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Akaninyene Essien

Microfinance Practitioner
3, Lugard Street, Calabar,Cross River

Summary

Akaninyene Essien is a Microfinance Practitioner with more than twelve (12) years professional experience in credit, Operations, customer service and training. He holds a B.Ed degree and also an alumnus of UNICAL(Nigeria), TDLC(Japan), CHPD(United Kingdom), LAMED(Nigeria) among others. His current work in Ekondo Microfinance Bank Limited as Group Loan Supervisor includes identification of potential markets for group loans around branches of the bank as well as appraisal of group loan requests from the branches and make recommendation to Management. He is passionate about financial inclusion and poverty reduction among the economically active poor in Nigeria.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

Group Loan Supervisor

Ekondo Microfinance Bank Limited
Calabar, Cross River State
01.2021 - Current

Identification of potential markets for group loans around branches and taking steps to convert same.

Be responsible for the growth of the group loan portfolio across the branches working with respective Branch Managers.

To liaise with HR to train group loan/collection officers before deployment to the field using approved SOPs.

Branch Manager

Ekondo Microfinance Bank Limited
Calabar, Cross River State
05.2018 - 12.2020

Supervises the day to day running of the branch and ensures that all the Units of the branch functions efficiently to make and sustain profit.

Ensure at all times that customers of the bank are given the best services in all facets of banking, including cash deposits, withdrawal, credits and advisory services.

Branch Manager is the lead marketer of the branch and must ensure that all the products of the bank are properly marketed and sold to customers with the business area.

Regional Head

Pillars of Community Development (NGO MFI)
Sango-Otta and Ikeja, Ogun and Lagos States
01.2017 - 03.2018

Develop and manage a team of well-trained, focused and motivated staff.

Supervision and co-ordination of activities of divisions in the region.

Analyze operational risks, procedures, workflow and controls on an ongoing basis for continual improvement of operational systems.

Divisional Head

Pillars of Community Development (NGO MFI)
Calabar and Ikeja, Cross River and Lagos States
02.2014 - 12.2016

Standardization in the effective management of branch expansion programme.

Relate with management for the effective management of delinquency.

Supervision and co-ordination of activities of branches in the division.

Coordinator, Training

Pillars of Community Development (NGO MFI)
Calabar, Cross River State
01.2015 - 12.2015

Conducting orientation sessions and on the job training for new employees.

Conduct and supervise training and development programmes for staff.

Branch Head

Pillars of Community Development (NGO MFI)
Oron, Akwa Ibom State
06.2012 - 02.2014

Maintain all relevant accounts records.

Planning and inspection of group’s formation before approval of disbursement.

Coordinating and guiding of staff.

Credit Officer

Pillars of Community Development (NGO MFI)
Oron, Akwa Ibom State
11.2011 - 06.2012

Pre-loan Training /Client Selection.

Loan Disbursement.

Loan collection and Recovery of Overdue.

Business Development Manager

Excellers Group (MPCSL) Ltd.
Eket, Akwa Ibom State
09.2009 - 11.2009

Responsible for identifying and opening of new markets.

Reporting on successes and areas needing improvements

Human Resources Intern

Excellers Group (MPCSL) Ltd.
Calabar, Cross River State
01.2007 - 08.2008

Facilitation of orientation sessions for newly employed staff.

Disseminating information to newly employed staff, members and prospective members of the co-operative society.

Education

Bachelor of Education - Co-operative Management

University Of Calabar
Calabar, Cross River State
06.2003 - 08.2008

WASSCE Certificate -

Oxford International School
Trikania, Kaduna State
06.2002 - 06.2002

WASSCE Certificate -

Saint Mary's Senior Science College
Ediene Abak, Akwa Ibom State
09.1996 - 06.1999

Skills

Leadership skills

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Additional Information

OTHER PROFESSIONAL TRAINING

Workshop on Microfinance Lending Methodologies & Enterprise Risk Management | Calabar, Nigeria. Feb. 2021-Feb. 2021

Received Certificate of Participation from Resort Consult Limited.

Training on Micro-insurance Product Development for Microfinance Banks in Nigeria | Calabar, Nigeria. Jan. 2021-Jan.2021

Received Certificate of Participation from AFOS NIG INGO and BAA Consult.

Workshop on Digital Finance | Benin, Nigeria. Sep. 2017-Sep. 2017

Received Certificate of Participation from LAPO Institute for Microfinance and Enterprise Development.

Certificate in Office Administration and Customer Service | United Kingdom. Sep. 2011-Oct. 2011

Received Office Administration and Customer Service Certification from The Carrington Heritage Centre for Professional Development.

Training on Implementing Risk Management Framework in MFBs & Sustainability Management | Abuja, Nigeria. Jul. 2011-Jul. 2011

Received Certificate of Participation from Entercorp Consult and Business Development Ltd.

Microfinance Training of Trainers Blended Learning Course | Tokyo, Japan. Dec. 2010-Apr. 2021

Received Microfinance Trainer Certification from Tokyo Development Learning Center, the World Bank.

Timeline

Group Loan Supervisor

Ekondo Microfinance Bank Limited
01.2021 - Current

Branch Manager

Ekondo Microfinance Bank Limited
05.2018 - 12.2020

Regional Head

Pillars of Community Development (NGO MFI)
01.2017 - 03.2018

Coordinator, Training

Pillars of Community Development (NGO MFI)
01.2015 - 12.2015

Divisional Head

Pillars of Community Development (NGO MFI)
02.2014 - 12.2016

Branch Head

Pillars of Community Development (NGO MFI)
06.2012 - 02.2014

Credit Officer

Pillars of Community Development (NGO MFI)
11.2011 - 06.2012

Business Development Manager

Excellers Group (MPCSL) Ltd.
09.2009 - 11.2009

Human Resources Intern

Excellers Group (MPCSL) Ltd.
01.2007 - 08.2008

Bachelor of Education - Co-operative Management

University Of Calabar
06.2003 - 08.2008

WASSCE Certificate -

Oxford International School
06.2002 - 06.2002

WASSCE Certificate -

Saint Mary's Senior Science College
09.1996 - 06.1999
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