The Role
The Credit Officer evaluates creditworthiness for individuals and businesses, assesses credit applications, and supports risk management policies while maintaining relationships with customers and partners.
Summary Generated by Built In
The Credit Officer is to support the company’s risk management framework by evaluating the creditworthiness of individuals and businesses, ensuring that credit policies align with company rental, lease and financing policies while supporting growth. The ideal candidate will be key in maintaining healthy relationships with drivers, customers, and business partners, ensuring timely and accurate credit assessments.
Roles and Responsibilities
- Review and assess credit applications for new and existing clients, ensuring they align with the company’s rental, lease and financing policies
- Conduct in-depth financial analyses of customers, and partner companies to determine creditworthiness and recommend suitable credit limits.
- Prepare and maintain accurate records of credit assessments, approvals, rejections, and collection efforts. Provide regular updates to senior management on credit performance and risk exposure.
- Collaborate with Credit & Risk Associate to develop, implement, and update credit policies and guidelines in line with the company’s growth strategy.
- Serve as a point of contact for credit inquiries from drivers and businesses, offering advice and resolving issues related to credit limits and payment terms.
- Provide regular updates to the Credit & Risk Associate on operational risks.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field.
- Experience: Minimum of 3 years of experience in credit analysis, risk management, or financial services (experience in the gig economy or mobility sectors is a plus).
Skills: - Strong analytical and decision-making skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other financial analysis tools.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Knowledge of financial statements, credit scoring models, and risk assessment techniques.
- Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
Benefits
- You would be part of a dynamic startup revolutionising the vehicle subscription and financial services industry for gig workers in Africa.
- You would be part of a dynamic environment where your ideas are heard and your contributions propel us forward.
- You would work alongside passionate, talented colleagues who share your commitment to excellence.
- You would witness firsthand the positive change your work brings to the lives of thousands of riders and drivers.
- Comprehensive benefits package, including a competitive salary, health insurance, and exciting growth opportunities.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field
- Minimum of 3 years of experience in credit analysis, risk management, or financial services
- Strong analytical and decision-making skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other financial analysis tools
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Knowledge of financial statements, credit scoring models, and risk assessment techniques
- Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple tasks simultaneously
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
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The Company
What We Do
Gigmile is a mobility FinTech platform that offers vehicle subscriptions and financial services to gig workers in Africa, aiming to empower them with access to vehicles and improve livelihoods.
