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Standard Chartered Bank

International Career Opportunities with Standard Chartered Bank

With an established presence in some of the world's most dynamic growth markets in Asia, Africa and the Middle East, and a strong commitment to developing your unique strengths, Standard Chartered Bank is well placed to help you accelerate your career.

Join Standard Chartered Bank as a graduate to open up an exciting career path with endless opportunities.

Standard Chartered graduate programmes combine on and off the job learning with personal career guidance from senior management to help you quickly develop the skills and knowledge for a thriving career in banking.

Standard Chartered Bank Graduate Programme will Help You:

Develop into a world-class banker, perfecting your relationship management skills

Perform and shine in a key revenue generating role with one of our most valued business lines targeted at the high value client segments

Fly high. Your exceptional attitude and performance will hold you in good stead as you take your first step on an exciting career journey
There are a range of graduate programmes to choose from:

International Graduate Programme

Fast Track Programme

Local Graduate Programmes

Internships
Entry Requirements

An undergraduate degree, any discipline

The legal right to work in the country for which you are applying

Fluency in English; a second language is considered beneficial.
For more information and job application: International Career Opportunities with Standard Chartered Bank

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African Guarantee Fund

The African Guarantee Fund (AGF), a Pan African non-bank financial institution was established in 2010 by the African Development Bank, the governments of Denmark and Spain, to contribute to economic development and poverty reduction in Africa through improved access to finance and long-term credit for SMEs.Bilingual Receptionist / Switchboard Telephone Operator
With a minimum of 3 years’ experience preferably in an international multi-cultural organization.This ¡s a new position and the incumbent will be the first client interface point for the organization.
Reporting to The Administration Officer, the Bilingual Receptionist and Switchboard Telephone Operator,will be expected to manage the Reception Area; the Switchboard for all incoming and outgoing calls; managing lines and reporting faults; maintaining and updating directories; taking and passing on messages; as well as carrying out basic Administrative/Secretarial tasks.
Educational Requirements:

Diploma in Business Administration/ Secretarial Studies (minimum).

Advanced training in MS-Office software, particularly Word, Excel and Access is essential.
Work Experience:

At least 5 years progressively responsible experience in office administration.

It is desirable that this should include experience in receptionist duties, maintenance of sensitive data in manual and electronic form, basic bookkeeping, and organization e.g. official functions, travel and meetings.Work experience in an international environment is desirable.
Languages: English and French are the two working languages. For this post, fluency ¡n English is required.Working knowledge of French language is desirable.
Other Desirable Skills: Other desirable skills are: customer care, on-line document / information searching and retrieval, editing and proof reading of documents, drafting internal and external communications, and making presentations.
To apply for this position, please send your applications (by e-mail only) to info [at] africanguaranteefund.com with the position title placed ¡n the subject line, by close of business Friday 2 March, 2012.
Please include your Curriculum Vitae containing details of your qualifications, experience, present position, current and expected remuneration as well as copies of professional/academic certificates.
Include day and evening telephone numbers, e-mail address, names and address of three references.
Only short listed candidates will be contacted.

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Administration OfficerReporting to The Chief Financial Officer, the Administration Officer will be responsible for the provision of comprehensive administrative services including but not limited to purchasing and procurement, vendor/supplier contract and relationship management, general administrative services, facilities, property or space management.
He/She will also be expected to plan, direct, and coordinate activities of supplier, purchasing of materials, products and services on behalf of AGF according to its available budget for each department.
Additionally, he/she will be analyzing market and delivery systems, manage procurement budgets, develop and implement purchasing and contract management policies, administer on-line purchasing systems, among others.
Major tasks will involve;

Managing Operating Budget;

Overseeing Facilities,Technology and Materials Requirements and Utilization;

Implementing and Supporting Services, including Procurement of Supplies and Services,Travel, ICT and Supplier / Vendor

Contract and Relationship Management;

General Administrative Functions; and

Any other duties assigned by Management.
Key Competencies

Sound Administration, and Procurement skills and capabilities;

Strong Operational Budget Management and Reporting Capabilities;

Strong property and space management capabilities;

Very good support services experience;

Attention to detail as well as very good problem solving capabilities;

A Team Player; and

Very good communication and interpersonal relationship attributes.
Requirements

Bachelors Degree in Commerce, Business Administration, or any other Social Sciences based Degree or their equivalent from a recognized institution;

Masters Degree in Business Administration from a recognized institution;

Professional Qualifications ¡n Administration, Purchasing and Supplies, will be an added advantage.

At least 5 years relevant experience
To apply for this position, please send your applications (by e-mail only) to info [at] africanguaranteefund.com with the position title placed ¡n the subject line, by close of business Friday 2 March, 2012.
Please include your Curriculum Vitae containing details of your qualifications, experience, present position, current and expected remuneration as well as copies of professional/academic certificates.
Include day and evening telephone numbers, e-mail address, names and address of three references.
Only short listed candidates will be contacted.

