Research Analyst
Micro-Credit Trainees
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 Kenya, “the kingdom bank” is the place for those looking to
the new horizons.
Our
mission is to offer value-added financial services to our chosen market
segments with special emphasis on the co-operative movement through a highly
effective network of service points, excellent customer service and a highly
motivated team of qualified personnel.
It
is against this background that we are looking to recruit a creative and
self-driven professional with strong analytical skills, intellectual curiosity
and a genuine interest in the financial markets to join Kingdom Securities
Limited, a subsidiary of The Co-operative Bank Group as a Research Analyst.
Job Summary
The job holder will be expected to
initiate and conduct research on companies, monitoring performance of stocks
and offering recommendations to investors on whether to buy or sell particular
financial instruments. He/she will also be required to will analyze and
maintain financial market information and avail it to clients.
Responsibilities
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Carry out in-depth analysis of
economic and industry dynamics as well as analyzing trading of particular
companies on NSE and report on findings of the same.
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Maintain an extensive coverage list
of companies and monitor of all developments on those companies.
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Review and interpret cash flow
statements, income statements and balance sheets on publicly traded companies.
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Provide fundamental research on
industry and individual company and help generate timely and accurate
investment recommendations.
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Develop, maintain and manage business
contacts with companies’ management, buy-side analysts and investment community
peers.
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Participate in industry conferences,
investor briefings, on-site visits, gathering first-hand information and help
enhance investment process.
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Develop financial models to
accurately reflect companies’ overall performance and valuation to help make
sensible investment decisions.
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Calculate financial ratios and
perform exchange rate calculations as well as supporting research and
periodical publication activities.
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Develop, maintain and analyze generic
and specific company, industry and market overviews.
Qualifications
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Bachelor’s degree in a business,
economics, finance or related field with at least 3 years’ experience in a
similar capacity within a brokerage firm or investment bank.
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Qualifications in CFA, CISI, CIFA
program or other relevant professional course.
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Advanced Word, PowerPoint and Excel
knowledge with sound understanding of database architecture.
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Advanced accounting and financial
modelling.
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Strong communication skills with
ability to exercise objective and independent thought.
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Innovative problem solving skills
with excellent analytical capability.
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Self-supervising – personally
accountable for the quality and accuracy of work.
How to Apply
If you meet the role, qualifications
and person profile and you are interested in taking on an exciting opportunity
to add value to your career, send your detailed Curriculum Vitae to jobs@co-opbank.co.ke by 4th June, 2019.
Please quote this reference on your application and on the subject line of your
email as RA/KSL/2019.
We
are an equal opportunity employer
Micro-Credit Trainees
Our client, a medium size Sacco
Society based in Nairobi wishes to urgently recruit suitably qualified
individuals to fill the position of Micro-Credit Trainees-REF NO: MCT/05/19
Job Summary
The role holder(s) are expected to
assist the Sacco achieve set targets in terms of membership growth, maximizing
sales profitability and selling of the Sacco products/services.
Reporting to: Branch Manager
Station: Nairobi, Ruai and Kisii
Responsibilities
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Recruitment of members through set
targets.
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Market all Sacco products and
services to prospective customers.
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Expand market awareness by
communicating features and benefits of the products and services effectively.
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Identify sales prospects and
follow-up on new leads and referrals resulting from field activity.
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Explaining to customers the different
types of loans and savings available and their respective terms.
Qualifications
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KCSE Grade C- (Minus).
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Diploma in sales and marketing or in
business related fields.
(A bachelor’s degree is an added advantage)
(A bachelor’s degree is an added advantage)
Skills
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Proficiency in computer skills and
computer applications.
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A person of integrity, team player
and have effective communication skills.
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Strong interpersonal skills, outgoing
personality, and ability to work independently and effectively under Pressure
and on strict deadlines.
How to Apply
If you are interested in the above
position, kindly submit your applications as per the instructions below.
Download the online form (open with latest adobe reader).
Must indicate the Job Reference
Number on the application form.
The form must be submitted by end
of 29th May 2019.
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.
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.
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.
Responsibilities
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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.
Qualifications
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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.
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Excellent analytical ability both
qualitative and quantitative to draw sound conclusions coupled with
demonstrated knowledge and proper application of sampling techniques.
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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/2019 by 3rd June, 2019.
We
are an equal opportunity employer.
