Financial Reporting Centre Vacancies in Kenya

5) Financial Reporting Centre Analyst, operations Vacancies in Kenya
Analyst, operations
Vacancy No. FRC/6/2017
Number of Posts: One (1)

a) Position Description Reporting to the Senior Analyst Operations, he/she will provide assistance in the analysis and reporting of suspicious transactions and other strategic intelligence and compilation of various FRC reports on CTR and STR returns and analysis.

b) Duties and Responsibilities

Participate and provide input in the development of the department's strategy, policies and procedures in line with the FRC's strategic plan.

Analyse reports of unusual Suspicious Transactions (STR) made by reporting institutions.

Analyse reports of Cash Transactions (CTR) by reporting institutions.

Maintain a database of all reports on Suspicious Transactions related government information and other strategic materials.

Work with senior analyst, operations in the compilation of various FRC reports on CTR and STR returns and analysis.

Participate in the compilation of statistics and records, dissemination of information within Kenya or elsewhere, and make recommendations arising out of any information received.

Provide information relating to the Commission of an offence to the supervisor.

Participate in the preparation of a Bi -Annual reports summarizing progress on short and long range plans in the department.

Participate in the preparation of monthly and annual financial statements, budgets, checks and protocols for the department ensuring completeness.

c) Educational Qualifications and Work Experience

A Bachelor's degree in Law, Public Administration, Management or International Relations from a recognized institution.

Four (4) years’ in a similar position in a financial institution, government agency, international organization or relevant private sector organization.

Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office suite especially Excel, Word and PowerPoint.

d) Additional Skills and Competencies

Understanding of the FRC's responsibilities together with a working knowledge of Kenya's anti-money laundering and counter terrorism financing regime.

Analytical skills and use of analytical tools list some e.g. excel spreadsheets.

Excellent proven interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills.

Demonstrated ability to share skills and knowledge with others.

Demonstrated ability to prioritize tasks and manage high workloads.

Self-motivated and dependable

Project management skills

Ability to meet deadlines

Adaptable and proactive

6) Financial Reporting Centre Director, legal services, external relations & compliance Vacancy Opportunities in Kenya
Director, legal services, external relations & compliance Vacancy No. FRC/7/2017
Number of Posts: One (1)

a) Position Description Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer, he/she will be responsible for the providing leadership in relation to legal services, external relations and compliance across FRC. This includes:
(i) the provision of legal services across the organizations as well as monitoring the necessary legislation required for monitoring compliance with Al\/lL/CFT requirement
(ii) liaising with primary supervising bodies of the reporting institutions and exchange information with each on compliance matters
(iii) registration, formulation, and regulation of guidelines for reporting entities
(iv) the provision of company secretarial services to AM LAB and FRC.

b) Duties and Responsibilities

Provide leadership in the definition, development and implementation of the department's strategy, policies and procedures in line with the FRC's strategic plan.

Coordinate

the execution of the department's work programmes and plans.

Provide legal advisory and / or input in developing the FRC's policies.

Establish contact and enter into a written agreement or arrangement with a foreign financial intelligence unit deemed necessary or desirable for the discharge or performance of the functions of the FRC.

Provide legal advisory services to Corporate Affairs on implementation of domestic legislation including the relevant labor legislation and Public Procurement Act.

Liaise with legal counsel representing the FRC in court proceedings, review progress of court cases and assist legal counsel in court proceedings.

Follow up and co-ordinate the Strategic Implementation Plan. Draft regulations and set anti-money laundering policies in consultation with the AML Advisory Board.

Provide company secretarial services to the FRC and the AML Advisory Board.

Provide leadership in research with respect to secretarial services to the AML Advisory Board.

Ensure the preparation of monthly and annual financial statements, budgets, checks and protocols for the department.

Set the departmental targets for the team, review the department's performance on a quarterly basis and provide support to the team in achieving their targets.

Spearhead training, development, supervision, guidance and mentoring of staff in the department.

Ensure compliance with international and regional AML/CFT organizations Ensure compliance with employment regulatory requirements and reporting.

Continually review and assess the effectiveness and efficiency of the department's policies, procedures and processes and identify improvement opportunities.

Keep abreast of local and global best practices and make recommendations to the Chief Executive Officer on how this impacts the department and the FRC's role.

Maintain a database on information/data exchanged with other agencies and reporting institutions for purposes of multi-lateral and bi-lateral cooperation.

Receive requests from foreign reporting institutions and make requests to them for assistance.

Educational Qualifications and Work Experience

A Bachelor's degree in Law (LLB) from a recognized institution.

A Diploma in Law from the Council of Legal Education.

A valid Practicing Certificate from the Law Society of Kenya.

Be an Advocate of the High Court of Kenya.

Certified Public Secretaries (K) qualification.

Eight (8) years’ work experience in a similar position in a financial institution, government agency, international organization or relevant private sector organization.

A Master's degree in Law (LLM) or Business Administration (MBA) from a recognized institution will be an added advantage.

Additional Skills and Competencies Understanding of the FRC's responsibilities together with a working knowledge of Kenya's anti-money laundering and counter terrorism financing regime.

Have outstanding professional competence in legal work as reflected in work performance and results.

Demonstrated strong stakeholder relationship management. Track record of providing intellectual leadership, delivering high quality results with notable achievements.

Excellent proven interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills. Demonstrate ability to manage and supervise staff.

Experience in working with a Board. Effective decision making, problem solving and mediation skills.

Demonstrated ability to share skills and knowledge with others.

Proficiency with office computer equipment and software.

Demonstrated ability to prioritize tasks and manage high workloads.