54 Job Positions at ASA Microfinance (Rwanda) Limited (Deadline: 14 February 2020)

54 Job Positions at ASA Microfinance (Rwanda) Limited (Deadline: 14 February 2020)

Account Manager at ASA Microfinance (Rwanda) Limited (Deadline: 14 February 2020)

ASA Microfinance (Rwanda) Plc. is a subsidiary of ASA International which is a Public Limited Company, had been establishing Microfinance Institutions (MFIs) in different countries of Asia and Africa by playing role in poverty alleviation and women empowering and has extensive microfinance programs globally.

Currently, ASA Rwanda is operating through 30 branches in different corners of the country and simultaneously executing the following objectives:

Creating opportunities which give access to credit to low-income entrepreneurs in rural areas of Rwanda;
Contribute to the acceleration of sustainable development of Microfinance in Rwanda;
Create employment opportunities and professional training for Rwandan Staffs.

“ASA Microfinance (Rwanda) Plc aims to attract and select a diverse workforce, ensuring equal opportunity to everyone, irrespective of race, age, gender, class, ethnicity, disability, location, and religion. In this regard, we are looking for competent, dynamic, self-motivated professional, highly-analytical and possess excellent written and verbal communication skills staff to fill up the following position.

Qualified women are particularly encouraged to apply.”

1. ACCOUNT MANAGER

Position: Account Manager

Number required: 1

Work base: Head Office

Direct Supervisor: Managing Director through Deputy Managing Director

Expected starting date: 01^st March 2020

Salary: Determined per company policy but negotiable for the better-proven candidate.

Employment Contract type: Negotiable.

a. Function summary

Account Manager of ASA Microfinance (Rwanda) Plc is the company focal person who analyzes business operations, deposit maturities, business trends, costs, revenues, financial commitment, and obligations, to project future revenues and expenses. He is immediately connected with the company key business executives and stakeholders and preparing financial reports. Account Manager is also responsible for group reporting, local statutory and regulatory reporting, co-ordinate the internal and external auditors, answers all related cash flow queries, identify new business opportunities, inventory, deal with bank-related issues, etc.

b. Duties and Responsibilities

Monitor and analyzing departmental work to develop more efficient procedures and use of resources while maintaining a high-level accuracy;
Collaborate with the other departments in the organization to support overall department goals and objectives;
To maintain liaison with banks and financial institutions regarding loans and assist in the daily banking requirements;
To ensure the optimum utilization of funds and budget management.
Forecast and track key account metrics (e.g. quarterly sales results and annual forecasts);
Overseeing and managing purchase-including negotiating contracts and agreements to maximize profit;
Assist in the development and implementation of new procedures and features to enhance the workflow of the department;
Report to the Group within the prescribed timeline. Respond queries from the Group and prepare special reporting as required;
Preparation and timely submission of statutory/regulatory reporting. Liaison with the respective Government Department, regulatory authority, submitting return and maintain proper compliance with them;
Handle the company tax issues, pay taxes, statutory contributions and other withholding Tax i.e. RRA& RSSB;
Clearly communicate the progress of monthly/quarterly initiatives to internal and external stakeholders;
Prepare monthly and quarterly financial reports and account status;
Collaborate with operation and HR team to identify and grow opportunities within the territory;
Facilitate internal and external Audit to access financial information in his/her administrative power;
Ensure the accurate and timely processing of positive pay transactions including treatment of Foreign currency transaction;
Make monthly and quarterly bank compliance activities are performed in a timely and accurate manner;
To maintain all books of Accounts and record-keeping and reconcile the Accounts in a timely manner;
To prepare a monthly trial balance, financial report and year-end to conducted an external audit to perform a yearly audit.
Sometimes visit different branches when and as found necessary;
Any other job assigned by the company/holding management in considering the greater interest of the company.

c. Education

Holder of Master’s Degree in Accounting or Finance with at least CPA part 2 completed will get preference or Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance with CPA/ACCA fully completed.

d. Requirements – Skills, Knowledge, Abilities – for Account Manager

The following abilities, knowledge, and skills are required to take up this position:

Proven working experience in similar positions not below five (5) years;
Solid experience and having a certificate of Modern Applied Banking Software and MS Office particularly MS Excel;
The ability of implementation of the group policy for the group reporting;
Demonstrable ability to communicate, present and influence key stakeholders at all levels of the company, including executive;
Proven ability to juggle multiple account management projects at a time, while maintaining sharp attention to details;
Excellent listening, negotiation and presentation skills;
Strong verbal and written communication skills;
Possess excellent understanding of MFI, banking and financial regulations;
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision, accept and discharge substantial responsibilities, prioritize work assignments, meet deadlines, and exercise professional judgment;
Be Rwandan by Nationality.

