TREASURER

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 TREASURER.

Job Summary:

The Treasurer is responsible for overseeing the corporate treasury function of the Bank including syndication, balance sheet management and managing the Bank’s market and liquidity risks. The incumbent is expected to lead and enhance the Bank’s asset liability management, cash flow management and banking relationships as well as formulating policies and procedures in treasury operations, syndication and financial risk management.

Job Specifications:

• A Master’s degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Banking, Finance or Economics; A relevant professional qualification such as CPA, ACCA, CFA or CIMA will have an added advantage;
• A minimum of 8-10 years of experience in financial management at a senior level in treasury management and syndication in Banking, Finance or Development Finance environment;
• A thorough understanding of market risk dynamics, treasury, syndication and capital markets; and the ability to provide strategic direction on cash flow, borrowing and investment management.

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