Commercial Finance Business Analyst -(Glaxosmithkline-GSK)-Job in Kenya

GSK is one of the world’s leading research-based pharmaceutical and healthcare companies.

An exciting career opportunity has risen for a highly motivated and enterprising individual to join the organization as aCommercial Finance Business Analyst in the Finance Department.

The successful candidate ‘principal role will be to provide Business Partnering support to the Commercial and Management team.

Reporting to the Financial Planning & Analysis Manager, the job holder will use their strong analytical skills and commercial acumen to be a genuine ‘value-adding’ business partner to the greater Commercial Team.

Essential Job Responsibilities:

• Provide Proactive Business Partnering support to busy commercial team with the objective of influencing business decisions.
• Uses analytical and partnering skills to drive rigorous fact-based decision-making.
• Is a key player in the overall budgeting and forecasting process.
• Analysis of Key Variances of actuals to budgets and agreed Forecasts so as to establish the causes of deviations and advise on corrective measures to be taken.
• Ensures accurate and timely monthly submissions to Area finance to tight deadlines.
• Prepare and submit working capital information.
• Assisting with the evaluation process of tender costing calculations.
• Manage and reviews the Pricing and costing of all finished goods to ensure the product cost information is accurate for budgeting purposes.
• Build financial capabilities across the functions
• Provide schedules to auditors when requested and answer to queries raised.

Qualifications & Knowledge:

• First degree, preferably in business.
• Recognized professional accounting qualification.e.g CIMA,CPA or ACCA
• 5 years experience in an Analytical and Commercial business partnering role
• Excellent communication , analytical and presentation skills
• Ability to Multitask and work independently

Key Attributes:

• Challenging – Can influence business decisions, challenge performance and drive improvements
• Competent - business knowledge and commercial acumen, communicated with impact
• Connected - collaborative team player, embedded in decision making, networked widely within GSK and externally
• Courageous - personal accountability and courage to ensure the safeguarding of GSK’s assets and reputation

Interested candidates should apply stating their overall suitability for the position together with a detailed CV that clearly addresses the ability to perform the key responsibilities to: QYZ72406@gsk.com

The application deadline is 31st January 2012

Kindly note that only short listed candidates will be contacted.

Glaxosmithkline is an equal opportunity employer

Accountant and Internal Auditor-(Sacco )- Jobs in Kenya

Sacco Accountant

A leading Sacco in Nairobi is looking for a competent and results oriented individual to fill the position of the Sacco Accountant.

Qualified and interested professionals with the following qualifications are invited to apply;

Key Competencies

• Self motivated and the ability to play into the team spirit to attain the overall objectives of the business
• Willingness to work long and odd hours in order to attain the set targets
• Attention to detail with exceptional problem analysis/solving skills
• Results oriented
• Exemplary customer service skills

Qualifications

• At least 5 years experience in a fast paced highly demanding accounting environment
• Experience in the banking industry is a definite advantage.
• Relevant practical experience in all types of accounts reconciliations within a computerized environment
• Ability to produce accurate and timely final accounts
• A bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting or business
• Full CPA (K) qualification

An above industry remuneration package will be negotiated with the right candidate.

Internal Auditor

We wish also to outsource the services of an Internal Auditor.

Qualified and interested accounting firms/individuals with the following qualifications are
invited to apply;

• Be fully qualified accountants
• CIA or CISA qualification will be a definite advantage
• Be registered with ICPAK
• Must have at least 5 years relevant experience in internal audit and assurance

Applications together with detailed CVs/Profiles for the above 2 positions should be sent to;

The Chief Executive Officer
Maisha Bora Sacco Ltd
P.O Box 30062 00100
Nairobi

Or email: hr@maishaborasacco.com

Application deadline: 31st January 2012

Finance Manager -(Gaming Industry)-Job Vacancy in Kenya

Our client, in the gaming industry and licensed by the Betting Control and Licencing Board (BLCB) seeks to fill the position of aFinance Manager to carry out day to day operations of the organization in finance and administration.

Job Purpose

• Provide best practice financial management and coordination of for the company's finance functions (including branches) working with your team to deliver, monthly budgeting, cash flows & forecasting requirements.
• Deliver the Company’s statutory financial reporting requirements, including analysis of the results and presentation to the Board of Directors.
• Responsible for overall supervision of all Finance Department personnel to include accounting, auditing, cage and purchasing divisions.
• Reviews, creates, or reconciles all financial reports according to policies and procedures; to include investigating, reporting, and correcting anomalies.

Key Deliverables

• Managing and directing the financial activities within the property including payroll, general ledger, disbursements, accounts receivable, analysis, revenue accounting, budgeting and forecasting
• Managing and directing all personnel assigned to accounting/finance, purchasing and cage/credit/count functions
• Performs all monetary transactions presented, adhering to all department and company policies, procedures, internal controls and government regulations.

