Company Founded: Founded in 1991

Head – Treasury Execution Services Head Of Markets East Africa

Job Summary
The role holder will have specific accountability for the Treasury Execution and Investment functions, focusing on executing all Funding and Investment needs of the Country and the day-to-day management of the Market, Liquidity and Credit Risks that lie within the Treasury Book
Job Description
Accountability: DAILY LIQUIDITY MANAGEMENT
Key actions to include:
Funding Curve/Book Ownership and Structure

Develop local currency funding curves based on market factors and internal balance sheet structure
Set-up Treasury Funding Execution books and Treasury Execution Services (TES) Investment books and ensure full ownership of trades, bookings, P&L and Risk
Ensure any global changes in pricing of curves, hierarchy set-ups, or trade execution bookings are implemented in a timely manner

TES Risk Management

Liaise with Country liquidity risk and ALM managers to ensure that all relevant businesses are transfer priced according to the Transfer Pricing policy in a consistent, transparent and fair manner
Ensure all the resultant risks, quantified above, are well understood and ensure the Funding Curve is set taking the above business risks into account
Develop strategies to reduce the balance sheets risks created in the normal course of banking business Together with ALM, achieve these strategies by incentivizing business and by advising on products to be rolled out in the Retail, Commercial and Wholesale market
Provide country insight into stress testing and work with country liquidity managers to highlight jurisdiction / country specific issues
Work with business on trades, to ensure compliance with liquidity regulations, whilst ensuring the best commercial outcome
Work with Finance to implement hedge accounting solutions in each country to better enable economic hedging of liquidity, whilst minimizing MTM accounting volatility
Take Full ownership of TES risk positions, P&L generated, and actively manage both.

TES Reporting

Weekly liquidity conditions update (Daily in times of stress), including risk metrics
Monthly balance sheet updates on key liquidity and market risk metrics
Local Currency Funding curves presented monthly at ALCO’s
P&L explanations of TES book and ownership of the flash process
Desk level risk reports PV01
Explain DVar in relation to TES positions.

Financing for the Firm

Create wholesale funding franchise in Local Currency
Establish customer base and work with Sales to originate funding
Publish Fixed and Floating deposit screens to attract deposits and work with clients to ensure smooth process of daily funding execution
Work with regulators and other interbank participants to develop the Money Market in country
When required, work with DCM to issue senior debt in country

Accountability: LONG TERM FUNDING
Key actions to include:

Working with the local team on the issuance of (where appropriate):
Unsecured funding (senior and subordinated capital)
Secured funding (securitization)
Managing the bond maturity (refinance) profile
Identifying new funding sources and diversification opportunities

Accountability: INVESTMENT
Key actions to include:

Manage Surplus Liquidity and Liquidity Buffers to optimize risk / return
Investment of Liquid Assets to meet regulatory requirements and serve as a hedge for structural balance sheet positions.
Formulate and implement efficient asset/tenor allocation strategies by staying close to the market and enhancing value for the firm.
Enhance portfolio yield relative to benchmark hedges provided by business within Market Risk guidelines.
Detailed MI on portfolio composition and performance and drivers of performance.

Accountability: ALCO PROCESS
Key actions to include:

Supporting the Head of Balance Sheet Management in managing the banks ALCO process
Timely production of the monthly ALCO pack to required standards in conjunction with internal stakeholders (Risk, Finance and Credit)
Co-ordination of contributions and business proposals on behalf of ALCO members

Education

Bachelor`s Degrees and Advanced Diplomas: Business, Commerce and Management Studies (Required)

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October 28, 2024
Head of Markets East Africa

Job Summary
Regional and country (large strategic) leadership of the Global Markets franchise, which is a key strategic growth vector for CIB. Accountable for driving the Global Markets strategy at a Global, Regional and Local country level in alignment with the Global, Regional CIB, and Country strategies. Play a key executive management role at a regional and country level by serving as a formal member of various governance committees as required to satisfy relevant reputational, societal and regulatory requirements. Leadership of regional and in-country Market’s and country management teams.

