Job Description

Central Bank of Kenya

Exciting Career Opportunities: Assistant Finance Officers

Our client, The Central Bank of Kenya (CBK), is responsible for formulating monetary policy to achieve and maintain price stability.

The Central Bank also promotes financial stability; an effective and efficient payment, clearing and settlement system; formulates and implements foreign exchange policies; holds and manages foreign exchange reserves; issuing of currency; and is the banker for, adviser to and fiscal agent of the Government.

CBK is seeking to recruit results-driven and highly motivated Graduates, who have at least two years of working experience, to fill the following exciting and challenging positions.

Assistant Finance Officers

The Assistant Finance Officers will be responsible for  managing the day-to-day finance accounting
activities in order to ensure compliance with the laws, regulations, standards and best practices,
policies, procedures and internal controls that guide the operations of the department.

Person Specifications

Hold a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Management, Economics, Finance, or a related discipline from a reputable university.

Must have professional qualification(s) in accounting such as CPA, ACCA or equivalent.

Knowledge of Financial reporting requirements, IFRS, and Tax legislations is required.

Have at least two (2) years’ relevant work experience in an accounting and finance environment in an organisation of similar size and complexity, preferably in a reputable professional services firm.

General Competencies for all Positions

• Ability to make independent decisions – always staying objective.


• Ability to work collaboratively in a team.


• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and balance workload to complete multiple assignments within deadlines.


• Analytical thinking and ability to execute tasks in a structured manner, with accuracy and attention to detail.


• Professionalism in interaction and execution of responsibilities.


• Strong verbal and written communication skills.


• Relationship management skills – ability to build rapport and Create good relationships.


• High level of integrity and ethical practices — always maintaining the reputation and public perception of the Bank.


• Resilience and ability to maintain momentum when faced with operational challenges, while adapting to a changing environment.

Application Process

If you believe you meet the role specifications and can clearly demonstrate your abilities for any of the above role, please submit your application or applications, including authentic certified copies of relevant academic and professional certificates and testimonials. your curriculum vitae, details of current position, current remuneration. as well as email and telephone contacts of three (3) referees who can speak of your competence, character and integrity.

To view the detailed job descriptions for the vacant roles and a guide on how to apply for the vacant roles, kindly log onto Our e-recruitment platform via

https://www2.deloitte.com/ke/en/careers/executive-search-recruitment.html

Email or hard copy applications will not be accepted.

All applications must be submitted through the e- recruitment portal to be considered, and your application must be received by 14 October 2022.

Our client is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) and is committed to diversity and gender equality.

Canvasing will lead to automatic disqualification.

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