Knowledge, Skills and Experience Required for this Role**

Job Knowledge

Extensive knowledge in financial reporting, financial analysis, IFRSs, IASs, Chart of Accounts and the CBK Prudential Guidelines.

Job Experience

Minimum of 8 years of experience working in the Finance Department; or

• 5 years working in an audit firm (Big 4).

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting or Business-related field.

• Certified Public Accountant – CPA(K) / ACCA accredited.

• Master’s degree will be an added advantage.

Competencies Required for this Role**

• Expert in use of Microsoft Office applications (Excel, PowerPoint, Word).

• Experienced problem solver with an ability to rapidly assimilate complex information across a variety of financial disciplines.

• Strong interpersonal skills to liaise and meet stakeholders’ demands.

• Demonstrated ability to work effectively across business units taking ownership and delivering results.

• Ability to handle multiple initiatives simultaneously with attention to detail in a fast-paced environment.

• Strong communication skills, oral and written, with ability to converse with a wide variety of people across functions.

Regulatory Reporting (70%)

• Accurate and timely submission of CBK reports.

• Accurate and timely submission of monthly KDIC reports.

• Preparation of Quarterly and Annual Publication and ensure that the Bank’s financials are published within the CBK timelines.

• Assist in the preparation of the annual financial statements and relevant notes.

• Co-ordinate external Interim and year-end audit procedures.

• Respond to queries/questionnaires raised by CBK, KBA and Audit firms.

• Continuous updating of templates to capture new/updated reporting lines and new returns.

• Assist in Budget and forecasting by performing regular analysis, projections, and simulations of scenarios to ensure that decisions are made in good time.

• Regular monitoring of set ratios and statutory limits and advise management on preventive actions to take. Support strategic initiatives of the Bank.

• Accurate and timely submission of Group Capital Adequacy schedules.

• Support ALCO by preparation and timely submission of schedules.

• Support the preparation of ICAAP and stress testing reports.

• Respond to queries raised by Head office team/performance management team.

• Assist in the preparation of Management and Group accounts.

Controls (20%)

• Identify areas of improvements and recommend corrective actions to IT or Project team

• Continually review and improve procedures assuring high level of control and accounting is maintained as well as improving efficiency.

• Ensuring that the integrity of the operating environment meets audit and regulatory standards.

• Appropriately assess risks when business decisions are made.

• Ensure procedural documentation is kept up to date.

• Balance sheet substantiation of allocated GLs.

• Continuous alignment of system numbers to reports.

• Closure of all audit issues raised by CBK, internal and external auditors.

• Ensuring Zero penalties on CBK reporting by ensuring full compliance.

• Train others on CBK prudential guidelines, IFRS/IAS standards, controls etc.

Revenue (10%)

• Monitor income reporting lines monthly to ensure there are no income leakages.

• Monitor expense reporting lines monthly to ensure expenses have been correctly captured and any mis-posts have been corrected.

• Continuously explore other areas of generating revenue in line with best practice.