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• Lead the technical design, planning, and execution of various civil engineering projects, including infrastructure, transportation, and environmental systems.
• Manage project lifecycles from conception to completion, ensuring adherence to scope, budget, and schedule.
• Oversee and mentor a team of civil engineers and technical staff in a remote setting.
• Develop and review project plans, technical specifications, calculations, and drawings.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant local, national, and international engineering standards and regulations.
• Manage client communications and stakeholder relationships, acting as the primary technical point of contact.
• Conduct thorough site assessments and feasibility studies.
• Identify potential project risks and develop effective mitigation strategies.
• Oversee the procurement of materials and services, and manage contractor performance.
• Implement robust quality assurance and quality control processes.
• Utilize advanced civil engineering software and project management tools for design, analysis, and collaboration.
• Prepare comprehensive project reports, including progress updates, technical findings, and financial summaries.
• Contribute to business development efforts by assisting in proposal preparation and client presentations.
• Stay current with advancements in civil engineering technologies and methodologies.
• Promote a collaborative and high-performance team environment, despite the remote nature of the work.

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering. A Master's degree is highly desirable.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license or equivalent professional certification.
• Significant experience in leading and managing civil engineering projects from design through construction.
• Expertise in specific areas of civil engineering such as structural, transportation, water resources, or geotechnical engineering.
• Proficiency in relevant engineering design and analysis software (e.g., AutoCAD, Civil 3D, Bentley software, structural analysis tools).
• Strong project management skills, including scheduling, budgeting, and risk management.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills, crucial for remote team management.
• Ability to work independently, make sound technical decisions, and manage multiple complex projects simultaneously.
• Experience with contract administration and negotiation.
• Strong understanding of environmental regulations and sustainability practices in engineering.
• Proficiency in using digital collaboration tools for remote work.

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Job Summary
To provide specialist advise and support in the preparation, development and analysis of financial data to provide accurate information to inform decisions enhancing stability, growth & profitability, through the execution of predefined objectives.

Job Description
Job purpose
Overall responsibility for the financial management of the Total Bank Cost space and Cost Efficiency. The role includes oversight of past, present and future financial performance of the Total Bank and various Functions, including the strategic objective of aligning to Absa Bank Kenya Plc.

• Senior stakeholder and relationship management is a key driver in-order to deliver financial objectives by leveraging off Finance, Functions, and other infrastructure groups across the organization.
• Identifying cost trends and financial risks with the presentation of these views alongside the financials at the various exco's and steercos.
• Delivering and presenting of accurate financial information in-order to assist in strategic decisions for Management (CFO, Functions, Sourcing, Board, CMC)
• Support all functions in decision-making process by providing insights into their financial performance, identifying potential cost risks and opportunities, and making recommendations and improvements.
• Provide financial planning and analysis, forecasting and monitoring the Total Bank financial performance to assist the CFO in driving the costs strategy.

Key Accountabilities
Strategy and planning

• Undertake key elements of strategic management activity, involving the identification of how value is created, destroyed, and driven in the function from a cost perspective.
• To support the business in its Outlook/Shape//MTP/STP/RAF processes.
• Support in completion, driving and tracking of the bank cost strategy.
• Lead in budgeting process, outlook and actual Numbers updates, and provide commentary to the performance metrics and actions.

Business Performance management

• To develop and report financial and other performance measures (metrics) required by the business e.g., the Monthly Business review Pack, Benefits Management Committee and Board papers.
• To monitor actual performance against target and to analyse variances.
• Support input of the financials to the investor relations packs, support management in investor relations sessions, press release and the results announcement.
• To respond to routine and ad hoc information requests.
• To produce reports that enable the identification options for improved financial performance and cost reduction.
• To support the business – in the production and review of specific technical elements of Management Accounts KPIs, margins review, Cost drivers.

Decision Support

• To provide support and analysis on a range of technical issues in connection with the Financial and Management Accounts e.g., variance/trend analysis (actuals v budget) makeup of specific costs etc.
• Lead in CFO/Finance mission statement updates, provide commentary to the performance metrics and actions.
• Provide analytics and trends to inform decision making/investment decisions

Stakeholder & Relationship Management

• Maintain and build key relationships across the organization to effectively drive cost strategy and protect value.
• Understand and identify key sustainable requests from stakeholders including adhoc requests.
• Ability to Implement actions without the direct responsibility of resources.
• Negotiate and leverage information off different groups across the organization in-order to meet stakeholder demands.
• Become the "go-to" person for all key senior stakeholders for all Finance matters relating to Costs.
• Liaise with centre to respond on all country costs queries.
• Provide feedback and updates on Cost financial / business matters.
• Communicate the cost related objectives to relevant stakeholders, ensuring alignment to the wider Absa objectives.
• To develop and report Costs financial and other performance measures (metrics) required by the business e.g. the Cost Monthly Business Review Pack, Monthly Efficiency Committee Steerco meeting, Cost CMC inputs, Cost Flash and Board papers, etc.

Team and staff Management

• Take responsibility for personal performance development, training and career development plans and ensure they are relevant and progressed.
• Develop cost health, check and challenge through regular training of cost champions

Qualifications Required.

• Bachelor's degree in finance & related fields
• Accounting Qualifications

Experience Required.

• Progressive experience in finance

Skills Required To Undertake The Role.

