Job Purpose
To ensure the overall integrity and accuracy of the General Ledger as a basis for the preparation of financial and management reports.
Preparation and timeous submission of regulatory returns in accordance with Central Bank of Kenya and South African Reserve Bank regulations.
Preparation and timeous submission of quarterly reports to Nairobi Stock Exchange and the Capital Markets Authority.
Facilitate internal/external regulatory audit and CBK inspection process by providing information required.
Preparing input on Board papers i.e. disclosures, liquidity and capital adequacy report.
Implementing any changes made by the regulatory bodies.
Monitoring of the legal lending limit, ensuring that this is not breached.
Recording entries in the general ledger.
Undertake ad hoc projects in the Bank.
Key Responsibilities/Accountabilities
Preparation and timeous submission of regulatory returns in accordance with Central Bank of Kenya, Nairobi Stock Exchange, Capital Markets Authority and South African Reserve Bank regulations.
Monitoring of the legal lending limit, ensuring that this is not breached.
Monitoring Capital adequacy and liquidity levels.
Maintaining financial strength through high capital ratios, liquid balance sheets, low loan to deposit ratios and diversified income streams
Preparation and/or reviewing and timeous reporting of the regulatory monthly results, quarterly, half-year and year-end reporting ensuring that all reporting deadlines are met.
Ensuring cohesion and consistency in financial polices across the different Group companies.
Undertake the Banks Internal Capital Adequacy Assessment Process
Provide inputs for computation of Economic Capital and Stress Testing.
Liaison with external auditors, Group Internal Audit, Standard Bank Africa Head Office.
Full participation in the balance sheet substantiation process Monitoring Balance sheet movements and ensuring that they reflect the correct balances and all relevant account reconciliations are performed and corrective actions taken.
Preparation of Annual Financial Statements.
Preferred Qualification And Experience
Bachelors Degree Commerce, Accounting/Finance option.
ACCA/CPA (K)
Minimum of 3 years experience in a similar role or equivalent.
Knowledge/Technical Skills/Expertise
In depth understanding of International Financial Reporting Standards and CBK regulatory reporting.
Computer literacy and knowledge of personal computers and software packages such as MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, MS Access.
Good communication and presentation skills at a senior level.
In depth understanding of financial services and products and the underlying key performance drivers.

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