Requirements

• Experience in working with cash (Forex Bureau, Bank, Casino Finance)
• Positive attitude and customer service skills with good spoken and written English
• Good mathematics knowledge; logical thinking & ability to concentrate in a pressure environment
• Fully proficient in Microsoft Office (MS Word, MS Excel, MS Outlook).

Competences

• Honest and trustworthy with an ethical approach to renewal relationships and business dealings;
• Developed accounting technical skills, knowledge of accounting practices in the gaming industry to provide high levels of professional advice with little supervision;
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, capability to carry out deep financial presentations with clarity at board level.
• Record and delivering of strong financial controls
• Honest and trustworthy with an ethical approach to renewal relationships and business dealings;
• Able to prioritize and manage own workload, while supervising others
• Hands-on knowledge of contemporary HR issues and practices, able to develop and motivate staff.
• Assertive enough to demand action with developed negotiation skills
• Demonstrate passion for the Company and enthusiasm.

Education and Experience

• University degree
• MBA or working towards it
• Accounting qualifications, CPA 6
• Gaming industry experience an added advantage
• Excellent IT skills
• 3-4 years experience
• Less than 40 years of age
• IT savvy

If you are qualified and up to the challenge, please send your resume and day time contact to recruitment@xantiaconsulting.com by 25th January 2012.

Please note that only qualified candidates will be contacted.

Finance Manager-(One Acre Fund)- Job in Western Kenya

Industry: Nonprofit / International Development / Agriculture / Microfinance

Function: Finance & Management

Employer: One Acre Fund

Job location:Western Kenya

Commitment: Long Term Career Position

Organization Description

One Acre Fund is an agricultural NGO in Kenya, Rwanda, and Burundi that is innovating a new way of helping farm families to achieve their full potential.

One Acre invests in farmers to generate a permanent gain in farm income. We provide farmers with a "market bundle" that includes education,  finance, seed and fertilizer, and market access.

Our program is proven impactful – every year, we weigh thousands of harvests and measure more than 100% average gain in farm income per acre. We are growing quickly. In five years, we have grown to serve 70,000 farm families with more than 500 full-time field staff.

Job Description 

We are seeking a Finance Manager to play a key role in our organization, by developing our financial tracking, analysis, and decision-making abilities to improve the financial sustainability of One Acre Fund Kenya.

The Finance Manager must be a quick learner that will be able to train, motivate, and lead a group of bookkeepers and treasurers (currently 12 staff, and increasing), who account for our revenues, expenses, inventory, and cash flow.

The Finance Manager must proactively diagnose problems, brainstorm improvements and solutions, and lead and manage the implementation of those solutions.

Primary Duties of a Finance Manager

Train and Manage Finance Staff: You will train and manage the performance of 12+ members comprising of the OAF Finance Team. You will host monthly trainings, provide individualized feedback, and improve OAF Finance Team’s capacities and capabilities.

Execute Monthly Books Closing: Each month, district bookkeepers and treasurers submit monthly revenues and expenses to HQ, for compilation. You will conduct organization-wide revenue and cash reconciliations each month, check expense descriptions and coding, and close monthly books in a timely manner.

Assist with Budget vs Actual (BVA) Analysis: You will work with the Finance Associate, and Finance Director to analyze and compare actual revenues and expenses compared to budget, and determine areas where we can improve operational efficiencies to reduce costs, and improve financial sustainability.

Create and Deliver Reports – You will be responsible for preparing and submitting timely and relevant internal financial documents, external financial documents, and all applications and submissions to relevant external authorities, as required.

Set and Achieve Targets – You will be given a number of projects intended to improve the Finance Team, or One Acre Fund’s financial sustainability. You will manage and execute these projects from start to finish, by working with other staff.

Collaborate with Other Managers and Teams – To achieve and improve financial health for One Acre Fund, the Finance Manager must work with District Field Directors, HQ Managers, the Internal Auditors, and international staff. The ability to be a team player is crucial in this role.

Lead by Example, Solve Problems – One Acre Fund needs decisive leadership on their finance team. You will lead by example by setting high standards of performance, integrity, and teamwork. You will continually improve systems, policies and procedures, and identify existing problems, and anticipate future ones.

If you have these skills and experiences in these areas, please highlight them on your cover letter and resume.

Career Growth and Development: One Acre Fund invests in building management and leadership skills. We provide constant, actionable feedback delivered through weekly mentorship and through regular career reviews. We also have regular one-on-one meetings, where we listen to and discuss career goals, and work collaboratively to craft roles that each person can be passionate about.

Qualifications

We are seeking exceptional professionals with minimum of five years of work experience, and a demonstrated long-term passion for sustainable agricultural development in sub-Saharan Africa.

