Head – Controls & Governance

About the role

KCB Bank is hiring a Head of Controls & Governance for its Nairobi operations. The role oversees risk frameworks and regulatory compliance and sits at management level. It is a full-time position based in Nairobi.

Key responsibilities

• Monitor adherence to Group standards on reconciliation of Nostro, other asset and liability suspense accounts, and ensure accuracy and integrity of accounts.
• Monitor, escalate and follow up outstanding items in reconciled accounts for KCB Kenya and its subsidiaries.
• Monitor settlement accounts so they are reconciled against statement and ledger balances.
• Oversee automation and centralization of reconciliation for new products.
• Review compliance continuously, validate first-line controls and improve operational efficiency.
• Work with Internal Audit to define key risk parameters, resolve audit exceptions within agreed timeframes and manage divisional Quality Assurance.
• Identify and mitigate risks arising from inadequate or failed processes, people and systems; oversee risk reporting, DORCCO and escalation of issues to GORCCO.
• Apply test processes and tools to measure the effectiveness of operational risk controls, and ensure transaction verification and monitoring with automation and testing tools.
• Provide assurance that controls are designed, implemented and effective, and manage assurance and monitoring arrangements.
• Coordinate CMT reviews and operational business continuity testing, including BCM testing, business impact analysis and plans.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Economics, Risk Management or a related field; Master's degree is an added advantage.
• Minimum 10 years' experience in banking operations, shared services, finance, controls, governance or risk management, with at least 6 years in a senior management role.
• Proven experience building governance, risk management and internal control frameworks in a complex banking environment.
• Experience in operational risk identification, control testing, issue remediation, loss prevention and regulatory compliance.
• Track record leading audit engagements, regulatory reviews and timely closure of findings.
• Ability to lead large teams, manage performance, develop talent and influence stakeholders across Operations, Finance, Technology, Risk, Compliance and subsidiaries.

Required skills

• Thorough understanding of Banking Law, Prudential Guidelines, Central Bank regulations and operational risk management frameworks.
• Professional qualification such as CPA(K), ACCA, CIA, CISA or equivalent is an added advantage.

To apply, candidates use the application link provided in the original listing.