Job Vacancy @ WATU – Vetting Officer (Sierra Leone)
Job Description
- Freetown, Sierra Leone
- Full Time
- Entry Level
Job Description
Position: Vetting Officer, Sierra Leone
WATU is a focus-driven, customer-centric company that believes everyone deserves the opportunity to be an entrepreneur and achieve their ambitious goals in life.
As Africa’s fastest growing Asset Finance company, we see the continent’s bright and prosperous future and want to be part of making it a reality.
Our vision is to provide asset financing for motorcycles and three-wheelers to those who understand when provided with the right tools that can fulfill their dreams and the needs of their families and community.
We Empower Entrepreneurs by providing the means needed to move and improve lives.
As a Vetting Officer you will be responsible for the Vetting of all clients’ documents submitted for a loan within the framework of the vision, policies and values of Watu.
A successful Vetting Officer is expected to adapt to the fast-paced culture of both the company, the market and the customers we serve.
Our customers are entrepreneurs. As a company, we are committed to aiding them in achieving their financial goals. It is imperative that the Vetting Officer is engaged with the community they serve and committed equally to our customer’s and company’s goals.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
● Vetting all required documents submitted to the Company for Loan using relevant database and systems.
- Confirm beyond all reasonable doubt that documents submitted are valid, correct and authentic.
- Undertaking Research into individuals applying for loans and identify duplicate or incorrect records found during research and pass to the back office.
- Call all numbers provided by the borrower to confirm relationship.
- Confirm the addresses of the borrowers and Guarantors
- Confirms with Pack chairmen the membership of riders and recommendations.
- Adhere strictly to compliance and company’s loan rules.
- Execute effective decision making in granting, refusing or withdrawing loans; and maintain an effective quality control and audit system of posts and people vetted by ensuring that all information collected and decision made are properly documented and appropriately retained.
- During peak times, must support colleagues in other areas of the business to achieve targets.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:
● 2+ years of successful Vetting experience and a Degree in any relevant discipline.
● Excellent communication and presentation skills including written communication.
● Integrity, enthusiasm and passion for continuous learning and development.
● Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work harmoniously in an organization with diverse business operations.
● Flexible and adaptable to changing priorities, able to effectively deal with people at all levels inside and outside of the Company.
● High attention to detail for both internal and external control.
● Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
WHAT WE OFFER:
● Be a part of an international, dynamic and driven team that has set their aspirations high and work hard to achieve those.
● Opportunities to learn and grow together with us.
● Competitive compensation package.
● Health benefits.
Watu is an equal opportunity employer and we encourage and welcome applications from all candidates. We believe in diversity and know that diverse perspectives help our teams to create innovative solutions and understand our global clients’ needs.
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