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Gilford Kadzakumanja

Lilongwe,Malawi

Summary

An accomplished professional with expertise in retail banking, credit administration, microfinance, performance management systems and business continuity planning. Gilford is a strategic thinker, passionate about operational efficiency, prudent financial management, uncompromised corporate governance and managing personnel for high performance and accountability. Demonstrates proficiency in credit analysis and portfolio management, alongside core banking system project management. Skilled in customer analytics and product development, driving strategic initiatives to enhance business operations. Committed to leveraging analytical skills for innovative solutions and continuous improvement within the financial sector.

Overview

32
32
years of professional experience
8
8
years of post-secondary education

Work history

Financial Sector Specialist

Reserve bank of Malawi
Lilongwe, Lilongwe District
02.2022 - Current
  • Streamlined product delivery by coordinating relationships with financial institutions, i.e. development finance institutions, commercial banks, microfinance institutions and SACCOs.
  • Utilized complex datasets to assess the eligibility of financial institutions (e.g. Microfinance Institutions) to access wholesale funds for on-lending to micro, small and medium enterprise customers.
  • Conducted team meetings to cultivate a cooperative work atmosphere.
  • Pursued continuous professional development to stay abreast of industry trends.
  • Trained participating financial institutions on Credit Analysis and Portfolio Management Analysis.

Deputy Chief Executive Officer

Centenary Bank Limited
Lilongwe, Lilongwe
12.2014 - 01.2018
  • CO-formulation of Strategic and Business Plans'
  • Implemented new technologies that improved operational efficiency across departments.
  • Managed crisis situations effectively, ensuring business continuity.
  • Authorship and enforcement of operating procedures.
  • Oversaw Business Development.
  • Formulated Retail Banking Plans and assessments kits - loan and deposit products creation and administration to individuals and small businesses.
  • Introduced and administered the Balanced Scorecard Performance Management System.
  • Supervised the operations division.

Deputy Chief Executive Officer

NBS Bank Plc
Ginnery Corner, Blantyre District, Blantyre
08.2004 - 12.2014
  • Formulated business strategies to drive market expansion.
  • Identified revenue opportunities that enhanced financial growth.
  • Managed crisis situations to ensure business continuity.
  • Negotiated key contracts, securing profitable agreements.

Head of Operations

Standard Bank Malawi
Blantyre, Blantyre
08.1997 - 07.2004

Authored operating procedures for all routine processes, encompassing product sales and accounting.

Developed credit and deposit products to enhance customer offerings.

Formulated a Business Continuity Plan to safeguard banking operations.

Conducted business development activities to expand market reach.

Repositioned Retail Banking to increase competitiveness.

Coordinated implementation of T24 core banking system to improve operational efficiency.

Senior Operations Supervisor

Standard Bank Malawi
Blantyre, Blantyre
02.1994 - 01.1997

Supervised tellers to deliver exceptional customer service and maintain accurate till balances.

Ensured adherence to established procedures among staff members.

Rectified all internal and external audit queries promptly.

Guaranteed accurate processing of transaction vouchers, balancing central general ledger daily.

Monitored staff performance to uphold high operational standards.

Conducted timely reconciliation of all suspense accounts.

Education

Diploma (Financial Management) - Management Accounting

Malawi College of Accountacy
Ginnery Corner, Blantyre, Malawi
02.2005 - 11.2006

Masters (Money, Banking and Finance - Finance

Sheffield University
Sheffield, England
09.1990 - 09.1991

Diploma (Human Resources Management) - Management

Daamelin
Blantyre ,Malawi
01.2004 - 02.2005

Bachelor of Arts (Public Administration) - Economics and Administration

Chancellor College
Zomba, Malawi
09.1981 - 08.1985

Skills

Retail Banking

Performance management systems

Microfinance Supervision

Business continuity planning

Credit analysis and portfolio management

Core banking system project management

Customer analytics

Product development

Languages

English
Advanced

Timeline

Financial Sector Specialist

Reserve bank of Malawi
02.2022 - Current

Deputy Chief Executive Officer

Centenary Bank Limited
12.2014 - 01.2018

Diploma (Financial Management) - Management Accounting

Malawi College of Accountacy
02.2005 - 11.2006

Deputy Chief Executive Officer

NBS Bank Plc
08.2004 - 12.2014

Diploma (Human Resources Management) - Management

Daamelin
01.2004 - 02.2005

Head of Operations

Standard Bank Malawi
08.1997 - 07.2004

Senior Operations Supervisor

Standard Bank Malawi
02.1994 - 01.1997

Masters (Money, Banking and Finance - Finance

Sheffield University
09.1990 - 09.1991

Bachelor of Arts (Public Administration) - Economics and Administration

Chancellor College
09.1981 - 08.1985
Gilford Kadzakumanja