D. APPLICATION PROCESS FOR ALL POSITIONS

Cover Letter;
Detailed CV;
Copy of Certificate, Diploma or Degree;
Work certificates from previous employers;
Any other document that may prove a candidate’s competency to the post;
Copy of ID Card

Applications should be addressed to the Managing Director of ASA MICROFINANCE (RWANDA) PLC located in KIGALI City, GASABO District, Plot No. – 95, NTORA Village, KG 784 St. RUHANGO Cell, Gisozi Sector, Kigali, Rwanda

Only hard copy applications are accepted and submitted at the Head Office Reception not later Friday, 14^th February 2020 at 5:30 PM. Only, shortlisted candidates to sit for written and verbal tests will be communicated within one week after.

“ASA International aims to attract and select a diverse workforce, ensuring equal opportunity to everyone, irrespective of race, age, gender, class, ethnicity, disability, location, and religion.

Qualified women are particularly encouraged to apply.”

Done at Kigali on 04^th February 2020

UWIMPUHWE Samuel

Senior Human Resources Officer

ASA Microfinance (Rwanda) Plc

Risk Officer (RO) at ASA Microfinance (Rwanda) Limited (Deadline: 14 February 2020)

Currently, ASA Rwanda is operating through 30 branches in different corners of the country and simultaneously executing the following objectives:

Creating opportunities which give access to credit to low-income entrepreneurs in rural areas of Rwanda;
Contribute to the acceleration of sustainable development of Microfinance in Rwanda;
Create employment opportunities and professional training for Rwandan Staffs.

Qualified women are particularly encouraged to apply.”

2. RISK OFFICER

Position: Risk Officer (RO)

Number required: 1

Work base: Head Office

Direct Supervisor: Managing Director through Deputy Managing Director

Expected starting date: 01^st March 2020

Salary: It will be determined as per company policy but negotiable for the better-proven candidate.

Employment Contract type: Negotiable

Function summary

The Risk Officer, on one hand, is responsible for detecting and inspecting all possible risks that may end up impacting on our company’s financial success. His/her job description will be centered on utilizing analytical reports derived from assessing an ASA Microfinance PLC ’s risk profile to make recommendations to ASARW Plc Top Management Team on measures that can help mitigate business risks. On another side, s/he is a corporate executive responsible for identifying, analyzing and mitigating internal and external risks, risk assessments, fraud prevention and detecting signs of misappropriation. S/he may enforce compliance with regulatory rules and induce field financial workers to fulfill their obligations on reporting accurately to ASA Micro-banking System (AMBS).

Lastly, s/he is a focal person regarded with Social Performance Management (SPM) strategies that put clients at the center of all strategic and operational decisions by ASARW Plc institution.

b. Duties and Responsibilities

Prepare risk report on a monthly basis covering risks related to the area of finance, operation, strategy, and compliance by analyzing operation report, internal audit report, Fraud Management Prevention Unit (FMPU) report and observations collected from field visits;
Prepare Key Performance Indicators (KPI) report, risk heat map, risk appetite, and risk control matrix on a quarterly basis and provide insight regarding movement in risk factors related to portfolio, liquidity, exchange rate, cost reduction, growth, human resource, fraud, technology, product transparency, change in regulations and policies;
Prepare reports and presentations for the board meeting on a quarterly or semi-annual basis, depending on the frequency of board meetings of the local board;
Update Risk Management Framework and other policies of ASA International (ASAI) as and when required;
Responding to the queries of different international lenders and stakeholders relating to risk management;
Assess all related risks by conducting financial researches;
Detect on time any risk that may threaten ASARW Plc business or commercial financial position;
Calculate all risks related to business and transaction proposals;
Employ computer programs related to statistical analysis for proper risk assessment and analysis;
Formulate contingency plans for the organization and making helpful recommendations to the ASARW Plc on risk coverage;
Provide professional assistance to the financial and economic team of the organization;
A monthly basis report to be sent to the Managing Director, and to Holding Office (Dhaka) according to the standard format.
Complete verification of at least 50% groups of each LO if there is any sign of misappropriation or fraud;
Visit some default borrowers’ residence, guarantor and business workplaces;
He/she is equally expected to develop strategies that will help the organization to minimize risk as well as maximize rewards;
Any other job assigned by the company/holding management in considering the greater interest of the company.

