Job Title: Credit Manager – Tanzania

Location: Arusha, Tanzania
Company: Sun King (Greenlight Planet)
Job Type: Full-Time
Application Deadline: [Insert Deadline]
Reports to: Credit Lead / Risk Leadership Team

About Sun King

Sun King is the world’s leading off-grid solar energy company, combining product design, fintech, and field operations to deliver energy access for over 1.8 billion people without reliable electricity. With operations in 12 countries, Sun King provides affordable Pay-As-You-Go (PAYG) solar products, enabling low-income households to access clean energy while paying in manageable installments.

Job Summary

The Credit Manager – Tanzania is a field-based role under the Global Risk and Credit team. The role is responsible for overseeing credit risk, managing field collections, ensuring compliance, and maintaining the integrity of the customer portfolio. This position involves both strategic oversight and field engagement, requiring approximately 70% travel in the field.

Key Responsibilities

Portfolio Analysis

Identify high-risk clients and classify default probabilities using data insights and field outreach.
Monitor regional trends and product performance; implement corrective measures.
Report portfolio performance metrics and risk indicators accurately.

Audit & Compliance

Conduct internal audits to identify gaps in credit, underwriting, collections, and repossession processes.
Provide actionable recommendations for risk mitigation.

Collections Management

Implement and monitor field-based collection strategies.
Optimize account segmentation and assign accounts to field staff effectively.
Manage pilot initiatives to improve collections performance.

Fraud Oversight

Ensure timely investigation and resolution of reported fraud cases.

Reporting & Documentation

Prepare comprehensive reports with operational insights and field data.
Propose strategies to strengthen portfolio health and revenue optimization.

Leadership & Team Management

Lead, supervise, and motivate a team of field professionals.
Ensure field staff comply with operational standards and collection policies.

Candidate Requirements

Education & Experience

Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Risk Management, or related field.
Minimum 5 years of experience in credit, risk, audit, or analytics; at least 5 years in a supervisory role.
Certifications in Credit Management, Business Analytics, or related fields are an advantage.

Skills & Competencies

Strong analytical, planning, and problem-solving abilities.
Proficiency in data collection, surveys, reporting, and portfolio monitoring.
Self-driven, adaptable, with excellent leadership and communication skills.
High integrity and commitment to data protection.

Work Conditions

Willingness to spend up to 70% of time in the field.
Flexible and able to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.

What Sun King Offers

Opportunities for professional growth in a high-impact sector.
A collaborative, global environment with diverse colleagues.
Access to tailored learning pathways via the Sun King Center for Leadership.
Inclusive workplace supporting gender diversity, with 44% of employees being women.