Careers at Equity Bank
Equity Bank is the regions leading Bank whose purpose is to transform the lives and livelihoods of the people of Africa socially and economically by availing them modern, inclusive financial services that maximize their opportunities.
With a strong foot-print in Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Rwanda and Southern Sudan, Equity Bank is now home to more than 8 million customers - the largest customer base in Africa.
Currently the Bank is seeking additional talent to serve in the roles outlined below:
Head of Performance Management
The Position
Reporting to the General Manager - Shared Services, the role holder will be in charge of driving strategic group performance through shared service value chain; value drivers being, cost-income ratio, cost and income rationalization and group CSF implementation.
Key Responsibilities
Cost, Business Performance, Budget and Forecast
Understand cost drivers for subsidiaries so as to identify efficiency gains and set hard targets for cost saving.
Track and monitor month-on--month cost variances and ensure financial discipline.
Review actual business volumes against projections, analyze impact to resource requirements and cost base.
Engage subsidiary businesses and lead an effective budget & forecast process as per group guidelines.
Analyze business performance and initiatives, and highlight risks and opportunities. Assist business address risks to ensure committed financial outcome.
Produce a detailed group profitability review of existing products and new products.
Provide financial input for drafting of subsidiaries PAR reports.
Financial Management Reporting and Controls
Ensure timely & accurate reporting to group management.
Develop and manage the preparation of group management information reports for timely and accurate assessment of financial performance.
Review and support business on group accounting policy & financial controls. This includes the consistent application of the transfer pricing and cost allocation methodologies.
Project Management
Through the Shared Service platform, support finance and business teams on various strategic projects assigned from time to time.
Assist in the evaluation of group projects (through pre and post implementation reviews) with specific value propositions, and in accordance with group and local guidelines.
Candidate’s Profile and Qualifications
A Bachelors and Masters degree in Business, or Accounting or its equivalent from a recognized institution.
Professional Qualification - CIMA, CPA, ACCA.
Above 4 years working experience in the banking industry.
High level of computer literacy and understanding of business computing environments.
Knowledge of the banking practice and products.
Strong knowledge in management accounting principles.
Strong analytical skills and an eye for detail.
Good communication and interpersonal skills.
Team builder.
Desired Knowledge, Skills and Ability
People management skills.
Executive presentation skills.
Financial analytical skills.
Leadership skills.
Customer service skills.
Strong communication and negotiation skills.
Excellent interpersonal skills.
If you meet the above requirements, please submit your application quoting the job you are applying for and a detail.ed Curriculum Vitae including your current remuneration, daytime telephone contact and email address to jobs@equitybank.co.ke by 24th May 2013.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Equity Bank is an equal opportunity employer.
We value the diversity of individuals, ideas, perspectives, insights and values, and what they bring to the workplace.
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