Scheme Loan Administration Officer

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Company Details
Name: I&M Bank
Industry: Banking
Description: I&M Bank is a wholly owned subsidiary of I&M Holdings Limited, a publicly quoted company at the Nairobi Securities Exchange (NSE). The bank possesses a rich heritage in banking. Started in 1974, it evolved from a community financial institution to a publicly listed major regional commercial bank offering a full range of corporate and retail banking services, 35 branches in Kenya and international operations in 3 other countries. I&M Bank is a dominant player in the Kenyan market that has been consistently growing, and is innovative in terms of the type and range of products and services it offers. CDC Group plc, a development finance institution wholly owned by the government of the United Kingdom owns approximately 10.68% of I&M Holdings, the holding company of I&M Bank Ltd. In addition, I&M Bank has a technical support agreement with International Finance Corporation for staff training, product development and risk management. I&M Bank also enjoys medium term foreign currency credit facilities from European Development Financial Institutions - Proparco, DEG and FMO. I&M Bank’s international correspondent banks include major multinational banks such as Bank One Ltd, Citibank NA, CommerzBank AG, Deutsche Bank AG, ICICI Limited Mumbai, Mashreq Bank PLC, Standard Bank of South Africa and Standard Chartered Bank NY. I&M Bank’s international network includes Bank One Limited (Mauritius), I&M Bank Tanzania Limited and I&M Bank Rwanda Specialties Banking Services, Commercial Banking, Asset Finance, Mobile Banking, Internet Banking, Investment Management Services, Diaspora Banking, Credit / Debit / Prepaid cards, Wealth Management
Job Description

The incumbent will be responsible for providing administrative support to Workplace Banking Schemes through invoicing, reconciliations, portfolio management and early debt collection management.

Key responsibilities:

 The Incumbent will report to the Workplace Banking Lead and will be responsible for:

  • Timely and accurate preparation of schedules for invoicing and submitting the same to scheme companies.
  • Following up on the invoices to employers to ensure 100% adoption.
  • Thorough real time reconciliation of schedules to determine dropped/under-booked loans and engaging with employers on cause or reinstatement.
  • Timely preparation of reports of dropped loans and determining the route cause for dropped loans with a view of taking corrective measures.
  • Monitoring and following up of payments due from schemes, facilitating application of the funds and subsequent reconciliation.
  • Maintaining a monthly tracker of loan repayment funds receipt and application.
  • Preparing a monthly report on invoice adoption.
  • Executing rollovers or restructures for qualifying Check off loans to stop further regression.
  • Facilitation of refunds/misrouted funds to the employer and other payments to ensure a nil balance GL suspense.
  • Reconciling schedules for salary processing for Government of Kenya.
  • Responsible for stop orders issuance for schemes as a risk control officer.
  • Following up on payments of existing customers who migrate to employers with no existing Memorandum of Understanding with the bank for continued remittance.
  • Ownership and follow through for resolution of customers who have disputed deductions.
  • Maintaining excellent Relationships to with all the scheme companies.
  • In liaison with WPB RM, ensure good performance of allocated portfolio in terms on Portfolio at Risk and Non-Performing Loans.
  • Monitoring of allocated portfolio to curb and cure any arrears and early vintages in good time.
  • Identify and document any risk associated with allocated portfolio and raise concerns with the team leader with a view of mitigating the risk.
  • Responsible for reporting potential and actual Money Laundering Risk, including suspicious transactions in accordance with the laid down AML policies & procedures.
  • Takes primary responsibility for managing and minimizing the inherent and potential Risks
  • Embracing a culture of Pamoja, support for each other and commitment to the branch and the Bank goals and aspirations

Qualifications and Competencies

  • Bachelor’s degree from a recognized institution
  • Minimum of 1 years working experience in the Banking Industry; with relevant experience in portfolio management, scheme loan administration duties and risk management.
  • Sound knowledge of the Banking Act and the regulatory framework in the Financial Services Industry
  • Able to apply financial knowledge and skills to achieve business goals.
  • Able to identify and minimize potential and inherent risks.
  • Proficient in the use of Banking and office management systems, Advanced excel knowledge a must with demonstrated experience in dealing with large data.
  • Focused and able to spot business opportunities
  • Building networks and maintaining strong relationships
  • Has passion and drive to achieve results under difficult circumstances.
  • Strong interpersonal skills to manage stakeholders at all levels
  • Good problem-solving skills.
  • Analytical skills and attention to detail
  • Strong oral and written communication skills
Education: Degree, Diploma
Employment Type: Full Time

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