Jobs Kenya

Website: Website http://ke.equitybankgroup.com/

  • Senior Internal Auditor/ Data Analyst

    Senior Internal Auditor/ Data Analyst

    Description
    In line with enhancing career progression of staff and to support business growth, we seek to recruit a qualified, experienced, self-driven, highly motivated and passionate candidate to fill the position outlined below within the Internal Audit Department.
    Senior Internal Auditor/ Data Analyst
    Reporting to the Audit Manager, Continuous Audits, the role holder will be responsible for ensuring the Bank has effective financial, operational and information systems controls, adequate and effective risk management processes and ensure observance of good corporate governance practices.
    Key Responsibilities:

    Ensure continuous audits are methodically planned for and executed as per the audit plan and emerging risks;
    Develop programs and work plans for evaluation of internal controls and ensure they meet audit standards and assignment objectives;
    Lead audit teams during continuous audits and in conduct of other adhoc reviews as assigned;
    Use the existing automated audit tools to identify new/emerging or existing risks , perform data analysis and/ or continuous audits to provide assurance that these risks are mitigated in a timely manner;
    Identify business risks and control weaknesses and recommend appropriate mitigation measures;
    Ensure audit issues are discussed with process owners and their action plans and target dates agreed on;
    Prepare timely and quality audit reports in line with auditing standards.
    Issue tracking and validation of audit issues to ensure they are addressed within agreed timelines;
    Perform trend analysis of the open or identified audit issues to guide on the key risks and areas of focus as well as reporting to senior management and the Board Audit Committee

    Qualifications

    Graduate in either business or IT related field;
    CPA (K) or ACCA and CISA;

     Desired Knowledge, Skills and Ability

    Minimum three years audit experience in a reputable audit firm or a commercial bank;
    Knowledge, experience and, preferably, qualifications in data analytics;
    Data analysis, interpretation and visualization skills;
    SQL database coding and scripting skills;
    Critical thinking and problem solving skills;
    Excellent report writing, oral communication skills;
    Working knowledge of ACL, Teammate and Finacle is preferred;
    Team player with good interpersonal skills;
    Able to work with minimum supervision;
    Good team leadership and supervision skills;
    Good knowledge of the banking industry and the regulatory framework; and
    Open minded with the ability to learn in a dynamic environment, possesses good commercial awareness and knowledge on international best practice standards in financial reporting (IFRS), IIA Standards and corporate governance

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    equitybank.taleo.net

  • Head of Health Sector

    Head of Health Sector

    Equity Bank is one of the region’s leading banks whose purpose is to transform the lives and livelihoods of the people of Africa socially and economically by availing them modern and inclusive financial services that maximize their opportunities. With a strong footprint in Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Rwanda, South Sudan and DRC Congo, Equity Bank is now home to over 12 million customers – the largest customer base in Africa. Currently the Bank is seeking additional talent to serve in the role outlined below.
    Reporting to the Director – Commercial, the ideal candidate will obtain maximum businesses within the Health Sector on the facilities in the area which include but not limited to: – Hospitals, Clinics, Pharmacies, Laboratories, Imaging services, other medical services affiliate businesses and service providers. The Relationship Officer is accountable for all sales activities, from lead generation through close, in an assigned territory, using a formal selling approach. This role develops and implements an agreed upon Operating Plan which will meet both personal and business goals of expanding customer sales in the assigned geography.
    Job Responsibilities

    The role holder will ensure that there is proper market sensitization of bank products and offering to the Health/ Medical sector.
    Portfolio growth with specific reference to Health Sector offering.
    Deposit mobilization in order to balance both the asset and liability mix.
    Cross selling bank products in order to increase the wallet share for the client in the medical fraternity.
    Provide personalized relationship banking to complement other business functions within the business.
    Prospect and establish new lab customers by managing a sales pipeline and developing and delivering proposals to customers by illustrating Equity Bank’s value proposition.
    Sell consultatively, detailing products, determine customer needs and requirements, and make recommendations to both prospects and customers of the various solutions Equity Bank can offer their business.
    Work with sales management to develop strategic territory business plans for achievement of sales growth and quota attainment.
    Work in conjunction with other sales management team providing proposals and implementing sales strategies to achieve sales growth.
    Build and sustain relationships with customers and ensure client satisfaction and loyalty to the bank.
    Leverage available resources to effectively implement company marketing plan, strategies and sales processes.
    Represent and develop strong relationships with manufacturers, suppliers, distributors in the medical field.
    Enhance the visibility of the Equity Brand within the medical sector.