Interact with Global bodies (ACI, Basel Committee, CLS, Sophisticated International clients, Strategic Regulatory Offices (Central Banks, Department of Finance, Stock Exchanges, Clearing houses etc.) and Industry Forums (Banking Associations). Size and complexity of the business aside; their leadership, ambassadorial and brand ambassador roles are critical in managing conduct and reputational risk. These roles are often deemed ‘Material Risk Taker’ in nature by the regulator and seen as senior roles within the Bank and Industry. They often provide input or present to boards or regulatory bodies on systemically important information, for the industry, where strategic macro decisions are made.
Job Description
Accountability: Strategy development and execution

Sets Market’s strategic priorities, growth initiatives and business objectives at a regional and country level in line with Regional CIB, Global Markets and Country strategic imperatives to ensure that the footprint is grown in the correct manner.
Be a senior stakeholder and voice within the Regional business committees ensuring the right focus is achieved and priorities are clearly understood and supported for Markets in your region.
As a regular attendee of the Country MBR for the region provide support to the Country MDs and local Head of Markets objectives in country while owning escalating issues highlighted to the ARO Head of Markets.
Drive and manage revenue growth and mix, cost reduction, productivity improvement, investment strategy and asset utilization for Markets at a regional and country level.
Translate Client and Sector strategic priorities into strategic and tactical plans for Markets distribution.
Direct country and regional teams to implement Markets strategic and tactical plans.
Ensure that the regional and local Markets product offering is well positioned to provide competitive, profitable and value building products and services in line with client expectations through continuous innovation, industry benchmarking and alignment to best practices;
Scan the external market landscape for opportunities and review recommendations based on thorough research and analysis of different sectors, industries and companies, in order to set distribution and price targets.
Formalize sales and trading performance targets for the short to medium -term at a regional and country level, including return on investments, capital utilization, cost performance, risk, compliance, governance, employee satisfaction and customer experience requirements.
Actively work to optimize the deployment of capital against initiatives and projects that are likely to bring the best return on investment.
Develop and implement timely corrective actions with respect to regional goals, business, and financial plans to mitigate risks, emanating from threats and opportunities arising from internal and/or external environmental changes.
Driving Sovereign risk, Credit and Market risk limits reviews as well as country risk reviews for local and regional markets within their ambit, aligning with the ARO Head of Markets and collaborating closely with respective Product verticals to support STP and MTP ambitions for the business.
Fully own return metric for both Country and regional Markets businesses, seeking to consistently bench mark internally and externally. Optimizing returns on Risk weighted Assets and driving an optimal cost income ratio.
Working with the Markets Treasurer seek to optimizing capital and funding for the business in order to optimize returns and minimize Markets funding costs
Drive a holistic approach to liquidity and funding seeking to develop alternative funding source to optimize the cost of funding for the regional and country business while lowering the drag on returns.
Work with the Head Office or Primary product/vertical owners to ensure effective embedment of the target operating model within the region. Drive the growth and development of the Markets product lines into country and robust links in the respective product verticals
Ensure the full deployment of the enablement functions and structures across the region
Ensure full alignment in the region to the sales vertical working closely with the Head of Sales and structuring, ARO Head of Markets and ARO Management team
Support the Non-present country strategy and business for their region developing relationships with key local stakeholders, regulators and clients. Supporting the execution of the strategy engaging and collaborating with the ARO Head of Markets and Head of NPC as well as the relevant product verticals.
Manage sizeable Credit and Market Risk exposures and often account for between 10-30% of the total entities Balance Sheet.

Accountability: Internal and external stakeholder management

Establish and maintain networks of external client and stakeholder relationships in order to proactively identify opportunities to grow the business and acquire new clients.
Act as a senior client sponsor on selected deals and as the face of Global Markets to key clients, industry bodies, regulators and governments at a country and regional level.
Collaborate with country, regional and CIB stakeholders to create synergies and leverage off-other distribution channels with the aim of growing the CIB franchise.
Collaborate with various industry leaders to influence trends in the marketplace.
Effectively communicate developments within areas of activity to all relevant internal and external stakeholders.
Develop and maintain effective working relationships with internal (incl. Product and Coverage) and external business partners and service providers for seamless delivery.
Interact with Global bodies (ACI, Basel Committee, CLS, Sophisticated International clients, Strategic Regulatory Offices (Central Banks, Department of Finance, Stock Exchanges, Clearing houses etc.) and Industry Forums (Banking Associations). Size and complexity of the business aside; their leadership, ambassadorial and brand ambassador roles are critical in managing conduct and reputational risk. These roles are often deemed ‘Material Risk Taker’ in nature by the regulator and seen as senior roles within the Bank and Industry.
Interact with media and other reporting bodies (exchanges).
The role holder needs to be the voice of the local Markets business amongst key regulators and industry forums while guiding and ensuring other Heads of Markets in their region do the same
The role holder must be the centre of excellence in the region and guide to the Markets Teams in the region providing consistent support around key regulatory matters and issues as a point of reference and escalation with further escalation to the ARO Head of Markets and Group Head of Markets.
Ensure a detailed understanding of local regulators standards, rules, and guidelines by the Head of Markets in the Regional Head of Markets purview with full ownership by the individual Heads of Markets of their regulatory landscape.

