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:
Investigations
Officer
Ref: HCA/IO/8/2016
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Reporting
to the Assistant Manager Investigations, the selected candidate will be
responsible for;
- Investigate
capital markets financial crimes, conducting forensic analysis of
financial data and prepare forensic reports from financial findings;
- Perform
forensic research to trace funds and identify assets for recovery;
- Prepare
analytical financial information for litigation and testify if need be;
- Receiving
complaints from investors and other stakeholders and identify capital
market violations to be investigated;
- Formulate
investigations plans on investigations and identify the various
stakeholders who are affected and require to be informed and involved on
the matter under review;
- Investigate
complaints and obtain relevant evidence to support investigation findings;
- Actively
engaging with the Capital Markets Authority Fraud Investigations Unit of
the Directorate of Criminal Investigations on violations with criminal
elements;
- Engaging
all other departments within the Authority to enhance efficiency in
investigation matters;
- Receiving
and reviewing information on illegal operations of unlicensed market
intermediaries and carry out background checks and site visits; and
- Undertaking
any other responsibilities as assigned.
Minimum
Qualifications and Experience
- Bachelor’s
degree in Law, Finance, Commerce or any other related field;
- Two
(2) years relevant work experience preferably in forensic audit
- Professional
qualification (CFE, CISA, CPA or equivalent) and membership to relevant
professional body are an added advantage.
Key Skills,
Knowledge & Competencies
- Skills
in forensic accounting and ability to think analytically and to pay great
attention to detail;
- Sound
understanding of potential capital markets fraud schemes and the Capital
Markets Regulatory Frame work;
- Strong
presentation and communication skills including ability to write reports;
- Proficiency
in computer applications such as Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint
and Outlook express including financial and statistical packages;
- Interpersonal
and cross-cultural skills including ability to build alliances and
collaborative relationships with sensitivity to diversity;
- Ability
to maintain high standards of integrity; establish straightforward,
productive relationships; and
- Ability
to treat individuals with fairness and respect, demonstrating sensitivity
for ethnic, cultural and gender differences;
- Ability
to meet tight deadlines as well as work with minimal supervision;
- Ability
to work effectively and efficiently in a team;
- Organization
and analytical skills.
How to
Apply
Interested
candidates should CLICK HERE to
apply online as guided.
Intern –
Human Resources
1
Position
Reporting to the Human Resource Assistant, the selected candidate will be responsible for;
Reporting to the Human Resource Assistant, the selected candidate will be responsible for;
- Draft
internal and external correspondences on routine human resources matters
- Implementation
through coordination of the internship programme;
- Assisting
in management of staff records (manual and electronic);
- Drafting
internal and external correspondences on routine human resources matters.
- Provide
support in staff recruitment process through the guidance of the Human
Resource Assistant
- Perform
any other duties as assigned from time to time
Minimum
Qualifications and Experience
- A
continuing student pursuing a course in Human Resource Management,
Business Administration or relevant degree in social sciences.
- Basic
computer skills
How to
Apply
Please CLICK HERE to apply online.
Temporary
Assistant – Financial Analysis
2
Positions
Reporting to the Assistant Manager Financial Analysis, the selected candidate will be responsible for;
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.
Temporary
Assistant – Regulatory Framework
1
Position
Reporting to the Senior Officer, Regulatory Framework the selected candidate will be responsible for;
Reporting to the Senior Officer, Regulatory Framework the selected candidate will be responsible for;
- Undertake
review of the legal and regulatory framework including NSE and CDSC Rules
of procedure.
- Conduct
legal research on various legal and regulatory framework issues and
preparing reports on the same.
- Prepare
reports on legal researches conducted
- Preparing
legal briefs and opinions.
- Attending
departmental and other meetings and preparation of minutes.
- Assist
in organization of stakeholder meetings and workshops, collating comments
and preparation of feedback reports.
- drafting
of routine correspondence
- Carry
out general office duties
- Undertake
other assignments as assigned from time to time
Minimum
Qualifications and Experience
- Bachelor
Key
Skills, Knowledge & Competencies
- Good
communication skills and teamwork;
- Proficiency
in standard office IT application packagers as well as e-mail and internet
How to
Apply
CLICK HERE to apply online.
Applications
should be received on or before August 29, 2016
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”.
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”.