We are looking for extraordinary candidates that are proactive; please only apply if you fit these criteria:

• Strong work experiences. Examples include a demanding professional work experience in financial institutions, or in finance departments of companies, or NGOs.
• Leadership experience: Experience managing people and teams in or outside of work.
• Proactively diagnose and solve problems
• Strong comfort with numerical analysis
• Strong computer skills: Ability to create reports and tools in Word and Excel; fast typing speed (20+ wpm); quick to learn and operate other software (i.e., Access)
• Proven ability to set and meet targets on the job
• Clear communicator/mentor
• Top-performing undergraduate degree in business, economics, finance, accounting, or other relevant fields from a recognized University (please include grades and test scores on your resume)
• Integrity and a Positive Attitude
• Demonstrates high quality work with a strong attention to detail
• A willingness to commit to living in Western Province or Nyanza for a long term position
• Language: Fluent in Kiswahili and English Required.
• Passionate about serving smallholder farmers

Preferred Start Date: January 8, 2012

Compensation: Competitive Salary with Performance Based Incentives

Benefits: NSSF and NHIF, airtime and small transportation allowances

Career development: Twice annual career reviews and constant feedback. Your manager will invest significant time in your career development.

One Acre Fund is an equal opportunity employer. 

Deadline for receiving applications is on or before the 21/12/2011

To Apply

Email cover letter and resume to kenyajobs@oneacrefund.org (Subject line: Finance Manager + the place you heard of the position).

Financial Controllers jobs in Kenya

A large international Indian group with operations in several countries is looking for Financial Controllers for their companies based in Nairobi. 

Candidates should be qualified accountants with exposure to dynamic and computerized work environment.

The successful candidate will be responsible for accounting, audit, management reports and all other relevant commercial functions.

Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.

Attractive compensation package will be offered to the right candidate.

The successful candidates will be expected to join within one month of selection.

Apply with photograph and salary details to: fck.kenya@gmail.com

Chief Accountants / Financial Controllers / Finance Managers / Senior Finance Managers-(Safal Group)- Jobs in Eastern & Southern Africa Countries

Safal Group is a leading player in Metal Roofing and Allied Building Products Industry in Eastern & Southern Africa Region. Safal Group is an equal opportunity, multi-cultural employer.

Presently the group has facilities for Cold Rolling, Galvanizing, Aluminium-Zinc Coating, Colour as well as Tubes & Pipes. 

While the Group manufacturing facilities are in Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania and South Africa, the down-stream companies are spread throughout the sub-saharan countries of the continent, including South Africa.

The Group is searching for talented and ambitious professionals who are suitably qualified to take up responsibilities of:

Chief Accountants / Financial Controllers / Finance Managers / Senior Finance Managers

Eastern & Southern Africa Countries

Job Profile

The position will work under a matrix relationship, at the company level and group level.

The person filling the position will be responsible for combination of the following key operational areas.

To develop and operationalize relevant policies.

To provide support for implementation and monitoring compliance & progress in different areas of finance and accounts.

To manage investments / capital expenditure, working capital financing, structure / funding / borrowings, business plans / budgeting / forecasting reporting / reviews, foreign exchange andother risk management portfolio.

To ensure timely availability of monthly accounts and MIS reports including those relating to product costs, variable and fixed expenses.

To co-ordinate with internal and external audit team.

The Candidate

The ideal candidate shall be a qualified Accountant or an MBA with finance specialization.

The Group is looking for a candidate with at least 10 years of post qualification and relevant work experience in manufacturing environment.

In order to be successful in this job the incumbent need to have an experience of working in a computerized environment and must be familiar with SAP/other ERP Systems.

Age: 35-45 years

Application

Qualified candidates who wish to be considered for the above positions may apply online to:

jobs@aluminiumafrica.com

Please ensure that your current CV with photograph and contact details of three professional referees are attached with your application.

Closing date for receiving application is 30th Nov 2011.

Strategic Account Managers-(SENACA Group-Banking and Real Estate )- Jobs in Kenya

We are looking for two professions to work in the security and safety industry as Strategic Account Managers (SAMs) specifically in the Banking and Real Estate industry, responsible for all elements of managing the most complex customer relationships between Senaca Group & its partners.

The suitable candidate will be responsible for establishing and managing relationships with high numbers of key stakeholders, and orchestrating the deployment of corporate-wide resources with the ultimate objective of providing comprehensive and innovative products, services and solutions to your strategic accounts.

Working closely with Senaca Group colleagues (including Group Corporate Affairs, Group Marketing Manager and the Sales Teams) it will ultimately be the SAM's responsibility to ensure that Senaca attains the appropriate prioritization within the defined strategic accounts thereby maximizing the benefits that Senaca products and services can secure businesses as well as maximizing market share / revenue.

