Company Address: Address kenya

Accountant

Job description
About The Affiliate
Novo Nordisk Middle Africa Affiliate consists of 49 countries and was formed early 2012. Novo Nordisk has a well-established presence in Africa with the best quality human insulin and our focus today is to sustain the growth of the market, ensure access to better quality modern insulin and newer product formulations and support the people living with diabetes. The Middle Africa management team is based in Nairobi, Kenya and the business operations are regionally managed through our offices based in Nairobi, Lagos and Dakar.
The Position
As the Accountant for East, Southern and French West Africa, you will be responsible for:

Finance

Compliance with Novo Nordisk principles, rules and guidelines, compliance with local laws, regulations and other statutory requirements e.g. audit and tax
Responsible for budgeting and cost optimization processes for the East and Southern Africa (ESA) and French West Africa (FWA) regions

Quality

Maintain effective business ethics & compliance programme in the region
Act in line with ethical standards, quality requirements, local policies and the Novo Nordisk Way
Responsible for archiving of critical finance documents for ESA and FWA regions
Responsible for office and administration related procurement in Kenya, ESA and FWA regions

Qualifications

A finance and/or accounting and auditing background, e.g. BAcc or BCom and ACCA
2 to 3 years in an accounting/finance role
Problem solving, analytical and capable of working in a culture of respect, teamwork and personal responsibility
Fluency in written and spoken English

Working at Novo Nordisk
At Novo Nordisk, we use our skills, dedication and ambition to help people with diabetes. We offer the chance to be part of a truly global work place, where passion and engagement are met with opportunities for professional and personal development.

October 25, 2024
IT Applications Support Analyst Systems Administrator

Information Technology: Systems development, business analysis, architecture, project management, data warehousing, infrastructure, maintenance and production.
Job Purpose
Tprovide first level user support across all IT Applications at both Branch and Head Office levels. In addition the Applications Analyst will monitor performance of IT Applications and escalate high impact issues tTeam Leader T24.
Key Responsibilities/Accountabilities

Provide first level support tall users at branch and Head Office
Provide first level support tall users at Head Office and branches
Log/report/escalate all application faults/incidents
Review fault/incident logs tascertain and address all system related issues
Ensure all faults/incidents are resolved within agreed SLAs and escalate all high priority incidents tthe Team Leader T24.
Provide after-hours support in line with Service Level Agreements tensure customer satisfaction
Installation, support and maintenance of Application systems
Installation, support and maintenance of application systems as directed by the Team Leader T24
Conduct periodic checks on the installed application systems and produce reports as directed
Perform housekeeping/maintenance activities on Applications as directed
Participate in project implementation as assigned as directed by the Team Leader T24.
Monitor all Applications tensure high availability of service.
Conduct periodic checks tensure high availability of all application systems
Identify shortcomings on the bank’s application systems and provide solutions timprove or rectify them according tbusiness requirements
Participate in all Disaster Recovery Testing and Simulation activities
Adherence tthe bank’s Information Security standards and risk management
Carry out risk assessment on installed application systems and ensure that noted gaps raised and addressed timely
Maintain adequate Information Security controls according tthe Group standards. This includes (but not limited to):
Password configurations/administration (refer tLAM policy)
Privileged User and activities Reviews
Patching
Logical Access Controls (communication mechanisms)

Preferred Qualification and Experience

First Degree in Information Technology or Computer Sciences
At least three years’ experience in any of the following areas: IT security, Infrastructure, Technical, support, Systems Administration,
Applications support, Electronic Banking/Channels Support, Programming, Database Administration, Systems Analysis

Knowledge/Technical Skills/Expertise

Must have working knowledge of the bank’s Core systems
Must have working knowledge of systems management, development and implementation methods and applications Support.
Certification/Active Membership of a professional organization would be an added advantage
Banking/financial industry experience would be an added advantage

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October 25, 2024
Technical Consultant (Cib) Corporate & Investment Banking – Stanbic Insurance Agency (Sial) Customer Consultant – Nairobi & Naivasha Branches Equities Relationship Officer – Wealth & Investment

Job Purpose

Achievement of the business targets, income and profit budgets by way of engaging the stakeholders and offering insurance supports and advice to commercial lines customers.
Manage and develop business strategies and identify opportunities within the segments for commercial lines. Implement strategies for profitable results.
Overview of policy classes,
Helping in diversifying our business portfolio into other non- conventional product which is in line with current market trends e.g. Terrorism cover, cables, contractors all risks cover, Marine etc.
Ensuring that policies issued are in line with the risk exposures for Commercial lines clients.
Providing technical input to clients and the team, this should help in revenue generation.

