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