I.T. Financial Analyst, I.T. Division
Job
Ref I.T. 07/2013
The Position
Key Responsibilities
- Prepare review
and distribute monthly financial reports to the CIO & IT Heads.
- Prepare and
review IT product & service cost and pricing models.
- Track expenses
and revenues vs. budget and reforecast and analyze fluctuations.
- Prepare monthly
consolidation and executive financial package.
- Coordinate
financials questions/answers among subsidiaries and IT Heads.
- Prepare annual
financial information binder to be provided to the internal auditors.
- Prepare
quarterly operating reports.
- Assist in the
budget & reforecast process.
- Maintain budget
and reforecast information in the accounting system.
- Evaluate profit
and cost efficiencies in various areas of the IT organization as needed.
- Develop,
maintain and distribute ad-hoc reports and financial models as needed.
The
Person
- Bachelor's degree
in Accounting, Finance or Economics required Minimum of 3 years’
experience in reporting, consolidation and financial analysis.
- Experience in IT
consulting and outsourcing
- Experience in
Asset Based financing & lease buy-back a plus
- Advanced
knowledge of Microsoft Office (emphasis on Excel & Access)
- Strong
initiative and ability to manage multiple projects
- Excellent
Communication skills
- Strong
initiative and ability to manage multiple projects as well as strong
follow through skills
- Ability to
complete projects timely and accurately critical
- Must be detail
oriented with strong organizational and analytical skills
- Ability to work
well with others in fast paced, dynamic environment
Unix Administrators, I.T. Division
Job
Ref I.T 06/2013
The Position
Reporting to the Senior Manager, Banking Systems Operations, the role will ensure the system health and optimization of the core banking system infrastructure
Key Responsibilities
- Administer the
T24 HP/UX Unix servers and the High availability clustering solution and
ensure system availability within the required RTO (Recovery time
Objective) and RPO ( Recovery Point Objective )
- Installation,
configuration and upgrading of T24 application environments as and when
required.
- Perform T24
application tuning and performance monitoring
- Coordinate
extraction of business/MIS reports and ensure distribution to relevant 3rd
party systems such as Data warehouse in addition to availing the same to
respective business units
- Administer the
T24 data storage and clustering infrastructure and formulating disk space
management policies
- T24 application
tuning and performance monitoring.
- Upgrades, patch
release implementation and software development into the production
environment.
- Provide T24 test
environments on request to various departments in the bank.
- Troubleshoot,
escalate and follow up resolution of errors warnings generated by the T24
Unix servers, T24 application, NetApp disk storage and the backup system .
- Coordinate with
the T24 operators in resolving T24 operational and COB related issues
The
Person
- A Bachelor’s
degree in ICT or related field from a recognized university is required.
An MBA will be an added advantage
- Must possess
certification in Unix administration
- Demonstrate a
strong understanding of and high regard for T24 as a business delivery
channel for both bank corporate and retail customers.
- Effective
leadership skills
- Exceptional
planning and organizing skills
- Excellent
problem analysis and attention to detail
- A minimum of 4
years’ experience in I.T, with hands on experience in:
- T24 application
management & close of business processes.
- Web Sphere and
Message Queuing setups.
- Systems
development life cycle.
- Oracle
administration
Documents Manager – Corporate
Job Ref: CS 07/2013
Job Ref: CS 07/2013
The Position
Reporting to the Legal Documentation Manager the job’s purpose is to provide legal support and solutions to the Corporate Business teams while working with external lawyers to adopt and implement best practices
Key roles and responsibilities
- Preparation and
issuance of quality credit documentation, specifically facility offer
letters and other internal documentation in line with the approved credit
application, credit policies and procedures, prudential guidelines and
other relevant legislation within agreed TAT(Turn Around Time)
- Ensure the
quality of securities held by the Bank in respect of corporate facilities
given. This includes issuance of proper instructions for preparation and
registration of external security documents, follow up for documentation
and review after registration and before disbursement of facilities.
- Preparation,
issuance and vetting of undertakings relating to corporate facilities and
securities.
- Preparation and
issuance of Certificate of Compliance upon security perfection to
facilitate disbursement of facilities.
- Maintain
suitable system to track deferred securities and compliance documents for
facilities availed before full compliance in respect of corporate accounts
and ensuring follow up and closure.