Accountability: Financial and Resource Management

Ensure that capital is managed as a resource and desired returns on capital are achieved.
Actively work to optimize the deployment of capital against initiatives and projects that are likely to bring the best return on investment.
In consultation with relevant stakeholders (CIB, Region, Global Markets, Sector, Country), drive the annual planning and review of MTP, STP and Revised Annual Forecast (RAF) budgets for the region, including the setting of MTP and STP Financial targets and standards and related measures and anticipated financial cost targets.
Monitor annual resource utilization and implement strategies to improve the efficient allocation and utilization of resources at a regional level.
Ensure accurate and timely financial reporting in terms of the annual calendar including tracking Markets MIS on an ongoing basis.
Implement effective corrective measures to ensure financial control and address negative budgetary variances.
Based on proposals brought by leaders in CIB, review opportunities for investment or disinvestment of resources and make capital allocation decisions within mandate.
Drive the effective identification, funding and resourcing of new change initiatives within the country/region.

Accountability: Governance

Safeguard the integrity and reputation of the bank by ensuring that Markets business lines operate within legal and regulatory requirements.
Scan the environment to understand future challenges in terms of regulatory changes, changes in law etc. which will impact the sector and ensure timely escalation to functional leaders and stakeholders to ensure the business is positioned to deal with the expected changes.
Determine action plans to effectively reduce and manage risk issues related to Internal Audit findings, Management Assurance findings, Compliance issues, SOX requirements and operational risk. Actively drive the completion of actions and review the issue assurance testing conducted on all closed items.
Interact with the different risk management specialist areas to ensure an understanding of the requirements and that functional policies and processes incorporate all the necessary elements.
Ensure appropriate escalation and resolutions of all audit and regulatory finds with a full view of all related issues across the region. Monitor timely actions taken to avoid all overdue items across the region.
Ensure timely and proactive escalations to the ARO Head of Markets and appropriate notification and escalation to local and regional CIB regulator steercos of identified or potential regulator issues or findings.
Build Relationships with Regulators and identify any areas for improvement.
Provide supervisory oversight to ensure rules (codes of conduct, circulars, legislation, etc.) of exchanges, regulators and global bodies of best practice are adhered to with the assistance of the Front Office Risk and Control Group.

Accountability Country and Regional leadership

Design appropriate structures to deliver the desired results and acquire and retain the right talent.
Influence and maintain an engaging and high performing Regional Markets culture that is conducive to attracting, motivating and retaining a diverse group of talented employees at all levels.
In partnership with relevant matrix stakeholders manage the performance, recruitment, remuneration, development, mobility, succession and career development of the regional team.
Creating a motivating environment for Markets talent across the region. To both attract and retain the best.
The Regional Head of Market must actively seek to optimize the mobility of talent across their region while working with the ARO Head of Markets to optimize talent mobility across ARO as a key talent development and retention tool.
Drive the develop and growth of all direct reports in particular Heads of Markets in their respective region. Provide guidance and steer on all aspect of team and business leadership as well as local stakeholder management. Consistently coach and engage the Heads of Markets directly and through identified training interventions to support their leadership development as well as effective and optimal leadership of their respective teams.
Set Objectives and actively manage performance and own annual reviews for the various Heads of Markets in the region working with their respective Country MDs agreeing clear development priorities and support.
Drive the digital agenda embedding the active use of data analytics and insights to inform business decisions and execution across the region
Monitor and review trader and sale team performance and approves activities concerned with the execution of trading and sales strategies.
Many products carry term risks into the future post trade execution; these Regulatory, Credit, Market, Operational, Reputational and conduct risk require specialist skills to be managed through sufficient redundancy of employments and minimizing key-man risks.

Education
Bachelor`s Degrees and Advanced Diplomas: Business, Commerce and Management Studies (Required)

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Instructor Lecturers

INSTRUCTOR- GRADE 11 MSU/ACA/IT/01/21
Requirements:

Master’s degree in Database Systems/ Information Technology Security and Audit/ Multimedia and Graphics Systems/ Distributed Systems and Cloud Computing / Data Communication Networks and Mobile or Wireless Computing/ Artificial Intelligence/ Software or Object Oriented Technologies/ Cryptography/ Computer Architecture/ Data Structures or Design and Analysis of Algorithms from a recognized Institution.
Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology/ Information Systems/ Computer Science/ Computer Systems/ Computer Technology or Engineering from a recognized institution.
Be registered member of relevant professional body
At least 3 years related work experience.

