DIB Bank Kenya Limited (DIBBKE), is a fully owned subsidiary of Dubai Islamic Bank PJSC (AE) - a pioneering institution that has combined the best of traditional, Shariah values with technology and innovation that characterize the best of modern banking.

Responsibilities or duties

Group Reporting

• Responsible for the preparation of Group reports as per SLA.
• Responsible for the collation of information from other units for completion of Group reports.
• Provide support to the Senior Manager Financial Controls with respect to Group reporting enquiries.
• Liaise with the MIS unit in automation of Group reports to improve efficiencies.
• Assist with the external audit process by reviewing required audit schedules and supporting documents.
• Prepare the ALCO pack.
• Perform any other duties assigned from time to time.

Reliever Role for Accountant – Regulatory Reporting and Accountant – Financial Control

• Provide backup for Accountant – Regulatory Reporting and Accountant – Financial Control, including IFRS and Central Bank reporting.
• Provide input for and validation of the IFRS 9 provisioning model.
• Support the financial reporting team in the preparation of key financial reporting schedules for credit risk and liquidity risk, in line with department standards.

Qualifications or requirements (e.g., education, skills)

Education

• CPA Part 2 or similar qualification.
• University Degree in Finance, Accounting, or Business Studies is an added advantage.

Training & Skills

• Excellent interpersonal skills and good verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent analytical thinking with integration skills to increase the effective use of management data.
• Excellent numerical skills.
• Good computer skills, especially MS Excel.
• Negotiation and presentation skills.
• Creative, with initiative, flexible, and able to work under pressure.
• Strategic planning skills.

Experience needed

Work Experience

• Minimum 3 years post-qualification experience in a similar position and/or in an accounting or audit environment.
• Knowledge of international accounting and reporting best practices.
• Good knowledge of the financial and banking sector.
• In-depth knowledge of accounting concepts, principles, and banking products.
• Knowledge of reconciliation procedures.
• Knowledge of the CBK electronic software reporting module.
• Knowledge of CBK reporting requirements and repercussions for failure to comply.
• Good interpersonal skills and good verbal and written communication skills.
• Good numerical skills.
• Good computer skills, especially MS Excel.
• Dynamic, analytical, and self-driven individual with the ability to work under pressure.

Competencies

• Ability to manage complex and varied work assignments requiring careful prioritisation, timing, and sequencing of procedures and steps.
• High impact in terms of risk and delivery responsibilities.
• Ability to meet more demanding internal and external customer needs due to financial sector sophistication and maturity.
• Strong decision-making ability in the application of local regulations and bank policies.
• Interpretation and application of IFRS and IAS.

• Responsible for the preparation of Group reports as per SLA.
• Responsible for the collation of information from other units for completion of Group reports.
• Provide support to the Senior Manager Financial Controls with respect to Group reporting enquiries.
• Liaise with the MIS unit in automation of Group reports to improve efficiencies.
• Assist with the external audit process by reviewing required audit schedules and supporting documents.
• Prepare the ALCO pack.
• Perform any other duties assigned from time to time.
• Provide backup for Accountant – Regulatory Reporting and Accountant – Financial Control, including IFRS and Central Bank reporting.
• Provide input for and validation of the IFRS 9 provisioning model.
• Support the financial reporting team in the preparation of key financial reporting schedules for credit risk and liquidity risk, in line with department standards.

• Excellent interpersonal skills and good verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent analytical thinking with integration skills to increase the effective use of management data.
• Excellent numerical skills.
• Good computer skills, especially MS Excel.
• Negotiation and presentation skills.
• Creative, with initiative, flexible, and able to work under pressure.
• Strategic planning skills.
• Knowledge of international accounting and reporting best practices.
• Good knowledge of the financial and banking sector.
• In-depth knowledge of accounting concepts, principles, and banking products.
• Knowledge of reconciliation procedures.
• Knowledge of the CBK electronic software reporting module.
• Knowledge of CBK reporting requirements and repercussions for failure to comply.
• Dynamic, analytical, and self-driven individual with the ability to work under pressure.
• Ability to manage complex and varied work assignments requiring careful prioritisation, timing, and sequencing of procedures and steps.
• Strong decision-making ability in the application of local regulations and bank policies.
• Interpretation and application of IFRS and IAS.

• CPA Part 2 or similar qualification.
• University Degree in Finance, Accounting, or Business Studies is an added advantage.
• Minimum 3 years post-qualification experience in a similar position and/or in an accounting or audit environment.