Branch Manager
FBN Microfinance Bank Ltd
Total years of experience :21 years, 1 month
FBN Microfinance Bank Ltd is a licensed microfinance bank in Nigeria licensed to operate in all the 36 states of Nigeria. Currently have 20 outlets in Lagos. I am the head of one of the branches with a Cash Centre reporting to me. Branch Staff Strength is 11 and the Cash Centre 6. I joined as Head of Branch Operations (pioneer staff) in Jan 2009 before I was promoted to the position of Branch Manager and I have started two branches since then.
I am responsible for the development of branch strategy according to overall bank's targets and monitoring implementation. Also responsible for the development of annual business plan covering deposits, risk assets and profitability and monitoring implementation.
I also set targets for branch field officers, coach and monitor their performance and general management
Accion Microfinance Bank Ltd is a licensed microfinance bank in Nigeria licensed to operate in all the 36 states of Nigeria. One of the principal shareholders is Accion International. I was the pioneer Branch Administrator (head of branch operations). Some of my responsibilities then were:
-Checking Loan Submissions for Compliance with Bank،¦s Credit Policies
-Loan Disbursement and booking
-Preparation of Loan Portfolio Reports and other Operational Report
-Maintenance and Keeping records of Branch Assets
-Reconciliation of Accounts
-General Branch Administration
Financial Institutions Training Centre (commonly known as FITC) is a training centre established under the Acts of the Parliament of Nigeria for capacity building and manpower development in the banking sector. I joined as a Graduate Assistant working in the Finance and Account department and was later promoted to the position of Account Officer. I was responsible for the following:
-Reconciliation of Bank Statements
-Maintenance of Staff Loan and Advances Report
-Posting of receipts on Sage line 100
-Preparation of financial statements for Staff Cooperative Society, etc
Xplore Ltd was a Computer and Accessories trading company, which has now diversified into engineering. I was the pioneer Accountant. Some of my responsibilities included:
-Preparation of Trial Balance
-Store keeping
-Preparation of final accounts
-General Office Administration
GPA of 3.3 Awards • Best Departmental Staff 2005 – FITC • Most Corporate Compliant Staff 2006 – FITC • Rising Star 2006 – FITC • Back Office Staff of the Year 2007 - AMfB