PTA Bank FINANCE 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 FINANCE OFFICER.

Job Summary:

The Finance Officer is responsible for carrying out accounting and financial functions in accordance with established principles and practices and producing periodic financial reports. The position holder is responsible for ensuring accurate and timely recording and billing of loans and other accounting transactions; supporting the timely preparation of monthly financial statements, and other periodic management reports; processing payments and disbursements and ensuring timely reconciliations of assigned nominal ledger and bank accounts.

Job Specifications:

• A Bachelor’s Degree in finance or accounting coupled with a certified public accountancy or chartered accountancy qualification. A Master’s degree in related discipline will have additional advantage;
• Strong financial management skills with a minimum of 5 years post qualification professional experience preferably in  the financial sector;
• Strong analytical, financial modelling and report writing skills as well as the ability to work under pressure with minimum supervision;
• Highly proficient in the use of enterprise resource planning systems particularly SAP.

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