Duties and Responsibilities

Teach as a member of teaching team within an established programme of study.
Teach in a variety of settings from small group tutorials to large lectures, ensuring content, methods of delivery and learning materials meet the defined learning objectives for individual teaching sessions
Develop own teaching materials, methods and approaches taking into account established or agreed practices and University policies on teaching
Design and supervise laboratory exercise laboratory exercise for the assigned course units
Supervise the work of students, provide advice on study skill and help them with learning problems
Set and mark examinations as well as assessing the work and progress of students.
Supervise student projects, fieldwork, placements and internships.
Provide academic input on existing and new course and course development.
Carry out assessment, monitor and evaluate examinations, and provide academic and consultative support to students in their learning activities.

TERMS OF SERVICE
The terms of service for the position of Instructor will be on a One (1) year contract renewable on mutual agreement.

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Each application should be submitted together with an updated Curriculum Vitae giving details of the applicants; age; marital status, academic and professional qualifications, working experience, present post and salary, telephone contact, email address and names of referees plus copies of certificates and testimonials. Qualified candidates should submit Ten (10) hard copies of the application clearly indicating the reference number of the position applied. Any canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification. Applications must be done on or before 18th October, 2021 addressed to:The Deputy Vice-Chancellor
Administration, Finance and Development
Maseno University
P. O. BOX 333 – 40105
MASENO

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October 28, 2024
Core Banking Solutions Architect FCR Bancassurance Officer (BSO) Universal Banker/SME Banker Business Development Manager – Bancassurance Business Development Officer – Bancassurance SME Business Development & Service Delivery Manager

Job Summary
To manage the implementation, maintenance, and enhancement of all Core Banking (Retail) Applications systems to enable the use of appropriate platform technology, as an integral and reliable component of business process within country. In-depth Knowledge of Oracle PL SQL developer, Oracle database, SOAP tool is must, with good understanding of Linux operating system. Should also have 10-15 years of experience in Core Banking Software (Flexcube 11.x latest version). Expected to drive Flexcube Retail in design and delivery of complex fit for purpose, business strategy-aligned, high impact, cross domain technology solution blueprints & associated solutions & build architectural capability in Dev teams across an estate.
Job Description
Key Accountabilities
Accountability: Service
Key Activities

Leverage a solid & deep understanding of the organization strategy to identify, design & deliver relevant, scalable, testable, re-usable technology solutions
SOUND KNOWLEDGE OF PL SQL developer (Oracle 12 C version or above). Person can develop function/procedure as per business requirement.
Work in collaboration with delivery teams to independently analyze customer requirements & varying business capabilities & leverage analysis to identify & accurately spec / frame ‘the complex business problems we are aiming to solve’ with each solution design or solution evolution
Through the above processes, leverage emotional, social & business / commercial quotient to understand consumers and the broader range of stakeholders, their opinions & perspectives and reconcile these within the solution designs (negotiation skills and dealing with complex and divergent stakeholder opinions are a must)
Give Root cause analysis and escalation of defects in system to offshore for Permanent fixes.
Assisting Business, IT and Finance teams to test fixes (both Functional and Technical) and deployment of the same to production.
Assisting the team to validate the journal entries and design scripts required to correct data.
Defining business requirements and providing functional and technical specifications to Oracle/LTI team.
Leverage expertise in analytical & creative problem solving to synthesize a solution design (build a solution from its components) beyond the analysis of the problem
Lead design thinking processes to successfully deliver solution blueprints & associated roadmaps
Create end to end solution blueprints & ensure these can be implemented across all phases of the initiative life-cycle (ideation through to product launch & commercialization)
Design & or contribute to the design & implementation of detailed feasibilities & business cases
Leverage a strong engineering background to make the right choices in solution design – this knowledge includes but is not limited to: domain driven design, loosely coupled integration, micro services and other modern software design practice
The above extends to identifying the best fit tools to be used for a particular solution, understanding those that would not be a good choice and leveraging researching skills to pivot towards something better
Experience in mapping Client Business Requirements, Designing customized solutions with strong analytical skills and ability to analyze business practices and define optimal procedures.
Involves day to day interaction with clients across the globe to gather requirements, understands their operational problems and to transform them into deliverables with help of our technical/functional teams.
Assume ‘one stop’ shop accountability for solution blueprint design & delivery decisions within an organization based on the above
Expertise in payment domain which includes Inward, Outward, Value Date Clearing, IMPS, NEFT, RTGS, Makola, Imex, CASA, TD, Retail Loans, General Ledger, Suspended Interest Accrual/Cap, Profit and Loss Year End Functionality, Revaluation, Trail Balance, Product GL Balancing. Sound knowledge of FCR and FCC Batch End of Day processing knowledge will be plus. TM1 system handoff from FCR to FCC to SAP Hana (Balance sheet sound knowledge is must),
Currently managing a team of professionals to develop new enhancements in FLEXCUBE Core Banking Product.
Technical Person expected to work independently without much supervisor support.
Work with project / program management teams to design solution roadmaps aligned to the strategic requirements of an organization and through which the solution can be implemented across all phases of the initiative life-cycle (ideation through to product launch and commercialization)
Work embedded, as part of a delivery team, to ensure the successful design & implementation of solution blueprints
Ensure that the detail of the solution (across all architecture domains) is accurate to the implementation of the initiative, true to the bank’s architectural principles/preferences, implementable by the different teams involved in the solution
Work as part of embedded delivery teams to conduct solution reviews, code reviews, testing and other disciplines associated with solution design & delivery
Attend various Group & Business specific architectural design forums and present solution designs and detailed business cases for approval
Leverage synthesis & creative problem skills to identify risk (impending danger & challenges) and work with a cross functional group of stakeholders across the value chain for support & direction
Conduct solution reviews against defined customer metrics and ensure the ongoing achievement of business results through solution implementation
Ensure a solid understanding of emerging & evolving architectural principles and hold one stop shop accountability for the evolution of solutions in alignment with these principles (where it makes sense to do so)
Build architectural capability across delivery teams in a business to ensure ongoing evolution of skills in solution delivery
Contribute to the architecture body of knowledge
Contribute to the design & evolution of architectural principles and preferences