Key Responsibilities/Accountabilities

Sales Management

Oversee the sales performance on commercial lines.
Identify anomalies and develop strategies to rectify and improve performance.
Provide input to branch/regional/national campaigns to ensure maximum penetration into core insurance products.
Maximize penetration of SIA by achieving sales volumes targets timeously
Correction of poor performance
Achieve transformation targets

Relationship building

Constantly maintain a professional environment and celebrate our successes
Timeously feedback to the network
Build relationship with key players and group companies
Attend regular meetings with key stakeholders
Analysis competitor trends, pricing to optimize on sales
Liaise with insurance companies
Service all complaints in respect of our clients

Training

Ensures competency-based training on Advisory products takes place with various stakeholders as and when required.
The stakeholders are trained accredited, and coached on the various products

Management

Servicing of expenses and control cost to income ratios
Control expenses and use them correctly in order for us to achieve the highest return related to business
Analysis MIS and act accordingly
Apply knowledge, resources and experience to resolve problems
Able to follow or professional challenge defined processes
Participate in adhoc company events
Support other business units and other departments within Stanbic Insurance Agency
Live the values and the brand
Be a brand Ambassador
Share best practices, tactics and action plans

Risk & Compliance
Provides complete disclosure to the customers in terms of accreditation, service fees, and commission.
Ensures proper record keeping in terms of Proceeds of Crime and Anti Money Laundering Act, The Banking Act (Cap 488), The Anti-Corruption & Economic Crimes Act, The Insurance Act (Cap 487) and any other relevant legislation
Ensure all forms are completed correctly and send to Operations for uploading to Bancassurance Policy Management system as the record keeper
Assist channel in achieving their risk compliance ratings in terms of all SIA requirements
Ensure customers are satisfied with SIA Advisory products bought in

Preferred Qualification and Experience

Relevant Degree from recognised University
ACII or other relevant high level insurance qualification
Previous banking or Insurance sales
Experience of working within a team that delivers
Experience in the Insurance and insurance broking industry
Proven business acquisition skills
Over 10 years’ experience in handling commercial customers

Knowledge/Technical Skills/Expertise

Understanding of macro-economic, business, social, political trends and the transformation of this knowledge into operational strategy
Create, edit and print files from Word, Excel to capture and analyse Insurance/financial data & Power Point.
In depth understanding of range of products in market, competitor advantages and disadvantages and own product competitive position
A sound understanding of risk cycles pertaining to the industry being analysed.
A good current knowledge and understanding of different industry sectors and sector risk profiles/ trends.
A thorough knowledge of multi-level products available to Personal banking and SME Tier II banking customers.
Extract and apply information to CRM (Customer relationship management) strategy
Full understanding of all products, sound knowledge of the bank processes and procedures
Results orientated/Customer service focused and people orientated
Computer literacy, negotiation, listening skill, presentation skills, sales skills, communication skills, marketing skills and coaching skills
Excellent communication skills

Clear verbal and writing skills, with an ability to explain and interpret data and business information.
Willingness to ask leading questions to ensure communications are fully understood
Ability to listen and pitch level of interactivity with others appropriately
Presentation design and development skills
Negotiation

Networking/ Influencing skills

Excellent networking abilities – uses networks and relationships to achieve business goals
Ability to influence thinking of others – to introduce and drive new ideas and initiativesRelationship building skills
Ability to build and sustain credibility within working relationships
Handling of conflict situations calmly, tactfully and patiently
Ability to understand and acknowledge other perspectives
Receptive to constructive criticism, feedback and ideas from business partners, colleagues and subordinates

Client Service and Relationship Building

Engenders and personally models a client orientated ethic, which is characterised by long term, solution driven relationships
Ensures portfolio and client account plans are implemented

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October 25, 2024
Chief Information Security Officer

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Standard Bank – Chief Information Security Officer

10-13 minutes

Risk Management: understanding all risks – from the economic to the political – that could affect our global business, and offering guidance to all parts of the bank
Job Purpose
Provide strong management and operational support to the Head Risk/Regional Head Risk in the management of the Bank’s Cyber and Information Technology and Security Risks. Provide oversight with the implementation of the Bank’s Information Technology and Cyber security programs and enforcement of the related policies to provide assurance of compliance with Cyber security and other Information Technology and Information Risk policies and requirements as a key enabler to achieving the business objectives of the organisation in the Bank.
Key Responsibilities/Accountabilities
Key Responsibilities