    Key Competencies

    Excellent communication and team interaction skills, routinely interacting with customers, manufacturers, and staff
    Ability to carry on a business conversation with business owners and decision makers
    Ability to handle difficult situations and interactions
    Ability to work independently and successfully manage time and territory
    Excellent analytical skills and ability to sell strategically within an account
    Ability to understand individual customer operations
    Willingness to travel to customer locations

    Qualifications

    A bachelor’s degree in Science, Medical Technology or other heath related field.
    3-5 years of experience working in a sales environment.
    Distribution experience and/or having worked in a laboratory or research environment will be an added advantage.
    A minimum rating of 3.0 in the last performance appraisal.
    Proficient in use if MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).

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    equitybank.taleo.net

  • Financial Reporting Accounts Assistant -EBKL

    Financial Reporting Accounts Assistant -EBKL

    Description
    In line with enhancing career progression of staff and to support business growth, we seek to recruit a qualified, experienced, self-driven, highly motivated and passionate candidate to fill the following position in Finance Department.
    Reporting to Manager, Reporting and Controls, the ideal candidate’s key duties and responsibilities will include preparation & review of daily reports, intercompany reconciliations, IFRS 16 support and other special projects as assigned. This is an internal role for officer level.

    Prepare the daily reports and summary report for management, including growth analysis.
    Support in preparation and regular update of IFRS 16 schedules for the bank.
    Timely and accurate preparation of intercompany reconciliations.
    Timely and accurate preparation of daily and weekly CBK reports.
    Assist with information requests from Regulatory and Statutory bodies.
    Support and guide business teams in opening of office accounts as requested and accurate mapping to the chart of accounts.
    Ensure all accounting treatments, reporting accruals and provisions alignment journals are maintained and timely posted in the system.
    Plan and coordinate activities to meet commitments, deadlines and service levels with timely follow up on identified issues.
    Ad hoc requests from management and other departments.

    Key Competencies

    Working knowledge of an ERP system and core banking system
    Proficiency in excel
    Excellent interpersonal skills and analytical skills
    Deadline-oriented, confidentiality.
    Ability to work independently and as part of a team and take on new tasks with high level of difficulty
    IFRS Knowledge is an added advantage.

    Qualifications

    Relevant degree in a business degree (Accounting, Finance, Economics or related course)
    CPA 4 / equivalent ACCA qualification
    Minimum 2 years’ experience in the bank, with previous performance rating of 3.5 and above

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    equitybank.taleo.net

  • Relationship Officer – Branch Cashless

    Relationship Officer – Branch Cashless

    Description
    Reporting to the Head of Cashless Distribution in Corporate Banking Department, the ideal candidate’s key duties and responsibilities will include:

     Focus to recruit top Fast-Moving Consumer Goods, Corporate and SME customers on cashless distribution.
     Recruit retailers doing business with the respective distributor to maximize on the entire eco system
    Engage distributors and offer supply chain financing to manage sweeps and build sticky deposits. (Cross sell stock financing/ overdrafts/ working capital finance/ trade facilitation to the SMEs/ Distributors down the entire value chain)
    Manage the timely delivery of all requested product offerings to customers
    Ensure 100% compliance to the Bank’s policies and procedures and adhere to all other set policies by the industry’s regulator Ensure high standards of Customer Service are maintained as the contact person between the Bank and Corporate & SME Banking customers
    Analyze and understand customer insights and market trends; adapt, communicate and evolve strategies based on these changes.
    Participate proactively in various information streams to gather appropriate knowledge on industry developments and regulatory developments

    Qualifications

    Minimum grade of C+ in KCSE
    Bachelor’s Degree from a recognized university
    Experience in Marketing will be an added advantage

    Competencies (Knowledge, skill, experiences)

    Demonstrable experience of data analysis and reporting
    Effective relationship building at all levels
    Good stakeholder communication skills
    Detailed oriented
    Good team player and able to work within a diverse team
    Excellent interpersonal and customer facing skills
    Ability to work effectively under pressure whilst retaining a strong eye for detail
    Strong team player, able to work effectively with diverse client groups

