Background

SMEP Microfinance Bank Limited is a public limited company incorporate under the companies Act (Cap 486) and licensed under the microfinance Act (Cap 493D) to offer banking, focusing on Group banking, Retail banking, Church banking, Asset financing, microfinance and related services. Our vision is to be a dynamic christian provider of financial solutions ...

Responsibilities

KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Responsible for implementation of financial controls .
• Responsible for budget preparation and monitoring.
• To directly supervise Accountants, Account assistants.
• To coordinate external & Internal Audits, due diligence & regulatory inspection and the implementation of External audit recommendations .
• To oversee all Bank reconciliations.
• To ensure that all Finance related reports are completed accurately and availed within the given timelines.

The Secretary to ALCO .

• Oversee the Tax Management and Compliance processes .
• To oversee partner Reporting and ensure partner contracts are adhered to.
• Management of financial reporting system which includes confidentiality, Integrity and availability of financial data.
• Treasury management- Optimum placement of idle funds and cash flow management.
• Any other duty as prescribed by Head of Finance from time to time

Qualifications

• A Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, commerce, business administration, or an equivalent qualification from a university accredited by the relevant authorities in Kenya.
• Professional certification such as CPA (K), ACCA, CFA, or an equivalent qualification is required.
• Have current membership registration with ICPAK
• A Master’s Degree in a relevant field will be considered an added advantage.

Experience

• A minimum of 7-10 years of progressive accounting experience.
• With at least 3-5 years in a supervisory or Managerial role.
• Prior Experience in a banking or Financial institution is highly desirable.
• The ideal candidate will demonstrate deep knowledge of IFRS, IAS and local tax laws.
• The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong leadership, analytical, and communication skills.
• Candidates must be practicing Christians who uphold and embody Christian values in their professional conduct.

• Implementation of financial controls
• Budget preparation and monitoring
• Direct supervision of Accountants and Account assistants
• Coordination of external & Internal Audits, due diligence & regulatory inspection and implementation of External audit recommendations
• Overseeing all Bank reconciliations
• Ensuring all Finance related reports are completed accurately and availed within the given timelines
• Secretary to ALCO
• Overseeing Tax Management and Compliance processes
• Overseeing partner Reporting and ensuring partner contracts are adhered to
• Management of financial reporting system (confidentiality, Integrity and availability of financial data)
• Treasury management (Optimum placement of idle funds and cash flow management)
• Any other duty as prescribed by Head of Finance

• Leadership
• Analytical skills
• Communication skills
• Knowledge of IFRS
• Knowledge of IAS
• Knowledge of local tax laws

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, commerce, business administration, or an equivalent qualification
• Professional certification such as CPA (K), ACCA, CFA, or an equivalent qualification
• Current membership registration with ICPAK
• Master’s Degree in a relevant field (added advantage)