Latest Jobs at Capital Markets Authority (CMA)

Reporting to the Manager, Financial Analysis and Reporting, the selected candidate will be responsible for;

• Conducting analysis and examination of financial statements of listed companies prior to the listing of its securities at the Nairobi Securities Exchange (NSE);
• Reviewing prospectuses for potential or actual material accounting or financial reporting deficiencies to ensure investors are provided with accurate information on which to base their investment decisions;
• Assisting in conducting analysis of financial statements submitted in support of applications by fund Managers, Investment advisers, Stock Brokers, Authorized Depositories, Investment Banks, REIT Managers, Derivative brokers, clearing members, etc.;
• Maintaining and updating databases relating to financial data, including submission of accounts, publication of financial statements, summaries of financial analysis;
• Organizing meetings, engaging and responding to queries and correspondence from various internal and external parties on the licensing, IFRS, and other requirements;
• Undertaking research on new developments in accounting, International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS), and licensing practices to ensure application of lead practices in review of applications;
• Performing any other duties as assigned from time to time.

Minimum Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in finance, business or a related field.
• Professional qualifications like CPA, CFA or CIFA and one year of relevant experience would be added advantage

Key skills, Knowledge & Competencies

• Display honesty, transparency, and integrity in all dealings.
• Show initiative and meet all deadlines with high-quality work.
• Demonstrate good communication skills and teamwork.
• Always dedicated to confidentiality.

Reporting to the Manager Debt, Equity & Other Schemes, the selected candidate will be responsible for:

• Review applications for approval of equity and debt instruments and for the registration of Collective Investment Schemes.
• Review prospectuses to ensure that the information to the public is accurate and complete and provides full disclosure of material facts Review applications for licensing for market institutions and intermediaries.
• Review applications for private transfers of securities.
• Review notices, announcements and advertisements by market intermediaries and listed companies and make recommendations of the suitability for publication.
• Liaise with the Market Supervision Department to carry out due diligence with regard to the appointment of proposed directors and key personnel of market intermediaries.
• Update and maintain the Contact Details and Movement of Key Personnel Database on a regular basis.
• Any other duties as may be assigned from time to time

Minimum Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Law, Finance or business-related.
• Minimum of one year of relevant experience would be an added advantage

Key skills, Knowledge & Competencies

• Display honesty, transparency, and integrity in all dealings
• Show initiative and meet all deadlines with high-quality work
• Demonstrate good communication skills and teamwork
• Always dedicated to confidentiality.