Responsibilities:

• Is responsible for developing business strategies that will continue to expand the client base of the company within the account
• The strategic account manager must create and implement both long and short term sales objectives that will meet the needs of the customer, increase market share and maximize product servicing.
• Relationship development and management with key individuals and top decision makers with Senaca partner firm
• Represents a knowledgeable, efficient, and professional image of our company to partner firm by handling business in a respectful and professional demeanor.
• Requires a deep understanding of the partner firm business, systems and processes that touch products and capabilities
• Address client concerns and ensures the resolution of issues in a timely manner, with follow-up when appropriate
• Proactively conducts strategic account reviews with all assigned customers on a regular basis to review service needs and usage trends
• Conduct Rate Reviews/Billing disputes and credits with strategic customers upon request
• Regularly report on performance to the partner firm, and quantify the value that we deliver to them
• Looks for opportunities for organic growth within the partner organization.
• Retains the account through the development of strong relationships with key decision makers and users within an organization

Education or Previous Experience:

• Masters degree in Business Administration or Management will be highly considered.
• Bachelors degree in any business related discipline and specific to the sector the applicant will work in
• 3 to 5 years work experience in sales or key account management
• He or she should have excellent interpersonal communication skills, persuasive, yet unobtrusive manner is generally necessary for success as an account manager.
• An ability to gather client information and analyze industry specific data in order to create client specific advice is required

How to Apply 

All application letters and detailed CVs together with names of three referees, should only be emailed to jackie@senacagroup.com to reach not later than December 16th, 2011.

Please indicate clearly on the subject line the position you are applying for either SAM –Banking or Real Estate.

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

Accounts Clerk Job opportunity in Kenya

Personal Profile:

A minimum of university degree in Accounting

A relevant Post school accounting qualification

Min CPA Part II

At least 3 years appropriate experience

Good communication & negotiating skills & computer literate

Job Profile:

• Posting of cashbook and ledgers for the Mission
• Petty cash disbursements and replenishment
• Preparation of monthly expenditure reporting, budget report and statements for the Mission
• Client service focused

Applications together with a detailed CV should be received, not later than Friday 25th November 2011.

Applications should be addressed to:

The Head of Administration
P O Box 42441
00100-Nairobi

Finance Executive-(SOFGEN Africa )- Job in Nairobi Kenya

Position Title:Finance Executive

Company: SOFGEN Africa Ltd

Responsible To:Chief Financial Officer; with a dotted line to EVP Africa

Location: Nairobi, Kenya

Liaises with:Directors, Regional Managers, Group Finance, HR, Recruitment, Resource Allocation, Group Legal

Job Purpose: To perform all finance related work for the Africa division, working closely with the Group CFO and the EVP Africa.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Prepare, supervise and manage SOFGEN Africa budget and the budgeting process
• Ensure compliance with tax regulation in Africa
• Ensure/implements that Africa financial function runs in accordance with corporate policies
• Manage relationship with auditors, conduct/support annual audit
• Prepare various financial reports for management
• Perform payroll and wire transfer activities and manage employee benefits schemes
• Manage bank relationship and day to day bank activities and daily cash flow situation
• Monitor accounts receivables and accounts payable status
• Confirm that each invoice has been reviewed/approved by responsible person before it is processed in Navision and paid
• Manage financial/accounting activities for all group companies within SOGEN Africa
• Participate in SOFGEN Africa management meetings
• Liaise with corporate legal on corporate legal activities
• Ensure safekeeping of all corporate documentation
• Experience in office administration

Basic Qualifications & Skill Set:

• 4+ years of Finance and Accounting experience including Payroll, Wire Transfers, Accounts Payable
• Certified Public Accountant CPA (K)
• Understanding of international/cross border business and transfer pricing policies
• Understanding of group consolidation and intercompany billing procedures
• Audit experience
• Microsoft Dynamics NAV
• Microsoft Office (Excel, Word and Powerpoint) - Advanced Excel skills is a must (pivot tables, vlookups, functions in general)
• Microsoft Office (Project Publisher, Access)
• Good numeracy skills
• Ability to multi-task in a fast paced environment
• Ability to coordinate between divisions and management structure. Take charge attitude to assume responsibility.
• Good oral and written communication skills
• Ability to work under pressure

How To Apply:

Send current CVs, certification and application letters, indicating 3 referees with day time contacts to cndolo@sofgen.com by 25th November 2011

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted

Finance Manager job vacancy in Kenya

Position: Finance Manager

Department:Finance

Supervised by:Director

Industry: ICT

Summary

Maintain day-to-day financial and operational control of the company within budget.