Develop and deploy the Cyber Security program and framework
Ensure implementation of the cyber and information risk management strategy in line with the Bank’s strategy, frameworks and policies.
Ensure that the Bank maintains a current enterprise-wide knowledge base of its users, devices, applications and their relationships, including but not limited to: Software and hardware asset inventory; Network maps (including boundaries, traffic and data flow); and Network utilization and performance data.
Design cybersecurity controls with the consideration of users at all levels of the Bank, including internal (i.e. management and staff) and external users (i.e. contractors/consultants, business partners and service providers).
Develop cyber related trainings and awareness programmes to improve technical proficiency of staff including executives.
Ensure that regular and comprehensive cyber risk assessments are conducted. Ensure that adequate processes are in place for monitoring IT systems to detect cybersecurity events and incidents in a timely manner.
Reporting to senior management and appropriate governance committees at agreed intervals on the following:
Assessment of the confidentiality, integrity and availability of the information systems in the institutions.
Detailed exceptions to the approved cybersecurity policies and procedures.
Assessment of the effectiveness of the approved cybersecurity program.
All material cybersecurity events that affected the institution during the period.
Ensure timely update of the Cyber Incident Response Plans and Business Continuity Plan (BCP) based on the latest cyber threat intelligence gathered. Ensure the roles and responsibilities of managing cyber risks, including in emergency or crisis decision-making, are clearly defined, documented and communicated to relevant staff.
Incorporate the utilization of scenario analysis to consider a material cyber-attack, mitigating actions, and identify potential control gaps.
Ensure frequent data backups of critical IT systems (e.g. real time back up of changes made to critical data) are carried out to a separate storage location.
Continuously test disaster recovery and Business Continuity Plans (BCP) arrangements to ensure that the institution can continue to function and meet its regulatory obligations in the event of an unforeseen attack through cyber-crime.
Optimise the risk profile in the business units
Ensure that information systems meet the needs of the Bank and the ICT strategy, in particular information system development strategies, comply with the overall business strategies, risk appetite and ICT risk management policies of the institution.
Review all material planned changes in the business – strategy changes, product changes, segment changes, system changes and process changes – and provides a view of the potential risks that the changes may bring into the organization.
Contribute and provide input to the business unit Management Committees including the New Product Committee and other relevant executive committees (as required) and critically reviews all business cases for these changes.
Reviews control measures that have been designed for changes and provide guidance to process and policy owners on improvements required prior to implementation.
Engage and liaise with the Bank’s Financial Crime Control (GFCC) and Information Risk function as subject matter experts. Conduct reviews of Manco reports and minutes to ensure two-way completeness of key IT and Cyber risk issues. (Shared responsibilities with functional area product line managers.
Reports to reflect any key risks/issues highlighted in functional area reports.
Conduct analysis of business impact and contributes to the formal process of driving risk acceptance for residual risk. For items where the residual risk is too high, prepare recommendations to decline the requested change, and escalate to senior management for consideration. Ensure appropriate processes to facilitate tracking of control remediation.
Efficient and Effective Delivery in business unit
Determine fit for purpose IT and Cyber Risk scenario’s to drive capital anticipation in business units.
Oversee development of IT risk and Cyber risk management plans with the business unit leadership in line with risk assessment results.
Align monitoring activity with Internal Audit and compliance scope of reviews to ensure collaboration and to avoid duplication.
Track to closure all action plans arising from risk assessments, ops risk reviews, internal and external audits and regulatory inspections to improve the IT and Cyber risks and control environment.
Ensure IT and cyber risk incidents are captured on the bank’s operational risk system.
Reviews system reports that provide information on incidents logged.
Conduct detailed analysis of recurring issues and performs root cause analysis.
Manage change risks in the business units
Aid in determining high risk and/or high impact projects/programs/initiatives within the line of business.
Conduct high level assessments of IT and Cyber risks throughout the life-cycle of projects/programs/initiatives to ensure identified risks are appropriately mitigated prior to the projects/programs/initiatives going live. Deliver value-adding risk assessments and advice to IT and cyber risk strategic and other initiatives to ensure changes to the risk profile are properly quantified and mitigated/managed within agreed risk appetite.
Organisational Health – Live the Risk function values
Coordinate efforts with broader team members to minimize duplication of effort, maximise efficiency and value for money.
Take accountability for the overall achievement of own goals in people matters, customer experience, financial performance, risk, compliance and governance.
Analyse effectiveness of cross-functional processes and systems in place in the area and identifies areas for improvement.
Agree and manages services levels with stakeholders
Compliance Ensure implementation and adoption within assigned portfolio of all Compliance, Anti-Money Laundering and Sanctions related requirements contained in policies, procedures and processes.
This includes monitoring and identifying any material compliance related breaches and escalating them to line management and the Compliance Office.
Stakeholder Engagement Builds and maintain credible relationships with stakeholders, including Group IT, IT Security and Information Risk Management, Exco and senior management, internal and external audit, peers and Industry forums.

