Financial Reporting and Standards Manager

Job Ad expires on August 4th, 2025

Financial Reporting and Standards Manager 

Are you a seasoned finance professional passionate about financial reporting, regulatory compliance, and international standards? Do you thrive in dynamic environments and enjoy driving excellence in financial practices? We’re looking for a Financial Reporting and Standards Manager to join our high-performing team. In this pivotal role, you will champion the implementation of best practices in financial reporting across the Group, ensuring compliance with International Accounting Standards (IAS), International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS), and other global frameworks.

The role

The successful jobholder will be expected to:

• Lead the Group’s financial reporting framework by embedding best practices and acting as the subject matter expert for IAS/IFRS.
• Coordinate and manage the Group’s external audits, ensuring timely completion and full compliance with regulatory and international standards.
• Review and implement new and updated IFRS standards, ensuring accurate integration into financial systems.
• Support the preparation and continuous improvement of Group and Bank financial statements and integrated annual reports.
• Provide technical guidance and IFRS alignment for all subsidiaries and business units.
• Oversee the Bank’s accounts receivable processes, ensuring timely income recognition and accurate reporting.
• Lead daily GL reviews and provide resolution support for financial anomalies.
• Manage financial consolidation across the Group, ensuring IFRS-aligned reporting and consistency.
• Administer the IFRS 9 model in partnership with the Portfolio Management team.
• Conduct stress testing for Kingdom Bank goodwill impairment and oversee bank borrowings’ covenant reporting.
• Train internal stakeholders on new accounting standards and lead system implementations/updates in compliance with IFRS.

Qualifications, Skills & Attributes

The successful jobholder will be required to possess the following qualifications: –

• A bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field from a recognized institution. A master’s degree will be an added advantage.
• Full professional accounting qualification (CPA, ACCA, or equivalent) is mandatory.
• A minimum of 6 years in financial reporting and standards within banking or financial services
• A deep understanding of IFRS and financial regulatory requirements.
• Advanced knowledge of financial systems and reporting tools.
• Project management and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Strong data analysis and presentation capabilities.
• Proven track record in risk management and compliance.
• Familiarity with audit workflows, financial disclosures, and integrated reporting.

How to apply

If you’re driven by excellence and thrive in translating complex standards into actionable strategies, we’d love to hear from you. Be part of a leading financial institution with a forward-thinking finance team. Please submit your resume and a cover letter outlining your relevant experience and why you’re passionate about this role to jobs@co-opbank.co.ke indicating the job reference number FRSM/FSD/2025 by 4th August 2025.

Co-operative Bank of Kenya is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.