Gulf African Bank is one of the few fully Sharia'h compliant banks to operate in this region. Our products address the needs of not just Muslims, but everyone in the market. Some of our innovative products have won awards, and our customer service has been labeled exceptional. We are more than just a financial service provider – we are a real partner in business.

We are currently inviting applications for the following three (3) positions:

Reporting to the Head of Finance, you will be ensure efficient financial reporting that meets requirements of all reporting authorities as well as being in line with bank policies. You will also monitor and report on the how the bank's resources are being employed.

• Reporting the Bank's financial position and performance internally and externally
• Reporting and analysing the Bank's profitability and risk against established targets
• Reporting on deviations from the annual plan with a focus on financial budgets
• Preparing the budgets for the bank and assisting in developing/customising bank's MIS
• Applying consistent and prudent treatment and maintain adequate control over the Bank's balance sheet components in line with international and Bank's stipulations
• Ensuring that the CBK prudential returns are filed accurately and on timely basis.

Qualifications, skills and experience needed

• University degree in business and professional qualifications in CPA (K), ACCA or equivalent
• 5 years of relevant experience in Banking sector and understanding of Kenyan law and taxation
• Excellent analytical, communication (oral and written) and report writing skills as well as an ability to interact well with people.
• Ability to work to tight deadlines as well as to be physical and mental alertness

Reporting to Head of Risk, you will ensure that the bank is in compliance with internal and external policies and procedures; Islamic Banking principles; and CBK Prudential Guidelines.

• Carrying out periodic KYC (Know Your Customer) documentation checks to ensure compliance with internal Account opening procedures and CBK KYC regulations.
• Independently reviewing AML suspicious transaction reports and initiating necessary action as required. This will also include reporting to BFID where necessary.
• Generating monthly Compliance reports that monitor the Bank's compliance with internal policies, laws affecting bank business and CBK prudential guidelines.
• Participating regularly in training bank staff on BCP, AML and Fraud initiatives by the regulators and bank.
• Monitoring implementation and adherence of internal and external Service level agreements (SLAs).

Qualifications, skills and experience needed
• University degree in business related field and professional qualification in AKIB/ACIB/MBA will be an added advantage.
• 2 years banking experience and understanding of the relevant prudential and regulatory requirements is a prerequisite.
• Analytical, report writing skills and ability to interact with staff at all levels in the organization.

SME RELATIONSHIP MANAGER

Key Responsibility

You will be responsible for the development and maintenance of relationships of the SME portfolio while rendering quality service in accordance with the Bank's goals to attain growth, profitability and customer satisfaction.

• Managing and being responsible for customer relationships within an assigned portfolio as well as developing the portfolio through increasing span of current relationships and searching for new business through referrals.
• Monitoring the credit proposal process for facilities including analysis of financial statements, industry structure, management expertise, risks; and making recommendations regarding financing requests.
• Visiting corporate clients and prospective clients as and when required; interviewing and analyzing the financial structure of customers and prospects; and recommending products or applicable services in furtherance of target achievement.
Qualifications, skills and experience needed
• 5 years of banking experience.
• Good knowledge of asset products, services, policies and procedures as well as cost accounting, financial and statistical analysis
• Strong interpersonal, communication, problem-solving and follow-up skills.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective work relationships and contacts with professional and business organizations and an ability to develop teamwork with co-workers on other related units.

A competitive remuneration package and excellent career development opportunities await the successful candidates. Applications with detailed CV that includes names of three referees should reach us on or before Friday, August 13th 2010.

Only short-listed candidates will be notified within two weeks of the closing date.

Applications should be sent to:-

Head of Human Resources
Gulf African Bank
Geminia Insurance Plaza
Kilimanjaro Avenue, Upperhill
P.O. Box 43683-00100
NAIROBI, Kenya
Email: recruitment@gulfafricanbank.com