KCB BANK Vacancies , 4/26/2016

SHARI’AH AUDITOR
 JOB REF: RB 12/2016

The Position

Reporting to Head, Islamic Banking, the job holder is responsible for Auditing customer facility application to ensure/enforce Shari’ah Compliance, and Audit Islamic Banking unit Operations to ensure Shari’ah Compliance and Bank policy compliance.

Key Responsibilities

1.      Reviewing operations within the Islamic Banking unit  and branch network  and provide preliminary analysis on all events that have Shari’ah compliance risk exposure potential

2.      Review and examine the effectiveness and efficiency of the audit client’s Internal Control Systems.

3.      Drive certification of Shari’ah compliant products

4.      Update the Unit Head, Islamic Banking on progress of the audit regularly; discuss results of the fieldwork and other audit issues during audit.

5.      Prepare preliminary draft audit reports and working papers files to high quality standards

6.      Manage the Shari’ah compliant quality assurance process and provide input into the maintenance of the Internal Audit Methodology and manuals

7.      Discussion and clearance of Audit review issues and foster effective relationships with key stakeholders

8.      Contribute in cascading key trends and common audit findings

9.      Drive creation, launching and implementation of  new Shari’ah compliant products

10.   Secretariat services to Shari’ah Advisory Committee

The Person

Bachelor’s Degree in a Shari’ah Audit and from a university recognized by Commission for University Education.
Professional qualifications:-CPA/ACCA, ACI and CIA/CISA/ACIB, is an added advantage.
Master degree  is an added advantage.
Should have 6 years working experience with should include:            
·        2 years Banking Operations experience.

·        2 years Shari’ah banking operations experience.                

·        2 Years’ experience Islamic baking Audit

Implementing / managing a process framework and governance on enterprise level.
Demonstrate leadership ability capacity.
Strong Business and Financial Analytical skills.
Superior communication and inter-personal skills, including report writing.
Effective planning, organizing and problem solving skills.
Strong management and administrative skills.
Initiative and self-drive.

CORPORATE RELATIONSHIP MANAGER, ISLAMIC BANKING

JOB REF: RB 11/2016
The Position:

Reporting to the Head, SAHL Banking Unit, the Corporate Relationship Manager will be responsible for liaising between SAHL corporate customers and the Bank, to market for corporate business for the bank and ensure growth in a designated portfolio in order to maximize the Bank’s revenue.

Key Responsibilities

To be the principal point of contact for the Bank’s relationship with a designated portfolio of SAHL corporate customers.
Lead the development and implementation of KCB’s Islamic banking unit business plans
Maintain a good loan book, ensure accounts out of order are reduced and downgrading/provisions are reduced.
Market for and develop new business for SAHL products.
Grow Bank revenues while increasing approved facility utilization.
Ensure quality service delivery to SAHL customers.
Ensure preparation and maintenance of appropriate reports.
The Person

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

1.      A bachelor’s degree in a business related field, such as commerce, or business administration.

2.      A master’s degree is an added advantage.

3.      Professional qualifications i.e. AKIB/ACIB, CPA, ACCA will be an added advantage.

4.      At least 6 years’ experience in general banking, which should include:

5 years’ experience in Islamic Banking.
3 years’ experience in Credit Analysis and administration.
2 years’ experience in Business Development.
2 years’ experience in sales and relationship management
5.      Demonstrated consistent high performance in role(s) held in the last three years

6.      A thorough knowledge of Islamic Banking products and services, and extensive Banking Industry knowledge.

7.      Excellent high quality interpersonal, communication and negotiation skills with the ability to network and develop strong business relations

8.      A good understanding of risk, credit policies and procedures.

9.     Strong leadership skills with demonstrated competences in championing high performance management.

10.    Excellent planning, organization, problem solving and analytical skills.

The above position is a demanding role which the Bank will provide a competitive package for the successful candidates. If you believe you can clearly demonstrate your abilities to meet the criteria given above, please submit your application with a detailed CV, stating your current position, remuneration level, e-mail address and telephone contacts quoting the job title/reference in the subject field to recruitment@kcb.co.ke.

To be considered your application must be received by April 29, 2016.

Only short listed candidates will be contacted.