Establishment: Inauguration
Establishment: Inauguration
Berhan Bank S.C was formed in accordance with Article 304 of the Commercial Code of Ethiopia
with the objective of operating in the banking industry. This objective has been ensured in
Article 3 of the Memorandum of Association of the Company. The Bank was registered and
licensed by the National Bank of Ethiopia on 27th June, 2009 with an authorized capital of Birr
300 Million and subscribed capital of Birr 154.7 Million divided into shares of 1000 Birr par
value each.
2009.....
INAUGURATION
This was the year the vision of our founders came to fruition. Berhan Bank was inaugurated and
launched its operation on October 3, 2009, opening its first branch in Bole, Addis Ababa.
From the onset, we were the first local bank to operate using core banking solution, fully automating
and networking our branches.
2010/11
GROWTH
We achieved commendable gross profit of Birr 26 million while our total deposits and assets grew by
211.6 percent and 140.8 percent respectively from our 1st year of operation. Our branch network
grew to 12 branches.
Apart from operational achievements, we initiated the establishment of Berhan Insurance Company
and also became the first bank to interface with the National Payment System (NPS) launched by the
National Bank of Ethiopia (NBE).
2011/12
RECOGNITION
With more than doubled customer base, we began gaining prominence in the industry, reaping a
high profit of Birr 46.5 million, a 79 percent growth from the preceding year.
2012/13
CONTINUING DOWN THE ROAD OF SUCCESS
Our journey down the road of success continued. Our number of staff crossed the 400 mark and
our total number of branches grew to 27. To further build our customer base, through our various
loan products, we financed businesses operating, most notably, on domestic trade and service,
construction, import/export, manufacturing, hotel and tourism to further build our customer base.
Meanwhile, in a bid to further boost up our esteemed customers’ convenience, we signed agency
agreements with Money Gram.
2013/14
EMBRACING NEW TECHNOLOGIES
From the onset, we have been adamant about investing in state of the art technology to enhance
efficiency and better serve our customers. Hence, in the year, membership agreement has been
signed with Premium Switch Solution (PSS) while simultaneously the implementation of Berhan Card
services is realized. We also partnered with Western Union, Dahabshiil and Taran Express
international remittance service providing companies. Profits continued to soar, registering a
remarkable 74 percent growth in gross profit during the year.
2014/15
A YEAR OF CHANGE
As we stepped into our fifth year of operation, we welcomed four new Board members and revised
our organizational structure to enhance efficiency and accommodate the growing number of staff. A
new 5 year strategic plan was designed to continue down our path of success with new spirit and
determination.
Our paid-up-capital crossed the Birr 500 million mark, exceeding regulatory requirements ahead of
time. Our branch network expanded to 72 branches along with our staff size grew beyond 1,000.
During the year, we also commenced relationships with Trans-Fast and RIA Money Transfer
2015/16
A YEAR OF REMARKABLE ACHIEVEMENTS
A year surrounded by bounty of formidable achievement, in which the Bank scored a record in all
performance areas. During the year, the Bank has managed to raise its profit by 163% amassing a
profit margin of Birr 364.5 million. By opening 33 more branches, the Bank has increased its branch
network to 103. The total asset and paid up capital have also astonishingly increased by 72% and
27.8% respectively.
2016/17
A YEAR OF ADVANCEMENT
This is a yet another triumphant fiscal year in virtually all areas. The year marks an astounding 91%
and 77.8% growth registered in the total and paid up capital respectively. The year also set another
record in the branch expansion with an addition of 56 new branches to reach 161 fully operational
branches. With this the bank has amassed Birr 471.4 Million profit margin showing 34% growth. In
the year, the bank has won Deloitte’s ‘Best Company to Work For Survey 2016’ in which over 377
employees from every category (non-clerical-managerial posts) have actively participated and
assured that Berhan Bank remains their most preferred company and they want to commit their
effort towards making its vision a reality. Moreover, in the year, the bank has introducing 7 more
new deposit products and in the same fiscal year, in an effort to keep on enhancing the trade
transaction, a membership agreement has been signed with Ethiopian Commodity Exchange.
2017/18
A YEAR OF CONSOLIDATION
The year has seen the Bank witness another considerable advancement in the Bank’s technological
wing. Hence, in a bid to excel its service quality and remain competent enough in developing and
implementing new banking services, a state of the art data center has been established and is made
ready to be brought to operation.
Moreover, following the completion of the tenure of the long serving Board Members, in line with
the directives set forth by the NBE, in its 8th Annual General Assembly, the Assembly has elected
eight new Board of Directors. The year has also seen a major structural change where it has
introduced two vice presidential posts and subsequent major structural revisions. The new structure
is developed with an intent to serve customers with utmost efficiency among others.
The year has also seen the Bank’s paid up capital surge over Birr 1.7 Billion; its outstanding loan
portfolio hit another record of Birr 7.2 Billion from 5.4 Billion in the previous similar period.
