Banking Jobs in Kenya June 2012

We are a medium sized bank, seeking to recruit driven and dynamic individuals to fill the following vacancies.

The positions will be based in Nairobi.

Corporate Relationship Manager

Overall Purpose of the Job

The main purpose of the job is to manage the relationship of a designated portfolio of corporate clients with the objective of building the quality and profitability of the portfolio by developing existing accounts and sourcing new relationships.

Key Responsibilities

The major responsibilities of this position will be:-

• To market for new business, grow the portfolio and retain the existing customer base
• To develop business and ensure that there is increased earnings, facility utilization and cross selling of all bank products
• To nurture customer relations to ensure customer satisfaction and retention.
• Identify client requirements and structure existing and new deals adequately
• Preparation of quality credit proposals
• To maintain a quality loan book and ensure minimal migration to non-performing loan book.
• To be the principal point of contact for the bank’s relationship with a designated portfolio of corporate customers and non-customers
• Make sound credit judgment
• Prepare and maintain appropriate reports to ensure timely review of credit facilities.
• To make significant contribution to enhancing departmental goals

The Person

For the above position, the successful applicant should have:-

• University Degree from a recognized institution.
• Possession of a postgraduate degree or professional qualification in a related field will be an added advantage.
• Minimum of 5 years experience in Relationship Management and at least 2 years experience in credit and a proven record of successfully managing and growing a portfolio of corporate banking clients.
• Must have sound knowledge of bank operations and procedures.
• Have the ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
• Have the ability to make prompt decisions and be independent in problem solving
• Possess excellent analytical skills
• Possess good knowledge of Bank products and problem solving techniques
• Possess good risk and financial analysis skills
• Good interpersonal skills and ability to establish new client relationships and generate new business
• Have passion and commitment to excellence

Relationship Manager - Liabilities

The Position

The Corporate Relationship Manager - Liabilities will be responsible for liaison between depositors and the Bank, and ensure growth in the designated portfolio in order to support the Corporate lending portfolio, whilst ensuring that the customers are retained profitably.

Key Responsibilities

• To grow the number and value of corporate deposits and current accounts.
• To develop business and ensure that there is increased earnings, and utilization of all bank products.
• To ensure that customer relations are maintained and further enhanced to facilitate growth in the number of customers and reduce complaints
• Retain existing, and attract new customers.
• Determine target market clients, and make frequent customer visits to cement relationships
• To be the principal point of contact for the Bank’s relationship with a designated portfolio of non-borrowing customers and non-customers.
• To ensure quality service delivery to Customers to achieve agreed service levels
• To timely prepare and maintain appropriate reports.
• Identify customer needs and actively participate in product development to meet those needs
• Cross selling of bank products & services to achieve set business targets.

The Person

• University Degree from a recognized institution.
• Possession of a post graduate degree or professional qualification in a related field will be an added advantage.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in Relationship Management in middle management and at least two years in Banking operations with a strong emphasis on service delivery.
• Exposure to customer service, Trade Finance or Treasury Product Development will be an added advantage.
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
• Have the ability to make prompt decisions and be independent in problem solving in assigned duties.
• Good interpersonal skills and ability to establish new client relationships and generate new business.
• Must possess sound knowledge of Bank products and problem solving techniques.
• Possess excellent analytical skills, be open minded and have the ability to identify alternative solutions and business opportunities.
• Possess the ability to work effectively under pressure and tight deadlines.
• Possess good financial analysis skills.
• Be pleasant, honest outgoing, well groomed and self driven.

Finance Officer
 

Overall Purpose of the Job

To assist in the Finance Department, ensure the integrity of financial information and the timely production of

statutory and management reports.

Key Responsibilities

The major responsibilities of this position will be:-

• Monitoring of daily financial position
• Daily inter branch reconciliation
• Preparation of monthly management reports for internal use
• Processing of all payments and posting of finance related vouchers
• Management of cash expenses
• Monitoring of bank expenditure
• Preparation & submission of monthly statutory CBK Returns
• Submission of tax returns – Withholding tax, VAT, PAYE, Withholding VAT
• GL accounts maintenance
• Preparation of audit schedules for Finance and provision of documents required for Annual External Audit.
• Preparation of inspection schedules for Finance and the provision of documents required for the annual CBK inspection review.
• Filing of all documents relating to Finance Department

The Person

For the above position, the successful applicant should have:-

• A Business Degree from a recognized institution.
• CPA Qualification.
• Minimum of 3 – 4 years experience in a banking environment
• Good communication and analytical skills
• Proficient computer skills.

HR & Admin Officer

Overall Purpose of the Job

To provide day to day HR & administrative support and contribute to the long term development of the HR

function.

Key Responsibilities

The major responsibilities of this position will be:-

• Putting in place structures for managing staff career – pathing; initially for all junior and middle level jobs in the bank
• Identification, tracking and management of staff training
• Administration of staff performance management programme
• Setting up processes for conducting periodic/annual reviews of Job Descriptions
• Provide payroll and benefits administration support
• Handle leave processes, records and queries
• Assist in compiling HR statistics and generating HR reports
• Management of all HR related records
• Providing support to the Head of Admin in the management of branch administration, including branch facilities
• Primarily responsible for procurement of stationary for all branches
• Undertaking any other HR & admin related jobs/projects as assigned from time to time

The Person

For the above position, the successful applicant should have:-

• A university degree in Human Resource Management from a recognized institution.
• Possession of a professional qualification in a related field will be an added advantage.
• Minimum of 2 – 3 years experience in a HR and office admin
• Good interpersonal and strong analytical skills
• Ability to multi task and handle a wide spectrum of responsibilities
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing
• Proficient computer skills.

Send your application letter and CV to:

DNA 1305

P.O Box 49010 GPO,

Nairobi

The closing date: 27 June 2012.