Results-oriented achiever with a proven track record of surpassing targets and achieving success in dynamic work environments. Strategic thinker, combining hands-on experience to provide impactful solutions that elevate organizational performance. Demonstrated ability to drive success through a combination of strategic thinking and practical execution.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Relationship Officer-Business Banking
Equity Bank Limited
10.2022 - 10.2024
Successfully managed and grew SME banking portfolios at Equity Bank, increasing client engagement and retention.
Managed a portfolio of high-value clients, ensuring their financial needs were met through tailored investment strategies.
Created and maintained detailed reports on client interactions to track trends and insights.
Achieved goals for sale of bank products and services and exceeded performance metrics for customer service.
Conducted thorough credit analysis to minimize risk exposure for the financial institution.
Developed tailored communication strategies, enhancing client engagement.
Facilitated workshops to educate clients about services and products for improved understanding.
Increased customer satisfaction with regular follow-ups, meeting needs.
Cultivated strong client relationships by addressing concerns and providing timely solutions.
Facilitated meetings and discussions between clients, sales and delivery teams.
Increased referral business by actively networking within the community and participating in local events representing the bank.
Monitored, followed-up and escalated cases to meet customer response commitments.
Increased loan approvals by diligently assessing creditworthiness and recommending suitable lending options.
Maintained strong knowledge of industry trends, sharing insights with clients as part of proactive advisory services.
Maintained and built close relationships with customers through regular contact and visits.
Conducted comprehensive financial analyses to identify potential risks and recommend appropriate mitigation strategies to senior management.
Coordinated with compliance officers to ensure adherence to regulatory guidelines in all client interactions and transactions.
Developed customized financial plans for clients, incorporating investment, banking, and insurance products that aligned with their goals.
Relationship Officer-Loan Monitoring
Equity Bank Limited
07.2022 - 10.2022
Adhered to set policies and procedures, demonstrated good customer service skills while initiating outbound calls and receiving inbound calls from customers for collections and consultation purposes
Negotiated on phone, email follow ups and branch visits for account resolution and payments, and accurately input and documented actions within the collection systems while maintaining performance and productivity standards
kept track of accounts allocated to me to identify the outstanding arrears and calling customers to inform them for payments
Analyzed accounts in arrears and negotiate payment plan with customers as promptly as possible
Maintained up-to-date customer contact information in the collections systems
supported other queues to facilitate teamwork in the department
Served as a resource/subject matter expert and provided training to fellow team members
Initiated external contact with customers and performed advanced loss prevention activities (field customer visits and account settlement) or administrative work
Regularly Shared Loan Arrears reports with Branch officers and management for Collections coordination purposes
Educated and worked with clients on ROI terms to find accurate solutions.
Increased customer satisfaction with regular follow-ups, meeting needs.
Loan Officer
4g-Capital Limited
04.2022 - 06.2022
Evaluated credit worthiness by processing loan applications and documentation within specified limits
Interviewed applicants to determine financial eligibility and feasibility of granting loans
Determined all applicable ratios and metrics and set up debt payment plans
Promoted loan products to potential clients through various marketing strategies.
Communicated with clients either to request or to provide information
Reviewed loan applications for compliance with lending standards by conducting thorough evaluations.
Originated, reviewed, processed, closed, and administered customer loan proposals.
Conducted thorough credit analysis to minimize risk exposure for the financial institution.
Evaluated financial statements to identify suitable loan options for clients.
Developed knowledge of compliance requirements to guide clients through loan processes.
Finance & Accounts Officer
Kenya Wildlife Services -Air-wing
01.2021 - 03.2021
Facilitated smooth month-end closing procedures, minimizing errors and delays in financial statements preparation.
Reduced budget discrepancies through rigorous expense monitoring and reconciliation.
Optimized cash flow management, ensuring timely payments to vendors and efficient fund allocation.
Managed accounts receivable and accounts payable functions, ensuring accurate recording of all transactions.
Simplified complex financial concepts for non-finance team members, fostering better decisionmaking.
Checked expenses against budget controls, entered figures and reconciled business accounts to address discrepancies.
Handled day-to-day accounting processes to drive financial accuracy.
Matched purchase orders with invoices and recorded necessary information.
Inspected account books and recorded transactions.
Education
Certificate - Executive Certificate of Proficiency
College of Insurance
08-2024
Master of Science - Development Finance
KCA University
11-2023
Bachelor of Science - Economics
Multimedia University of Kenya
12-2021
Kenya certificate of secondary education -
Nakuru High School
12-2016
Skills
Analytical skills
Creativity and innovation
Financial analysis skills
Communication skills
Financial acumen
Leadership skills
Computer proficiency
Customer relationship management (CRM)
Customer service
Relationship building
Financial services
Sales proficiency
Data analytics
Risk management
Accomplishments
Managed an SME portfolio worth KES 150M+, increasing client engagement and retention by 30% at Equity Bank-Nanyuki Branch.
Facilitated loan approvals and disbursements totaling KES 200M+, ensuring compliance with credit policies.
Exceeded monthly sales and loan portfolio targets by 25-40%, contributing to revenue growth.
Conducted financial analysis and risk assessments, reducing non-performing loans (NPLs) by 15%.
Spearheaded business development initiatives, acquiring 20+ new SME clients in under a year.
Provided financial advisory support to clients, improving customer satisfaction scores by 25%.
Generated and closed high-value leads, increasing sales conversion rates by 35%.
Implemented a client acquisition strategy that grew the customer base by 40% in 12 months.
Improved customer service efficiency, reducing turnaround time for loan approvals by 30%.
Certification
Certified Public Accountant (CPA). (Foundation level 1&11) | Kenya Accountants and Secretaries National Examinations Board (KASNEB) | 04/01/24-present
Certificate in Business Credit | Moody's Analytics |10/31/24
Statistical Packages Certifications. (SPSS, STATA& R Statistics) | KESAP Research Institute |10/31/21
References
Available on request
Languages
English
Advanced (C1)
Swahili
Advanced (C1)
Timeline
Relationship Officer-Business Banking
Equity Bank Limited
10.2022 - 10.2024
Relationship Officer-Loan Monitoring
Equity Bank Limited
07.2022 - 10.2022
Loan Officer
4g-Capital Limited
04.2022 - 06.2022
Finance & Accounts Officer
Kenya Wildlife Services -Air-wing
01.2021 - 03.2021
Certificate - Executive Certificate of Proficiency
College of Insurance
Master of Science - Development Finance
KCA University
Bachelor of Science - Economics
Multimedia University of Kenya
Kenya certificate of secondary education -
Nakuru High School
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