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  • Posted: Feb 9, 2017
    Deadline: Feb 17, 2017
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    The Capital Markets Authority (CMA) is a statutory agency charged with the responsibility of regulating and developing efficient Capital Markets in Kenya.
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    Financial Analyst

    REF: DCS / FA/03/ 2017

    Reporting to the Assistant Manager, Financial Analysis, the Financial Analyst will undertake the following:

    1. Review applications for approval and licensing of market intermediaries
    2. Review prospectuses for potential or actual material accounting or financial reporting deficiencies to ensure investors are provided with accurate information on which to base their investment decisions
    3. Conduct analysis of financial statements submitted in support of applications by issuers of securities such as approval of bonus, rights issues and Initial Public Offers as well as corporate bonds, commercial papers and asset backed securities to ensure compliance with capital markets rules and regulations
    4. Conduct analysis and examination of financial statements of companies prior to the listing or issue of their securities
    5. Review analysis of financial data and method used by issuers of securities to arrive at the prices at which securities should be offered to the public in order to determine their objectiveness
    6. Analyze financial statements to ensure that financial reporting of licensees and issuers of securities is in line with the requirements of IFRS
    7. Maintain and update databases relating to financial data, including submission of accounts, publication of financial statements, summaries of financial analysis, etc,
    8. Compare financial information submitted to the authority by licensees and issuers of securities with the published financial statements and highlight any inconsistencies
    9. Monitor changes in IFRS and note if the same is being adopted by licensees and listed companies
    10. Assist in the review of indicators and incidents of financial fraud, creative accounting, fraudulent market operations like insider trading and money laundering as well as failures to meet regulatory obligations and provide evidence needed for administrative and legal sanctions in line with CMA requirements; and
    11. Any other duties as may be assigned from time to time

    Minimum Requirements

    1. Bachelor’s Degree in Business Studies, Finance, Accounting or any other related field
    2. Professional qualifications in CPA, CFA, ACCA or equivalent

    Experience:

    Minimum of two (2) years’ experience in audit of big companies, preparation of financial statements, analysis of company accounts or equivalent experience.

    Key skills, Knowledge & Competencies

    1. Knowledge of financial and accounting procedures in relation to capital markets operations as well as financial sector operations
    2. Knowledge and understanding of IFRS and their application in the preparation of financial statements
    3. Ability to effectively interpret financial information
    4. Good presentation and communication skills including the ability to write proper reports
    5. Proficiency in computer applications such as Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint and Outlook
    6. Interpersonal and cross-cultural skills
    7. Demonstrate the right attitude towards work and willingness to continuously learn
    8. Ability to maintain high standards of integrity; establish straightforward, productive relationships
    9. Ability to treat individuals with fairness and respect, demonstrating sensitivity for ethnic, cultural and gender differences.
    10. Ability to work well in a team
    11. Ability to meet tight deadlines as well as work with minimal supervision
    12. Strong organization and analytical skills as well as keenness to details

    Method of Application

    If you meet the above requirements, please log into our portal (link below) and follow the steps to submit an online application.

    Applications should be received on or before February 17, 2017

    Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews.

    Capital Markets Authority is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply”

    Interested and qualified? Go to Capital Markets Authority (CMA) on portal.cma.or.ke to apply

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