Credit Assessment Officer at Ignite Energy Access
Credit Assessment Officer at Ignite Energy Access
Ignite Energy Access, a leading provider of distributed renewable energy solutions across Africa, is hiring Credit Assessment Officers nationwide. This role supports financial inclusion by helping underserved customers access clean and reliable energy through responsible lending.
Location Nationwide Nigeria
Employment Type Full time
Application Deadline 3 August 2026
Job Overview
The Credit Assessment Officer will work within the Customer Finance Team to evaluate customer creditworthiness, support loan processes, and ensure responsible onboarding and monitoring of customers throughout the loan lifecycle.
Key Responsibilities
Conduct KYC verification including customer identification and documentation
Assess loan eligibility by analyzing customer financial records such as bank or mobile money statements
Evaluate repayment capacity and determine credit risk levels
Communicate assessment outcomes to applicants and sales teams
Ensure all applications are processed within required timelines
Review existing customers and recommend credit limit upgrades where applicable
Educate customers on loan terms and repayment conditions
Support training of sales and field teams on credit policies and procedures
Handle customer queries and stakeholder communication
Perform other assigned duties
Qualifications
HND or Bachelor degree in Accounting Finance Economics or related field
Experience
Minimum of 2 years experience in credit assessment microfinance energy access or related sector
Skills
Strong analytical and problem solving skills
Excellent communication skills
Attention to detail and risk assessment ability
Ability to work independently and within a team
Capacity to work under pressure and meet deadlines
Customer focused mindset with commitment to financial inclusion
How to Apply
Send your CV to
talent-ng@igniteaccess.com
Use the job title and preferred location as the subject of your email
Example
Credit Assessment Officer Abuja
Note
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted
This role is ideal for candidates interested in finance credit risk and impact driven work within the renewable energy and financial inclusion space
