About This Role
This is a ground-level leadership position at a financial services firm, requiring you to take full ownership of a branch's performance in Mettu. You will be the key link between corporate strategy and daily operations, balancing customer service excellence with strict financial controls. The role suits a professional who thrives on accountability and can manage both people and processes in a semi-urban setting.
What the Requirements Say About This Role
The listing seeks a candidate with 3-5 years of experience, signaling a need for someone who has already mastered routine banking or finance operations and is ready for managerial responsibility. The focus on budget preparation, cash management, and report submission suggests the employer values precision, integrity, and the ability to work independently without constant oversight. You are expected to bring a track record of error-free financial handling, not just theoretical knowledge.
How to Approach This Application
Emphasize your experience in cash flow management and branch-level reporting, using specific examples of how you maintained accuracy under pressure. Highlight any familiarity with working in regional or semi-urban branches, as adaptability to Mettu's context is likely a priority. Tailor your cover letter to show you understand the balance between customer satisfaction and regulatory compliance, and mention your ability to train and motivate a small team.
Who This Role Suits
This role is ideal for a mid-career finance professional from Mettu or nearby areas who wants to step into branch management without relocating to Addis Ababa. Given the specific location, competition may be moderate but manageable for a well-prepared candidate with local knowledge.
Job Title: Branch Manager I
Reports to: Branch Coordination and monitoring Division Manager
Location: Branch office
Job Summary:
Under the general guidance and direction of the Branch Coordination division Manager, Branch Manager I plans, organizes, directs, coordinates and controls operational activities of the branch; ensures the adequacy and proper utilization of resources allocated to the branch ensures that the services delivery are to the satisfaction of customers; prepares budget proposals, administers and reports on budget utilization; ensures that financial transactions are properly maintained, recorded, balanced and timely closed; facilitates cash supply in accordance with the cash balance of the branch and the payments to be made by the branch; submits regular and special reports to the Operations Department on performance and other matters of the branch.
Specific Duties and Responsibilities
Plans, organizes, directs, coordinates and controls operational activities of the branch;
Puts to effect applicable policies & procedures developed and approved to regulate operations of the branch; ensures that the labor law, collective agreement and other applicable internal human resource rules and regulations of the Company are consistently and properly enforced in the branch
Ensures the adequacy and proper utilization of human, material, financial and other necessary resources allocated to the branches;
Ensures the delivery of effective and efficient service to customers in accordance with contractual agreements entered into with customer organizations; ensures that the services delivered are to the satisfaction of customers;
Handles or responds to complaints and query of customers and staffs, forward the case to immediate supervisor if it is beyond branch capacity and delegation
Administers remuneration, performance management, disciplinary case, employees leave and other personnel matters
Conducts training need assessment, propose training programs follow up its proper implementation and evaluates the impact of trainings given;
Approves payment vouchers, purchase requisition, store issue voucher and other financial documents in accordance with delegated signatory authority;
Ensures that financial transactions are properly maintained, recorded, balanced and timely closed;
Ensures that financial operations, preparation of branch reporting and cash handling are done as per Company rules and regulations
Facilitates cash supply in accordance with the cash balance of the branch and the payments to be made by the branch;
Undertakes periodic performance appraisal and staff development activities;
Ensures that cash operation of branches adhere to Company policies and regulations;
Ensures that branch documents, employees personal file and other records are kept properly and safely;
Handles and reports on labor problems encountered;
Ensures all activities function to be done within the objective of the company to meet and exceed customer needs and expectations;
Utilizes resource in areas of responsibilities as provided in annual work plan and budget within authorized limits;
Takes due responsibility and accountability for managing and controlling resources and property allocated for work within area of responsibility;
Identifies training needs of branch employees and follows up appropriate trainings and human resource development program, in accordance with the training procedure;
Creates and maintains conducive working environment that enhances workers involvement in achieving organizational objectives
Performs other related duties as assigned by the immediate supervisor
Minimum Requirement
B.A Degree in Economics or Management or Accounting or Marketing or other Business related fields with 4 years of related work experience of which 2 years at Job Grade 7.
- Competency
- Thorough knowledge of business and financial management practices
- Thorough knowledge of financial policies and regulations of the Company
- Ability to motivate , coordinate and direct subordinates;
- Communication and interpersonal skill
- Basic computer application skills
How To Apply
Addis Ababa’s Applicant at the Commercial Nominees Head Office 7th floor which is located behind Bole Denbel shopping center or send via [email protected], commercial Nominees Mettu Branch, which is located Mettu town.
• Applicant who sends their application through email address must mention the job position & branch they are applying for on the subject part of email
• Applicants must attach proof of 8th grade. & the scan copy of their education & work experience
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