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KCB Bank Kenya is seeking a full-time Head - Controls & Governance in Nairobi. The role leads reconciliation oversight, operational risk controls, internal-audit coordination, assurance testing and business continuity reviews, with 10 years of experience required.
- Leads reconciliation, settlement-account and control assurance processes for KCB Kenya and subsidiaries.
- Works with Internal Audit on risk parameters, audit exceptions and quality assurance.
- Oversees operational risk reporting, escalation, transaction monitoring and BCM testing.
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CountyNairobiCityNot specifiedContractFull TimePosted2026-10-28Close dateNot specifiedExperience10 yearsSourceMyJobMag Kenya
Head - Controls & GovernanceOperational Risk ControlsInternal AuditAccount ReconciliationBusiness ContinuityBankingNairobiFull Time10 Years Experiencecall_centerinternshipfinance
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KCB Bank Kenya is seeking a full-time Head - Controls & Governance in Nairobi. The role leads reconciliation oversight, operational risk controls, internal-audit coordination, assurance testing and business continuity reviews, with 10 years of experience required.
- Leads reconciliation, settlement-account and control assurance processes for KCB Kenya and subsidiaries.
- Works with Internal Audit on risk parameters, audit exceptions and quality assurance.
- Oversees operational risk reporting, escalation, transaction monitoring and BCM testing.
- Requires 10 years of experience and a bachelor’s, master’s or professional certificate qualification.
- Full-time role in Nairobi within finance, accounting and audit.
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Kenya Commercial Bank Limited is registered as a non-operating holding company which started operations as a licensed banking institution with effect from January 1, 2016. The holding company oversees KCB Kenya - incorporated with effect from January 1, 2016 - and all KCB's regional units in Uganda, Tanzania, Rwanda, Burundi, Ethiopia and South Sudan. It als...
Head - Controls & Governance
Job Type: Full Time
Qualifications
- BA/BSc/HND
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- MBA/MSc/MA
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- Professional Certificate
Experience
10 years
Location: Nairobi
Job Field: Finance / Accounting / Audit
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Monitor adherence to the Group’s set standards regarding reconciliation of Nostro, other assets and liabilities suspense accounts and ensure that accuracy and integrity of the accounts is maintained.
- Monitor, escalate and ensure correction of outstanding items in reconciled accounts for KCB Kenya and the Subsidiaries.
- Monitor all settlement accounts while ensuring that all the accounts are reconciled against respective statement and ledger balances. Oversee the automation and centralization of reconciliation for new products.
- Continuous review of compliance and enhance efficiency to attain excellence in operational processes and ensure regular validation of first level controls in operational processes
- Work with Internal Audit to identify the key risk parameters for consideration during audit planning, to ensure the monitoring and resolution, within agreed timeframe, of all audit exceptions and develop / manage the divisions Quality Assurance.
- Identify and mitigate events exposing the Bank to risk due to inadequate or failed processes, people, and systems. Oversight over risk reporting, DORCCO and escalation of issues to GORCCO.
- Apply test processes and tools to substantiate and measure the effectiveness of operational risk controls.
- Ensure continuous transaction verification and monitoring is carried out, establishing predictable quality assurance processes, which include automation and testing tools to aid effectiveness.
- Provide assurance to ensure controls are adequately designed, implemented and effective, manage assurance and monitoring arrangement.
- CMT coordination and carry out reviews to ensure comprehensive Operational Business Continuity Management (BCM) Testing & Business Impact Analysis (BIA)/Plans.
- EXPERIENCE & EXPERTISE
- Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Economics, Risk Management or a business related field. Master's Degree in a relevant field will be an added advantage.
- 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 will be an added advantage.
- Minimum ten (10) years' experience in Banking Operations, Shared Services, Finance, Controls, Governance or Risk Management, with at least six (6) years in a senior management role.
- Proven experience in developing and implementing governance, risk management and internal control frameworks within a complex banking environment.
- Extensive experience in operational risk identification, control testing, issue remediation, loss prevention and regulatory compliance management.
- Strong track record in leading audit engagements, regulatory reviews and timely closure of audit and compliance findings.
- Experience driving process improvement, reconciliation automation, operational excellence and transformation initiatives across multi-entity banking operations.
- Demonstrated ability to lead large teams, manage performance, develop talent and influence stakeholders across Operations, Finance, Technology, Risk, Compliance and Subsidiaries.
- Strong understanding of banking operations, payment systems, customer service, business continuity management, operational resilience and emerging industry risks and trends
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