Preferred Qualification and Experience

First Degree
Field of study: IT and Computer Sciences
Other qualifications, certifications or professional memberships Information security risk certification. Network risk acumen an added advantage. Risk
Management qualification an added advantage.
Risk Management Job Family: Banking operating systems, processes and controls. Years: 5-7 Years
At least five years of experience at middle/senior level management within Information Risk and IT security or assurance functions. Practical knowledge of risk and control frameworks and application in financial services industry. Be fully conversant in risk appetite, risk response and process improvement concepts.

Knowledge/Technical Skills/Expertise

Competency Label: Risk/ Reward Thinking Competency Description: The ability to provide due consideration to risks, rewards and the cost of control measures in evaluating business opportunities, process and system changes Proficiency Level: SEASONED – Applies concepts without requiring supervision, able to provide technical guidance when required
Technical competency 2* Competency Label: Risk Identification Competency Description: The examination of the essential elements of risk such as; assets, threats, vulnerabilities, safeguards, consequences and the likelihood of the threats materialising Proficiency Level: ADVANCED – Mastered the concept, able to act independently, provides guidance and training to others
Technical competency 3* Competency Label: Risk Response Strategy Competency Description: The ability to facilitate the creation and adoption of an appropriate risk response strategy and to assign ownership for the risk response. Proficiency Level: ADVANCED – Mastered the concept, able to act independently, provides guidance and training to others
Technical competency 4 Competency Label: Risk Measurement Competency Description: The ability to define and analyse risk identification information in a quantitative and/or qualitative way Proficiency Level: ADVANCED – Mastered the concept, able to act independently, provides guidance and training to others
Technical competency 5 Competency Label: Risk Reporting Competency Description: The ability to prepare quantitative and qualitative analysis on the risk landscape in the business including interpretation and analysis for use by business users. Proficiency Level: ADVANCED – Mastered the concept, able to act independently, provides guidance and training to others
Technical competency 6 Competency Label: Evaluating Risk Management Effectiveness Competency Description: The ability to determine if risk management and control measures are achieving the desired results and mitigating risks at the expected level Proficiency Level: ADVANCED – Mastered the concept, able to act independently, provides guidance and training to others
Technical competency 7 Competency Label: Risk Acceptance Competency Description: The ability to facilitate a formal acceptance process of reviewing and accepting residual risk, depending on the outcomes of risk identification and measurement. Proficiency Level: ADVANCED – Mastered the concept, able to act independently, provides guidance and training to others

October 25, 2024
Fixed Income Trader

Our international team provides trading, sales, structuring and risk management solutions for our clients across global financial markets. This includes FX, commodities, equity, credit, fixed income and debt instruments. We also offer market insight, trading services, analytics and new financial products across a number of asset classes.
Job Purpose
To ensure growth in company revenue by providing responsive, pro-active, proficient and efficient services to existing and potential clients in order to grow market share and retain existing business.To alert clients to wealth creation opportunities offered by the stock exchange
Key Responsibilities/Accountabilities

Source for Bond trades through proactively looking for bids and offers from the market, negotiating, matching and executing deals from institutions and high net-worth clients.
Meet agreed on sales targets.
Build relationships, earn trust and buy in from customers in order to get repeat and referral business and promote customer retention.
Ensure proper pricing of Bond deals.
Communicate, follow up and liaise with the back office on the deals that have been done to enable contracting and confirmations to be done on time and efficiently.
Keep the back office updated on any changes of systems in bond trading as communicated the NSE or CBK.
Is the custodian for documentation originated in a bond deal.
Carry out KYC on new clients to establish client’s investments needs so as to help them make efficient investment decisions suitable to their profiles.
Advise both internal and external clients on upcoming bonds and on going bond deals.
Actively participate in the bidding for Primary Bond Issues on behalf of clients.
Ensure prompt execution, smooth flow of documentation and timely payments to the respective clients.
Prospecting for new clients through networking opportunities provided both internally and externally and actively following up leads to close a deal.
Establish and manage relationships with other market players mainly licensed members of the NSE, custodians, bank treasury and fund managers.
Understand the overall sales strategy of the company and drive business towards achieving this purpose.
Proactively understand the clients’ strategic direction and long-term needs as well as the opportunities and threats to the client.
Develop and nurture relationships with the clients to ensure that the strategy and business/personal objectives of the client and the company are achieved.
Consistently deliver high quality service to all customers; internal & external.
Maintain confidentiality of client information at all times.
Keep updated with current market trends both local and international, utilize research reports and actively look for information to be able to give recommendations to both existing and potential clients.
Be part of the team involved in formulating sales and marketing strategies and campaigns especially those targeting potential investors.
Carry out and ensure that clients have met the KYC documentation requirements for the company.
Be part of the team called on to give presentations to potential clients on the bond market.
Ensure that integrity and honesty is maintained at all times in all client dealings.

