Financial Services

Credit Manager

Ascentech Services Limited·Lagos, nigeria·Full Time·Onsite
Financial ServicesFull TimeOnsite
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About the Role

  • The credit manager is responsible for assessing new financing applicants using information obtained from the Territory development officers, field verifications and credit assessments completed by the credit officers following a strict and prescribed credit assessment process.

Qualifications & Requirements

  • BSc. In Accounting, finance, economics, business administration, banking and finance, or another relevant discipline.
  • Professional qualifications such as ICAN, ACCA, CIBN, CFA, or a recognized credit/risk management certification are an added advantage.
  • Minimum of 5-7 years’ relevant experience in credit management, credit analysis, lending, risk management, banking, fintech, BNPL, or asset financing, with at least 2-3 years in a supervisory or managerial capacity.
  • Strong knowledge of credit underwriting, credit scoring, financial analysis, KYC, and loan documentation. Portfolio monitoring and credit risk management.

Key skills

BA/BSc/HND
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At a glance

Company

Ascentech Services Limited

Location

Lagos, nigeria

Employment

Full Time

Work style

Onsite

Experience

Valid until

Not specified

Created

October 14, 2026

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