HEAD OF SHARI’AH, HEAD OFFICE, NAIROBI

Closing on: Apr 30, 2025

1. Job Summary

Responsible for ensuring that all transactions conducted by the Bank are in accordance with Shariah Principles. Undertake close co-ordination with the Shariah Supervisory Board (SSB) to ensure that the Bank’s operations are Shariah Compliant.

2. Key responsibilities

• To assume the position of Head of the Shariah Audit Department of the Bank and to plan, organize and supervise the work of the division.
• To act as secretary of the SSB and to assist in Shari’ah Board Meeting preparations and communication with the Shariah Board.
• Preparing quarterly Shariah audit status reports and submission of the same to the Shariah Supervisory Board and to the Board of Directors of the Bank.
• Ensuring that all bank branches, departments and affiliates are committed to the implementation of the Shariah decisions in accordance with the forms, contracts, agreements and procedures approved by the SSB.
• Developing internal Shariah control systems to determine whether Shariah audit systems are adequate and in accordance with overall Bank policies and procedures.
• Preparation and implementation of the annual expense budget of the Shariah Audit Unit.
• Providing Shariah consultation to Board of Directors, senior management, various departments and branches of the Bank.
• Offering training courses in Islamic banking for the bank’s staff.
• Develop policies, guidelines and manuals for Shariah Department
• All other assignments that may be deemed appropriate, to be undertaken by you for the interests of the bank.

3. Requirements:

               Qualifications

• • Hold a bachelor’s degree in Shariah Law. Master’s degree an added advantage.
  • Banking related qualifications a plus.
  • Professional qualifications such as CSAA
  • Have a minimum of Five (5) years relevant work experience in a similar position with proven result-oriented track record.
  • Have strong customer service orientation/experience.
  • Experience in Shariah Compliant Banking or a Financial institution is an added advantage.

               Competencies & Attributes

• • Personality: A go-getter, enthusiastic, results oriented with excellent communication and social skills. A forward planner with clear focus, mature, reliable, hardworking and able to work without supervision.
  • Sound knowledge of the Shariah Law (in-depth), Bank’s products and services; CBK Prudential Guidelines.
  • Honest and with high integrity.
  • Job skills:
    • Understand the Banking Act, Central Bank Regulations, general laws relating to Banking.
    • Understand and implement processes and procedures
    • Have a high sense of diplomacy, accuracy and attention for detail.
    • Passion for championing & offering excellent customer service.
    • Ability to make sound decisions for the business in line with Shariah requirements
    • Have good PR/interpersonal skills, have outstanding communication and reporting skills, problem analysis and listening ability.
  • Leadership & Management ability: Responsibility and ability to grow, support and develop talent within the Shariah Team.
  • Computer skills: Must be adept in use of Ms Word, Excel, Access, Power-point, Internet and email.

Remuneration

A package commensurate to the posts shall be discussed and agreed with the successful candidates.

HOW TO APPLY:

If you are up to the challenge, possess the necessary qualification and experience, please send you CV only quoting the job title on the email subject to [email protected] before 30^th April 2025.

Job Category: Manager

Job Type: Full Time

Job Location: Nairobi

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