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LATEST KENYAN JOBS AND VACANCIES: Financial Accountant Job in Kenya - 2015





Financial Accountant Investment Banking - KCB Capital
 


Job Ref: CBOK 05/2015

Reporting to the Head, Investment Banking, the person in this position will be

responsible for preparation of management and financial reports, enhance

internal controls whilst ensuring compliance with the IFRS, Taxation Act and

regulatory guidelines as outlined by Capital Markets Authority.



Key Responsibilities:

The key responsibilities of this position will be;



  • Prepare the monthly financial performance and

    the accompanying analysis for the Investment Banking Business.

  • Prepare the quarterly financial reports for

    consolidation by the Group ensuring they comply with the relevant

    regulations and in accordance to the Group timelines.

  • Coordinate the Strategic plans and annual

    plans for the business in liaison with the Head, Investment Banking.

  • Coordinate audits by internal auditors,

    external auditors, Capital Markets Authority inspectors, and KRA

    officials. 

  • To follow up all issues raised in audits and

    inspections reports and resolve them

  • Ensure compliance with IFRS/IAS, Companies

    Act, Taxation Act and CMA guidelines.

  • Ensure all regulatory returns and any other

    information requested by the regulator is correctly compiled and submitted

    on time.

  • Ensure integrity of the general ledger through

    daily review and analysis and ensure that all Bank accounts and the

    relevant suspense are reconciled periodically.

  • To Validate and approve all payments related

    to the business in line with the laid down authorization limits and

    timings.

  • Ensure Continuous monitoring and recovery of

    current brokerage debtors.

  • Ensuring that there are adequate internal

    control procedures to minimize loss of income or misuse of company assets,

    and that all the set procedures are adhered to.

  • Manage the completion of all regular daily,

    weekly, monthly reporting with all associated commentaries including;

    month end actuals and forecasts/plan, for multiple key stakeholders (incl.

    Exec Committee, Board, custodians, Fund managers, Regulators; CBK,CMA)

    Ensure there is integrity of the data and consistency of format prior to

    delivery to stakeholders.


The Person:

In order to be considered for the above position all applicants should have the

following:-



  • University Degree in a business related field

    from a recognized university. A Masters in any relevant field will be an

    added advantage.

  • The person must be a qualified accountant i.e.

    must be CPA (K), ACCA Fellow or a CFA Fellow.

  • At least 4 years management experience in a

    busy Investment Banking/ Brokerage environment, 3 of which should be in

    Financial and Management reporting.

  • Knowledge and hands on experience in Oracle

    Financials.

  • Sound knowledge of CMA guidelines and Kenyan

    Tax laws.

  • Should have a thorough knowledge of Investment

    Banking industry practice, products and services.

  • Understanding of IFRS/IAS and accounting

    principles.

  • Excellent planning, problem solving and

    analytical skills

  • Excellent report writing skills.

  • Knowledge and hands on experience in office

    automation tools.


The above position is demanding for

which the bank will provide a competitive package for the successful

candidates.  



If you believe you can clearly

demonstrate your abilities to meet the criteria given above, please submit your

application with a detailed CV, stating your current position, remuneration

level e-mail and telephone contacts quoting the job title/reference in the

subject field to recruitment@kcb.co.ke

To be considered your application must be received by June 5, 2015.


Only short listed candidates will be contacted.





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