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LASCO Group

General Manager, LASCO MICROFINANCE

LASCO Group

  • Kingston and St. Andrew
  • Not disclosed
  • Permanent full-time
  • Updated 08/07/2020
  • HRM
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The GM maintains executive leadership responsibility for the Loans Company’s operations and resources. S/He is responsible for overseeing the execution of strategies aimed at achieving the Company’s Mission, Vision and operational objectives, with a view to driving extensive and sustainable growth.

LASCO Microfinance Limited is seeking to identify a suitable candidate to lead the loans business:

CORE FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

  1. Oversees the strategic and daily operations of core and supporting areas of the business and ensures the effective management of risk, quality, time and cost.
  2. Implements, monitors and reviews Company policies, and operating processes and procedures where necessary, and in a timely manner.
  3. Ensures that all departments within the Company operate efficiently and effectively, in accordance with industry standards, processes and procedures, with a view to maintaining the lowest fixed cost per disbursed loan in the industry.
  4. Prepares and submits monthly reports, financials, and other information to the MD or designate, and the Board as required, in an efficient and timely manner.
  5. Manages relationships with key clients, partners and vendors.
  6. Ensures that all stakeholders are aligned and informed of strategic issues impacting the business.
  7. Represents the business as a liaison to the media, regulators, industry associations, and other agencies, as required.
  8. Fulfils any other duties as may be assigned from time to time.

REQUIREMENTS:

 Qualifications and Experience

  • Five (5) to seven (7) years’ experience in a senior management position, within a Micro-Finance or credit-based organization
  • Demonstrable competency in strategic planning and business development
  • Keen understanding of the business’ core and support functions including but not limited to Credit, Money Services, Finance, Operations, HR Management, and Information Technology (IT)
  • Working knowledge of data analysis and performance/operations metrics
  • Working knowledge of IT/Business infrastructure and MS Office
  • Master’s Degree in Business Administration or relevant field, from a recognized tertiary institution

Skills and Attributes

  • Outstanding leadership abilities and people development skills
  • Excellent planning, scheduling and resource management skills
  • Excellent interpersonal and public speaking skills
    • Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing, with internal and external stakeholders at all levels
    • An obsession with providing excellent customer service
    • High aptitude for systems thinking-based decision-making and problem-solving
    • High process orientation
    • Ability to perform under pressure
    • Exemplary work ethic

We appreciate all interests, however, only shortlisted candidates meeting the criteria will be contacted.

Ref: GM LASCO MICROFINANCE
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LASCO Group

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  • St. Catherine, Jamaica W.I.