Accountant- Group Reporting at DIB Bank Kenya Limited (DIBBKE)

Job Purpose

• The incumbent will be responsible for Group reporting in liaison with the Senior Manager Financial Controls.

Key Responsibilities
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.

Job Specification
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.

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.