Credit Officer
Zahid Tractor and Heavy Machinery
مجموع سنوات الخبرة :13 years, 2 أشهر
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Conduct evaluation of the credit worthiness of potential customers, in order to approve in-house credit for purchasing company products.
• Provide credit facility to customers in line with the pre-defined credit policies and procedures, and complete necessary documentation.
• Coordinate the follow-up and collection of dues on an ongoing basis, prepare the outstanding credit report at the end of every month.
• Review the company’s credit policies, identify scope for improvement and collaborate with senior stakeholders to bring about positive changes.
• Prepare and verify the documentation required for raising defaulted customers’ cases to the legal department, from time to time.
• Generate monthly performance reports and statements of accounts for customers, submit the same to the senior management team.
• Maintain continuous track of credit facilities provided to customers, conduct ageing analysis and undertake appropriate actions for various cases.
• Handle account reconciliation between company records and customers’ books of accounts, while procuring balance confirmation from customers every year.
• Work towards the sustenance of long-term relations with clients, assess complaints raised by customers and resolve disputes.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Worked as part of the corporate banking division with focus on developing financial portfolios aligned with the bank’s business strategies.
• Studied and understood the risk parameters defined by the bank and accordingly structured finances customized to meet client requirements.
• Scheduled and conducted client visits to their premises or project sites, for the purpose of credit origination and monitoring.
• Collaborated with the Risk Management and Shari’ah departments with a view to ascertain that all financial risks are identified and mitigated.
• Attended the Credit Committee Meetings, provided inputs regarding credit facility provision for customers and presented customized credit proposals.
• Ensured that the Letter of Offer is drafted and prepared within the pre-defined timelines, handled the sign-off process and monitored acceptance.
• Conducted review of Sukuk for the purpose of identifying potential investment opportunities and presenting such proposals to the bank’s stakeholders.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Functioned as a subject matter expert with the IT service provider, with focus on providing in-depth insights about various technologies.
• Conducted analysis of legacy systems, identified scope for improvement and initiated system improvement projects for clients.
• Worked as part of various projects pertaining to the customization of communication systems, HR and financial solutions, workflow software etc.
• Handled operations over Oracle and Ultimus BPM environment to deliver high-end, customized and scalable ERP solutions for clients.
• Attended project planning meetings, shared inputs regarding functional requirements and assisted in the finalization of delivery schedules.
• Ensured compliance with industry best project delivery practices and ascertained that all software / solutions are deployed in line with the pre-set cost, time and quality parameters.
• Involved in various phases of project management, right from requirement elicitation to project execution, software testing and post-implementation support.
PREVIOUS ASSIGNMENTS:
• Dec 2004 to Aug 2005: Information System Programmer, Ministry of Health - IT Department, Jeddah - KSA
• Summer 1998: Accounting Assistant, Jeddah Graphic Center, Jeddah - KSA
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT:
SEMINARS & WORKSHOPS:
• Oct 2000: Attended a Workshop on Online Investment Organized by Investor Relations
The program is a postgraduate qualification aimed at producing high calibre professionals with the knowledge, analytical tools and perspectives in all areas of Islamic finance.
Graduated with First Class Honors. The course work was followed by writing a Thesis titled “Stock Market Performance During the Months of Ramadan and Zulhijjah in Malaysia and Saudi Arabia”
EXTRA CURRICULAR ACCOMPLISHMENT: • Organized Yemeni Club stand on Global Day at the American University of Sharjah