- Maintain
accurate registers capture required data in the documentation reports.
- Tracking of
Service Level Agreements with different departments and service providers
to ensure quality service and ensure that management and departmental
reports and any other reports required are prepared and handed in within
set deadlines.
- Providing high
quality legal and operational support and Consistency in adherence to and
effective application of established policies, processes, procedures and
tools in achieving optimal efficiency and cost containment.
- Research and
provision of quality credit legal advice relating to contracting,
facilities structuring and lending generally in liaison external legal
counsel where necessary.
- Act as a contact
for Corporate Relationship Managers, other relevant units and external
lawyers.
- Training of
business teams and analysts on the legal requirements and thresholds as
regards credit documentation.
Qualifications
& Skills
- Law degree from
a reputable learning institution
- Advocate of the
High Court of Kenya with a current practicing license
- 3 years post
admission experience
- 3 years’
experience in handling general legal matters in a reputable
institution/legal firm
- Must have a
minimum of 2 years practical experience in credit documentation
- Must have
excellent facilities drafting skills
- Must have good
knowledge of all bank’s products on offer for retail customers
- Must have the
ability to prioritize work and deliver high quality output within tight
deadlines
- Must have
attention to detail
- Must have
ability to thrive under work pressure
- Must have high
follow through ability
- Must have strong
interpersonal, negotiating and communications skills
- Should have
excellent organisational skills and analytical and computer skills
Head, Islamic Banking
Job
Ref: RB 172013
The Position
The overall purpose of this role is to establish and manage the KCB Bank Group’s Islamic unit to enable the Bank attain market leadership position in Islamic Banking within the region in line with the Bank’s overall strategy.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the
development and implementation of KCB’s Islamic Banking unit business plan
including development of strategies, client segmentation, marketing plans
and execution criteria.
- Initiate and
ensure establishment of a reputable Shari’ah Advisory Board (SAB) to
assist in advisory/compliance certificates on Islamic Banking products.
- Generation of
revenues for Retail Banking division from debt capital market
transactions.
- Drive the
business into lead arranger role for debt capital markets deals across the
region.
- Drive the expansion
of the Corporate finance/Islamic Banking business by identifying and
developing new areas of growth.
- Development of
financing structures that are responsive to customers’ needs.
- Ensure Marketing
of Islamic Banking products to existing and prospective clients.
- Cross selling of
the Islamic Banking products and services to sustain long term
profitability from each relationship.
- Build strong
strategic relationships in the private sectors and to position KCB as a
trusted advisor to customers.
- Develop effective
risk mitigation strategies whilst ensuring compliance to the Banks
Policies, and Operations Procedures, taking into consideration sharia'a
principles.
- Manage all media
placements of Islamic Banking products in compliance with Shari’ah
Advisory Board.
- Train, coach and
develop a high functioning Islamic Banking team able to offer customers a
broad range of quality Islamic Banking services including but not limited
to debt, equity, project finance, M&A advisory and brokerage services.
The
Person
For the above position, the successful applicants should have the following minimum qualifications:
- Bachelors’
degree in a Finance, Business, Islamic Banking or Economics related field.
A postgraduate degree and/or qualification such as Masters of Business
Administration (MBA) or equivalent will be an added advantage. § Minimum 8 years
management experience in progressive positions with specific expertise in
product development, marketing and sales of Islamic Banking products and
services with proven success results.
- Experience in
Structured and/or corporate finance or financing syndications in a dynamic
financial institution or in management consulting.
- Proven ability
to pursue and secure corporate finance transactions in the corporate
sectors
- Experience in
execution of financing capital market transactions including selection of
target clients, book building, negotiation of documentation and closing
arrangements
- Proven people,
leadership, communication and negotiation skills § Excellent
client relationship management.
- Strong
analytical and economic research skills
- Experience in
leading and managing teams in an Islamic Banking environment
- Sound knowledge
of local legal ,tax, regulatory rules in the Capital markets area
- Ability to
demonstrate extensive client networks
The
above position is demanding role which the bank will provide a competitive
package for the successful candidate.
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-mail address and telephone contacts
quoting the job title/reference in the subject field to recruitment@kcb.co.ke
.
To
be considered the application must be received by 24th May, 2013.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted
