Job Opportunity: Account Managers / Commitments Officers

Le Pelerin Sa

📍 Douala, Yaounde - Cameroon

Job Opportunity: Account Managers / Commitments Officers

LE PELERIN SA, a second-category microfinance institution headquartered in Yaoundé, is recruiting Account Managers / Commitments Officers to strengthen its workforce.

📍 Work Location: Yaoundé or Douala (with the possibility of transfer across the LE PELERIN SA network based on institutional needs).

🎯 Main Responsibilities

Identify customer needs and provide appropriate financial solutions.
Manage and develop a portfolio of loan and deposit clients.
Prospect for new clients and assess the feasibility and profitability of their projects.
Monitor loan repayments and ensure timely recovery.
Conduct regular field visits and maintain strong relationships with clients.
Ensure customer satisfaction and finalize account opening procedures.
Participate in the amicable recovery of overdue debts.
Perform other related duties assigned by the branch.

✅ Required Skills

Technical Skills

Excellent knowledge of the institution's products and credit procedures.
Strong understanding of loan approval and recovery processes.
Sales, negotiation, and objection-handling skills.
Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Ability to use loan portfolio management, reporting, and litigation tracking tools.

Behavioral Skills

Strong organizational skills with strict adherence to deadlines and procedures.
Excellent negotiation, persuasion, and conflict-resolution abilities.
Ability to work under pressure and manage a high workload.
High level of integrity, ethics, confidentiality, and loyalty.
Strong analytical skills and the ability to work effectively in multidisciplinary teams.

🎓 Profile

Applicants should:

Hold at least a Bachelor's Degree (BAC+3) in Banking & Finance, Management, Marketing, Sales, Economics, Law, or a related field.
Have at least one (1) year of experience in a similar position.
Possess a good understanding of the banking or microfinance sector.
Be proficient in Microsoft Office and other management software.
Demonstrate professionalism, integrity, and strong ethical values.

📄 Application File

Applications should include:

A cover letter addressed to the General Manager of LE PELERIN SA
A detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV)
Copies of academic certificates and training diplomas
Work certificates or proof of relevant professional experience
A copy of a valid National Identity Card or other valid identification document

📩 How to Apply

Submit your complete application by:

📧 Email: (Pls register to see the email contact)

Subject: Application for the Position of Account Manager / Commitments Officer

📮 Submit a sealed application file to any LE PELERIN SA branch.

🗓️ Application Deadline: 31 July 2026

Note: Applications from women are strongly encouraged. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for the next stage of the recruitment process.