Preferred Qualification and Experience

Bachelor’s degree preferably in business studies.
Professional training in Stock broking and Investment Banking
At least 2 years experience within a stock brocker or an investment banking environment

Knowledge/Technical Skills/Expertise

Excellent verbal communication skills.
Presentation skills.

October 25, 2024
Relationship Manager Trade Finance (Business Banking)

Job description
Job Purpose
To grow and retain a portfolio of high value commercial banking relationships by performing a proactive, mobile, value adding financial partnership role, ensuring that close personal attention is givento providing a full array of customised Trade Finance solutions and services tailored to meet the growth needs and potential of the portfolio.
Key Responsibilities/Accountabilities

To understand customers businesses and to anticipate the requirements through a consultative selling process.
To match customers needs with product capabilities through presentation of tailored demonstrations and proposals.
To negotiate terms and conditions with customers to maximize revenue and profitability.
To provide structured solutions to meet the specific trade finance requirements of our customers and prospects.
To undertake a disciplined product-oriented sales management process.
Develop innovative relevant Trade Product programs to meet differentiated customer needs
To monitor, track and report on sales activity on a periodic basis and to ensure action is taken to meet sales targets.
To provide technical product expertise to the sales team and conduct joint calls to ensure joint sales goals are met, new revenue opportunities are identified and customer feedback on product andcompetition is obtained.
Ensure adequate pricing of Trade products on a revenue/expense basis and ensure full collection of fees and commissions, whilst growing this revenue line
To ensure smooth deal implementation and adherence to high levels of service quality.
To identify opportunities for cross selling and referrals to other product lines through developing a good understanding of client needs.
Facilitate customer service issues and to ensure a high level of post sales service is made available to the clients at all times. Maintain ongoing contact with customers to ensure targeted level of utilization.
Responsible for the implementation and adoption (within Branch, Department or Section) of all Compliance, Anti-Money Laundering and Sanctions related requirements contained in policies, procedures and processes.
This includes the consideration and approval of PEP on-boarding and continued business engagement in instances where no adverse information is available.

Preferred Qualification and Experience

Business related University Degree Qualification
Relevant business related qualification particularly in the Commercial field

Experience
Ability to understand, interpret and conduct financial statements analysis will be an added advantage Awareness/knowledge of the full range of Banking products and services (including Operational products, Electronic Banking, Treasury, Foreign Trade.
Knowledge/Technical Skills/Expertise

Good knowledge of trade finance products available globally, their features, applications and potential improvements and to combine these with the ability to translate these into the local market
In-depth knowledge of the local market, customers and competitors
Ability to communicate at all levels of the organization both internally & externally
Ability to keep abreast on changes in the market, customer requirements, competitors responses and the bank’s ability to use information to identify new business opportunities.
Strong interpersonal, communication, presentation and organizational skills.
Comprehensive knowledge of banking operations.
Organizational and people management skills.
Strong analytical skills
Strong numerical skills and financial acumen to analyse evaluate and identify trends in complex consolidated financial statements, balance sheets and ratios.
A sound understanding of cash – flow cycles pertaining to the industry being analysed.
A good knowledge of financial spreadsheet applications (e.g. Excel) to capture and analyse financial data.
Good knowledge of general banking practices and procedures.
A good understanding of the principles and practices of business economics and the current business economic environment.
A good current knowledge of different industry sectors and sector risk profiles/ trends; this includes an understanding of the impact of climactic conditions on the agricultural market (if there are agric clients in the portfolio).
A thorough knowledge of multi-level products available to business banking customers (features & benefits) and pricing structures.
A good knowledge of financial investment options, vehicle and asset finance and electronic banking options for lead generation purposes.
A good knowledge of competitor offerings and structures.
A sound knowledge and understanding of Credit principles and practices, including an understanding of credit application, securities and balance sheet requirements.
A strong working knowledge of the terms and conditions of multiple legal entities (companies, close corporations, sole proprietorships etc.) in the commercial market and the legislative restrictions & requirements governing these from a financial services perspective.
Sound understanding of current taxation laws as they apply to the portfolio of customers.
Negotiation skills.
A good working knowledge of administration processes and procedures pertaining to Business Banking transactions.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Knowledge of how to use the Group Reference Guide to access/ look up relevant information.

