Job Summary
The
Finance Officer is responsible for the management of the Bank’s loan portfolio
in line with the Bank’s policies as well as International Financial Reporting
Standards (IFRSs); ensuring completeness and accuracy of the Bank’s loan
records and that its income is completely accounted for and fairly stated; and
for providing loan reports and related disclosures.
Duties
and Responsibilities
The
Finance Officer is responsible for:
- Ensure that loan related transactions and functions are
carried out accurately and timely.
- Preparing billing statements in accordance with loan
agreements and tracking the repayment of amounts due ensuring control of
the billing cycle to ensure completeness.
- Carrying out loan administration tasks including, creating and
maintaining client master records, timely booking of disbursements, and
attending to client queries and correspondence.
- Preparation of monthly loan portfolio reports.
- Providing guidance to business units on loan operations.
- Extracting and providing information for covenant reporting.
- Reconciling monthly sub-ledger balances with the nominal
ledger.
- Providing information on loan transactions through monthly
disbursements listing, daily receipt allocations, SOFR reference
spreadsheet and loan classifications, etc.
- Addressing discrepancies and preparing and posting journals.
- Applying rules, sanctions and covenants to transactions and
records.
- Identifying areas for improvement and system enhancements in
loan operations.
- Carrying out periodic database reviews.
- Providing financial perspective and technical advice in
committees and task forces.
- Guiding management decisions and actions.
Duty Station
The
duty station is Nairobi, Kenya.
Qualifications
and Competencies
- A master’s degree in Accounting or Finance or related field
from a recognized institution.
- Relevant professional qualification such as Certified Public
Accountant (CPA), Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA),
Chartered Accountant (CA) or Chartered Institute of Management (CMA).
- A minimum of 5-8 years relevant professional experience
preferably in a financial institution environment.
- Excellent knowledge of financial management concepts and
ability to carry out loan accounting and administrative functions.
- Strong quantitative and analytical skills, and adept in
financial modelling.
- Competence in the use of ERP systems such as SAP and
proficiency in the use of computer programs including MS Office
applications.
- Results oriented individual with excellent written and
communication skills with proven ability to rapidly produce quality
reports and ability to work in a multicultural setting.
- Proven organizational, problem solving and decision-making
skills with the ability to build partnerships, work in multinational
teams, deliver results and manage client relationships.
- Fluency in English is a requirement, and knowledge of TDB
Group’s other working language (French) would be an added advantage.
How
To Apply