Accountability: People Management

Participate in peer reviews (code, solution, testing etc.) and transfer knowledge and capability across delivery teams for improved solutioning & evolving architectural practices
Set & Cascade solution direction across technology delivery teams
Build & evolve the architectural capability of Delivery teams across the business – through active coaching & information / knowledge sharing
As an SME, support the proactive attraction, recruitment, development, & retention of strong technology teams across an estate
Leverage and embed agile practices in delivery teams and work to build strong self-directed, high performance teams through agile working practices (including daily, weekly, etc. sprint routines, regular & honest feedback etc.)

Accountability: Financial & Vendor Management, Risk & Governance

Carry the ‘one stop shop’ accountability for all risk associated with solution design (from ideation to deployment)
Apply the organization risk & governance frameworks
Ensure solution design alignment to Group guidelines & ensure solutions are sustainable for the enterprise
Proactively involve / engage chapter & guild leads in solution decision making, applying an enterprise-wide lens to product & service development
Ensure solution design alignment to regulatory requirements and continuously update knowledge on regulatory requirements for the successful design of new & evolution of existing solutions
Deliver on time & on budget (always)

Role/Person Specification
Education and Experience Required

Undergraduate or higher in BSc (Computer Science) or BSc (Software Engineering) or BSc(IT) or electrical engineering.
10-15 years IT experience minimum

Subject Matter Expert Qualifications

ITIL v3 Certification
Minimum 10 to 15 years’ experience in IT exposure
JAVA, J2EE languages
Oracle PL SQL developer, Oracle database, SOAP tool

Knowledge & Skills: (Maximum of 6)

Translate Bus Requirements to Tech Solutions (Solid)
Negotiation Skills (Solid)
Strategic Thinking (Solid)
ITIL – Governance Framework (Solid)
Communication Skills (Written and Verbal) (Solid)
Subject matter expertise (Solid)
Understand the IT service delivery within a corporate environment (Advanced)
Conceptual thinking skills (Solid)
Ability to analyze, make decision and initiate act (Solid)

Competencies: (Maximum of 8 competencies)

Deciding and initiating action
Learning and researching
Entrepreneurial and commercial thinking
Relating and networking
Adapting and responding to change
Persuading and influencing
Creating and innovating

Education
Bachelor’s Degree: Information Technology

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October 28, 2024
Trade Finance Specialist Cash Management Sales Manager Supply Chain Finance Manager Supply Chain Finance Specialist SME Relationship Manager

Job Summary

Assist in articulation, ownership and execution of the TB strategy for Business Banking in the commercial banking segment
To lead and manage senior level client interaction and sales.
Manage and deliver business objectives through the BB sales team in the commercial banking segment.
Manage and grow TB business each year across the BB clients in the commercial banking segment.
Manage the returns while employing sound risk management disciplines

Job Description
Sales Time Split; 50%

Accountable for the delivery of TB revenues from Business Banking clients in the commercial banking segment.
Develop and execute the sales strategy to deliver the revenue ambition through a portfolio of existing and target list in BB.
Increase client penetration and revenues for the bank by actively promoting the bank’s network and product capabilities (cross selling). Replicate TB solutions and successes within the portfolio.
Lead the team to achieve quantitative and qualitative performance objectives for your portfolio. Leverage the existing sales tools and techniques to identify opportunities for new/incremental business – account planning and pipeline management to achieve sales/revenue targets.
Maintain a detailed and up to date knowledge of the bank’s comprehensive products capabilities and their application to clients’ needs and use this knowledge in structuring of solutions.
Ensure smooth interaction and communication with the Customer Support team, product development and customer services teams within Business Banking team. Drive alignment with key stakeholders; TB teams across multiple geographies, Business Banking and operations to achieve TB priorities.
Lead client insight events and industry forums to showcase ABSA’s leadership in Transaction Banking and also to build the brand awareness
Maintain high performance standards and role model behaviors that demonstrate the bank values.

