Co-operative Bank Kenya
Information Systems Auditor
This is a high visibility role which
provides the successful candidate with an opportunity to contribute to the
organization’s control environment and exposure to many business areas. The
successful candidate will also have an ideal opportunity to be an integral part
of the organization and to really make a difference.
Information Systems Auditor
As a market leader, we are dedicated
towards creating and achieving excellence and the only way we can do it is
through our people. Together, we share a common set of values rooted in
integrity, excellence and a strong team ethic. We therefore provide you with a
superior foundation for building a professional career – a place for people to
learn, to achieve and to grow. Here is one such opportunity for you to explore.
Reporting to the Chief Internal
Auditor, the Information Systems auditor (IS) is responsible for execution of
internal audits covering all aspects of business process; assessing risks on
information systems, business operations and evaluating internal controls to
provide an independent appraisal of internal control environment across the Group.
It is expected that this position
will include responsibility for the execution of complex audit projects in
accordance with plan. Work performed will include coverage of functional and
operating units. The focus will be on information systems, operational
processes, credit and departmental audits.
The Role
Specifically, the successful
jobholder will be required to:
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Utilize extensive understanding of
business activities to recommend scope and objectives of assigned audits,
execute audit procedures, perform detailed analyses, reach sound conclusions,
and document results for assigned audit activities.
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Participate in the execution of
multiple audit projects to achieve the scope, timing, and objectives of each
assignment while ensuring applicable regulatory guidance is included in scope
for assigned audits where applicable.
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Proactively identify risks, evaluate
controls and make recommendations to improve internal control and operational
effectiveness and efficiency.
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Analyze and verify transactions and
representations as well as performing review of test work completed by assigned
staff.
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Prepare excellent work paper
documentation ensuring quality of such documentation in accordance with
professional standards, as well as establishing departmental standards and
deadlines.
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Recommend departmental improvements
to automate procedures, methods, and standards to improve departmental
efficiency, productivity and quality.
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Prepare clear and concise
recommendations for correction of unsatisfactory conditions, improvements in
operations, and reductions in cost and effectively gain concurrence and support
for recommended control improvements.
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Facilitates the communication of
audit results and special projects via written reports and oral presentations
to management;
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Assist in the annual risk assessment
process and generation of annual audit plan.
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Identify and analyze level of threat
and potential risk to the organization’s information assets
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Ensure that access to electronically
stored corporate information is adequately protected and managed appropriate to
the risks
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Test adequacy and effectiveness of
control measures on information systems, operational processes, credit,
department operations and recommend corrective measures to be undertaken in
areas of weakness.
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Perform special audits as and when
called upon and make maximum use of Computer Assisted Audit tools e.g.
Teammate, ACL etc.
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Assist in training/mentoring of staff
and develop and maintain the skills, knowledge and expertise to make valuable
contribution to the internal audit team.
Skills, Competencies and Experience
The successful candidate will be
required to have the following skills and competencies:
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Bachelor’s degree in Information
Systems or Computer Science from a recognized university. Possession of an MSc
or other relevant postgraduate qualification will be an added advantage.
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Professional Certification in IT
Audit, Risk and Security e.g. CISM, CISSP, CISA, CRISC
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Excellent understanding of auditing
concepts and practices with a minimum of 3 years’ experience in a management
role in IT and operations or IT and operation audit.
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Skilled in project management, and
maintaining composure under pressure while meeting multiple deadlines.
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Demonstrable knowledge in risk
assessment and control concepts/methodologies.
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Skilled in negotiation and conflict
management to resolve problems that may arise during an audit.
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Excellent oral and written skills; a
strong verbal communicator, analytical writer and able to clearly and concisely
convey personal observations of processes, risks and controls.
·
Excellent analytical ability both
qualitative and quantitative to draw sound conclusions coupled with
demonstrated knowledge and proper application of sampling techniques.
·
Excellent attention to details and
organizational skills.
How to Apply
If you fit the profile, then apply
today! Please forward your application enclosing detailed Curriculum Vitae to
jobs@co-opbank.co.ke indicating the job reference number IA/IAD/2018 by 30th
August, 2018.
Risk & Compliance Supervisor
As
a market leader, we have worked hard to earn our customers’ trust. Gaining and
retaining this trust is critically important for our success. We defend our
integrity by ensuring the Bank is in full compliance with all legal standards,
banking laws, rules, regulations, as well as internal policies, procedures and
processes. This is an exciting opportunity that will deliver value to the bank
whilst horning your skills and giving you visibility within the Business. We
are excited at the thought of having you as part of us.
