Branch Manager

Ghazanfar Bank is a fully-fledged Islamic bank in Afghanistan, providing comprehensive Shariah-compliant financial solutions to individuals, businesses, corporations and institutions. Since commencing operations in March 2009, the Bank has supported customers and commerce, guided by a commitment to Afghanistan’s economic development and the prosperity of its people. All products, services and operations adhere to Islamic Shariah principles under the oversight of the Bank’s Shariah Board.

The Bank places strong emphasis on sound corporate governance, prudent financial and risk management, and compliance with applicable regulatory requirements. Its commitment to international banking best practices, robust internal controls and operational integrity. Customer service, technology and continuous improvement remain central to delivering secure, reliable and accessible banking.

Ghazanfar Bank’s portfolio includes Islamic Mudarabah investment solutions, Shariah-compliant Murabaha financing, corporate banking, trade finance and bank guarantees. International services include SWIFT transfers, Western Union and Ria money transfers, alongside UZEX-related trade facilitation. GB Online, Mastercard debit cards, ATM services, payroll and cash management solutions further support customers’ evolving financial needs.

With branches and service points across Kabul, Mazar-e-Sharif, Herat, Jalalabad, Kandahar, Hairatan, Nayebabad, Pul-e-Khumri, Kunduz and Takhar, the Bank combines local market knowledge with digital capabilities to connect communities, support businesses and facilitate trade.

Through responsible Islamic banking and a long-term commitment to its customers, Ghazanfar Bank strives to strengthen trust, advance financial inclusion and enable sustainable growth contributing to a more resilient and prosperous Afghanistan.

1.       Seek opportunities for the branch business development within the related area.

2.       Make important policy, planning, and strategy decisions.

3.       Responsible for heading up the expansion in new markets as well as continued expansion among existing clients.

4.       Building relationship with existing clients in an attempt to increase their current spend.

5.       Driving peak performance and sales success across the branch area.

6.       Ensuring all administration for sales is completed effectively.

7.       Achieving approved business targets related to branch for the financial year.

8.       Reporting from progress of sales in an ongoing process.

9.       Visiting of new customer on daily basis.

10.   Attending to the events, conferences with the prior approval of line manager.

11.   Build a strong networking with the businessmen in the area.

12.   Maintaining and retaining the existing customers of the branch.

13.   Identifying sales opportunities in the market.

14.   Acting as a key contact for large customer accounts.

15.   Providing daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly and yearly report to the line manager.

16.   Making the brand image of GB in the related branch area.

17.   Monitoring customer’s transaction closely for purpose of customer retention.

18.   Seeking customers need and satisfactions from GB services.

19.   Growing banks number of accounts.

20.   Marketing branch within the community to attract business.

21.   Managing and oversees all banking policies, procedures and process.

22.   Any other responsibility which will be assign by line manager.

23.   Must manage the internal controls of the Branch properly and in line with the policies and procedures of the Bank.

24.   To ensure that all the Bank Operational and other related Manuals and circulars are strictly followed.

25.   To ensure that all the directives with regards to Anti Money Laundering are strictly observed and reporting about suspicious and large transactions is made to the respective department timely and accurately.

26.   To ensure that Key Registers for the Vault and Safe Keys are properly maintained and updated.

27.   Must ensure that the Branch always remain complied to all the rules, regulations, instructions and guidelines provided by the management through CEO, COO or Compliance Department. Must also ensure that all the required statements/returns from the Branch are submitted to the concerned departments accurately and within the given time frame.

Qualifications: 

1. Shall have at least a Bachelor's degree in Economic, Finance, Accounting and commerce, Master’s degree will be preferred.

2. Professional certifications trainings would be a great asset.

3. Shall have at least 3 or 5 years of professional experience in Branch Managing.

4.    Proficiency with MS Office applications, extensive knowledge of a complete package of MS Office. 

Skills:

1.       Fluency in Pashto/Dari and English languages in written and verbal.

2.       cash flow management skills.

3.       Strong Communication and Interpersonal Skills and ability to build and maintain relationships.

4.       Negotiation Skills

5.       Understanding of general finance and budgeting, including profit and loss, balance sheet, and cash-flow management.

6.       Ability to build consensus and relationships among managers, partners, and employees.

7.       Solid understanding of financial management.

8.       Bank relationship management.

9.       Cash Management, Financial Accounting, and Corporate Finance.

10.   Cash and deal accounting​

11.   Entrepreneurial Skills

Decision-making Skills

Submission guidelines

Applicants who meet the above requirements should submit their updated Curriculum vitae (CV)/Resume to (sr.recruitment-officer@ghazanfarbank.com)

Please Mention the position title and vacancy number in the subject of your E-mail otherwise your Email will not be considered. (Branch Manager)

Note only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for further recruitment process.

Please note: Applicants who submit their CVs for this position must be original residents of Khost Province and currently residing in Khost Province. Only CVs of candidates who meet this requirement will be considered.