2018/19
A YEAR OF REBRANDING
The Bank was celebrating its 10th anniversary. Over the course of the years, the Bank pursued its
mission through the combined and passionate efforts exerted by the entire community of the Bank.
Rebranding the look of the Bank guides into the promising future, and the logo saw considerable
departure from the past, yet preserving our core institutional values which are truly inspirational.
The financial year 2018/19 marks significant operational and financial accomplishment and the
Bank’s performance reflect the competitive strengths embedded in the Bank’s business model. The
paid up capital of the Bank at the end of 2018/19 fiscal year reached Birr 2 billion from Birr 1.7
billion of previous year’s position. The Bank opened 18 more new branches. During the fiscal year,
the Bank has successfully converted and transited from IAS 39 to IFRS 9.
2019/20
A YEAR OF SUCCESS THROUGH ADAPTATION
In this fiscal year, there was a lot uncertainty in the financial industry; however the bank unveiled
astounding achievement. Across the world, social and economic instabilities were caused by the
outbreak of the Corona Virus Pandemic. The Pandemic affected every country and every individual
regardless of border, economic and technology development status, race and age although the
degree of the impact may vary from one to another. Despite all of the problems experienced during
the fiscal year, the Bank performed well in key operating areas. As a result, the Bank registered a
gross profit of Birr 707.5 million that is 22 percent increment compared to the previous year’s record
of Birr 580 million. Success of such a high record of gross profit despite the various challenges is a
clear indication of the commitment and collaboration of staff, management and Board of Directors
of the Bank. It also highlights the Bank’s capacity to flexibly adapt its strategies to fit to emerging
challenges and opportunities.
2020/21
A YEAR OF CHALLENGE AND PROSPECT
The financial year 2020/21 was a challenging business year for the financial industry as a result of
the events emanating from the economic and political uncertainties prevailing in the country. These
had undesirable impact on the country’s economic growth. These overlapping challenges had
ultimately affected the operation of the Bank, and the banking industry at large. However, the Bank
has shown growth in key industry performance indicators. Consequently, its deposit reached Birr
21.7 billion in financial year 2020/21, increasing by 30.7 percent from prior year’s position. Number
of deposit customers exceeded 1.1 million recording a growth of 46.9 percent compared with same
period last year. The loan stock reached Birr 17.8 billion increasing by 40.1 percent compared to
prior year’s performance. In the same way, the Bank’s total asset has reached Birr 26.9 billion
growing by 26.1 percent from last year’s position. The total capital increased by 9.4 percent reaching
Birr 3.7 billion and the paid up capital reached Birr 2.9 billion, increasing by Birr 455 million (18.6%)
from last year’s p
Values
Sustained business growth
Confidentiality
Berhan Bank provides a fully fledged mobile banking service under its Berhan Mobile. The
Mini statement
Transfer services
Loan Services
Bill Payment
Cheque Services
other services
To get the most out of Berhan Mobile, customers need to download the Berhan
Mobile application from play store or use *881#. Further to your queries please visit your
Point of Sales-POS
Berhan also provides Point of Sales Service, POS, that allows customers to conveniently make
purchases and pay bills at their convenient point. The service is available at malls and
commercial centers.
Master Card
All Berhan’s ATMs accept Master Card. Hence, customers can collect their cash in Ethiopian Birr
with the rate of day
Balances
Transfers
BillPay
Go Paperless
plus you can view more than two years of your deposit and credit card statements. Bidding
eBills
manage your eBills, schedule automatic or one-off payments, and even set up email
notifications when new bills arrive and when they are due.
Account Services
account services.
The evolving business, economic and social environment have led Berhan Bank to review and
restate its vision and its core values, in a manner that will reflect the change the Bank has gone
and employees – the Bank’s vision was rephrased into one sentence: “To be a radiant and
strengthening the country. Since its inception in 2009, Berhan Bank has contributed to the
development and prosperity of the country and is an active participant in community activities.
Berhan supports education, culture, art, science, entrepreneurship and leadership, targeting
youth and adolescents to help them make a breakthrough, fulfill their dreams and realize their
Berhan Bank places much importance on ecology and dedicates much effort and widespread
Vision
To be a radiant and trustworthy bank in excellence
Mission
Provide diverse financial products by deploying motivated and qualified
human resource as well as up-to-date technology with the highest
ethical standard to create maximum value to stakeholders .
Technology
We keep on re -innovating and designing technology based services while continuously investing in
state-of-the-art technology and innovative ways to better serve you!
With services catered to your needs and speedy delivery at multi-channel service outlets, Berhan
Bank is dedicated to make your Banking transaction to be smooth and convenient!
CREATING EVERYDAY CONVENIENCE
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Berhan ATMs
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Everyday Convenience
The clear and simple choice for all of your everyday purchases.
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payment status of their respective trainees/students through our most convenient online
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