Key Tasks

• Maintain day-to-day financial and operational control of the service within budget
• Ensure that appropriate financial regulations policies and controls are in place and in use at all times.
• Ensure all finances are properly administered and monitored, including credit control and allocation of resources.
• Take charge of preparation of management accounts.
• Prepare and review detailed budgets for approval by management.
• Make regular reports to the management on income, expenditure, and any variations from budgets.
• Ensure that all daily and weekly reporting obligations are met.
• Direct the organization’s financial goals, objectives, and budgets.
• Oversee the investment of funds and manage associated risks.
• Oversee cash management cash management activities; execute capital raising strategies to support the firm’s expansion.
• Develop and manage the Accounts, Stores and Purchasing department under the finance‘s department in line with the company’s Mission and Vision.
• Monitor and ensure collection of present and past-due accounts.
• Monitor and control the flow of cash receipts and disbursements to meet the business and investment needs of the firm.
• Take responsibility for overall management and delivery of the business plan.
• Oversee programs to minimize risks and losses that might arise from financial transaction and business operations undertaken by the company.
• Identify and advice the Human Resources Manager on the plans for company’s financial training and development needs.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Commerce, Business Administration (Marketing option).
• CPA K
• Ability to develop, monitor and maintain management information systems and procedures.
• Excellent marketing skills
• Strong analytical skills.
• 3 years experience in the negotiation, interpretation & management of agreements and various contracts.
• Competent accounting and control skills related to project entities
• Proven administrative, leadership and management ability in the areas of strategic planning and organizational development.

Interested candidates, please apply with your full resume stating qualifications to
recruitment@workforceassociates.net 

On the subject line indicate FINANCE MANAGER.

Head of Finance - (Advertising Industry)-Job in Kenya

Dynamic People Consulting is currently recruiting for the Head of Finance for one of its clients in the advertising industry.

Key Responsibilities:

The Head of Finance will be responsible for the following duties:

• Prepares cash flow and balance sheet statements on a monthly basis
• Conducts bank reconciliation on a monthly basis
• Produces monthly profit and loss statement
• Keeps track of company income by managing the organization’s financial accounts
• Keeps custody of company receipts and bank statements
• Withdraws and deposits money and checks to the company account
• Makes payment to suppliers in accordance to payment contract
• Verify cash requisitions from staff or suppliers
• Verifies cash requisitions from staff and suppliers with appropriate parties
• Generates delivery notes for orders
• Receives quotations sent out by sales
• Communicates credit terms to clients
• Receives and checks list provided by the Credit Reference Bureau for clients’ status
• Contacts clients to collect debt owed to the company
• Manages daily stocks
• Records new stock into the stock register

The successful candidate should have the following qualification:

• Bachelor degree in Accounting or Finance
• CPA(K)
• Masters degree a must
• 5 years experience as an accountant
• 3 years in senior management
• Good Interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to work independently as well as a team
• Attention to detail and a good sense of procedures
• IT tools proficient in the processing of information and communication
• Mature with excellent interpersonal and communication skills,
• Ability to work independently and as a team to manage work-relate responsibilities,
• Attention to detail, reliable and with ability to achieve high Quality Standards,
• An efficient organizer,
• A great sense of initiative and creativity in carrying out assignments,
• Good analytical and writing skills,
• Honest, a pleasant personality and willingness to go an extra mile

If you believe you qualify for this position, please send you CV and details of your current and expected remuneration to recruitment@dpckenya.com

Corporate Account Managers (IT) Jobs vacancy in Kenya (25,000-50,000 plus Commissions)

Our client is one of the leading homegrown IT solutions providers in Kenya.

The organization is looking for passionate and driven individuals to join its dynamic team. The job comes with a gross pay range of 25-50k plus the ability to earn commissions.

Corporate Account Managers

Key Responsibilities:

• Responsible for creating and driving their sales pipeline
• Use specialty expertise to seek out new opportunities and expand/enhance existing ones
• Establish a professional, working and consultative relationship with the client, by developing a core understanding of the unique business needs of the client within their industry.
• Invest time working with and leveraging external partners to deliver sales e.g. vendors
• Maintain knowledge of competitors to strategically position Company’s portfolio

Key Qualifications

• University degree
• 3 or more years advanced sales experience within industry and or similar products
• Demonstrated achievement of progressively higher quota, diversity of customers and higher-level customer interface.
• Excellent project management skills

Key Competencies:

New Business Acquisition: Ability to aggressively identify opportunities in new or existing accounts, expanding business in a way that ensures profitability for Computech.

Opportunity Qualification, Development and Closing: Assesses feasibility of pursuing an opportunity given what the customer is trying to accomplish, competitive presence and strength. Defines and positions well-targeted solutions to generate customer acceptance and wins the deal.

Account Planning and Alignment: Supports the development of account plans that focus sales activities, ensure accurate forecasts and integrates specialist selling seamlessly within an overall account strategy.

