Credit verifier - Kisumu or Mt Kenya Regions

• Responsible for the verification of information provided by applicant for credit.
• Establishes the true nature and depth of the relationship between a seller and a buyer.
• Collects relevant information through reliable sources to determine credit worthiness of applicants.
• Examine public records to uncover bankruptcies, liens, arrest records, or unpaid taxes of applicants.
• Undertakes personal visits to confirm residential and business addresse
• Interviews individuals and business owners via phone calls and visit.
• Undertakes research and collects information on social behavior and credit report of individuals.
• Review amount of credit that can be extended based on findings of the verification exercise.
• Investigate business establishments applying for credit.
• Provide reasons for why credit was declined.
• Due diligence new seller accounts including establishing legitimacy of company statutory documents.
• Actively work to maintain and improve portfolio quality and prevent loss.
• Stays abreast of legal and regulatory changes and industry trends.
• Any other duty assigned by your immediate supervisor.

• Credit/Debt management
• Customer relationship management
• Targets
• Customer satisfaction
• Company ambassador

• Country Manager
• Head of Sales

Internal

• Sales
• Key Accounts
• Debt Collection
• HR and Compliance

External

• Clients

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Formal credit training is an added advantage.
• Computer skills

• Highly values integrity and reliability.
• Knowledge of accounting, privacy procedures, and government regulations.
• Knowledge of credit analytics, portfolio management
• Communications skills
• Organizational skills
• Confidentiality
• Time management skills
• Collaboration skills
• Interpersonal skills

Relevant Experience

• Strong set of ownership for every deliverable.
• Experience in conducting investigations or field verifications, undertaking records review, audits, or related work in a financial institution.