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Job Purpose

The Company Secretary and Head, Legal is responsible for providing Board Secretarial and related services to the Board of Directors and ensure effective and efficient management of contract administration, company insurance, legislative drafting and compliance with legal and regulatory legislation including provision of legal advice to members of management.

Duties and Responsibilities;

• Manage relationships and all issues relating to Board of Directors and shareholders, including convening Board, Committee and General Meetings
• Ensure compliance by the Bank with best corporate governance practices including risk identification and mitigation
• Filing statutory returns (secretariat related)
• Provide efficient, effective legal support services and ensuring compliance by the Bank with laws governing its operations
• Providing legal support and clear and concise solutions to business
• Managing litigation and dispute resolution claims
• Managing security perfection and documentation
• Facilitate recovery of delinquent accounts
• Ensure the Bank is legally protected in all its transactions, with customers and other third parties
• Advise the Board, management and business teams on statutory developments affecting the business and corporate governance matters
• Organizing both board and management committee meetings
• Take minutes for both board and management meetings and ensure proper resolutions are prepared and filed
• Facilitate drafting and reviewing of bank policies in different units to ensure they are in line with the law
• Updating board charters, inductions and training of board members.
• Any other duties that may be assigned from time to time.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience for Appointment

• A minimum of twelve (12) years in relevant work experience and at least eight (8) years in management in the Public or Private Sector;
• Bachelor of Laws degree or equivalent qualifications from a recognized institution;
• Masters Degree in any of the following disciplines; Law, or equivalent qualifications from a recognized institution will be an added advantage.
• Postgraduate Diploma in Law from the Kenya School of Law;
• Admitted as an Advocate of the High Court of Kenya;
• Hold a valid practicing certificate;
• Member of the Law Society of Kenya;
• Strong knowledge of legal services and risk management
• Policy development, regulatory compliance and contract negotiation skills
• Proficiency in computer applications;
• Leadership course/programs from recognized institutions.
• Show merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results;
• Fulfil the requirements of Chapter Six of the constitution.

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Job Purpose

The key objective of the position is to provide an independent, objective assurance and consulting activity aimed at adding value and improving the operations of the Board. In addition, assist the Board accomplish its strategic objectives by effecting a systematic, disciplined approach to evaluate and improve the effectiveness of risk management, control and governance processes.

Duties and Responsibilities;

• Providing secretariat to the Audit committee
• Formulate and coordinate the implementation of internal audit policies, strategies and plans;
• Compile and issue internal audit reports;
• Conduct special audits and investigations;
• Set up and implement systems in accordance with auditing standards;
• Testing the efficacy of the risk assessment systems;
• Monitoring and reporting on the Board overall risk profile;
• Supporting various departments in risk profiling;
• Reviewing correctness and accuracy of accounting reports
• Providing of independent assurance on risk management process on both design and operation;
• Assuring on risk control effectiveness, efficiency and adequacy and risk management processes.
• Any other duties that may be assigned from time to time.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience for Appointment

• Have a minimum period of twelve (12) years relevant work experience five (5) of which should have been on Managerial level;
• Have Bachelor’s Degree in any of the following disciplines: Accounting, Finance or Business Administration (Finance and Accounting option) or relevant field from a recognized university;
• Master’s degree in any of the following disciplines: Business Administration (Accounting/Finance Option) or relevant field from a recognized institution will be an added advantage;
• Be a qualified accountant CPA (K)
• Have passed Certified Public Accountant of Kenya (K) or its equivalent qualification;
• Be a registered member of ICPAK in good standing and OR Be a Member of the IIA/ISACA in good standing;
• Be proficient in computer application;
• Leadership course/programs from recognized institutions;
• Have demonstrated professional competence and ability as reflected in work performance and results;
• Fulfill the requirements of Chapter six of the Constitution.