c. Education

Minimum Bachelor’s degree in Economics, Accounting, Procurement, Business Accounting, Finance, and related field.

d. Requirements – Skills, Knowledge, Abilities – for Risk Officer

The following abilities, knowledge, and skills are required to take up this position:

Four (4) years of working experience in consultancy or auditing services, banking industry and other relevant industries;
Possess good and highly productive team interaction;
Ability to manage clients and staff towards achieving set business goals;
Possess excellent understanding of banking and financial regulations;
Possess good skills in Excel, Word, PowerPoint and other Microsoft Office packages;
Possess excellent project and programming skills, like MATLAB, Programming, etc.
Strong verbal and written interactive and presentation skills in English and Kinyarwanda.
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision, accept and discharge substantial responsibilities, prioritize work assignments, meet deadlines, and exercise professional judgment;
Knowing Financial Risk Issues and Mitigations;
Quick learning and adaptability capacity;
Exceptional strategist for the company excellence and profit maximization;
Be Rwandan by Nationality.

D. APPLICATION PROCESS FOR ALL POSITIONS

Cover Letter;
Detailed CV;
Copy of Certificate, Diploma or Degree;
Work certificates from previous employers;
Any other document that may prove a candidate’s competency to the post;
Copy of ID Card

Qualified women are particularly encouraged to apply.”

Done at Kigali on 04^th February 2020

UWIMPUHWE Samuel

Senior Human Resources Officer

ASA Microfinance (Rwanda) Plc

Legal Corporate and Compliance Officer at ASA Microfinance (Rwanda) Limited (Deadline: 14 February 2020)

Currently, ASA Rwanda is operating through 30 branches in different corners of the country and simultaneously executing the following objectives:

Creating opportunities which give access to credit to low-income entrepreneurs in rural areas of Rwanda;
Contribute to the acceleration of sustainable development of Microfinance in Rwanda;
Create employment opportunities and professional training for Rwandan Staffs.

Qualified women are particularly encouraged to apply.”

3. LEGAL CORPORATE AND COMPLIANCE OFFICER

Position: Legal Corporate and Compliance Officer

Work base: Head Office

Reporting to: Managing Director through Deputy Managing Director

Expected starting date: 01^st March 2020

Salary: It will be determined as per company policy but negotiable for the best-proven candidate.

Employment Contract type: Fixed-term employment contract at arrival.

a. Function summary

Legal Corporate and Compliance Officer of ASA Microfinance Rwanda Plc ensures that the company functions are in a legal and ethical manner while meeting its business goals. S/he is responsible for developing compliance programs, reviewing ASA Microfinance Rwanda Plc policies and advising management on possible legal breach risks. His/her activities are conducted both lawfully and ethically.

b. Duties and Responsibilities

Arrange required regulatory and Corporate Affairs documents in respect to Corporate, Regulatory Affairs of the Company;
Statutory review and comparison of company and registry records to ensure consistency and full compliance with prevailing statutory rules;
Ensure adherence with the Company’s Memorandum and Articles of Association by the Company, and effecting any changes to meet the needs of the company;
Liaising with auditors, tax advisers, law firms, bankers and shareholders on board governance issues;
Organizing and preparing agendas and meeting materials/papers for Board meetings, Board committees, and Annual General Meetings (AGMs);
Taking minutes, drafting resolutions, lodging required forms and submission of periodical and annual returns with the regulators;
Establishing and ensuring the proper and functional Corporate governance framework for the Company;
Ensure that the governance framework and any supporting policies and procedures are clearly documented;
Develop effective and appropriate reporting formats which will ensure that the Company’s Board of Directors and Sub – Committees make timely and proper corporate disclosures to the regulators;
Promoting board development by assisting the chairman with all development processes including board new induction, training, and evaluation;
Any other job assigned by the company/holding management in considering the greater interest of the company.