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    equitybank.taleo.net

  • HR Business Partner Relationship Officer- Pamoja Banking

    HR Business Partner Relationship Officer- Pamoja Banking

    Reporting to a Senior HR Business Partner, this role helps align the business unit’s people strategy with its business strategy. Together with line managers, the HRBP works on setting priorities, driving value, and delivering business results.
    Reesponsibilities include:

    Talent Acquisition and Management – Recruitment (approvals, shortlisting, interviews, candidate engagement, onboarding)
    Performance management process management for high productivity (process completion follow-up, PIP process, quality assurance)
    Employee relations – HR policy awareness, procedure management (disciplinary and grievance hearings), wellbeing initiative support
    Internal mobility (Transfers, contracts extension, probation, and Exit co-ordination)
    Unit Training plan follow through
    Cost management oversight with business unit supported
    Act as a trusted HR Advisor and make every effort to empower managers to effectively manage their teams
    Continuously improving the employee experience through adherence to HR SLAs , and regular engagements with teams supported
    Participate in other HR initiatives as required

    Qualifications

    Minimum degree in Human Resources, Business Management, Social Sciences or another relevant field.
    Higher Diploma in Human Resource Management.
    A current member of Institute of Human Resource Management (IHRM K) or similar global , reputable HR professional body
    Ideally 2 -3 years’ work experience within the HR function directly in, or closely supporting, executive and/or line operations.
    An MBA degree would be an added advantage

    Competencies

    Business acumen
    Ability to interpret business strategy to craft aligned people solutions
    Knowledge of the employee life cycle and interventions needed to enhance productivity at each stage
    Results orientation
    Data literacy, Analytical, decision making and problem-solving competencies are an added advantage
    Change management knowledge and capabilities
    High integrity and strength of character
    Knowledge and/or experience with national and regional labor law, and tax and social security regulations
    Excellent mentoring and relationship building skills, coupled with the ability to empathize with others

    Closing: Mar 2, 2023

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  • Business Performance/ Revenue Assurance- Officer

    Business Performance/ Revenue Assurance- Officer

    Purpose:
    Assist in implementing a fully functional revenue assurance function in the group under finance department and help in business performance duties
    Scope:

    Revenue Assurance
    Business Performance
    General Accounting
    data extraction
    mining and analysis

    Required competence

    A degree in Finance, Economics, Commerce or related field
    A master’s degree in economics, finance or business administration will be an added advantage
    Excellent knowledge of Microsoft office suite and other visualization tools such as PowerBI
    Knowledge in the below systems would be an added advantage:
    Structured Query Language (SQL)
    Oracle systems and database
    Oracle analysis
    Power BI
    Good Knowledge of general accounting principle and practices
    Highly developed written and verbal communication and presentation skills
    Commercial awareness of the bank and the industry

    Experience

    Minimum 4 years in a similar capacity

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    equitybank.taleo.net

  • Financial Systems Analyst

    Financial Systems Analyst

    Description
    Financial Business Intelligence and Analytics

    Provide in depth information systems analysis and data mining capability to enable extraction of information and building of analysis and dashboard that will inform financial reporting and decisions.

    Financial Information Systems

    Leads from finance perspective development, implementation, and administration of the organization’s financial information systems.
    Solve business problems using information technology by identifying potential solutions and assessing them for technical and business suitability
    Researches and document financial record-keeping and reporting requirements and ensures that systems are modified to meet these requirements.
    Establishes best practices for financial systems use and ensures that these practices are used throughout the group.
    Manages financial information systems training
    Proactively identify and propose scalable application features and functionality that improves accounting process and overall user experience.
    Closely work with other Finance and Accounting sections on diligently troubleshooting and resolving systems issues
    Consolidate all system issues that would otherwise have a materials impact on the integrity and accuracy of financial information
    Understand and articulate the operations of all financial information systems ensuring system manuals and training guides are in place.
    Ensuring that any adhoc reports not published or available from the front end are provided to users on a timely basis
    Assist in generation of bulk reports especially during Audit through query running using SQL and other tools provided
    Monitoring of system suspense accounts

    Technology budgets and spend

    Drive business growth by optimizing IT spending and investments to align to business strategy.
    Track and report technology investments across business operations, incremental business change, and business innovation.
    Understand and analyze the long-term total cost of ownership of innovation investments
    Identify opportunities for digitization, build a business case for each and define the needed investments and cost savings
    Allocating technology cost to drive value generation and finding equilibrium between bottom-line operational efficiencies and top-line revenue growth.