Service and Operational Rigor; 30%

Working with the BB service team ensure delivery of world class customer service practices and ensure adherence to ABSA Service standards.
Lead the team in assisting the BB coverage teams in the commercial banking segment develop relationship account plans for their customer portfolios.
Achieve operational rigor excellence in all aspects of procedures and processes undertaken to ensure 100% compliance.
Minimize potential of fraudulent applications by following each product criteria.
Ensuring that pricing is authorized by as per mandate Business Banking Director and Transactional Baking Director, agreed with Customer, and properly set up to ensure 100% collection upon product/customer set up.
Follow the TB end-to-end product set-up process ensuring new set-ups are authorized and properly set up.
Ensure compliance with operations risk & rigour requirements e.g. Health & Safety standards and security of premises.

Team Support and Management; 20%

Set SMART individual objectives that are in line with and seek to achieve the teams overall objectives. Review and drive performance of the team against the objectives on a regular basis,
Identify training needs and recommend training plans to satisfy those needs for the CSAs

Technical skills / Competencies

Post graduate or equivalent academic qualifications
Over 6 years banking experience, majority of which must be in BB or CIB.
Strong people and sales management skills, and experience in banking.
Solid and proven frontline transactional sales experience across Working Capital, Trade Finance (documentary trade products i.e. LCs, bonds & guarantees; bank & country risk products), Supply Chain Financing & Cash Management (Regional/Local payments, receipts and liquidity management structures, system infrastructure, etc.)
Skills for analyzing and formatting data provided by Finance and other sources
Strong sales management skills and experience, ideally with relevant banking or business/corporate banking background
Proven treasury, credit and country risk exposure
Open minded, good listener, flexible with ‘think out of the box’ mentality
Strong negotiation and presentation skills; ability to communicate with all levels in an organization
Disciplined approach to deal execution/client follow up
Strong cross-cultural awareness
Excellent interpersonal skills
Team player
Excellent knowledge of the banking polices, standards, local regulations and legislation of the prevention of money laundering
Judgment / Managing Complexity

Education

Bachelors Degree and Professional Qualifications: Business, Commerce and Management Studies (Required)

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October 28, 2024
Credit Manager – Sanctioning Treasury Analyst – Balance Sheet Management Premier Relationship Manager

Job Summary

A credit professional responsible for credit risk structuring of transactions and sanctioning covering multiple industry sectors. The role holder will have specific responsibilities for a range of Business Banking customers (typically, with credit exposures of Kes 50 million and less).
Support the Corporate Credit team in providing credit input to Absa Kenya, delivering a World-Class Credit service and contributing towards achievement of the teams risk and business objectives.
Ensuring the optimal quality of the credit portfolio by application of best practice in decision-making, to a maximum personal lending discretion.

Job Description
Accountability: Credit Risk Management – Time Split: 60-70%
Outputs:

Ensure the highest standard of credit quality through the structure, sanctioning, monitoring and control of credit applications. Maintenance of these standards both personally and as part of the Corporate Credit Team.
Sole lending discretion, DG linked up to a maximum of Kes 50 million (depending on personal experience/accreditation).
Exercise judgement and discretion in the evaluation and approval/decline of higher risk classification credit proposals.
Provide feeds into business and credit policy development, where appropriate.
Provide feeds into credit process development, where appropriate.
Implementation and ongoing delivery of business and credit policies and processes.
Responsibility for personal adherence to governance, compliance and lending portfolio controls. Ensuring own conformance to policy and procedures within the Corporate Credit Function, including proactive management of agreed responsibilities for Data Integrity.
Maintain interactive relationship with other risk functions and Conformance Team.
Advise on risk reward and challenge pricing where appropriate

Accountability: Business Risk Partnership – Time Split: 20-30%
Outputs:

Deliver service in line with agreed business needs.
Work in partnership with Country colleagues and proactively anticipate, respond to and seek to exceed the expectations of customers.
Work with Country colleagues, providing post application based coaching and discussion, where appropriate to ensure effective development and delivery of bespoke Risk solutions for customers.
Proactively contribute to embedding agreed change management initiatives in support of process and quality improvements, cost reductions and development of people.
Contribute towards the Team operating within cost budgets making recommendations for ‘working smarter’.