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Junior Credit AnalystReporting to The Senior Credit Analyst, the position holder’s role will among others, involve carrying out credit analysis of banks and other non bank financial institutions to determine whether they meet AGF’s facility extension criteria for its SME loanguarantees and other facilities.
The Junior Credit Analyst will in particular, perform the following functions;

Analysis of financial statements to determine the degree of risk involved in extending credit facilities;

Review of Credit Standards and Culture ¡n client Financial Institutions;

Loan Portfolio Reviews in order to asses quality;

Preparation of Credit Approval Requests for review by superiors; and

Management of assigned portfolio.
Key Competencies

Very good Financial Modeling and Computer skills;

Experience with the use of the CAMEL Framework;

Good Stress Testing and Sensitivity Analysis skills;

Ability to effectively deal with conflicting priorities and multiple tasks;

Team Player;

Very Good Communications and interpersonal skills; and

Excellent analytical and report writing skills.
Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Commerce (Accounting/Finance option), Economics, Finance or Business Administration;

Full professional accounting qualifications and a member of a professional body;

Proficiency in using Microsoft Office applications;

At least 3 years relevant experience.
To apply for this position, please send your applications (by e-mail only) to info [at] africanguaranteefund.com with the position title placed ¡n the subject line, by close of business Friday 2 March, 2012.
Please include your Curriculum Vitae containing details of your qualifications, experience, present position, current and expected remuneration as well as copies of professional/academic certificates.
Include day and evening telephone numbers, e-mail address, names and address of three references.
Only short listed candidates will be contacted.

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Junior AuditorReporting to The Internal Auditor, the position holder will be responsible for the timely execution of risk-based internal audits in accordance with annual audit plans, as well as assisting with other audit matters and assignments.
Key Responsibilities

Conducting risk assessments of assigned departments or functional areas within the required timelines;

Establishing risk-based audit programs;

Determining review scopes in conjunction with the Internal Auditor;

Reviewing suitability of internal controls;

Conducting audit testing of specified areas and identifying reportable issues and dimension of risk;

Determining compliance with policies and procedures;

Communicating findings to the Internal Auditor; and

Any other duties and responsibilities assigned by the Internal Auditor.
Key Competencies

Hands on experience in developing and managing audit plans and strategies;

Strong Risk-Based audit capabilities;

Very good knowledge of and experience with General Accounting

Principles, International Financial Reporting Standards,

Financial Planning and Management, Financial Scheduling and Audit Reporting.
Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Finance or Accounting;

Professional Accounting Qualification;

Strong Analytical,Written/Oral, Communication, Interpersonal and Relationship Building skills;

Ability to handle multiple assignments under pressure while meeting tight deadlines;

At least 3 years relevant experience through a public accounting/auditing firm (Big Four a plus) or financial industry experience.
To apply for this position, please send your applications (by e-mail only) to info [at] africanguaranteefund.com with the position title placed ¡n the subject line, by close of business Friday 2 March, 2012.
Please include your Curriculum Vitae containing details of your qualifications, experience, present position, current and expected remuneration as well as copies of professional/academic certificates.
Include day and evening telephone numbers, e-mail address, names and address of three references.
Only short listed candidates will be contacted.

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Treasury Bank

Ref.No: 273/BI/FNReporting to the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and supervising a highly motivated team, the head of treasury middle office will ensure that there is a robust risk control management framework to cover Treasury Risk, Market Risk, Liquidity Risk and Credit Risk and that these are adequately mitigated.
Key duties and responsibilities will include:

Championing, implementing and managing Middle Office risk control framework;

Monitoring local market developments for changes in procedures/ reporting requirements and sharing of risk management best practice;

Ensuring control and compliance with MOM standards, audit requirements, policies and procedures;

Assisting in developing systems, technology-driven internal user guides for Treasury and managing any change initiatives that impact the Middle Office function;

Ensuring effective performance management, development and succession planning, training and monitoring the team of treasury risk systems;

Assisting in reducing operational risk in the Treasury Front and Back Office and attending ALCO meetings.
Qualifications & Experience
Candidates should have:

A business related university degree (B.Com, Econ etc)

A minimum of five years experience in Middle Office /Treasury function with adequate systems development exposure to support Middle Office function;

ACI accreditation and CPA (K)/ ACCA qualification; + Practical knowledge of Treasury risk management systems, operational processes, market risk methodologies & tools and Treasury products

Good communication and project management skills, with strong personality and ability to work independently without supervision.

A negotiable salary and benefits package will be offered to the selected candidate and there are excellent prospects for further career development.
Closing date for receipt of applications: 5th March 2012
Send your application letter and CV- do not attach certificates/testimonials and state how your experience matches the specification, quoting job Ref. No. to hawkins.associates [at] khigroup.com