October 25, 2024
Business Solution and Recoveries Manager

Risk Management: understanding all risks – from the economic to the political – that could affect our global business, and offering guidance to all parts of the bank
Job Purpose

To assist Business and Credit with the end-to-end remedial management of enterprise wide distressed debt exposures in the Personal and Business Bank environment, both in house (referred by Account Executives and Credit Evaluation Managers) or under formal Business Rescue proceedings (as per Chapter 6 of the new Companies Act) within assigned Personal-to-Holder mandates;
To pro-actively attend to the recoveries process and the protection of the bank’s asset base on non-performing loans with values across the entire product spectrum;
To proactively represent Business Support and Recoveries at CRC committee level;
To innovate and design alternative credit risk management / rehabilitation and recovery methods aimed at optimal efficiency and effectiveness;
To reduce the cost of delivery and to conform to end-to-end value propositions;
To effectively engage with internal and external stakeholders in order to optimize returns for the Bank;
To uphold and maintain the Bank’s core values;
To provide innovative solutions (involvement of outside consultants, restructuring, recommending sale of non-core assets etc) in an effort to minimise impairments and to retain business

Key Responsibilities/Accountabilities

Credit Support

Provides a full recommendation to business, credit and the customer regarding a restructure or if not possible, recommends legal action to protect the bank’s position.
Compiles monthly watch list reports for presentation to Credit Review Committee at the various regional and product specific Credit Review Committee meetings.
Attends monthly Credit Review Committee meetings for areas of responsibility and recommends remedial action for those relationships not handled in the Business Support space.
Provides input regarding contracts entered into with customers where the scope falls outside of the bank’s existing documentation, when engaging with attorneys.
Provides recommendations on restructure strategies, if possible when interacting with Business Rescue Practitioners / Turnaround Specialists.
Participates in Business Rescue Committee of Creditors and any court proceedings arising during the Business Rescue proceedings in order to protect the bank’s interests.

Credit Recoveries

Complies with all statutory, regulatory and supervisory requirements.
Maintains the highest ethical standards to prevent market abuse.
Engages with attorney firms when legal action deemed necessary.
Attends insolvency inquiries on behalf of the bank.
Assesses and analyses business and account risks of non-performing accounts.
Takes ownership of identified non-performing accounts until the risk has been reduced to the satisfaction of the Bank and to strive to do so in agreed time frames.
Maintains all records required by the unit to ensure continuity and effective management of its objectives. Housekeeping and maintaining of Bank and departmental records.
Raises provisions timeously to cater for possible losses that the bank may suffer.
Ensures legal costs are kept to a minimum and within agreed annual budget.
Attends to and controls realization of all securities.
Compiles informative brief of instructions to attorneys.
Any delegated ad-hoc functions.

Risk management

Identifies risks associated with specific industries and alerts internal customers to take appropriate action.
Acts within delegated authority levels and refers matters to the appropriate level if outside of the personal-to-holder delegated authority.

Relationship management

Develops and maintains healthy working relationships with all the relevant parties and key stakeholders, both internal and external to the Bank to ensure co-operative, collective management of a Business Support matter.
Engages with all necessary stakeholders to either successfully rehabilitate a client within the shortest time period possible, alternatively if it is not possible for the company to so continue in existence, work with all necessary stakeholders to ensure that the re-organisation results in a better return for the bank and circumvent would result from the immediate liquidation of the company.

Key performance measures

Deliver portfolio results on key measures (Non-performing loans; pre-NPLs; Credit Loss Ratio)
Clean audits by Internal and External auditors.

Preferred Qualification and Experience

Undergraduate Business Degree.
Business / Legal / Accounting or related credit / risk qualification
A second degree will be an added advantage

Experience
Minimum 5 years Banking experience, particularly pertaining to credit risk management, banking processes with regard to banking products and the operation thereof. Broad knowledge of applicable Acts and Bank Manuals
Knowledge/Technical Skills/Expertise

Credit Assessment
Knowledge of collateral
Negotiation skills
Conflict Management
Risk Management ability
Knowledge of risk management in respect of distressed debt customers
Legal/accounting/business knowledge
Required to have sufficient knowledge of credit /risk procedures to critically analyse information to ensure quality recommendations for a restructure/recovery.
Computer Literacy – ability to use the various software e.g. Microsoft Word, Excel, etc.