Accountability: Staff Management – Time Split: 10-20%
Outputs:

Support the Team Leaders in delivering effective performance development for individuals within the team.
Drive proactive application of Barclays Behaviors both personally and throughout the team and coach and support colleagues within the Team.

Education
Higher Diplomas: Business, Commerce and Management Studies (Required)

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October 28, 2024
General Manager, Finance Corporation Secretary/Chief Legal

Ref: F/GM/SEPT2021
Overall Job Purpose
The General Manager, Finance is responsible for ensuring efficient management of all financial resources of the Authority through sound strategy/policy formulation and implementation.
Key Duties and Responsibilities
The General Manager, Finance will:

Be the Head of Finance Department and a member of senior management;
Provide leadership in the development and review of the Authority’s medium and long term strategies;
Custodian of financial policies and processes and standard operating procedure manuals;
Identify remedial actions to address shortfalls in financial performance in liaison with departmental heads by identifying revenue enhancement and cost efficiency opportunities;
Oversee the investment appraisal of projects and alternative investment plans;
Develop strategic partnerships with financial partners to support business growth;
Formulate, implement and maintain accounting and administrative policies and procedures and ensures compliance thereto;
Develop and maintain financial accounting systems for revenues, expenses, cash management, creditors, debtors, fixed assets, petty cash;
Establish guidelines for budget preparation and prepare annual budget in consultation with other departments;
Oversee the management of cash flows and preparation of cash flow forecasts;
Execute reporting and review processes and ensures preparation of monthly and quarterly financial statements and annual accounts in line with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS);
Identify and implement efficient cost control strategies;
Formulate and implement sound investment policies;
Ensure timely updating of Finance Division’s Risk Register;
Facilitate external (statutory) and internal audits;
Ensure performance measures are designed to evaluate performance against the strategic plan;
Ensure effective teamwork during implementation of the Authority’s strategic plan;
Ensure adherence to policies, procedures regulatory and statutory guidelines;
Oversee the implementation of recommendations of audit (external and internal), risk and compliance and other investigations;
Set performance expectations and conduct performance management evaluations in a timely manner to ensure superior levels of performance are maintained;
Develop and maintain timely and accurate monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements;
Prepare Board papers as per Board work plan and calendar;
Build a highly effective team, by leading, managing and motivating staff and by directing and coaching them where appropriate, so that they achieve excellence in delivery;
Manage the skills development for staff to ensure that training needs are properly identified and appropriate training is arranged; and
Develop and Implement Quality Management Systems, QMS.

Key Qualifications and Experience

Have a Bachelor Degree in Finance or Accounting from a recognized institution; of higher learning. A Master’s Degree in Finance, Accounting, Projects Planning and Management or a related field is an added advantage;
Have a Minimum of twelve (12) years practical and relevant working experience four (4) of which will be in a senior management/ leadership position;
Must have Professional qualifications in Finance or Accounting e.g. CPA, K, ACCA or equivalent
Must be a Member of ICPAK
Have Good communication and interpersonal skills.

Skills and Competences

A strategic leader and conceptual thinker with exceptional analytical skills;
Considerable knowledge of principles, methods and practices of governmental accounting and budgeting;
Effective communication with good interpersonal skills;
A team player; and
Ability to meet strict deadlines.

In fulfilment of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya 2010, applicants shall also be required to attach copies of:

Certificate of Tax Clearance from Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA)
Valid Certificate of Clearance from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations
Clearance from the Ethics & Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC)
Clearance Certificate from Higher Education Loans Board (HELB)
A report from an approved Credit Reference Bureau (CRB)

Package Details
A three (3) year contract of employment with an attractive and competitive package as per the Salaries & Remuneration Commission (SRC) Guidelines will be offered to the appointed candidate.

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If you believe you clearly meet the relevant criteria for this role, please submit your application attaching copies of your curriculum vitae, academic and professional certificates, testimonials, clearance certificates as required under Chapter six of the Constitution of Kenya 2010, current and expected remuneration, email and telephone contacts of three (3) referees, via electronic mail to recruitment@kaa.go.ke or in hard copy quoting the reference number to:Managing Director / CEO
Kenya Airports Authority
KAA Head Office, Airport North Road
P. O Box 19001-00501, Nairobi KenyaTo be considered, your application must be received not later than Monday, 11th October 2021 addressed to the contact provided above. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. KAA is an Equal Opportunity Employer.Women, Persons with Disability, Minority & Marginalised Groups are encouraged to apply.