• Strong financial analytical and diagnostic skills
• Strong planning skills
• Excellent communication skills at all levels
• Excellent stakeholder management skills
• Excellent understanding of business strategy and competitive activity
• Good understanding of global and domestic economic trends
• Ability to work to tight deadlines without compromising accuracy
• Strong team player with good interpersonal, negotiation and influencing skills.
• Ability to influence senior management across the business.
• Experience in the financial services environment.
• Understanding of the broader economic and regulatory environment which Absa operates in.
• Good PC/systems skills.
• Learning agility
• Application Deadline – 9th October 2025***

Absa Bank Kenya is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. Preference will be given to suitable candidates from designated groups whose appointments will contribute towards the achievement of equitable demographic representation of our workforce profile and add to the diversity of the Bank.
Education
Higher Diplomas: Financial Sciences (Required)

• Leading client engagements from inception to completion, including scoping, planning, and execution of projects.
• Developing and presenting comprehensive strategic recommendations to C-suite executives and key stakeholders.
• Conducting market research, competitive analysis, and financial modeling to support strategic decision-making.
• Facilitating workshops and training sessions to build client capacity and drive adoption of new strategies and processes.
• Mentoring junior consultants and contributing to the development of intellectual capital within the firm.
• Collaborating with internal teams to identify new business opportunities and develop proposals.
• Maintaining up-to-date knowledge of industry trends, best practices, and emerging technologies.

• Lead the planning, execution, and delivery of complex projects using Agile frameworks (Scrum, Kanban).
• Mentor and coach project teams, facilitating daily stand-ups, sprint planning, reviews, and retrospectives.
• Manage project scope, timelines, budgets, and resources effectively, ensuring alignment with business objectives.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate project risks and dependencies.
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement and high performance within the remote team.
• Communicate project status, key metrics, and potential challenges to stakeholders at all levels.
• Ensure robust project documentation and reporting.
• Collaborate with product owners and development teams to define and prioritize backlog items.
• Drive the adoption and refinement of Agile best practices across the organization.

• Bachelor's degree in a related field; Master's degree or MBA is a plus.
• Minimum of 8 years of project management experience, with at least 5 years in Agile environments.
• Certified Scrum Master (CSM) or Professional Scrum Master (PSM) certification required; PMP or SAFe certification is an advantage.
• Proven ability to lead and manage cross-functional, distributed teams.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong understanding of Agile principles and best practices.
• Proficiency with Agile project management tools (e.g., Jira, Confluence).
• Demonstrated experience in risk management and conflict resolution.
• Self-starter with a strong ability to manage tasks and priorities in a remote setting.

Role Overview:

The Group Head of Business Performance and Sales Excellence is responsible for driving financial performance and sales growth across the group's presence markets. This role involves managing key performance indicators (KPIs) related to financial metrics, growth drivers, and sales team management. The position requires cultivating a culture of sales discipline to ensure the effective use of channels and minimize attrition.

Key Responsibilities:

Financial Performance Management:

• Oversee financial KPIs including gross revenue, cost management, and gross margin.
• Develop strategies to optimize financial performance and achieve revenue targets.
• Growth Drivers Management:
• Drive growth by increasing the number of merchants, agents, and cards issued.
• Promote the adoption of corporate platforms to enhance market penetration.

Sales Team Leadership:

• Manage sales teams across subsidiaries, ensuring alignment with overall business objectives.
• Foster a culture of sales discipline and accountability to maximize channel usage and minimize attrition.

Strategic Planning and Execution:

• Develop and implement strategic plans to achieve business performance and sales excellence.
• Monitor market trends and adjust strategies to stay competitive.

Stakeholder Engagement:

• Collaborate with key stakeholders, including international money transfer systems, governments, regulators, payment schemes, switches, merchants, and fintechs.
• Ensure strong relationships and alignment with stakeholders to drive business growth.

Performance Monitoring and Reporting:

• Track and analyse performance metrics to identify areas for improvement.
• Provide regular reports and updates to senior management on business performance and sales activities.

Skills and Qualifications:

• Financial Acumen: Strong understanding of financial metrics and performance management.
• Strategic Thinking: Ability to develop and implement long-term strategies for growth and performance.
• Leadership: Proven leadership skills to manage and develop sales teams across multiple markets.
• Communication: Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to engage with diverse stakeholders.
• Analytical Skills: Ability to analyse data and market trends to make informed decisions.
• Sales Excellence: Deep understanding of sales methodologies and best practices.

Desired Experience:

• Extensive experience in a similar role within the payments industry.

• Lead and manage multiple Agile/Scrum projects from initiation to completion.
• Facilitate all Agile ceremonies, including sprint planning, daily stand-ups, sprint reviews, and retrospectives.
• Coach and mentor Scrum Masters and development teams on Agile principles and practices.
• Remove impediments and roadblocks that hinder team progress.
• Manage project scope, timelines, budgets, and resources effectively.
• Develop and maintain detailed project plans, roadmaps, and backlogs.
• Collaborate closely with product owners, stakeholders, and development teams to define project requirements and priorities.
• Ensure the delivery of high-quality software solutions that meet business needs.
• Track project progress, identify risks and issues, and implement mitigation strategies.
• Communicate project status, key milestones, and risks to stakeholders at all levels.
• Foster a collaborative, productive, and transparent team environment within a remote setting.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives within the development and project management processes.
• Ensure adherence to company standards and best practices for software development and project management.
• Manage vendor relationships and third-party integrations as needed.
• Conduct post-project analysis and lessons learned sessions.

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Business, or a related field. Advanced degree or relevant certifications (e.g., PMP-ACP, CSM, CSPO, SAFe) are highly desirable.
• Minimum of 8 years of experience in project management, with at least 5 years specifically focused on managing Agile/Scrum software development projects.
• Proven experience leading cross-functional, distributed teams.
• Deep understanding of Agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban) and their practical application.
• Excellent understanding of the software development lifecycle (SDLC).
• Strong proficiency in project management and collaboration tools (e.g., Jira, Confluence, Asana).
• Exceptional leadership, communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
• Proven ability to manage complex projects, budgets, and stakeholder expectations.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
• Experience in conflict resolution and team motivation.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, fully remote work environment.