The Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) hereby invites applications from suitably qualified, experienced and self motivated candidates with proven track record to fill the following positions.
1. Bank Examiner / Analyst
5 Positions
Job Purpose: Conduct on-site and off-site examination of banks and non-banks licensed and regulated by the CBK.
Key Duties and Responsibilities
- Carry out on-site examination and off-site surveillance of assigned banking and non-banking institutions.
- Track and update the institutional profile of banks and non-banks.
- Analyse periodic reports received from banks and non-banks to monitor performance and financial conditions and prepare relevant analysis reports.
- Draft periodic reports on the performance of banks/non-banks and collect information as required.
Qualifications and Experience
- Minimum Upper Second Class Bachelor’s Degree in any of the following disciplines: – Banking, Accounting, Business, Finance, Economics, Statistics, ICT or related discipline.
- Professional qualifications in accounting, banking, Information Communication Technology (ICT) will be an added advantage.
- Up to two (2) years’ experience with a reputable audit firm will be an added advantage.
Competencies
- Knowledge of financial systems particularly the banking sector.
- Highly analytical and ability to challenge status quo based on quantitative facts and impacts.
- Report writing – Ability to develop reports.
- Ability to manage own performance and to easily fit into a high performing team.
- Proven integrity and ethical working culture.
2. Senior Bank Examiner / Senior Analyst
3 Positions
Job Purpose: Lead teams in conducting on-site and off-site examination of banks and non-banks licensed and regulated by the Central Bank of Kenya.
Key Duties and Responsibilities
- Lead teams in carrying out on-site examination and off-site surveillance of assigned banking and non banking institutions.
- Co-ordinate the tracking and updating of the institutional profile of banks and non-banks.
- Oversee the analysis of periodic reports received from banks and non-banks to monitor performance and financial conditions and prepare relevant analysis.
- Co-ordinate and review the draft periodic reports on the performance of banks/non-banks and collect information as required.
Qualifications and Experience
- Minimum Upper Second Class Bachelor’s Degree in any of the following disciplines: – Banking, Accounting, Finance, Economics, Statistics, ICT or related discipline.
- Professional qualifications in accounting, banking, Information Communication Technology (ICT) are mandatory.
- Postgraduate qualifications in accounting, finance, banking, economics, ICT and related areas will be an added advantage.
- Not less than three (3) years’ experience with a reputable audit firm at Audit Senior/Assistant Manager level.
Competencies
- Knowledge of financial systems particularly the banking sector.
- Highly analytical and ability to challenge status quo based on quantitative facts and impacts.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Performance Management and team building – Ability to manage own performance and drive performance of high performing teams.
- Proven integrity and ethical working culture.
3. Information Systems Auditors
2 Positions
Job Purpose: Assessing reliability and integrity of financial and core banking systems of banks and non banks regulated by CBK.
Key Duties and Responsibilities
- Track and update the ICT system risk profile of banks and non-banks.
- Carry out on-site ICT system audit of assigned banking/non-banking institutions based on guidelines, policies, regulations and standards.
- Examine banking systems and applications and highlight major risks and issues.
- Provide inputs for the development and review of automated supervision (banks/non-banks) system.
- Provide support on data analysis tools and systems.
Qualifications and Experience
- Minimum Upper Second Class Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or ICT related field.
- Professional qualifications in information systems such as CISA, CISM, CGEIT, CRISC or accounting, and banking certifications are mandatory.
- Postgraduate qualifications in computer science, ICT and related areas will be an added advantage.
- Not less than three (3) years’ experience with a reputable audit firm, ICT firm, ICT Consultancy, Commercial Bank IS Audit at Senior/Assistant Manager level.
Competencies
- Knowledge of financial systems particularly the banking sector.
- Knowledge of ICT systems used by banks.
- Highly analytical and ability to challenge status quo based on quantitative facts and impacts.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Performance Management and team building – Ability to manage own performance and drive performance of high performing teams.
- Proven integrity and ethical working culture.
If you consider yourself proactive, self-driven and up to the challenge, please visit the following link to view the job profiles http://www.centralbank.go.ke/index.php/careers and submit your application online so as to be received on or before 26th January 2016.
No manual applications will be accepted.
Note:
- INCOMPLETE applications will not be considered
- Only short listed candidates will be contacted
- Canvassing, either directly or indirectly, will result to outright disqualification
- “Central Bank of Kenya is an Equal Opportunity Employer”