Bayport Financial Services Jobs Vacancies

Bayport is a leading non-deposit taking financial institution offering affordable financial products to our target market. We currently have operations in Ghana, Tanzania, Botswana, South Africa, Zambia and Uganda. Bayport is currently recruiting for the following position for the Uganda operation:

Job Title: COUNTRY OPERATIONS MANAGER
A key member of the country management team and reporting to the Chief Operations Officer, the Country Operations Manager will be responsible for driving and building a company foot print that maintains company growth, core values, drives sales, impacts collections and motivates the team. A range of strong managerial skills are required for this role as well as the ability to operate effectively across cultures.

It is a demanding and highly exposed position, where you will have the scope and freedom to deliver. You will need to be very resilient, lead from the front but be prepared to roll your sleeves up when required.

Tasks:
• Motivate and drive sales staff to reach and maintain agreed sales targets.
• Manage the recruitment, training and development of sales staff and Regional Managers.
• Develop strong working relationships with clients, district officials and other key business stake holders with the aim of reaching and maintaining targets in collections efficiency.
• Improve and maintain data management efficiencies.
• Day to day administration of company activities

Qualifications:
• 10 years experience with at least 2 years outside Uganda.
• A Business degree in Finance preferably from an international University.
• An excellent command of MS Office with specific detailed understanding of Excel is extremely crucial must be able to prepare spreadsheets, use pivot tables, analyze and sort data.
• In depth understanding of sales, financial services and credit Management principles.
• Excellent communication skills i.e. verbal, written and presentation.
• Excellent command of the English language.

Competencies:
• Can decide and initiate action.
• Can lead and supervise.
• Can analyze.
• Can plan and organize
• Can cope with pressures and setbacks.
• Capable of being Customer service orientated
• Capable of Team work
• Capable of holding people accountable
• Capable of displaying Professional confidence
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Suitable applicants should send the following requirements to the

HR Executive,
Bay port Financial Services;
Plot 12 Hannington Road latest by 18th October 2010.

• Handwritten job application
• Detailed Curriculum Vitae and copies of ALL supporting documentation
• Full contacts of 3 referees in responsible positions that will definitely be contacted for the successful candidates.