Head of Shari’ah, Head Office at Premier Bank

Job Summary

Responsible for ensuring that all transactions conducted by the Bank are in accordance with Shariah Principles. Undertake close co-ordination with the Shariah Supervisory Board (SSB) to ensure that the Bank’s operations are Shariah Compliant.

 Key responsibilities

• To assume the position of Head of the Shariah Audit Department of the Bank and to plan, organize and supervise the work of the division.
• To act as secretary of the SSB and to assist in Shari’ah Board Meeting preparations and communication with the Shariah Board.
• Preparing quarterly Shariah audit status reports and submission of the same to the Shariah Supervisory Board and to the Board of Directors of the Bank.
• Ensuring that all bank branches, departments and affiliates are committed to the implementation of the Shariah decisions in accordance with the forms, contracts, agreements and procedures approved by the SSB.
• Developing internal Shariah control systems to determine whether Shariah audit systems are adequate and in accordance with overall Bank policies and procedures.
• Preparation and implementation of the annual expense budget of the Shariah Audit Unit.
• Providing Shariah consultation to Board of Directors, senior management, various departments and branches of the Bank.
• Offering training courses in Islamic banking for the bank’s staff.
• Develop policies, guidelines and manuals for Shariah Department
• All other assignments that may be deemed appropriate, to be undertaken by you for the interests of the bank.

Requirements:

Qualifications

• Hold a bachelor’s degree in Shariah Law. Master’s degree an added advantage.
• Banking related qualifications a plus.
• Professional qualifications such as CSAA
• Have a minimum of Five (5) years relevant work experience in a similar position with proven result-oriented track record.
• Have strong customer service orientation/experience.
• Experience in Shariah Compliant Banking or a Financial institution is an added advantage.

Competencies & Attributes

• Personality: A go-getter, enthusiastic, results oriented with excellent communication and social skills. A forward planner with clear focus, mature, reliable, hardworking and able to work without supervision.
• Sound knowledge of the Shariah Law (in-depth), Bank’s products and services; CBK Prudential Guidelines.
• Honest and with high integrity.

Job skills:

• Understand the Banking Act, Central Bank Regulations, general laws relating to Banking.
• Understand and implement processes and procedures
• Have a high sense of diplomacy, accuracy and attention for detail.
• Passion for championing & offering excellent customer service.
• Ability to make sound decisions for the business in line with Shariah requirements
• Have good PR/interpersonal skills, have outstanding communication and reporting skills, problem analysis and listening ability.
• Leadership & Management ability: Responsibility and ability to grow, support and develop talent within the Shariah Team.
• Computer skills: Must be adept in use of Ms Word, Excel, Access, Power-point, Internet and email.