Housing Finance Company of Kenya was incorporated as the premier mortgage Finance Institution in Kenya licensed under the Banking Act with the CDC and the GoK owning 60% and 40% respectively.
Housing Finance started operations with the main objective of implementing the government’s policy of promoting thrift and home ownership by lending ...
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- Contents
- Open Jobs
- Officer Governance
- Officer Payments
- Method of Application
- Job TypeFull Time
- QualificationBA/BSc/HND
- Experience1 year
- LocationNairobi
- Job FieldBanking 
Principle Accountabilities
- Receiving account opening documents from the Sales Teams and vetting to ensure compliance with Know Your Customer [KYC] requirements
- Validating cheques received through Inward Clearing i.e. to confirm their authenticity and ensuring compliance with AML guidelines
- To conduct daily edit checks of postings to ensure accuracy, authenticity, completeness of processed work and integrity of data.
- Ensuring source documents are provided for each transaction manually posted on the system at CPC and investigating instances of missing items.
- Maintaining a record of all errors and sharing with the management on a monthly basis for trend analysis
- Following up on resolution of errors to conclusion.
- Performing quality assessments checks within CPC to ensure compliance with laid down policies and procedures
- Promoting business for the Bank by maintaining good operational standards.
- Ensuring resolution of all audit queries and no repeat audit issues.
- Ensuring provision of quality professional service at all times and ensuring that a professional image of the Bank is maintained both internally and externally.
- Adherence to Bank’s operating policies and procedures.
- Performing other duties as may be assigned.
Key Competencies and Skills
- Excellent written and oral communication skills; ability to communicate effectively and projects a professional image when giving and taking information in writing, in person and over the phone.
- Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to effectively lead and work with individuals and groups at all organizational levels; ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Excellent customer service skills with the ability to respond to inquiries or complaints effectively and timely.
- Ability to take initiative and prioritize tasks; good time-management, organization, problem-prevention and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work accurately with close attention to detail; must have eye for more information, strong ability to scrutinize and examine.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality of sensitive information.
- Ability to study and apply new information.
- Willingness to adapt to changing business needs and deadlines.
Minimum Qualifications, Knowledge and Experience
Academic Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant field.
Experience
- One-year experience in banking operations
- Hands-on experience in undertaking various transactions on the core-banking system (Profits) is a must.
- Experience in account opening
- Job TypeFull Time
- QualificationBA/BSc/HND
- Experience2 years
- LocationNairobi
- Job FieldBanking  , Finance / Accounting / Audit 
Principle Accountabilities
- Timely and accurate processing of loan and insurance premium disbursements.
- Prompt closure of loan account as per written instructions from Credit Operations department.
- Prompt and accurate marking of overdraft limits on customers’ accounts.
- Prompt processing of internal transfers affecting mortgage accounts and savings accounts
- Prompt adjustment of loan interest rates, terms and conversions as per written instructions from the Credit Operations department.
- Processing of EFTs that are remitted directly through our bank’s accounts in Citibank, Equity, Standard Chartered and Barclays Bank
- Processing of standing orders, bulk payments and salaries.
- Remittance of tax, revenue stamp collections and withholding tax to Kenya Revenue Authority [KRA]
- Processing all journal vouchers and invoices as per instructions received from HF Group
- Reconciliation of General Ledger Accounts for the unit
- Ensuring adherence to the Bank’s operating policies, procedures and risk management guidelines.
- Ensure adherence to Service Level Agreements with internal and external stakeholders.
- Responding to inquiries/complaints/issues effectively and promptly
- Performing other duties as may be assigned.
Key Competencies and Skills
- Excellent written and oral communication skills; ability to communicate effectively and project a professional image when giving and taking information in writing, in person, and over the phone.
- Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to effectively lead and work with individuals and groups at all organizational levels; ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Excellent customer service skills with the ability to respond to inquiries or complaints effectively and timely.
- Ability to take initiative and prioritize tasks; good time-management, organization, problem-prevention, and problem-solving skills.
- Basic analytical ability with active listening skills.
- Ability to work accurately with close attention to detail; must have eye for detail, a strong ability to scrutinize and examine.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality of sensitive information.
- Ability to study and apply new information.
- Willingness to adapt to changing business needs and deadlines.
Minimum Qualifications, Knowledge and Experience
Academic & Professional Qualification
- Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, business administration, or a related field
Experience
- At least two years’ experience in banking operations.
Method of Application
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