PTA Bank CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER

The Eastern and Southern African Trade and Development Bank, commonly known as the PTA Bank, is a development financial institution established as part of the COMESA economic arrangements. The Bank’s vision is to become a world class financial institution contributing to the economic growth and prosperity of the Eastern and Southern African region through provision of trade, projects and infrastructure finance.

The Bank aims to attract and retain exceptionally talented professionals by offering a conducive working environment and attractive salaries and benefits. In line with its growth strategy, the Bank is looking for self-motivated and results oriented professionals to join a team committed to building a world class financial institution. Interested and qualified candidates from the Bank’s member states are therefore invited to apply for the position of CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER.

Job Summary:

The Chief Financial Officer is responsible for overseeing all fiscal and fiduciary responsibilities for the Bank. The position holder manages and directs the strategic direction of Accounting and Finance functions creates and enforces accounting and finance policies, procedures, and internal controls and improves the quality and efficiency of all financial reporting, ensuring that it is strategic, pertinent, and succinct and covers all the key aspects of the organisation.

Job Specifications:

• A Master’s degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Banking, Finance or Economics coupled with a professional qualification such as CPA, ACCA, CFA or CIMA;
• A minimum of 10 years of experience with a strong career track record, heading up and leading the finance function of a Bank at a strategic level, and responsible for the day to day activities;
  • A strong career track record, heading up a Finance function in a bank with multidimensional and cross-border businesses for a minimum period of 3-5 years, within the banking sector;
  • Financial and commercial astuteness at a strategic level coupled with seasoned business judgement.

Applications should include a resume, recent passport size photo, full contact address and the names and addresses of three referees. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews. All inquiries should be sent to kifle.hamza@ptabank.org

Applications should be sent to the following address by 17^th December 2012:

Director, Human Resources and Administration

The Eastern and Southern African Trade and Development (PTA Bank)

Bishop’s Road, NSSF Complex 22^nd Floor

P. O. Box 48596 00-100

Nairobi

KENYA