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PTA Bank PRINCIPAL FINANCE OFFICER (ACCOUNTING & BUDGETING)

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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 PRINCIPAL FINANCE OFFICER (ACCOUNTING & BUDGETING).
Job Summary:
The Principal Finance Officer (Accounting & Budgeting) is responsible for managing the Bank’s accounting and budgeting functions and for the overall effectiveness of financial internal controls. The incumbent is responsible for developing and preparing the capital, income and expenditure budgets; formulation of accounting and financial management policies; ensuring the timely preparation and submission of financial statements,  management and board reports; providing inputs into  the Bank’s corporate plan and financial management strategy and ensuring that the accounting and budgeting functions are carried out in accordance with best practice standards and in conformity with internal policies and procedures.
Job Specifications:
  • A Master’s degree in finance or accounting and a professional qualification such as CPA, ACCA, CFA or CIMA;
  • Strong financial management skills with a minimum of 8-10 years of relevant supervisory level professional experience preferably in the financial sector;
  • Excellent knowledge and familiarity with financial instruments and the application of various international financial reporting standards;
  • Strong analytical, financial modelling and report writing skills as well as the ability to work in a multi-cultural environment;
  • 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 17th December 2012:
Director, Human Resources and Administration
The Eastern and Southern African Trade and Development (PTA Bank)
Bishop’s Road, NSSF Complex 22nd Floor
P. O. Box 48596 00-100
Nairobi
KENYA

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