Audit Assistant
Reporting to the Internal Auditor, the Audit Assistant will be responsible for ensuring compliance with established internal control procedures;
Reporting to the Internal Auditor, the Audit Assistant will be responsible for ensuring compliance with established internal control procedures;
Responsibilities
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Participating in the formulation and
preparation of annual audit scope and work plan;
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Assisting in development of audit
plans, monitoring and evaluation, risk assessment and quality review of audit
reports.
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Preparing risk-based audit programs;
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Conducting risk assessment of
assigned department or functional area in established/required timeline;
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Appraising adequacy of internal
control systems;
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Completing audit work papers by
documenting audit tests and findings;
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Maintaining internal control systems
by updating audit programs and questionnaires;
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Preparing draft audit report for
review and participate in exit meetings;
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Preparing special audit and control
reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing operating information and
trends;
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Performing post-audit follow-up to
establish status of implementation of audit recommendation;
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Any other duties as assigned by the
immediate supervisor.
Qualifications
The
ideal candidate must possess the following qualifications and competencies:-
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Bachelor’s degree in Accounting,
Finance or Business-related field;
·
CPA/ACCA Part 2 section IV or its
equivalent;
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One (1) year’s work experience in
auditing or in a professional audit firm;
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Experience in credit and lending
operations will be an added advantage.
Administrative Assistant
Reporting
to the Branch Manager or other assigned supervisor, the post holder shall be
responsible for general office administration and coordinate administrative
activities in the office.
Responsibilities
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Overseeing all aspects of general
administrative duties, logistics, equipment, inventory and storage;
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Managing the front office, ensuring
that reception duties are handled in an efficient, professional and courteous
manner.
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Administering and overseeing the
office requirements related to procurement and operations;
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Assisting in planning, scheduling and
organizing meetings;
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Designing, maintaining and archiving
files;
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Comprehensive diary management,
including internal and external meetings, formal and informal engagements and
keeping up to date with all activities
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Maintaining an accurate record of
books, catalogues, periodicals and magazines;
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Compiling and distributing staff
meeting minutes.
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Sending and receiving of mails and
packages;
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Logistical support to the bank, KRA,
lawyers etc;
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Attending to customer enquiries;
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Taking part in special projects as
and when required.
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Any other work as assigned by the immediate
supervisor.
Qualifications
The
ideal candidate must possess the following qualifications and competencies:-
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Diploma in Business related field or
Secretarial services;
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Proficient in Microsoft office
applications.
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Administrative experience in an MFI is
an added advantage.
·
Meets all the requirements of chapter
Six of the constitution
Debt Collector
Reporting
to the Risk Manager, the Debt Collector shall be responsible for reaching out
to customers to collect payment for overdue loans, or other payments.
Responsibilities
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Tracking down customers who owe money
from overdue loans and negotiate payment;
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Reviewing accounts that are behind on
their payments to determine appropriate action;
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Contacting customers to collect
overdue payments;
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Liaising with marketing and operation
teams to resolve customer queries/complaints;
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Attending to customer enquiries;
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Discussing options available to
customers who are facing pending court action/CRB listing in order to come to
mutually acceptable arrangements which prevent further litigation action;
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Any other duties as assigned by the
immediate supervisor.
Qualifications
The
ideal candidate must possess the following qualifications and competencies:-
·
Diploma in a Business-related field
from a recognized institution;
·
Minimum of 2 years’ relevant work
experience;
·
Meets the requirements of Chapter Six
of the Kenyan Constitution
Credit Analyst
Reporting
to the Risk Manager, the Credit Analyst will be responsible for ensuring
compliance to all internal and regulatory credit/other portfolio related
policies;
Responsibilities
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Monitoring and analysing the various
customer segments with an intent of advising the business on areas of
improvement;
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Preparing credit reports, managing
risk and ensuring compliance with Corporation credit policy and procedures;
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Ensuring critical risk monitoring of
loan portfolio and highlighting specific action points;
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Reviewing and making recommendations
relating to all new facilities;
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Undertaking credit appraisals in
order to ensure a quality loan book as well as making recommendations to the
Management on each credit proposal in accordance with the Corporation’s Credit
Policy;
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Ensuring proper reporting,
documentation and review to determine that lending to the respective segments
is within acceptable risk;
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Conducting risk profiles of various
business sectors to act as guidance in assessments of related credit
applications;
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Analyzing the loan book in terms of
credit risk exposures to the Corporation;
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Review loan security margins as per
the existing market trends and advice the management on any necessary reviews;
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Ensuring proper reporting,
documentation and review to determine that lending to the respective segments
is within acceptable risk;
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Management of credit risks through
analysis and recommend approvals for facilities within the Institutions
tolerable risk levels;
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Ensure that all appraisal decisions
meet the agreed SLA (service level agreements);
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Reviewing and making recommendations
relating to all new loan facilities;
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Any other duties as assigned by the immediate
supervisor.
Qualifications
The
ideal candidate must possess the following qualifications and competencies:-
·
Bachelor’s degree in Finance or
Accounting or related field from a recognized university;
·
CPA K/ACCA/ CCP will be an added
advantage;
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At least four (4) years’ experience
in credit function in a financial institution, two (2) of which should be in a
similar position;
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Meets the requirements of Chapter Six
of the Kenyan Constitution.
How to Apply
If
you fulfill the above requirements, please send your application to the
undersigned including a cover letter, CV, ID, testimonials, a day time
telephone number, email address and three referees not later than 27th February
2019. Hand delivered applications can be dropped at the Corporations Head Office
Reception, Ntara Place 1st floor upon signing a delivery at that office.
MANAGING DIRECTOR,
MERU COUNTY MICROFINANCE CORPORATION,
P.O BOX 2564-60200,
MERU.
MERU COUNTY MICROFINANCE CORPORATION,
P.O BOX 2564-60200,
MERU.
Meru
County Microfinance Corporation is an equal opportunity employer. Only short
listed candidates will be contacted.
NOTE:
For all positions, the applicant must indicate the current and expected
salaries in the application.
Applicants
should seek clearance from:-
1. Credit Reference Bureau
2. Kenya Revenue Authority
3. Higher Education Loans Board
4. Criminal Investigation Department
5. Commission for Higher Education; for those with
certificates from Private and foreign Universities