    Job knowledge and experience

    Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field
    Minimum 3 years in a similar capacity
    Knowledge in computer applications for data mining, data modelling, data visualization and data manipulation languages
    Structured Query Language
    Oracle Database
    Oracle Business Intelligence
    Microsoft Power BI
    Knowledge in Data Warehouse concepts
    Advanced Microsoft Excel knowledge
    Advanced formulas and functions
    Microsoft visual basic for applications
    Ability to analyze, model and interpret data.
    Financial data analysis and reporting

    Skills

    Problem solving skills
    Written and verbal communication
    Ability to work in a team
    Presentation skills
    Attention to detail
    Investigative and inquisitive mind

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    equitybank.taleo.net

  • Personal Assistant-BTO

    Personal Assistant-BTO

    Description
    In line with enhancing career progression of staff and to support business growth, we seek to recruit a qualified, experienced, self-driven, highly motivated and passionate candidate to fill the position outlined below.
    Reporting to the Director, Business Transformation Brand & Culture, the Personal Assistant will assist to provide efficient, responsive and excellent administrative organizational and logistical service to the Department in order to provide a conducive environment to enable the department to meet its goals.
    Responsibilities

    Cordination of meetings
    Taking minutes of certain meetings
    Responding to emails especially as the time in meetings is causing delay in email and phone reponses
    Diary management for teams in BTO 
    Liaison with various stakeholders 

    Qualifications

    Business Administration degree preferred. 5+ years’ work experience as an Executive Assistant and/or Administrative Assistant role in a fast-paced environment with senior management.
    Excellent prioritization, organization, and time management skills.
    Excellent planning and logistical skills.
    Excellent interpersonal skills, exhibiting grace under pressure.
    Excellent communication skills; written and spoken.
    Proficient in MS Office applications (PowerPoint, Word, Excel, Office 365 and SharePoint).
    Detail-oriented with a demonstrated ability to produce high quality work consistently and effectively.

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    equitybank.taleo.net

  • Credit Manager- Operational Risk Control Senior Officer- Monitoring & Control- Digital Lending

    Credit Manager- Operational Risk Control Senior Officer- Monitoring & Control- Digital Lending

    Job Purpose: 
    The job holder will be responsible for effective management of operational risk of the end-to-end processes across all Credit Department Units (i.e. Credit Underwriting, Credit Administration, Credit Monitoring and Control, Early Collections, and Debt Recovery Unit). This include;

    To ensure Credit policies, processes and procedures are up to date and are effectively adhered to in all Credit departments.
    To ensure operational risk sub-types are proactively identified, assessed, controlled and reported in a timely manner to the Department’s senior management and Operational Risk Function.
    To assist in coordinating, facilitating and promoting understanding of the Operational Risk Management Framework (ORMF) and in implementation and management of operational risk within Credit.
    To ensure that operational risks are properly assessed, that risk / return and control cost / benefit decisions are made transparently on the basis of this proper assessment and are controlled in accordance with the Group’s Standards and its Risk Appetite.

    Main Duties & Responsibilities
    Operational Risk Governance

    Align the Bank’s operational risk management approach to the Risk Management Framework and oversee its effective application.
    To ensure Operational Risk Management Framework is effectively embedded and communicated in the Department.
    Coordinate monthly Departmental Operational Risk Committee meetings to discuss non-financial risks and perform secretarial duties.

    Risk Appetite

    Liaise with the Business Units to establish and periodically update the Department’s operational risk appetite.
    Periodically assess the Department’s operational risk profile.

    Operational Risk Ownership

    Provide a focal point of control over the aggregate level of operational risk in the Department that arises from end to end processes.
    Ensure that the Business Unit Team Leaders and all staff in the Department understand and accept their risk management responsibilities in relation to operational risk.
    Design, maintain and effectively communicate operational risk control parameters across the Department.
    Roll out the operational risk management process in the Department: risk identification, assessment, control, monitoring and reporting.

