CREDIT ANALYST JOB VACANCY

Alios Finance is a Pan-African
specialized finance company with a
mix of prestigious African and
European investors . We target SMEs ,
multinationals and individuals with
products such as leasing , investment
loans and consumer finance .
Having been present in Africa since
1956, our current operations are in
Ivory Coast, Cameroon , Gabon, Mali,
Senegal, Burkina Faso, Zambia ,
Tanzania, and recently Kenya with a
combined portfolio across Africa
of USD 250 m. We have ambitious
expansion plans , particularly into
English speaking Africa, as evidenced
by the recent opening of our
subsidiaries in Zambia , Tanzania and
Kenya. Our head quarters are located
in Nairobi , Kenya and Tunis , Tunisia .
Our Tanzania operation, based in Dar
es Salaam , is already up and running
and is seeking to fill the position of
Credit Analyst .

CREDIT ANALYST – TANZANIA
As is with every other position in
Tanzania, this position is new and you
will be expected to, in the first
instance, define the credit policy
based on the Tanzania market , set up
the credit analysis processes and roll
this out . While reporting directly to the
General Manager of Alios Finance
Tanzania, you will also have tight
relationships with the Board and the
commercial team in Tanzania and a
functional relationship with the Head
of Risk at head office .
Your primary role will be credit risk
management through the analyses of
leasing facility applications and the
provision of technical support to the
credit committee in credit approval .
You will also be responsible for the
continual evaluation of the lease
portfolio of the company and will be
expected to make recommendations
on ways to mitigate credit risk in line
with the credit policy.

Your responsibilities will include
but not limited to:
Analyzing leasing facility applications
and giving an opinion and/or making
recommendations on the risk involved
Continually reviewing and analyzing
lease portfolio of the company and
making appropriate recommendations
Keeping abreast on trends in credit
risk management, locally and
regionally, and making
recommendations on changes to
policy or process
Ensuring compliance to the credit
policy within the Tanzania operation;
this will involve sensitizing the
commercial team on credit risk
management

REQUIREMENTS
Bachelor’ s Degree in Finance
Experience in a financial institution
(bank , stock brokerage , MFI, etc ) or an
audit firm, as an analyst
Knowledge of the Tanzania market is
important; we are particularly
interested in your financial ,
accounting and legal knowledge
An understanding of the fiscal and
economic matters of the country
Experience or sound understanding
of credit risk and the techniques of
financial analysis
Strong analytical and organizational
skills, ability to work under pressure
and a keen eye for detail
Good communication skills with the
ability to prepare and sell the analysis
to stakeholders
An open mind, ability to work in a
multicultural environment and
capacity to adjust to difficult operating
environments.

WORKING CONDITIONS
Working conditions are normal for an
office environment . Work may require
occasional weekend and/or evening
work and occasional travel
countrywide and overseas .

HOW TO APPLY:
Your application should highlight why
you are the best candidate for this
position and focus should be on how
you meet the stated requirements A
detailed CV should be attached; it
must include details of your
experience that is relevant to this
position, a valid email address, your
Skype address, day time telephone
number, current remuneration details
and names and contacts of three
professional referees.
Applications should be sent to:
Email: recruit@adeptsystems.co.ke
Closing date: 27th July 2011

Only shortlisted candidates will be
contacted.

Alios Finance SA is an equal
opportunity employer