Credit Analyst (Mining / Finance / Commodity Trading / Credit) – West Africa

Reference Number: 24MR

Job Description:

Our client, a mining company on the African continent, is currently looking for a Credit Analyst. The Credit Analyst is responsible for various credit related functions including but not limited to performing credit reviews on local and international vendors and preparing credit proposals, monitoring the compliance with the credit policy and credit limits, assisting to manage the credit insurance program as well as performing due diligence (i.e. KYC) on counterparties.

Responsibilities:

• Perform credit review and prepare credit proposal for various local and international vendors
• Analyze financial data and other market-related information for the Finance department or other department(s) of vendor(s) for identification of possible credit with the vendor(s)
• Analyze the credit exposures and monitor their compliance with the credit limits and/or credit policy
• Prepare weekly/montly credit exposure reports to the senior management
• Assist with the mitigation of the credit risk (e.g. credit insurance)
• Assist with the review and development of credit risk related policies and procedures
• Assist to assess KYC applications and data base of local and international counterparts (e.g. supplier, customer, warehouse, shipping companies. etc.)

Requirements:

• Bachelor (equivalent or higher) degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting, Business Administration or similar
• At least 3-5-year experience in credit risk management ideally within a trading house and/or bank
• Knowledge of the commodity business and transactions
• Good analytical and organizational skills
• Ability to work independently and under pressure
• Excellent interpersonal skills.

Benefits and contractual information:

• Long-term contract.
• FIFO roster.

If you wish to apply for the position, please send your CV to [email protected]

Please visit www.camining.com or www.mining-recruitment-jobs.com for more exciting opportunities.

Mia Roberts

Recruitment Consultant

CA Mining

CA Mining will respond to short-listed candidates only. If you have not had any response in two weeks, please consider your application unsuccessful however your CV will be kept on our database for any other suitable positions.

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