Customer Relationship Management: Demonstrates customer-sensitive practices within accounts.

If qualified send CV only to jobs@staff-kenya.com indicating the title on the subject line. Do not attach certificates.

Corporate Staffing Services
Suite 3, 13th floor, Development House, Nairobi.
Email: jobs@staff-kenya.com

Financial Auditor-(Water.org – Kenya )- Job Vacancy

Water.org – Kenya , a non-governmental organization working to solve the global water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) crisis, seeks an experiencedFinancial Auditor to work in its Nairobi, Kenya office on a contract basis (20 hrs/ week).

Water.org works with Commercial banks, MFIs and similar NGOs in the region and has operations in Kenya, Uganda and Ethiopia.

Job Specifications

Reporting to the Regional Director- East Africa, the financial auditor will be expected to;

• Plan and conduct financial and operational audits of the implementing partner organizations.
• Review and enhance the effectiveness of Water.org and implementing partner organizations’ internal controls, management information systems, governance structures and risk management processes.
• Perform accounting and administrative duties as directed from time to time by the Regional Director.

Required Qualifications

• An accounting degree and/or related qualifications.
• CPA III or its equivalent.
• Proficiency in QuickBooks, Excel, Tally or similar accounting packages.
• At least 5 years accounting and/or auditing experience in an NGO environment.

Interested candidates to send a copy of their CV and a cover letter indicating their interest in the position to Kenya@water.org, noting “Financial Auditor” as the title/subject of your message. 

Applications will be reviewed as they are received and it will be closed up by the 8th, November, 2011. 

Please do not attempt to contact Water.org about the status of your application.

Water.org is an equal opportunity employer. 

We do not discriminate on the basis of age, ethnicity, gender, nationality, or religious belief,

For more information on the position, please visit www.water.organd www.watercredit.org.

Senior Accountant-(Finlays )-Job in Mt Kenya Region

About the company

The Organization

Finlays is Kenya’s largest agricultural export group employing 22,000 people and annually exporting 400 millions stems of flowers, 7 million kilos of vegetables, 26 million kilos of black tea and 3 million kilos of tea extract. 

The organization is geographically located in Nairobi, Naivasha, Kericho, Mt Kenya and Mombasa, together with 1,200 vegetables out growers throughout the country and 10,000 tea out growers. 

The group has established itself as a reliable, responsible. innovative and sustainable producer with a deep knowledge and passion for its products. 

Finlays, a wholly owned subsidiary of the Swire Group, maintains strategic focus to develop a sustainable business which in turn drives integration, development and growth possibilities within Kenya and internationally.

The Job

We intend to recruit a Senior Accountant to join our Finance Department in our Mt. Kenya Region

Ref: HG/HRD/SRM/10/2011

Reporting To: Chief Accountant, Mt. Kenya Region

Responsibilities:

• Analyzing financial data and extracts and defining relevant information; interpreting data for the purpose of determining past financial and/or to the project a financial probability.
• Exercise accounting control over a group of accounts within the assigned area of accounting.
• Developing financial reports for financial analysis, forecasting, trending, results analysis.
• Applying a working knowledge of applicable laws and regulations; verifying documents for completeness and compliance with government and other regulatory agencies.
• Using various software applications, such as spreadsheet, relational databases etc to assemble, manipulate and/or format data and /or reports
• On a regular and continuous basis, exercises administrative judgment and assumes responsibility for decisions, consequences and results having an impact on people, costs, and/or quality of service within the functional area.
• Reconciling sub-ledgers to the general ledger and resolving differences.

Desired Qualifications and Attributes:

• At least a CPA II
• Graduate and fully qualified CPA will have advantage
• A minimum of three (3) years experience in a similar position.
• Advanced knowledge in the use of MS Excel, Word, Scala or other financial software applications required.
• Strong leadership, communication and interpersonal skills

Those with relevant qualifications should send their applications together with a detailed CV to the undersigned so as to reach her by latest 10th November 2011.

Kindly indicate your daytime Telephone Number your Employment Number and Region.

Only short listed candidates will be contacted

Regional Human Resources Manager
Finlays Horticulture (K) Limited
Private Bag
Nanyuki - 10400

Applications can also be emailed to personnel.sirimon@finlays.net

Only short listed candidates will be contacted.

Finlays Horticulture (K) Limited is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Accountant (Plan International) Job in Homabay Kenya (Short Term Contract)

Accountant

Short Term Contract Based in Homabay

Plan is an international humanitarian child centered community development organization, without religious, political or government affiliation.

Plan is committed to protecting and promoting child rights, and to improving the lives and futures of poor children, their families and communities through a child-centered community development approach.

