Head: Controls & Governance – KCB Bank Kenya
Job Purpose
To monitor financial reconciliations, ensure asset and liability suspense account integrity, govern operational risk and business continuity management, and drive internal control frameworks across KCB Kenya and its subsidiaries.
Roles & Responsibilities
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Reconciliation & Account Integrity: Monitor adherence to group standards regarding the reconciliation of Nostro and suspense accounts, ensure ledger and statement accuracy, escalate outstanding items, and oversee automation for new products.
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Risk Management & Control Assurance: Identify and mitigate operational risks arising from failed processes, people, or systems; oversee DORCCO/GORCCO escalation; and apply testing tools to measure operational risk control effectiveness.
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Audit & Compliance Review: Collaborate with Internal Audit to establish key risk parameters, ensure timely resolution of audit exceptions, enhance compliance efficiency, and validate first-level controls.
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Business Continuity Management (BCM): Coordinate CMT activities and conduct reviews to ensure comprehensive BCM testing, Business Impact Analysis (BIA), and robust recovery plans.
Qualifications
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Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Economics, Risk Management, or a related business field.
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Master’s Degree in a relevant field is an added advantage.
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Professional qualifications such as CPA(K), ACCA, CIA, CISA, or equivalent are an added advantage.
Skills, Experience & Competences
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Minimum 10 years of experience in Banking Operations, Shared Services, Finance, Controls, Governance, or Risk Management, with at least 6 years in a senior management role.
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Thorough understanding of Banking Law, Prudential Guidelines, Central Bank regulations, and operational risk management frameworks.
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Proven expertise in developing internal control frameworks, control testing, issue remediation, loss prevention, and regulatory compliance.
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Strong track record in leading audit engagements, driving reconciliation automation, and managing transformation initiatives across multi-entity banking operations.
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Demonstrated leadership ability to manage large teams, develop talent, and influence cross-functional stakeholders across Operations, Finance, Technology, Risk, and Compliance.