SMEP Micro Finance Bank Limited a
growing Nationwide Christian MFB and regulated by Central Bank of Kenya invites
applications from interested and suitably qualified candidates to fill the
following position:-
Internal Auditor
2 Posts
Ref No: IA/07/HRD/2014
The main purpose for the job is to
review company operations and controls, risk management processes and
compliance with prescribed policies, procedures and regulations.
The job involves extensive travel
within Kenya. SMEP is an equal opportunity employer.
Duties and Responsibilities
Reporting to the Head of Internal
Audit, the successful candidate will: -
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Coordinate and conduct the audit of
receipts and payments,
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Continually monitor the effectiveness
of internal control systems,
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Make follow-up of implementation of
audit recommendations,
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Undertake surprise checks on
sensitive areas in the Company,
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Conduct audit investigations,
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Review the adequacy and effectiveness
of risk management processes, and
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Carry out other duties assigned by
the Head of Internal Audit
Qualifications and competencies
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Bachelors of Commerce degree in
Accounting option, or Business Finance, and must have at least CPA III
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Be aged between 25-35 years
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Applicants with experience in
auditing banking and IT environments have a definite advantage but must have at
least one year experience in auditing.
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Applicants must be committed
Christians
Other additional skills: The
candidate should possess a high level of accuracy and strong attention to
detail; numerical skills; have ability to prepare audit reports, interpret
business records on finance, merchandise, and equipment.
Also possess excellent spoken and
written communication skills
Head of Agribusiness
Ref No: HAB/07/HRD/2014
Reporting to the Chief Executive
Officer, the ideal candidate will oversee the whole business from the planning,
to carrying out duties and responsibilities that are needed for the business to
be successful. The Head of Agribusiness is responsible in analyzing and mapping
out marketing strategies.
He/she is also expected to prepare
and develop training modules in the respective field.
Maintain a database that supports the
business in order for customers to be well informed of the products offering
from time to time.
Duties and Responsibilities
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Implementation of the agribusiness
strategy
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Championing market and product
development in Agribusiness
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Coordinate research in agribusiness
interventions
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Managing relations with agribusiness
agencies, donors, and other stakeholders
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Development of agribusiness training
programs for staff, farmers and other stakeholders
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Facilitate recruitment and
registration of agribusiness customers.
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Loan disbursements and deposit
mobilization that meet defined growth and quality targets
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Agribusiness reporting
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Responsible for cumulating and
maintaining agribusiness information
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Maintain good public relation between
SMEP and outsiders e.g. Public administration, farming communities, business
community etc
Qualifications and competences:
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Masters degree in a Agri-business,
Agricultural Economics, Marketing or in a related field
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Have knowledge in group/individual
agri-business lending
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Demonstrable skills in strong
leadership, marketing and reporting
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Computer literacy
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Self-driven and possess the ability
to work with minimum supervision
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Have good knowledge of the
micro-finance industry and practices and
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A self-starter who possesses
excellent presentation skills
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Applicants must be a committed
Christian
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Minimum 3 years in a similar position
preferably in a financial/microfinance environment
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Aged between 30 and 40 years
Other key skills
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Possess a demonstrated ability in
strategy formulation,
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Excellent public relations and oral
and written communication skills,
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A team player with excellent
managerial,
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Good organizational and interpersonal
skills.
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Have persuasive with strong
negotiation skills.
How to Apply
Qualified and interested candidates
who meet the above criteria should download the “Job Application Form” atwww.smep.co.ke/opportunities and
send their filled applications to recruitment@smep.co.ke on
or before Friday, 11th July, 2014.
Only shortlisted candidates will be
contacted.