KYC Officer

VisionFund Micro-Finance Institution S.C. is recruiting 2 KYC Officers for its Head Office in Addis Ababa. The position is suitable for professionals with a bachelor's degree in accounting, banking and finance, economics, management, or a related field and at least 2 years of relevant experience. Job Overview Job Detail Information Organization VisionFund Micro-Finance Institution S.C. Position KYC Officer Number of Positions 2 Location Head Office, Addis Ababa Work Arrangement Hybrid / Office-based with limited field travel Career Level Junior Level Employment Type Full-time / Permanent Experience Minimum 2 years Education BA Degree in a relevant field Salary As per the institution's salary scale Opening Date August 21, 2026 Application Deadline August 29, 2026 About VisionFund Micro-Finance Institution VisionFund Micro-Finance Institution S.C. was established under Proclamation No. 40/96 to provide financial services to productive low-income communities in rural and urban areas of Ethiopia. The institution operates across five regional states of the country. KYC Officer – Job Description The KYC Officer will support Resource Mobilization and Branch Operations in ensuring that customer account opening and Know Your Customer (KYC) processes comply with applicable National Bank of Ethiopia (NBE) requirements, institutional policies, and procedures. The role also involves reviewing customer transactions, identifying unusual or suspicious activity, maintaining KYC documentation, supporting branch staff, and contributing to effective customer due diligence and risk management. Key Responsibilities The KYC Officer will: Prepare the annual KYC plan and submit it to the supervisor. Prepare weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual KYC reports. Implement KYC guidelines across area and branch offices and follow up on their implementation. Identify and propose changes to the institution's KYC processes. Provide technical assistance to area and branch staff on KYC management. Review and periodically update KYC policies in line with NBE directives and other applicable government regulations. Ensure proper management of KYC documents at branch level. Monitor compliance with KYC policies and take timely corrective action when violations are identified. Establish clear account approval processes and procedures. Conduct periodic reviews and updates of customer profiles based on the institution's customer risk rating. Coordinate KYC Officers involved in account-opening activities. Report suspicious transactions to immediate supervisors. Conduct due diligence on new clients, including requesting, reviewing, and verifying KYC documentation. Perform analytical risk assessments for new clients. Periodically evaluate existing clients' KYC information according to established policies and procedures. Maintain contact with customers to keep customer files updated. Track the performance and development of KYC team members. Propose remedial actions for findings that do not comply with the company's KYC policy. Support the delivery of adequate KYC services and obtain customer feedback. Process entries for opening and closing client accounts in the KYC, related-party, and customer due diligence databases. Instruct KYC Officers regarding account opening and closing processes. Conduct further investigations into identified suspicious clients and transactions. Report relevant findings to the Deposit Mobilization & Branch Operations Director. Perform other KYC-related duties assigned by the supervisor. Qualifications and Experience Education Applicants should have a: BA Degree in Accounting BA Degree in Banking and Finance BA Degree in Economics BA Degree in Management BA Degree in Accounting and Finance Or an equivalent/relevant qualification. Work Experience Minimum of 2 years of relevant work experience. Required Skills and Competencies Candidates should demonstrate: Basic computer skills, including MS Office and email. Effective communication and interpersonal skills. Leadership and team-working abilities. Sound judgment and technical capability. Ability to work effectively with people at different organizational levels. Good conceptual understanding of participatory approaches and sustainable development. Commitment to teamwork and gender equality. Strong written and oral communication skills. Working Conditions The position is primarily based in an office environment, with limited travel to field locations. Work Arrangement: Hybrid / office-based with some field travel. Salary and Employment Terms Employment Type: Permanent Salary: As per VisionFund's institutional salary scale. Location: Head Office, Addis Ababa Number of Positions: 2 How to Apply Candidates who meet the stated requirements should submit: Application letter. Updated CV. Names and addresses of up to 3 professional references. Email Application: VFE_Vacancy@wvi.org Application Deadline: August 29, 2026 Women applicants are highly encouraged to apply. 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