Job Description

Our client, DIB Bank Kenya Limited a subsidiary of Dubai Islamic Bank PJSC, seek to hire Manager, Core Banking Accounting & Integration (IT) to oversee and manage the core banking accounting modules and system integrations. The role will ensure accurate transaction processing, seamless interoperability with other enterprise systems, and strict compliance with regulatory and accounting standards. The Manager will play a critical role in maintaining reliable, secure, and optimized IT systems that support financial operations.

Job Responsibilities

System Support & Maintenance

• Provide day-to-day IT support for core banking accounting modules, including General Ledger, interest accrual, reconciliations, and reporting.
• Troubleshoot and resolve system errors, accounting discrepancies, and operational incidents.
• Manage system configurations, parameter settings, and software updates to ensure accurate financial processing.
• Support audit processes by ensuring system data integrity and availability.

Integration Management

• Oversee integration of core banking systems with digital channels, payments, treasury, ERP, and CRM platforms.
• Ensure interfaces are secure, efficient, and resilient with minimal downtime.
• Collaborate with internal teams to maintain APIs, middleware, and data synchronization processes.
• Monitor reconciliations and data consistency across integrated systems.

Change & Release Management

• Coordinate upgrades, patches, and new releases for accounting and integration modules.
• Conduct thorough testing (SIT/UAT) of system changes to ensure accuracy and stability.
• Maintain comprehensive system documentation and version control.

Risk, Compliance & Security

• Ensure compliance with CBK Prudential Guidelines, IFRS, Data Protection Act 2019, and internal IT security policies.
• Implement controls to mitigate operational and compliance risks within accounting and integration systems.
• Collaborate with Risk and Audit teams to address vulnerabilities and maintain strong access controls.

Business Support & Stakeholder Engagement

• Act as the IT liaison for Finance, Risk, Operations, and other business units regarding accounting and integration requirements.
• Translate business and financial reporting needs into IT system solutions.
• Provide training and support to users of accounting and integration modules.

Continuous Improvement

• Monitor system performance, capacity, and reliability of accounting and integration processes.
• Drive automation of reconciliations, reporting, and manual accounting processes.
• Evaluate and implement new technologies to enhance integration capabilities.

Other Requirements

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Accounting Information Systems, or related field.
• Master’s degree in IT, Finance, or Business Administration is an added advantage.
• Professional certifications such as CPA (IT track), CISA, ITIL, or Oracle/Microsoft certifications.
• Minimum of 7 years’ IT experience in core banking systems and integrations, with at least 3 years managing accounting/finance modules.
• Strong knowledge of IFRS, CBK guidelines, and financial services IT systems.

Key Skills & Competencies

• Expertise in core banking accounting and integration modules.
• Excellent problem-solving, troubleshooting, and analytical skills.
• Strong understanding of APIs, middleware, and system integration.
• Proven ability in stakeholder management and cross-functional collaboration.
• Strong focus on compliance, data integrity, and business objectives.
• High level of integrity, attention to detail, and results-oriented mindset.

• Provide day-to-day IT support for core banking accounting modules, including General Ledger, interest accrual, reconciliations, and reporting.
• Troubleshoot and resolve system errors, accounting discrepancies, and operational incidents.
• Manage system configurations, parameter settings, and software updates to ensure accurate financial processing.
• Support audit processes by ensuring system data integrity and availability.
• Oversee integration of core banking systems with digital channels, payments, treasury, ERP, and CRM platforms.
• Ensure interfaces are secure, efficient, and resilient with minimal downtime.
• Collaborate with internal teams to maintain APIs, middleware, and data synchronization processes.
• Monitor reconciliations and data consistency across integrated systems.
• Coordinate upgrades, patches, and new releases for accounting and integration modules.
• Conduct thorough testing (SIT/UAT) of system changes to ensure accuracy and stability.
• Maintain comprehensive system documentation and version control.
• Ensure compliance with CBK Prudential Guidelines, IFRS, Data Protection Act 2019, and internal IT security policies.
• Implement controls to mitigate operational and compliance risks within accounting and integration systems.
• Collaborate with Risk and Audit teams to address vulnerabilities and maintain strong access controls.
• Act as the IT liaison for Finance, Risk, Operations, and other business units regarding accounting and integration requirements.
• Translate business and financial reporting needs into IT system solutions.
• Provide training and support to users of accounting and integration modules.
• Monitor system performance, capacity, and reliability of accounting and integration processes.
• Drive automation of reconciliations, reporting, and manual accounting processes.
• Evaluate and implement new technologies to enhance integration capabilities.

• Expertise in core banking accounting and integration modules.
• Excellent problem-solving, troubleshooting, and analytical skills.
• Strong understanding of APIs, middleware, and system integration.
• Proven ability in stakeholder management and cross-functional collaboration.
• Strong focus on compliance, data integrity, and business objectives.
• High level of integrity, attention to detail, and results-oriented mindset.

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Accounting Information Systems, or related field.
• Master’s degree in IT, Finance, or Business Administration is an added advantage.
• Professional certifications such as CPA (IT track), CISA, ITIL, or Oracle/Microsoft certifications.
• Minimum of 7 years’ IT experience in core banking systems and integrations, with at least 3 years managing accounting/finance modules.
• Strong knowledge of IFRS, CBK guidelines, and financial services IT systems.