Accounts Manager - 3 months fixed term contract - Durban

The Accounts Manager will:

• Identify opportunities and proactively market and pursue new investment opportunities within the sector of responsibility.

• Establish a network of key role players in each sector.
• Present product offerings to various stakeholders.
• Negotiate and conclude business deals in line with divisional targets.
• Develop and maintain client relationships.
• Ensure process standards are adhered to for concluding investment approval.
• Follow up and advise clients on the progress of investment application. Assist the Due Diligence team and Financial Analysts in sourcing data or information.
• Utilise the analysed findings to prepare and submit the executive summary to the credit committee.
• Manage the disbursement process and ensure the related standards are adhered to.
• Manage and resolve conflict issues.

• Ensure all procedures and processes comply with the required legislation and/or corporate policies.

The following minimum requirements should be met in order to be considered:

Qualifications:

• National Diploma in Finance/Accounting/Agricultural Economics/ or equivalent.
• Bachelor’s degree in Finance/Accounting/Agricultural Economics/ or equivalent will be advantageous.

Experience:

• Three (3) years’ experience in SMME financing environment and proven deal making experience.

Requisite Functional Competencies:

• Advanced knowledge of SMME financing products and application of financing instruments.
• Detailed understanding of SMME market environment.
• Knowledge of relevant legislation e.g., Banks Act, FAIS, FICA, NCA, PFMA, Companies Act.
• Knowledge and experience in MS office packages.
• Must demonstrate integrity, confidentiality, and honesty.
• Entrepreneurial with strong sales/marketing acumen.
• Strong customer acquisition, retention, relationship management, and presentation skills.
• Should possess good accounting and financial analysis skills.
• Ability to research and gather necessary data.
• Possess good verbal communication and writing skills.
• Ability to identify risks and recommend relevant risk mitigants.