The successful candidate will be required to implement the corporate financial systems and capacity development of CBO/partners in financial accounting.

He/She will liaise with the relevant Country Office staff and the community to facilitate required processes.

The incumbent will report to the Senior Accountant.

Employment is on a three month short term contract.

Key responsibilities 

• Review all financial commitments against budgets and in compliance with Plan policies and procedures.
• Processing of all financial transactions in the General Ledger
• Preparation of financial reports.
• Provide accurate and timely preparation of reconciliation for cash, payroll, receivables and payables accounts.
• Enhance financial capacity of CBO/Partners working with Plan.
• Maintain and manage all financial documents.
• Verify and report physical existence of assets

Qualifications, experience and skills 

• CPA (K) or other professional qualification in accounting
• At least 3 years accounting experience – preferably in an NGO
• Well versed in computerised accounting applications
• Ability to work and fit within a team environment
• Acts with high degree of integrity and professionalism
• Good communication and facilitation skills
• Strong planning, organisational and analytical skills

Plan Kenya is a development organization uniting people to advance the rights of all children. 

Accordingly, employment is subject to our child protection standards including appropriate background checks and adherence to our Child Protection Policy.

How to apply: 

If you meet the requirements of the above position and would like to be a part of it in our commitment to children, please send updated curriculum vitae and three references to the attention of the Program Unit Manager, Homabay or email to homabay.po@plan-international.org to be received latest by 02nd November 2011. 

Your envelope or email should bear the title/reference “TEMPORARY ACCOUNTANT – HOMABAY PROGRAM UNIT” as the subject.

We regret that only short listed candidates will be contacted.

Regional Financial Controls and Operational Risk Manager-(Standard Chartered Bank)- Job in Kenya

Job Title: Regional Financial Controls and Operational Risk Manager

Job ID: 293403

Job Function:Finance

Location: Kenya - SCB

Full/Part Time: Full-Time

Job Description

1. Assist the Regional CFO in overseeing the management of operational risks including driving and directing compliance in each country.

2. Assist country CFOs to implement controls to meet regulatory and internal requirements. In addition, drive an effective risk management framework, and promote a strong risk management and compliance culture.

3. Partner the CFO in operational risk matters to ensure proper functioning of day-to-day controls, periodic monitoring activities, timely identification and reporting of significant risks and losses and effectiveness of risk mitigation actions.

4. Work with Finance Operational Risk Head (Group) to ensure there is adequate training in financial controls, compliance and operational risk.

Key Roles & Responsibilities

1. To provide assurance that the Risk Management Framework, related Operational Risk Policies and Procedures and any directives, policies and procedures defined by Finance Governance Committee are operational and effective in all countries.

2. To provide assurance that operational risk identification and measurement capabilities are objective, consistent and compliant with Group standards and applicable regulations, and that risk control and risk origination decisions are properly informed.

3. To provide assurance that all applicable policies, laws and regulations are adhered to excepting those for which responsibility is explicitly retained by another risk committee.

4. Design and implement control measures and monitoring plans for compliance and operational risk management. Ensure that controls are effective for compliance monitoring and risk management.

5. To assist the Regional CFO in governance oversight of financial controls and operational risk management.

6. To challenge and ensure business activities are stopped where risks are not aligned with control requirements or risk appetite.

7. To monitor and ensure closure of all findings of sub-committees, Group Internal Audit, and other internal functions and external regulators on material risk issues.

8. Ensure sufficient actions are undertaken to mitigate, reduce or contain the identified operational risks.

9. To Escalate all material gross and residual risk exposures, control weaknesses, losses and near misses to the Regional CFO.

10. Analyse and consolidate Country Finance Operational Risk profiles, review relevant operational loss and risk reporting by country FORMs, and ensure the accuracy and completeness of data before submitting to Group.

11. Lead and coordinate periodic risk training for in-country finance teams to enhance awareness and promote risk management and compliance culture.

12. Conduct periodic peer reviews in the Region.

13. Lead migration of best practices across the region and drive standardisation of control processes.

Qualifications & Skills

• Outstanding ability to provide leadership, guidance and inspiration to the team.
• Strong sense of self motivation and discipline in execution.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills with ability to influence outcomes.
• Relevant professional qualifications in accounting (ACCA, CA or equivalent), with minimum of 10 years experience in leadership position in Finance.
• Knowledge in the application of finance systems and good understanding of financial reporting processes.

How To Apply

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Closing Dates

The closing date for applications is 16/10/2011. Please note all closing dates are given in Hong Kong time (GMT + 8 hours). We aim to respond to successful applicants within four weeks and will keep a record or your application in our database so that we can contact you when suitable vacancies arise in future.

