUDITOR & COMPLIANCE OFFICER – Ref: PMFB/ACO
The candidates must possess the following:
Bsc/HND ((Second Class/Upper Credit) in Accounting.
Basic knowledge of IT.
Minimum of 3 years cognate experience.
Professional qualification ACA, ACCA is compulsory.
Must be below 35 years.

COMPANY SECRETARY/LEGAL ADVISER – Ref: PMFB/CSLA
The candidates must possess the following:
LLB, BL (Second Class Upper).
Basic knowledge of IT.
Minimum of 3 years cognate experience.
Clear understanding of company law espeacially as it relates to banking business.
Must be below 35 years.

HEAD, ADMIN, HR & CORPORATE PLANNING – Ref: PMFB/HAHC
The candidates must possess the following:
Bsc/HND ((Second Class/Upper Credit) in humanities or social sciences.
Basic knowledge of IT.
Minimum of 3 years cognate experience in a human resources outfit.
Must be below 35 years.

MIS/IT OFFICER – Ref: PMFB/MIFF
The candidates must possess the following:
Bsc/HND ((Second Class/Upper Credit) in Computer Science.
Minimum of 3 years IT experience gained in a banking environment .
Must be below 30 years.

FRONT DESK STAFF – Ref: PMFB/FRDE
The candidates must possess the following:
Bsc/HND ((Second Class/Upper Credit) in banking, accounting or social sciences.
Basic knowledge of IT.
Minimum of 3 years relevant experience.
Must be below 30 years.

CREDIT OFFICERS – Ref: PMFB/CRFF
The candidates must possess the following:
Bsc/HND ((Second Class/Upper Credit) in banking, accounting or social sciences.
Basic knowledge of IT.
Minimum of 3 years relevant experience.
Strong credit and analytical attribute.
Must be below 30 years.

MARKETING OFFICERS – Ref: PMFB/FRDE
The candidates must possess the following:
Bsc/HND ((Second Class/Upper Credit) in banking, accounting or social sciences.
Basic knowledge of IT.
Minimum of 3 years relevant experience with strong marketing skills.
Must be below 30 years.

CASHIERS/TELLERS – Ref: PMFB/CATE
The candidates must possess the following:
HND in banking, accounting or social sciences.
Must be computer literate.
Minimum of 2 years experience in banking operations.
Must be below 30 years.

CONFIDENTIAL SECRETARY – Ref: PMFB/COSE
The candidates must possess the following:
HND (Upper Credit) in Secretarial Administration with RSA of 40/80 WPM
Must be very sound in all Microsoft Office applications.
Minimum of 2 years relevant experience.
Must be below 30 years.

MARKETING SUPPORT STAFF – Ref: PMFB/MSFF
The candidates must possess the following:
OND (Upper Credit) in Business studies or related discipline.
Basic knowledge of IT.
Minimum of 1 year experience with strong marketing skills.
Must be below 30 years.

DRIVERS/DISPATCH RIDERS – Ref: PMFB/DRDR
The candidates must possess the following:
WAEC/SSCE Certificate.
Holder of a valid National Driver’s License.
Adequate knowledge of Port Harcourt road network.

In addition to the requirements for the respective positions, qualified candidate must also possess the following attributes and skills:
• Proactive decision taking.
• Ability to take on multi-tasks on good time with minimum or no supervision.
• Sound ethics and integrity.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Good leadership and managerial skills.
• Knowledge and passion for micro, small and medium scale enterprises.

REMUNERATION
Attractive and in line with industry standards.

METHOD OF APPLICATION
Interested candidates should post their detailed resume including their mobile phone numbers to:
The advertiser, P. O. Box 7418, Port-Harcourt, Nigeria or better still e-mail to [email protected] not later than 10 days from date of this publication.

P.S.
To verify this advert check THISDAY neswpaper of December 7th, 2007; Page 28
Best wishes!!!