This
is a high visibility role which provides you with an opportunity to contribute
to the organization’s control environment and exposure to many business areas.
Reporting
to the Head – Agency Banking, the role holder will be responsible for
identification, measurement, mitigation and analyzing the various risk
exposures that the Agency Banking faces in its business activities and work
with the responsible Business and Support teams to formulate strategies on how
to mitigate and minimize the risk exposures.
The Role
Specifically,
the successful jobholder will be required to:
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Monitor key risk indicators and
develop mitigations against each risk indicator.
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Monitor agents & parent branches
to ensure compliance with all operational procedures, limits & responsibilities
in Agency Banking, including Agency banking selection & maintenance
criteria.
·
Maintain continuous engagement with
business units & Risk Control & support groups to carry out compliance
risk monitoring, analysis & reporting on any new products introduced in
Agent Banking.
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Collect and collate data relating to
agent breaches on compliance and make recommendations to Regional Managers and
head of Agency Banking.
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Prepare internal & external
compliance status reports with regard to internal & external compliance
issues on a monthly basis.
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Update all Risk issues and
occurrences on the Risk Universe and closure all cases forwarded to the
department on Risk Universe.
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Support the agency operations in
monitoring CBK compliance and audit as well as pproviding accurate regulatory
reports and monthly returns to CBK at the prescribed time.
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Constant review of the systems to
ensure key risks are identified and mitigations put in place.
·
Gather and consolidate market
intelligence for improvement of existing product offering, processes and
procedures and make recommendations for improvement.
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Review, update and document agent
banking processes and procedures to ensure all compliance areas are covered.
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Ensure adherence to policies,
processes, procedures as per documented operating standards (SOPs) including
compliance with AML/KYC guidelines to mitigate frauds and operational losses.
Skills and Experience
The
successful candidate will be required to have the following skills and
competencies:
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A Bachelor’s degree preferably in a
business related field from a recognized University.
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Possession of Anti-Money Laundering
diploma or Professional certification with an organization, such as the
Association of Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialists (ACAMS), will be a
distinct advantage.
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Minimum of 3 years’ experience in a
similar role or as a Compliance Officer with hands on experience in handling
AML issues and suspicious transaction monitoring systems.
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A Good understanding of relevant
regulatory requirements, CBK Prudential and Risk Management guidelines with a
sound knowledge of Bank processes and procedures.
·
Track record of good judgment,
enabling the provision of sound advice in difficult areas of AML/CTF issues and
the proactive management of legal, regulatory and reputational risks.
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Knowledge of prevention of money
laundering and financing terrorism (AML/CFT) laws and regulations.
Competencies
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Leads from the front
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Delivers and owns results
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Values and respects others
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Drives innovation
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Fosters Communication
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Inspires trust and integrity Customer
Centric
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Develops self and team
How To Apply
If
you fit the profile, then apply today! Please forward your application
enclosing detailed Curriculum Vitae to jobs@co-opbank.co.ke indicating the job
reference number R&CS/RBB/2018 by Tuesday, 21st August, 2018.
Legal Manager
Are
you looking for an employer who promotes individual excellence and mutual
respect in a team-driven culture with a key focus on social empowerment? The
Co-operative Bank of Kenya, “The Kingdom Bank” ” is the place for people who
want to make the world a better place and achieve great things.
Are
you dynamic, keen, self-driven and highly motivated experienced professional
with high degree of integrity, dependability and confidentiality with strong
understanding of legal systems. Do you seek to do things differently and go an
extra mile to ensure the success of the team? If yes this is the ideal next
career step for you.
Reporting
to the Head – Legal Department, the role holder will be responsible for
ensuring the core business of the bank i.e. lending to customers is highly
supported by undertaking the conveyance and security perfection process.
The Role
The
successful jobholder will be expected to:
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Provide legal advisory services to
all departments within the Bank including providing independent legal advice
and judgment to mitigate any legal risks.
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Manage litigation against the Bank
including external lawyers involved in litigation as well as review, analyzing
and interpreting laws, regulations and judicial decisions.
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Provide support in contract
negotiations and management including review of contractual agreements for the
bank and providing recourse options for non-performing contractors as well as
preparing, reviewing and modifying contractual instruments to assist and support
various business activities.
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Advice the relevant departments on
the perfection of securities and documentation as well as managing the annual
securities audits and advise on the remedial process.
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Offer cost effective and timely legal
advisory services and support to the credit recovery function of the Bank in
order to foster effective management of regulatory and litigation risk in the
recovery of Non-Performing loans.
