Overview
Work History
Academic And Professional Background
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References
Hobbies and Interests
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Geoffrey Kinyanjui Karanja

Nairobi,Kenya

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Snr Manager Credit & Legal

Africa Banking Corporation Bank Ltd (ABC)
01.2007 - 01.2010
  • In charge of Credit Administration, Securities, Legal & Debt recovery units and principal assistant to the Head Credit and Legal Department
  • Developed and implemented suitable post-approval credit administration controls & procedures
  • Devise and implement an effective system to monitor loan & asset finance installments with a view to ensuring that arrears are redressed without any undue delay.

Head Credit Administration

Family Bank Ltd (FBL)
01.2006 - 01.2007
  • Participated in providing the overall vision and direction for corporate risk management in the bank
  • Co-Developed & Facilitated Credit management charter & credit policy, procedures and strategies
  • In charge of Credit administration procedures of all SUB'S and Head office involving portfolio analysis, efficacy, and quality of credit appraisals, administration, disbursement, security perfection.

Manager, Credit

Equity Bank
01.2004 - 01.2006
  • Participated in providing the overall vision and direction for corporate credit risk management at head office credit committees
  • Participated in preparing periodic reports on credit profiles for the Executive and Board of Directors and regulators (CBK)
  • Participated in Implementing massive data authentication and verification during system changeover in 122 branches & satellite units.

Manager Banking Operations

Equity Bank LTD (EBL)
01.2001 - 01.2004
  • Managed all functions in 3 regions - Key performance areas included: Marketing & Business Development, Business presentation, Product development, Customer relations & retention
  • Credit appraisals, renewals, and monitoring, Risk management, Branch operations, Administration and personnel Management among others.

Credit & Business Development Officer

Kenya Women Finance Trust (KWFT)
01.1999 - 01.2001
  • Carried out visibility studies on new areas for business expansion
  • Carried out client assessment and training in several business units across the country
  • Undertook business appraisals and other pertinent credit functions like loan processing, disbursement, monitoring, and follow up.

Director/team leader

Uzuri Mapema LTD
01.2010
  • Co-founder and director of Uzuri Mapema ltd Construction and Transport Company
  • Responsible for carrying out visibility studies on new areas for business expansion
  • Carrying out potential client needs assessment and identifying gaps the company can cover
  • Providing the overall vision and direction for corporate growth and development.

Academic And Professional Background

  • 1981/89, River Bank Primary School, K.C.P.E.
  • 1990/93, Kangaru primary school, K.C.S.E.
  • 1994/98, Catholic University of Eastern Africa, BCOM (Hons)
  • 1999/2000, Insight Technologies, Various I.T. Software Sciences
  • Currently studying, MBA in Strategic Management

Profile

GEOFFREY KINYANJUI KARANJA, 04/03/74, MARRIED, FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT/BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION, 0722-665490 or 0735-327693, jeffykaranja@gmail.com, P.O.Box 00100 20879 or 00200, Nrb, 73390

References

  • Mr. Alex Muhia, P.A. To The C.E.O, Equity Bank Ltd, 0722618871/020-2725519
  • Mr. Stephen Njunge Kamau, Chief Finance Officer (CFO), Family Bank Ltd, 0724261461/020-318940/2/7
  • Mr. S. T.Wainaina, Former Chief Executive, Family Bank Ltd, 0725334961/020-318940/2/7
  • Mr. Kennedy Efetha, Head Human Resources, ABC Bank Ltd, 0722316265/020-4263000
  • Mrs Catherine Wanjiku, Co Secretary and HR, Uzuri Mapema ltd, 0706352616

Hobbies and Interests

  • Reading journals, business magazines, and topical issues
  • Gardening, landscaping, traveling, and sightseeing
  • Playing and watching soccer

Timeline

Director/team leader

Uzuri Mapema LTD
01.2010

Snr Manager Credit & Legal

Africa Banking Corporation Bank Ltd (ABC)
01.2007 - 01.2010

Head Credit Administration

Family Bank Ltd (FBL)
01.2006 - 01.2007

Manager, Credit

Equity Bank
01.2004 - 01.2006

Manager Banking Operations

Equity Bank LTD (EBL)
01.2001 - 01.2004

Credit & Business Development Officer

Kenya Women Finance Trust (KWFT)
01.1999 - 01.2001

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