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Credit Officer – Microfinance at Excelon Limited
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Nairobi 🇰🇪 Kenya
Posted 5 days ago (15 Oct 2026) Updated 4 days ago
How to Apply
• Send your CV to recruitment@excelon.co.ke with the position as the email subject.
Job Description
The Credit Officer will manage credit operations for a micro‑finance institution, overseeing loan monitoring, repayment collection, and portfolio quality. Responsibilities include evaluating loan applications, negotiating repayment terms, and coordinating recovery activities with legal and collection partners. The role requires strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and proficiency with Microsoft Office tools. This full‑time remote position offers a competitive salary range.
Qualifications & Requirements
- • Degree or diploma in Credit Management, Business or a related field
- • At least 2 years experience in credit operations, preferably in micro‑finance or financial services
- • Proven experience in debt recovery and loan portfolio management
- • High integrity, confidentiality and strong attention to detail
Required Skills
Responsibilities
- • Monitor loan accounts and follow up on repayments
- • Recover overdue amounts and negotiate repayment arrangements
- • Review loan applications and recommend approvals in line with credit policies
- • Conduct customer verification (KYC) and maintain complete loan documentation
- • Coordinate recovery activities with legal service providers, credit bureaus, and debt collectors
- • Maintain accurate physical and digital customer records
- • Prepare regular reports on collections, overdue accounts, and portfolio performance