October 25, 2024
Communication and Stakeholder Engagement Advisor

Job Purpose
The role contributes to business unit success by developing, planning and executing Field communication strategies, both internal and external, that deliver positive relations with key stakeholders, ensures stakeholder awareness and understanding of Tullow Kenya activities, and enhance the reputation of Tullow in Kenya.
Key Responsibilities

Identifying and defining business priorities and needs in relation to communication, public relations and reputation management
Identifying and assessing stakeholder environment and defining communications strategies that simultaneously addresses: accountability and transparency;media management; reputation management within the public domain and within Tullow Kenya BV.
Ensure consistency of message from Tullow Kenya by working collaboratively with the Government and Public Affairs team.
Manage Field Communications initiatives including media monitoring, community monthly newsletters and all field internal communications
Liaise with Government and Public Affairs Team and Tullow Group to ensure that Tullow Kenya’s external communications builds and maintains brand awareness in line with the business objectives.
Support the development and implementation of a consistent policy and approach to external corporate events including corporate sponsorships and donations etc.
Identify media opportunities to promote awareness of Tullow’s Oil and Gas activities.
Develop and/or review communications such as press releases, speeches, publications or events to convey the desired Tullow image.
Compile crisis communication policy and serve as the principal contact for incoming communication from the media.

Job Qualifications

Degree in Business, Political Science or Communication studies
At least 5 Years experience in corporate or public relations and/or communications
Experience in media management
Experience in development and utilisation of development communications
Experience in working in a multidisciplinary and multicultural workforce in a remote location.
Effective communication and organization skills.
Demonstrates a high level of personal integrity
Self motivated and uses initiative and judgment to attain the best results
Establishes priorities and works with minimal direction
Experience managing a field communications team

October 25, 2024
Program Coordinator

Location: Gwassi, Homa Bay County
Reporting to: Agribusiness Senior Program Manager
Closing Date: 21st June, 2018 COB
Position
The Program Coordinator will support the achievement of the program’s agricultural production, agro-industry and marketing objectives, principally through leading the program’s capacity building strategy with program partners and beneficiaries in these areas; overseeing efforts that lead to increased and improved linkages between small farmers, civil society organizations, government and the private sector; and managing the monitoring and evaluation component. The Program Coordinator will be responsible for the entire program coordination at Gwassi level and supervision of the SMEs integrated in HACA programs. The Program Coordinator will provide the requisite HACA representation at Gwassi level in addition to the day to day coordination of the partnership. S/he will also be responsible for the convening of the quarterly Multi Stakeholder Platform and the Gwassi level Program Steering Committee.
Main tasks and responsibilities

Program management and coordination
Develop and oversee the implementation of annual program plans and budgets in close cooperation with targeted SME’s
Improve/develop the capacity of SME’s/farmers’ associations to identify sustainable agro-based economic opportunities and implement a demand-driven, commercialization approach based on access to markets
Develop or facilitate training modules for partners related to the key decision making tools to provide technical capacity to SMEs to improve their understanding of business-related concepts
Responsible for Program Monitoring, Evaluation & Learning (PMEL) system to measure profitability and relevant business indicators of targeted SMEs and households. Subsequently oversee program’s PMEL system in liaison with the PMEL Officer, ensuring the provision of quality data on a timely basis for internal project management and external reporting purposes
Provide technical support in the establishment of a marketing database to keep farmers, their organizations and SMEs informed of the prevailing market prices of various agro-industrial products and commodities that GICEP focuses on
Provide targeted technical assistance to projects through field visits and other methods to foster continuous improvement in quality, programmatic and financial performance
Engage in lobby and advocacy initiatives to inform practice and influence policy
Strengthen partnership & collaboration linkages with key Stakeholders at Gwassi & County Levels
Responsible for the Multi Stakeholder Platform/Program Steering Team at Gwassi level to strengthen linkages between civil society organizations, government representatives and the private sector
Maintain working relations with relevant government line ministries and private sector/research institutions to coordinate the adoption of new products and/or approaches in agriculture development and marketing
Prepare quality and timely project progress reports as per donor requirements

Qualifications

Degree in a relevant field (advanced degree added advantage): Degree in agricultural economics, marketing or business administration, or related field
Over 5 years’ experience in agro-business development, preferably in agribusiness planning and analysis
Demonstrated capacity to work with private sector players (financial institutions, exporters, buyers, traders, transporters, input suppliers or processors)
Familiarity with commonly used tools for market analysis and program design such as sub-sector analysis, gross margin analysis and business planning
Experience in: community-based programming, small to medium scale agro-enterprise management, externally funded development programs, market-oriented projects and dealing with local interlocutors (local NGOs, government ministries)
Good verbal and communication skills and fluency in English