c. Education

Bachelor’s degree (A0) or Postgraduate in Law and related field;

d. Requirements – Skills, Knowledge, Abilities – for Legal Corporate and Compliance Officer

The following abilities, knowledge, and skills are required to take up this position:

Being Rwandan by nationality;
Have at least 3 to 5 years’ experience in the legal field, company Secretary or legal analysis and interpretation;
Having worked in the banking or microfinance sector would be an advantage;
Having between 35 and 40 years old;
Speak and write correct English and Kinyarwanda
Knowledge of the legal texts in force governing Financial Institutions;
Extensive computer literacy in Microsoft Word and Excel, PowerPoint, interne, etc.
Be ready to work or travel anywhere in the country where ASA Microfinance (Rwanda) PLC has branches;

D. APPLICATION PROCESS FOR ALL POSITIONS

Cover Letter;
Detailed CV;
Copy of Certificate, Diploma or Degree;
Work certificates from previous employers;
Any other document that may prove a candidate’s competency to the post;
Copy of ID Card

Qualified women are particularly encouraged to apply.”

Done at Kigali on 04^th February 2020

UWIMPUHWE Samuel

Senior Human Resources Officer

ASA Microfinance (Rwanda) Plc

HRO & Cum Trainer at ASA Microfinance (Rwanda) Limited (Deadline: 14 February 2020)

Currently, ASA Rwanda is operating through 30 branches in different corners of the country and simultaneously executing the following objectives:

Creating opportunities which give access to credit to low-income entrepreneurs in rural areas of Rwanda;
Contribute to the acceleration of sustainable development of Microfinance in Rwanda;
Create employment opportunities and professional training for Rwandan Staffs.

Qualified women are particularly encouraged to apply.”

HRO & CUM TRAINER

Position: HRO & Cum Trainer

Work base: Head Office with frequent Field visits

Reporting to: Senior Human Resources Officer

Expected starting date: 01^st April 2020

Salary: It will be determined as per company policy but negotiable for the best-proven candidate.

Employment Contract type: Fixed-term employment contract at arrival.

a. Function summary

Not only performing activities such as enrolling new employees in ASA Microfinance Business System (AMBS), track staff’s monthly wages and benefits increments or deduction; Issue different administrative forms to the solicitors, verify employment completion procedure, handle front desk internal and external public queries, dispatch emails, assist the SHRO to avoid legal challenges by complying with legal requirements other key roles of HRO & Cum Trainer of ASA Microfinance Rwanda Plc include but not limited to follow up coaching and mentoring post-training visits as will be agreed with HR & Operations Department and design and develop training materials, tools and methods in line with the assignment.

b. Duties and Responsibilities

Communicate and dispatch ASARW Plc HR Policies, Circulars, Memo and different mails to the appropriate recipients;
Compile and keep work mission reports, various training report periodic Branch Heads’ reports on Health and Safety at Work;
Monitors ASARW Plc Branch Office Rents and notify management necessary required action;
Track staff leave schedules;
Disbursement of work materials to ASARW Plc Branches;
Process, verify and maintain personnel documentation;
Assist in arranging training activities;
Assist SHRO in creating job postings, etc.
Identify and assess training needs within a company.
Meet with managers and supervisors to ascertain needs.
Conduct various surveys upon request and when found needed.
Evaluate training effectiveness and suggest training programs modification.
Develop, organize, conduct and evaluate training programs.
Hold meetings and presentations on learning material.
Plan, organize and implement a range of training activities.
Conduct orientation sessions to assess the level of skills.
Create monitored simulations and problem-solving scenarios.
Create interactive, multimedia presentations.
Any other job assigned by the company/holding management in considering the greater interest of the company.

c. Education

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business or Public Administration, Management, Law, Development Studies, Social Science and related fields;

Requirements – Skills, Knowledge, Abilities – for HRO & Cum Trainer

The following abilities, knowledge, and skills are required to take up this position:

Strong and proven verbal and written communication and presentation skills in English and Kinyarwanda.
Two (2) years of working experience preferably in the banking industry, high education, and other relevant industries;
Possess excellent skills in labor law and administrative procedures;
Quick learner and easily understanding banking and financial regulations;
Possess strong interpersonal skills and team player interaction;
Possess good skills in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and other Microsoft Office packages;
Ability to work under too tight deadlines, prioritize work assignments and exercise professional judgment;
Be Rwandan by Nationality.

