Caritas is the Socio-Economic Development Commission of the Diocese of Machakos. It is one of the commissions/departments in the Bishop’s Office. The term Caritas is a Latin word meaning Love of God for Humanity. It expresses Charity, compassion, Cooperation and Peace among God’s people. The exercise of charity (Caritas) in the church is as old as the church itself (Ref. Acts 6:2-3). Caritas draws its inspiration from the Holy Scriptures and the Social Teachings of the Church. In Machakos Diocese, Caritas is the department which facilitates resources mobilization and implementation of community development and relief projects.
Caritas Microfinance Bank is the fastest growing Micro Finance Bank in Kenya whose vision is ‘The Household Bank that Adds Value to All’. As part of our expansion strategy, we are seeking competent and qualified staff to fill the following position:
The Treasury Officer will serve as the focal point for the timely processing of all payment receipts and outflows related to administrative payment issues, Swift management and compliance monitoring on settlements.
Responsibilities
Deal processing and settlement. Confirmation matching (Reuters roll review). FX rates input. Daily Nostro and CBK accounts’ reconciliations. Prepare statutory reports. i.e. Exposure report, Daily FX transactions over USD 50,000, Monthly FX holding. Check on Treasury income (reconcile with dealer blotters). Check FX revaluation and ensure all positions revalue in the system. Prepare and submit timely CBK Returns. – Monthly, Semi -Annual and Annual. Reconcile FX positions daily and send report to the Operations Manager. Maintain T-Bill and T-Bond book with emphasis on daily accrual, amortization and proper accounting entries. Daily reconciliation of T-Bond and T-Bill book as well as lien account. Client T-Bill and T-Bond account reconciliation. Check and report on daily Nostro and CBK account balances. Prepare limits report. Ensure prompt incoming and outgoing RTGS processing as per CBK guidelines. Post all Bank charges (Nostro and CBK). Close outstanding reconciliation items. Liaise with counterparties to close outstanding issues and follow-up on amounts not settled
Qualifications
Have at least a Bachelor degree or equivalent in Finance, Business Administration, Banking or related field. Minimum (4) years relevant professional experience in a bank treasury department. Be thoroughly familiar with the full range of banking financial products and procedures. Competence in the use of Microsoft standard software (Word, Excel, Access and PowerPoint)
