Ecobank Chief Finance Officer Vacancy

Finance Vacancies In Kenya
In line with our expansion strategy, Ecobank Kenya Limited, part of the Ecobank Group – the number one regional banking institution in Africa, is currently seeking to recruit qualified and motivated professionals for the positions indicated below:
Country Chief Finance Officer (CFO)

The Position
Reporting to the Regional CFO, the job holder is responsible for ensuring that operations/transactions
within the Bank are carried out in conformity with laid down principles and guidelines and coordinating and implementing the Group financial strategy, management policy and reporting frameworks within the Bank.

Key Responsibilities
    Provide insight for all financial and business related matters to ensure shareholder value is maximized.
    Accurate and timely reporting of the monthly and annual reports of the affiliate to the Group office and accountability to local regulators, Central Bank and external auditors in providing assurance on the Bank’s

operations.
    Ensure integrity of the entire financial process, adequacy and accuracy of external financial statements, management information reports and that all financial transactions of the Bank are properly executed and accounted for in accordance with laid down regulations and procedures.
    Ensure compliance and implementation of Group accounting policies and standards, in accordance with IFRS.
    Implement systems and procedures to ensure company assets are protected and adequately accounted for at all times.
    Monitor and analyze monthly operating results against budget and report onsignificant variations and also advise on corrective measures and follow up financial audit findings and recommendations to ensure outstanding items are duly closed.
    Ensure financial controls are in place including General Ledger controls, payments approvals and processing , account reconciliations and Fixed Assets management.
    Preparation of forecasts and budgets of the Bank and coordinating the various teams to ensure targets are achieved within the budget period.
    Provide leadership to the local Finance team ensuring they deliver on their agreed target.

Qualifications, Experience, Competencies
    At least 7 years work experience in Finance function of a medium to large Bank, 3 of which must be at a Senior Manager level
    Minimum of Bachelor degree in Commerce/Business/Finance
    Must be a Certified Public Accountant
    Proficiency in MS Office applications
    Knowledge in Flexcube application will be an advantage.
    High level of initiative, energy & drive, strong planning & organizing skills, attention to detail, ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines, excellent communication & interpersonal skills, ability to maintain confidentiality, ability to interact with and present ideas to Senior Management & other levels in a confident manner and capability of working in a diverse & dynamic environment
 Application:

Please note to specify in your application letter which of the above positions you are applying for.

Applications together with a current CV indicating present position and responsibilities, names of three references and e-mail and telephone contact should be submitted to the email address indicated below.
EKEJobs@ecobank.com

Closing date: February 27th 2013.

Only short listed candidates will be contacted.

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