Principle Accountabilities

Management Reporting

• Ensure end of month processes and procedures are adhered to and period close done as per the policy
• Ensure efficient and effective accruals for costs yet to be booked by the last day of each month
• Prepare the management reports for the Bank
• Ensure end of year processes and procedures are adhered to and year close done as per the policy
• Performing monthly comparative statistical analyses of financial numbers, following up on unusual variances with respective branch heads, and preparing written explanation of the major variations to the CFO

Financial Reporting

• Coordinate the Preparation of financial reports to senior management and the board.
• Collaborate in preparation of Audited financial reports for all Group entities and the submission to all relevant regulatory bodies
• Provide guidance on accounting requirement (IFRS) for exotic and vanilla financial products
• Facilitate cross-functional learning programs on new accounting, reporting requirements

Coordination of HFC internal and external audits

• Ensure Audit schedules requested by the Auditors are timely provided.
• Articulate management judgement to external and internal auditors on reporting standards and regulatory guidelines
• Handle Audit queries are handled and where necessary escalations done.
• Assist to close finance related matters raised by external auditors.

Key Competencies and Skills

• Analytical Skills
• Detail Oriented
• Organizational Skills
• Accounting Principles
• Regulatory Compliance
• Analytical Thinking
• Project Management
• Ethics and Integrity
• Adaptability

Minimum Qualifications, Knowledge and Experience

Academic

• Degree in business-related field
• CPA(K)
• Registered member of the ICPAK

Experience

• At least 5 – 7 years’ experience in financial reporting
• Advanced Ms Excel proficiency
• Good understanding of Basel Accords
• Excellent knowledge of accounting standards
• Good understanding of CBK PGs
• Excellent analytical skill
• Ability to meet stringent deadlines
• Good negotiation and interpersonal skills
• Experience in external audit for banks will be an added advantage