The
Capital Markets Authority is a statutory agency charged with the responsibility
of regulating and developing an efficient capital market in Kenya.
The
Authority invites applications from dynamic, goal-oriented, high performers,
with strong problem-solving skills for the following position:
Temporary
Assistant – Financial Analysis
2
Positions
Reporting to the Assistant Manager Financial Analysis, the selected candidate will be responsible for;
- Review
annual and management financial statements of market intermediaries and
listed companies to secure continued compliance with capital markets rules
and regulations;
- Review
applications for registration and licensing of market intermediaries and
also conduct premises inspections and provide recommendations for the
registration and licensing of companies to operate in the country’s securities
market;
- Review
prospectuses for potential or actual material accounting or financial
reporting deficiencies to ensure that investors are provided with balanced
information on which to base investment decisions;
- Review
of financial statements submitted in support of applications by issuers;
- Analysis
and compilation of comparative financial performance of market
intermediaries from period to period;
- Review
of financial documents relating to take overs, Mergers and acquisitions,
bonuses, splits, etc. to determine costs and benefits of proposed
merger or takeovers;
- Participated
in the monitoring of continuous financial reporting by listed companies
and intermediaries and a timely review of those financial returns.
- Monitor
the publication of accounts by both issuers of securities as well as
market intermediaries and review correctness of the published financial
information
- Any
other duties as he might be assigned from time to time.
Minimum
Qualifications and Experience
- A
holder of Bachelor’s Degree in Economics, Finance, Commerce (Finance or
accounting option), Statistics and Mathematics or a related field.
- Candidate
already pursuing professional courses in accounting and Finance
professional courses such as CPA or CFA have an added advantage.
Skills
and Competencies
- Computer
skills
- Analytical
skills
- Integrity
and honesty
- Organization
and planning skills
- Communication
skills
- Ability
to work effectively and efficiently in a team
How to
Apply
Please CLICK HERE to apply online.
Note: Please upload a CV and one-page Cover Letter only at this stage. No certificates or other testimonials will be required until interview stage. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews.
“Capital Markets Authority is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply”.