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recruitment@kaa.go.ke

October 28, 2024
Intern-1

Job Summary
Participate in an internship programme in order to maximise individual and organisational development, through the execution of predefined internship objectives.
Job Description

Workplace experiences: Attend and participate in all workplace experiences against agreed development objectives
Learning: Attend and participate in all training and development interventions against agreed development objectives
Ad Hoc duties: Provide support to customers and team as required to ensure team performance on an ongoing basis
Administration: Effectively fulfil all required administrative duties, including tracking and reporting

Education
Further Education and Training Certificate (FETC): Business, Commerce and Management Studies (Required)

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absa.wd3.myworkdayjobs.com

October 28, 2024
Clinical Application Specialist

What you will be responsible for:

Use clinical insight to locate customer training and service requirements. Develop and deliver product application training and support to customers with the target of increasing customer usage rate and satisfaction of Mindray products.
Deliver technical training for distributor’s application team, and meanwhile provide constructive suggestions for the development of distributor’s application team.
Collect and analyze products’ application and clinical information so as to understand and meet customer requirements.

What we are looking for:

Graduate/Post Graduate of Medical Laboratory Technology or related discipline with good command of both written and spoken English.
More than 2 year’s work experience in clinical laboratory or IVD product companies with excellent understanding in IVD products, such as biochemistry, immunoassay and hematology analyzers.
Experienced and excellent in delivering application training, troubleshooting with logical thinking.
Good organization and coordination skills, communication skills and pressure tolerance, work proactively, and acceptable for business trips to other countries.

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www.linkedin.com

October 28, 2024
Regional Project Manager, Advocacy

DSW seeks to recruit a Regional Project Manager, Advocacy.
Reporting to: Head of Advocacy Department, Berlin.
General areas of responsibility: The Regional Project Manager Advocacy is responsible for successfully managing cross-country advocacy grants, which focus on advocacy for improved Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights for young people.
She/he will be providing oversight and technical guidance to the budget analysis process and expenditure studies in several locations, and be responsible for sustainably managing a cross-country youth advocacy programme.
The Regional Project Manager is responsible for the timely implementation of work plans and submission of high standard narrative and financial reports in line with donor requirements.
He / She will be coordinating the regional team, putting a special focus on maintaining and further developing the strong expertise on health budget analysis and youth advocacy, while further developing the portfolio in line with the DSW strategy.
Specific Responsibilities:

Coordinate the project-related work of project management staff in east Africa and supervise the delivery of project results and outputs to the required standard of quality especially on health budget analysis and youth advocacy.
Work with DSW resource mobilization team to identify interested donors and support proposal development for financial sustainability of the regional work.
Control of project budget and supervision of costed work plans and reporting, including by collaborating with DSW’s finance team.
Supervise the Regional Advocacy Officer, Youth Engagement Officer and Regional M&E Officer.
Ensure timely preparation and submission of donor reports, including by collaborating with DSW’s M& E team.
Maintain good relationships with external stakeholders, such as partner CSOs and donors in collaboration with the Head of Advocacy Department,
Support and advise Country Directors and senior project staff through regular project planning and review of work plans.
Any other duties as assigned by the supervisor

Minimum Requirements and Experience

Master’s degree in social sciences, development studies, project management or related field.
At least five (5) years relevant work experience, three (3) of which should be in management (an international/intercultural context).
Business fluent written and oral English.
Proof of ability to coordinate a project teams based in different countries, and proven skills in project management, financial management, quality assurance, report writing and donor relations.
Good knowledge of and experience in budget analysis.
Experience in youth work, preferably youth advocacy.
Good knowledge of sexual and reproductive health and rights.
Knowledge of advocacy methods and approaches in different national contexts.
Experience in resource mobilization.
Experience in consumer studies/market research is an additional asset.
Strong, persuasive oral and written communication skills.
Willingness to travel regularly within Africa and occasionally to Europe.
Supportive of DSW’s mission, vision, and core values.

If interested, please send your application (CV and motivation letter stating your current and expected salary) with the reference “Regional Project Manager Advocacy” clearly indicated in the email subject line to: vacancies@dswkenya.orgDeadline for application: September 30, 2021 COB.Applications received after the above deadline will not be considered.Ideal start date: Immediate.Please note that only short-listed candidates will be contacted.This position is open to persons who are Kenyan Citizens or those with the right to work in Kenya. Incomplete applications will not be considered. DSW is an equal opportunity employer and does not require applicants to pay money at any stage during the recruitment process.

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vacancies@dswkenya.org

October 28, 2024