October 25, 2024
Manager, Advisory Manager,Transactional Solutions

Investment Banking provides clients with a range of advisory and financing solutions. Specialising in high-growth emerging markets, our expert advisers work on mergers and acquisitions, capital restructurings and empowerment deals, as well as arranging finance for acquisitions, client projects and property transactions.
Job Purpose
Originate and execute investment banking transactions in East Africa adding to the profitability of the three Stanbic Banks in the region.Support the creation of a Sustainable Advisory business in East Africa.
Key Responsibilities/Accountabilities

Strategic Focus

Understands the overall strategies of the Standard Bank Group, Standard Bank Africa and the three Stanbic Banks in
East Africa, and how Investment Banking supports these strategies
Develops and nurtures strategic relationships with clients to ensure that the strategy and business objectives of the client and Stanbic Bank are aligned.
Business Acumen and Market Understanding
Aware of and has an intimate understanding of the activities of traditional and non-traditional competitors.
Understands the operating environment for investment banking transactions in the region.
Understands the key drivers for advisory business in the focus segments for SBG and the clients operating out of East Africa.

Client Profitability and Risk Management

Conforms to the Bank’s risk policies and procedures.
Monitors markets and pre-empt risk for both the client and the Bank.
Demonstrates general understanding of all areas of risk associated with Advisory business.
Drives a culture of proactive compliance – ensures that integrity, due skill, care and diligence is displayed always and observes proper standards of market conduct and acts in accordance with these standards.
Works closely with CIB Heads/Regional Corporate Finance Head Head/Managing Directors in East Africa; and Product
Specialists in Corporate & Investment Bank Johannesburg and Standard Bank London Limited to initiate structure and close advisory transactions.
Looks to cross sell other Bank products on the back of relationships established with client CEOs, CFOs and other client senior managers
Demonstrates intimate knowledge of the regulatory environment in the region affecting Advisory transactions including those emanating from Capital Market Authorities, Securities Exchanges, and Competition Authorities.
Good understanding of legal and tax implications on transactions.

Relationship Building

Develops and maintains relationships with clients at Chairman, CEO and CFO level, and ensures other Bank seniors are also brought into these relationships.
Establishes and maintains sound relationships with the various relevant regulatory authorities in East Africa.
Appropriately balances technical input and marketing skills to address client environment and needs.
Builds relationships across all hierarchical levels within and outside the Bank in order to develop a credible and relevant network, to ensure leading edge financial and market information.
Service Delivery
Provides advisory services to clients to grow value and achieve higher return on investment
Originates deals – participates in client service teams and other forums to identify potential transactions that clients may wish to pursue and manages the preparation of, and provides input to, pitch presentations and attends pursuit meetings with clients
Executes and manages all stages of the deal process for mandated buy-side and sell-side M&A deal processes:
Reviews and builds financial models, conducts valuation and pricing analyses of merger & acquisitions and other transactions, including estimating the value of the proposed benefits of the M&A opportunitycompletes strategic investment analyses and advises clients on negotiation and deal strategy
Oversees and manages due diligence processes
Advises and helps clients identify risks and issues related to integration planning, timelines, and functional areas
Advises clients on commercial and corporate finance mattes to be included in deal documentation

People Management

Demonstrates ability and willingness to work in a team with a flat structure.
Ensures that Investment Banking staff with whom there is interaction remain highly motivated.
Manages expectations with clients, the Global Advisory team, Head: Investment Banking East Africa and the Heads of
Investment Banking in the three East African countries, proactively keeps these seniors fully in the picture regarding
Investment Banking developments
Provides on the job coaching to junior Investment Banking staff in the Team.

Financial Management

Understands the budget and target setting process and provides relevant and accurate input into this process.

Preferred Qualification and Experience

Finance accounting or a Business Management degree
Previous participation in Advisory transactions.
Relationship management principles and practice.
Planning skills – knows how to leverage the expertise of the team.
Experience in client management.

Knowledge/Technical Skills/Expertise

Corporate Finance and Mergers & Acquisitions experience.
Sound understanding of the Investment Banking operating environment.
Communication and Relationship facilitation
Clear oral and writing ability is required for explaining and interpreting data and business information. Ability to motivate plans and tactics, business cases, options, benefits and systems/ operational issues at executive level.
Very quick learner and ability to multi-task under great time pressure and for long hours.
Comfortable with conducting presentations/ arguing/ negotiating business cases in group forums.

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October 25, 2024