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Prepare and facilitate staff training
on specific legal matters affecting the bank including dissemination of
appropriate legal requirements to various departments.
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Participating in risk management
sessions that have a bearing on legal matters, review risk reports for purposes
of managing key risks efficiently in the risk management process and undertake
research on current legal developments and prepare briefs to the Head of Legal.
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Support the Board Secretariat in
carrying out secretarial duties.
Qualifications, Skills & Attributes
The
successful jobholder will be required to possess the following qualifications:-
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Must have a Bachelor of Laws (LL.B)
Degree from a recognized University with a minimum of five years legal
experience ideally in a leading organization, with a proven track record in
litigation management and conveyance.
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Must be an advocate of the High Court
with a current practicing certificate. CPS will be an added advantage.
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Working knowledge of the legal
environment for Banking and general business/commerce in Kenya will be added
advantage.
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Strong conceptual, analytical, documentation
and presentation skills with ability to influence and negotiate at different
levels.
Competencies
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Leads from the front
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Delivers and owns results
·
Values and respects others
·
Drives innovation
·
Fosters Communication
·
Inspires trust and integrity
·
Customer Centric
How To Apply
If
you are confident that you fit the role and person profile and you are keen to
add value to your career then please forward your application enclosing
detailed Curriculum Vitae to jobs@co-opbank.co.ke indicating the job reference
number LM/CS/2018 by 27th August, 2018.
Project Manager, Mortgage
As
a customer-centric financial institution, we are on a mission to help our
customers succeed by providing highly personalised services to deliver that
personal touch. We measure our efforts by the success our customers enjoy and
the advocacy they exhibit. We are succeeding because they are succeeding.
As
the Project Manager, you’ll help make this happen. You will work project
implementation team to develop efficient strategies and tactics that ensure all
projects deliver the desirable outcome to the organization.
We
are looking for a brilliant, dynamic and self-driven professional with a wide
degree of creativity, latitude and an edge for project innovation and
enhancement. If this sounds like you then look no further; Co-operative Bank of
Kenya, “The Kingdom Bank” is the ideal place for you, here, it can only get
more exciting for you; as you get to stretch yourself to new horizons, with
opportunities at every step of your career!
Reporting
to the Head – Projects & Infrastructure Finance, the successful candidate
will work directly with clients to ensure deliverables fall within the
applicable scope and budget by reviewing and supporting processing of
construction finance applications and maintenance of relationships with clients
during project implementations in line with the bank’s business objectives.
The Role
Specifically,
the successful jobholder will be required to:
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Review projects in property
development suitable for financing bearing in mind the risks and return
parameters set by the bank.
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Monitor progress on project
implementation, their financial and operational performance in collaboration
with banks’ business and credit risk units.
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Handle queries from prospective
clients and carry out preliminary site visits with business development teams.
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Provide guidance on re-packaging
construction cases, review bank’s new applications for funding submitted from
branch network and initiate disbursement memos for review by the BDM as per
laid down procedures.
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Benchmark competition and advice on
new product offerings while maintaining a project comparable database to assist
the business in project analysis.
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Generate various management reports
on performance of construction loan portfolio as well as maintain project files
that relate to customer correspondence.
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Review submitted project
documentation (Titles, approved architectural drawings, structural drawings,
NEMA approvals & Licenses) and conduct pre-appraisal reviews and share
findings to business development manager and prospective clients.
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Conduct initial technical analysis on
projects i.e. scrutinizing Bill of quantities and approved plans to advance on
adequacy of proposed costing in line with envisioned mode of project
implementation.
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Review offer letter terms and
conditions, hold meeting s with clients and conduct periodical site visits to
assess projects.
Skills, Competencies and Experience
The
successful candidate will be required to have the following skills and
competencies:
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Bachelor’s degree in Building
Economics, Construction Management, Structural/Civil Engineering or any other
relevant training in construction with at least five years working experience
in project planning & management.
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Proven knowledge in all mortgage
finance products, projects and related business aspects is an added advantage.
·
Proactive, assertive and highly
adaptable to change with strong analytical skills and customer centric mindset.
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Personal organization and
thoroughness coupled with the ability to work under minimum supervision with
good Judgment skills.
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Ability to analyze data, information
and situations for effective work performance with excellent attention to
details and quality output.
How To Apply
If
you are confident that you fit the role and person profile and you are keen to
add value to your career then please forward your application enclosing
detailed Curriculum Vitae to jobs@co-opbank.co.ke indicating the job reference
number PM/CIB/2018 by 23rd August, 2018.