Documents Manager
DOCUMENTS MANAGER –CORPORATE JOB REF: CS 07/2013
The Position
Reporting to the Legal Documentation Manager the job’s purpose is to provide legal support and solutions
to the Corporate Business teams while working with external lawyers to adopt and implement best
practices
Key roles and responsibilities
Preparation and issuance of quality credit documentation, specifically facility offer letters and other internal
documentation in line with the approved credit application, credit policies and procedures, prudential guidelines
and other relevant legislation within agreed TAT(Turn Around Time)
Ensure the quality of securities held by the Bank in respect of corporate facilities given. This includes issuance of
proper instructions for preparation and registration of external security documents, follow up for documentation
and review after registration and before disbursement of facilities.
Preparation, issuance and vetting of undertakings relating to corporate facilities and securities.
Preparation and issuance of Certificate of Compliance upon security perfection to facilitate disbursement of
facilities.
Maintain suitable system to track deferred securities and compliance documents for facilities availed before full
compliance in respect of corporate accounts and ensuring follow up and closure.
Maintain accurate registers capture required data in the documentation reports.
Tracking of Service Level Agreements with different departments and service providers to ensure quality service
and ensure that management and departmental reports and any other reports required are prepared and handed
in within set deadlines.
Providing high quality legal and operational support and Consistency in adherence to and effective application of
established policies, processes, procedures and tools in achieving optimal efficiency and cost containment.
Research and provision of quality credit legal advice relating to contracting, facilities structuring and lending
generally in liaison external legal counsel where necessary.
Act as a contact for Corporate Relationship Managers, other relevant units and external lawyers.
Training of business teams and analysts on the legal requirements and thresholds as regards credit
documentation.
Qualifications & Skills
• Law degree from a reputable learning institution
• Advocate of the High Court of Kenya with a current practicing license
3 years post admission experience
3 years’ experience in handling general legal matters in a reputable institution/legal firm
Must have a minimum of 2 years practical experience in credit documentation
Must have excellent facilities drafting skills
Must have good knowledge of all bank’s products on offer for retail customers
Must have the ability to prioritize work and deliver high quality output within tight deadlines
Must have attention to detail
Must have ability to thrive under work pressure
Must have high follow through ability
Must have strong interpersonal, negotiating and communications skills
Should have excellent organisational skills and analytical and computer skillsThe above position is demanding for which the bank will provide a competitive package for the successful
candidates.
If you believe you can clearly demonstrate your abilities to meet the criteria given above,
please submit your application with a detailed CV, stating your current position, remuneration level, e-mail
and telephone contacts quoting the job title/reference in the subject field torecruitment@kcb.co.ke.
To be considered your application must be received by 17th May 2013.
Only short listed candidates will be contacted.