    Risk identification, assessment, control and monitoring

    Liaise with Unit Team Leaders to identify key risks and controls in all processes and sub-processes in the Unit’s activities.
    Establish and on a continuous basis update the Departmental Risk Register.
    Design and implement Risk Control Self-Assessment (RCSA) in Credit Department.
    To undertake periodic testing of key controls to assess the proper functioning and adequacy of the controls.
    Ensure adequacy of the risk assessment process and prioritise risk issues to be controlled to within risk appetite.
    To report risks and losses in Credit departments to the Department’s Team Leaders and Operational Risk Function using standard templates.
    To assist Business Units within Credit in developing and updating processes, controls and monitoring plans.
    To identify and report all exceptions on non-compliance with standard controls.
    To identify and report all weaknesses inherent in the standard controls
    To maintain proper record keeping on all RCSA related activities
    To complete monthly Key Risk Indicator (KRI) reports and submit to Operational Risk Function
    To collate and timely report operational risk incidences in Credit.
    To monitor and analyse risks in customer complaints in Credit departments.
    Periodically review operational risk assessments to ensure these appropriately reflect changes in environment, mitigating controls and the progress of treatment plans.
    Systematically monitor process control effectiveness where there are material risks of process control failure.
    Work with Operational Risk Function and review control and risk metrics in order to monitor KRIs

    Risk Acceptance

    Liaise with Unit Team Leaders in preparation of risk acceptance proposals to the relevant risk committees for approval.

    Essential
    Desirable

    A bachelor’s degree in a relevant field.
    A master’s degree in business related field
    Credit related certifications
    Operational risk certification
    Work Experience & Skills

    Essential
    Desirable

    Relevant business/function experience of over 5 years (Exposure in Credit Risk processes preferred).
    A clear understanding of the Bank’s approach to the management of operational risk, or equivalent experience gained in other organisations.
    Ability to work in a matrix organisation, leveraging resources across the organisation to complete deliverables.
    The sound judgement and courage necessary to perform a control role and maintain effective working relationships.

    Closing: Feb 7, 2023

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  • Group Financial Reporting Manager Risk Attachees

    Group Financial Reporting Manager Risk Attachees

    Role Purpose
    The role holder will be responsible for preparation, consolidation and review of regulatory and statutory financial reports in a timely manner in accordance with the regulatory requirements and International Financial Reporting Standards for all Equity Group Holding Entities.
    Job Responsibilities/ Accountabilities

    Preparation and submission of periodic financial reports in accordance with IFRS, statutory and regulatory requirements (CBK & KDIC)
    Consolidation of Group Financial statements Monthly, Quarterly and Annually
    Coordinate preparation and submission to management of daily performance reports and insights into material movement in key parameters.
    Establish and maintain effective internal controls over financial reporting process
    Regular monitoring and review of all GLs for accuracy and appropriateness of business transactions recorded across the group
    Review of group wide GL reconciliations and ensure outstanding items are investigated and cleared promptly
    Monitor compliance with local regulatory limits and draw finance management attention for action to avoid breaches within all jurisdictions that EGH operates
    Provide technical accounting support to different user groups across the Group.
    Conduct impact assessment of new Standards and regulatory requirements on financial reporting. Liaise with the external auditor, internal auditors and market regulators in matters pertaining to audit, reporting and Banes inspection.
    Effectively and collaboratively identify, escalate, mitigate, and resolve risk, conduct and compliance matters.
     Any ad hoc tasks assigned by management.

    Key deliverables:

    Timely submission of daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual CBK and management reports
    Preparation of audited financial statements
    Handling external and internal auditors’ requests
    Intercompany reconciliations
    Internal controls reports

    Non-Financial Impact (e.g., Compliance, Risk Mitigation, Governance, other)

    Compliance- The role ensures accuracy and quality of regulatory and statutory reports thus enhancing compliance.
    Risk Mitigation —The role de-risks overdependence on one resource while bridging the skills gap in the team thus promoting business continuity.
    Governance — Management reports are shared with those charged with governance to make timely decisions regarding the performance of the business.

    Qualifications

    Bachelor of Commerce (Bcom) majoring in Accounting or equivalent degree
    Relevant Professional Qualifications eg CPA (K) or ACCA
    MBA (added advantage)
    Experience in data analysis;
    In-depth knowledge of IFRSs.
    At least 8 years in Finance and Financial Reporting
    In depth knowledge in Central Bank regulations

    Closing: 17 Feb, 2023

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