D. APPLICATION PROCESS FOR ALL POSITIONS

Cover Letter;
Detailed CV;
Copy of Certificate, Diploma or Degree;
Work certificates from previous employers;
Any other document that may prove a candidate’s competency to the post;
Copy of ID Card

Qualified women are particularly encouraged to apply.”

Done at Kigali on 04^th February 2020

UWIMPUHWE Samuel

Senior Human Resources Officer

ASA Microfinance (Rwanda) Plc

50 Job Positions for Loan Officer at As Microfinance: Apply if you studied Accounting, Finance, Business Administration (Deadline: 14 February 2020)

Currently, ASA Rwanda is operating through 30 branches in different corners of the country and simultaneously executing the following objectives:

Creating opportunities which give access to credit to low-income entrepreneurs in rural areas of Rwanda;
Contribute to the acceleration of sustainable development of Microfinance in Rwanda;
Create employment opportunities and professional training for Rwandan Staffs.

Qualified women are particularly encouraged to apply.”

LOAN OFFICERS

Position: Loan Officer

Number of available vacancies: 50

Work base: Any Branch Office with everyday field visits.

Reporting to: Branch Head

Expected starting date: Any time upon success pre-service training

Salary: Determined as per company policy.

Employment Contract type: Fixed-term employment contract at arrival.

a. Function summary

In this position, a Loan Officer of ASA Microfinance Rwanda Plc acts as a liaison between applicants and our institution (ASARW Plc) and helps qualified applicants obtain loans and set up payment plans. Your duties basically be performed at the field and include new clients seeking and admission, meeting with loan applicants, preparing loan proposals, explain ASARW Plc activities and programs, monitoring and examining active loans, etc.

b. Duties and Responsibilities

Conducting ASARW Plc members’ (clients’) recruitment and screening them;
Visiting clients door to door on a regular basis;
Orienting members of the particular loan products and services;
Make regular contact with the group and clients in the field and educate them on ASA Microfinance (Rwanda) Plc and the products as well;
Building and maintaining a substantial and high-quality loan portfolio;
To process a loan application form, verify client’s income-generating activities (IGA) and other related issues as per ASARW plc’ s policy and strategy;
Propose, disburse and collect installments from the clients on a regular basis;
Manage groups as per the policy of ASARW Plc and make sure the paybacks is done as planned;
Verify the clients and guarantor’s details before disbursing loans;
Provide effective quality and timely customer service to clients;
To accomplish day to day activities as required;
Any other job assigned by the company/holding management in considering the greater interest of the company.

c. Education

Minimum having Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration or related field.

d. Requirements – Skills, Knowledge, Abilities – for Loan Officer

Highly interested to work in the field and with diverse categories of business-persons
Tactful in mobilization and product promotion.
Excellent communication skills in English and Kinyarwanda.
Willing to ride a bicycle from day 1, where it is possible to ride;
Having a motorcycle driving license and willing to ride a motorcycle after 6 months to 1 year of joining.
Quick learner and influential person;
Honest, polite and interpersonal character;
Well organized, self-confident, timekeeper and accountable;

Able to work in any district of Rwanda;

D. APPLICATION PROCESS FOR ALL POSITIONS

Cover Letter;
Detailed CV;
Copy of Certificate, Diploma or Degree;
Work certificates from previous employers;
Any other document that may prove a candidate’s competency to the post;
Copy of ID Card

Qualified women are particularly encouraged to apply.”

Done at Kigali on 04^th February 2020

UWIMPUHWE Samuel

Senior Human Resources Officer

ASA Microfinance (Rwanda) Plc

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