Exciting Career Opportunities
Faulu Kenya Deposit Taking Microfinance Limited is a dynamic Christian organization within the Micro-Finance sector.
In line with the growing business needs, the organization is
seeking highly competent, focused and results oriented professional to fill the
following position in our Risk Department;
Risk Manager
Job Ref: HR: 012/06/2013 : 1 Vacancy
Job Summary: Working closely with the Head of Risk .
The job holder is responsible for managing the risk to the
organization, its employees, customers, reputation, assets and interests of
stakeholders.
He/she will review a variety of sectors and not limited to
enterprise risk, corporate governance, regulatory and operational risk,
business continuity, information and security risk, technology risk, and market
and credit risk.
Key Responsibilities
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Perform Risk evaluation for the business.
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Assist in preparation of risk registers for all business units.
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Provide input for risk reports for presentation to management,
Board’s etc
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Report on risk analysis where threats are identified through
risk assessment and identification and advice on risk mitigation plans of
identified risks.
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Create risk awareness to managers and staff on risks relevant to
their units and at individual level to enhance understanding of their
accountability for their unit risks.
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Providing support, education and training to staff to build risk
awareness within the organization.
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Assist in Preparation of risk reports for stakeholders both
internal and external.
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Advice on and ensure implementation of health and safety
measures and making business continuity plans to limit risks and prepare for if
things go wrong.
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Conduct reviews/audits of policy and compliance to standards/regulatory
requirements which may include liaison with internal and external auditors
/regulators. Ensure there is adherence to statutory and reporting requirements.
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Assist in developing policy, procedure and systems for the
department, including documentation where necessary, revise operations,
accounting, procurement, HR and MIS manuals in order to ensure they cover all
possible risks to company.
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Ensure appropriate controls and procedures are established in
the key departments of organization.
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Regularly inspect company records and transactions and evolve
scrutiny methodology that ensures compliance and sets standards to be adhered
to.
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Keep abreast with latest developments in the micro finance,
banking, audit and accounting fields with a view to enhancing Risk function as
a key contributor to company strategy.
Qualifications & Experience
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Bachelor degree in business or Finance with a Masters degree in
Finance or management.
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CPA (K)/ ACCA qualification added advantage
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CISA & Risk management qualifications an added advantage
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Minimum 3 years’ experience in a Management position.
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Broad knowledge of the key business functions of the industry
and operations.
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Thorough knowledge of financial services/Micro finance industry
policies and regulatory requirements as relates to MFI institutions.
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Advanced leadership & communication skills
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Ability to institute new, revolutionary ways of strategic
business approaches, risk management and control practices.
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Persistence, eye for detail and ability to complete projects within
strict deadlines
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Strong Christian values, commitment and passion for the
transformation of the low income population are key requirements for this
position.
Position: Job Ref: HR 009/05/2013
Banking Operations Supervisor.
Working closely with the Branch Manager, the job holder will be responsible for day-to-day operations and administration of branch operations and service delivery, ensuring strict compliance with internal policies and procedures and also ensuring high levels of customer service within the banking hall in line with the customer service standards and guidelines as communicated from time to time
Duties and Responsibilities
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Act as primary custodian of internal controls with
responsibility for compliance to the internal controls at the branch
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Responsible to ensure that customer service standards and
guidelines as communicated from Head Office are embedded in the branch - Plan,
organize, monitor and control the day-to-day services offered by tellers and
the customer service staff to ensure that timely delivery of the services to
enhance customer satisfaction
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Supervise the performance of tellers and branch customer service
staff to ensure optimum productivity and high quality customer service in order
to provide a range of general banking services to customers so as to achieve
the goals of the branch
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Review and authorize internal entries and customer transactions
requiring Supervisor over-ride per delegated authority and in line with laid
down policy and procedures.
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Prompt resolution of issues raised through internal audit team
or quality assurance teams
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Work with the Branch Manager and ensure that overdrawn accounts
(where any) are regularized within shortest possible time
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As a member of Branch credit committee (BCC), ensure that the
credit policies and procedures are adhered to when discharging BCC
responsibilities
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Ensure that the Anti-Money Laundering/KYC requirements are
strictly adhered to by all branch staff at all times
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Contribute to branch cost management (to ensure acceptable cost
to income ratio)
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Ensure dormant accounts are reviewed daily and, work with the
Branch Manager and other branch staff to ensure appropriate follow ups
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Responsible for cash and security documents as a joint custodian
of the vault ensuring that the optimum cash balance is maintained at all times
and Cash-In-Transit costs are minimized.
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Responsibility to ensure that branch risk management reports are
reviewed per stipulated frequencies/timelines
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Work with the Branch Manager to develop, train branch staff on
internal controls and customer service and also motivate all direct reports
Qualifications and Experience
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Minimum Bachelor degree in a business related field
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A thorough understanding branch operations procedures especially
transaction processing procedures
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Minimum 2 years relevant experience as a Teller and Customer
Advisor.
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Good performance track record
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Attention to detail and ability to identify unusual activities
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Ability to prioritize
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Speed and accuracy.
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Ability to work under pressure.
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Computer Literate and especially familiarity with relevant T 24
modules.
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Good interpersonal skills.
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Ability to communicate effectively.
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A team player
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Willing to learn, a fast learner preferred
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Good judgment skills.
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Ability to work independently.
Strong Christian values, commitment and passion for the
transformation of the low income population are key requirements for this
positions.
If you meet the specified criteria, send your application letter and updated CV (including 3 referees, one of whom must be a spiritual leader) to the undersigned through the e-mail address below:
Head of Human Resources
Faulu Kenya Limited
P.O Box 60240 – 00200
Nairobi
Email: excitingcareers@faulukenya.com
Applications to reach us on or before 24th July, 2013.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
