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Job Summary

Reporting to the Director Credit the role holder will provide leadership in the overall management of the Bank’s Non-Performing loan book, formulate/identify, review and implement policies, strategies/action plans to recover/restructure or restore to performanc

Key job duties or responsibilities:

• Monitor and control pre 90 days Credit Portfolio throughout the Bank to ensure that asset quality is maintained and improved (PAR & Migration) to within acceptable standards. 
• Overall management of non-performing debts to prevent deterioration and improve the bank’s lending asset quality. 
• Control specific provisions within budget and ensure adequate levels of provisioning on all accounts in accordance with the laid down credit policies. 
• Managing recovery costs within budgets. 
• Compliance with the bank’s Credit/NPL Policies and CBK Prudential Guidelines on loan classification and provisioning. 
• Timely submission of NPL returns to the Board and CBK. 
• Formulation of exposure/recovery strategies, action plans and supervising implementation for expedited closure. 
• Reduce non-performing credit through aggressive recoveries and viable restructuring thus contributing to the Bank bottom line through provisions write backs. 
• Participation in partnership engagement meetings/forums. 
• Oversight and support to subsidiaries in the management of the non-performing debts

Qualifications and experience

• A Bachelor’s degree in in a Business-related field from a recognized university. A Master’s degree in Business Administration or a related field is an added advantage. 
• Certification in Credit Management 
• Professional certification in AKIB/CIB, CPA(K), ACCA 
• Minimum eight (8) years’ experience in Credit Management of which five (5) years must be at senior management level in Collections, Remedial & Recoveries. 
• Proven Credit collections, remedial & recoveries skills 
• Proven planning, organization and execution skills 
• Good experience in business process re-engineering and analysis 
• Excellent interpersonal, communication and negotiation skills 
• Excellent writing and presentation skills. 
• Critical thinking and problem-solving skills 
• Excellent decision-making and leadership capabilities 
• Contract negotiation skills 
• Customer and Stake holder management skills 
• Analytical and report writing skills 
• Ability to work under pressure and within strict deadlines 
• Entrepreneurial/Commercial mind-set 
• Change management and conflict resolution skills 
• Computer Literacy

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The purpose of this role is to perform the duties of Oracle Fusion Platform Architect within the KPMG Advisory Business Unit locally and as part of the wider global KPMG Delivery Network (KDN). 

The successful applicant will be a platform Architect and a Subject Matter Expert (SME) in Oracle Fusion Platform solutions. This is a key role and the applicant would be accountable for the delivery of a robust and scalable Enterprise-wide platform architecture that will deliver on client’s strategic objectives and will ensure that solution architecture is developed in alignment with the Enterprise Architecture and Functional design of client requirements.

As part of KDN, successful candidates would be working on projects with KPMG member firms in many different countries. Initially the majority of the work would be remote, although the ability to travel for client projects across Africa, in Europe and further afield will be expected in the future.

Candidates should have a passion for exploring how Oracle Fusion applications can solve our clients’ practical business problems in a cost-effective way. Candidates should also be committed to working with KPMG teams to help ensure that the envisioned Oracle Fusion solution is delivered on time, on budget and at the required level of quality.

Key job duties or responsibilities:

Implementation / Project Delivery: Owns the functional and technical end-to-end solution:

• Serves as Oracle Fusion Platform capability lead and SME for architectural design escalation and resolution
• Ensures end-to-end solution cohesion and correctness.
• Designs and takes responsibility of the governance for an integrated system that meets the product-owner’s vision.
• Assesses the systems architecture currently in place and works with technical staff to continually improve it.
• Provides leadership and guidance to the team throughout the implementation to ensure accurate delivery of project plans.
• Addresses escalated engagement issues.
• Owns the specifications and requirements into the systems architecture.
• Assists the Product Owners / functional resources with requirements gathering and provides design guidance.
• Facilitates discussions with business and technical stakeholders to translate the critical business requirements and present a technical vision and solutions in the form of software products, customizations, and integrations.
• Provides regular updates on any developments in systems architecture projects.
• Articulate deep knowledge of the Oracle Fusion platform with a particular strength in identifying what can be delivered out of the box and when it is fitting to use custom development.
• Assist KDN Leadership to design and present high-impact messages to customer’s senior level management
• Ability to successfully communicate complex topics regarding solutions and related projects to audiences both with and without deep technical skills.
• Provides current best practices and solution alternatives as part of functional or technical design documents.
• Communicates effectively with clients, leads meetings and workshops.

Presales and Sales Support

• Leads proposal development effort, devises scope and owns estimates for sales proposals and statements of work.
• Provides technical platform expertise to cross border sales opportunities across the different countries.
• Researches continuously current and emerging technologies and proposes changes where needed.
• Supports identification of solution enhancements and new capabilities

Contribute to KPMG’s Global D365 Architect Community

• Specialist input and QA oversight of the regional sales and delivery opportunities
• Provides SME input and delivery oversight to local Oracle Fusion implementation engagements across the globe.
• Leads IP development, solution enhancement and limited cross border sales support in the architect community
• Assist the GDN Regional Deployment Lead with driving initiatives within the assigned KDN Region
• Provide solutioning support for multiple, local sales opportunities
• Mentoring and monitoring performance and development of Local architect teams

Critical Technical Skills or competencies

• Strong organisational and leadership skills.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbally and writing to a variety of technical and non-technical audiences.
• Proficient at working in diverse multi-national teams
• Sound knowledge of Agile Methodology, DevOps, Configuration Management and Automation Tools.
• In-depth experience in areas such as, Oracle Fusion Cloud, Oracle Fusion Financials, Oracle Fusion CRM, Oracle Fusion HCM, Oracle Fusion Procurement, Oracle Fusion SCM, Oracle Fusion Projects, Integration Patterns, Object Oriented Design, Test Driven Development, DevOps.
• Good appreciation of Integration Patterns, Object Oriented Design, Test Driven Development, DevOps etc.
• In-depth experience in any of the following areas:
  • Oracle Fusion Cloud,
  • Oracle Fusion Financials,
  • Oracle Fusion CRM,
  • Oracle Fusion HCM,
  • Oracle Fusion Procurement,
  • Oracle Fusion SCM,
  • Oracle Fusion Projects etc

Qualifications and experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology or related experience
• Preferred MBA or certification(s) in a business function
• Relevant Oracle Fusion certification
• Expertise with Digital Transformation programs
• Minimum 5 years of experience in implementing and leading cloud based managed services engagements
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience specifically implementing and leading Oracle Fusion applications implementations.
• Proven track record of meeting SLA’s and meeting customer expectations
• Experience implementing technology solutions that drive functional transformation
• Understanding of the project life cycle and supporting activities
• Expert understanding of Project Management and Business Change Management
• Willingness to collaborate with the architectural community and travel as required
• Other Enterprise Architecture certifications for example TOGAF will be an added advantage.
• Prior experience with sales and delivery of either of the following – Oracle Fusion Finance, HCM, SCM, EPM, procurement etc. as well as implementation and participation in 3 or more implementations/support projects

We offer:

• A fantastic opportunity to work in an exciting professional services firm on multi sectoral engagements.
• Continuous learning and development.
• Exposure to multi-disciplinary client service teams.
• Unrivalled space to grow and be innovative.