Diversity & Inclusion

Standard Chartered is committed to diversity and inclusion. We believe that a work environment which embraces diversity will enable us to get the best out of the broadest spectrum of people to sustain strong business performance and competitive advantage. By building an inclusive culture, each employee can develop a sense of belonging, and have the opportunity to maximise their personal potential.

Accounting Associate-(PATH Jr.)- Job in Kenya

Job Description

PATH is an international, nonprofit organization that creates sustainable, culturally relevant solutions, enabling communities worldwide to break longstanding cycles of poor health.

PATH's mission is to improve the health of people around the world by advancing technologies, strengthening systems, and encouraging healthy behaviors.

Path is seeking an experienced Accounting Associate to manage the following responsibilities:

Perform monthly desk audit to ensure accuracy of Field Office Financial Reports (FOFRs)

• Complete GL entries for FOFR transactions before monthly close/deadline; follow-up with Field Offices to clear all outstanding questions and issues.
• Ensure tools and processes are in place to record labor information from field offices accurately and reconcile General Ledger and Labor database differences as they occur.
• Complete quarterly and annual reconciliation of assigned GL accounts within deadlines.
• Research and prepare journal entries for reclassification of expenses as needed.
• Review and process Field Office Advance Requests within two days of receipt.
• Participate as team member to improve efficiency of systems, support opening/closing offices and train field office staff.
• Maintain current documentation of policies and procedures for assigned areas of responsibility.
• Participate in annual audit process, preparing work-papers and schedules as assigned.
• Monitor outstanding balances in assigned field office and advance accounts, follow-up on unusual balances and stale outstanding items.

Participate as team member to improve efficiency of systems, support opening/closing offices, and give orientation to field office staff

• Work with Field Office staff on proper financial processes including segregation of duties, procurement authorization and thresholds, transaction documentation, cash handling, and related internal control practices and procedures.

Ensure that labor information from field office/s is recorded accurately

• Review and analyze labor reports from field office/s, make corrections as needed.
• Export corrected data to Payroll for labor database; compare totals with GL posting and resolve discrepancies.
• Complete quarterly reviews of field office salary data to ensure changes have been captured by HR.

Complete quarterly reconciliation of assigned GL accounts for field office advances, taxes, deposits, loans, etc. as directed by senior staff

Research and prepare journal entries for reclassification of expenses, as assigned.
Required Skills

Applicant must have the following qualifications/skills:

• Knowledge of USAID regulations particularly OMB Circular A-122 preferred.
• Good working knowledge of computers and good skills in MS Office software, particularly familiarity with Excel spreadsheets with advanced formulas and macros. Access databases, Solomon, and QuickBooks experience a plus.
• Experience in multi-currency accounting and partner reporting highly desirable.
• Good communication skills, both written and oral. Demonstrated ability to communicate ideas well via e-mail, phone and in-person, with diplomacy and cross-cultural sensitivity. Experience in multi-lingual environment a big plus.
• Proven ability to balance multiple competing demands, maintain attention to detail, and consistently meet deadlines under time pressure.
• Effective in working independently as well as have strong ability to collaborate as a member of a team from a different geographical location.
• Able to read and speak French is desirable.

Required Experience

Applicant must posses the following experience:

• Minimum 1 years broad accounting and/or audit experience and demonstrated strong capabilities in the in the following areas:
• General accounting systems/processes and internal controls implementation
• Complex bank account, receivable, payables and other GL accounts reconciliation
• Payroll processes and related government reporting.
• Experience working for international organizations or not-for-profits a preference.
• Undergraduate degree in accounting or related field. CPA highly preferred.

Job Location: Nairobi, Kenya

Position Type: Full-Time/Regular

How to apply

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Assistant Finance Manager Jobs in Kenya

Overall Responsibility

To assist the Head of Finance to manage, administer and coordinate activities in the financial accounting functions of the Finance Department.

It will also involve ensuring smooth processing of work, maintaining acceptable levels of discipline, job performance and productivity.

Key Tasks, Duties and Responsibilities

• Coordinating and controlling all financial accounting functions, ensuring all expenses are fully and properly accounted for, in accordance with company procedures/ guidelines, safekeeping of cheque books and ensuring established signing authorities are complied with, ensuring confidentiality in all financial transactions.
• Providing operating divisions with suitable guidelines on raising of accounting documents, facilitating expeditious payments of insurance claims. Ensuring reinsurance premiums are properly calculated and remitted, ensuring that all control accounts are reconciled on a monthly basis.
• Create and maintain all schedules relating to the company’s financials (Balance Sheet, Income Statement, Cash flow,)
• Propose and maintain adequate provisioning in the company’s financials
• Identify, deliberate and disclose all contingencies & off balance sheet transactions &/ events
• Providing the necessary information for internal and external audits and conducting financial investigations as necessary.
• Producing monthly and quarterly financial accounts in accordance with the calendar of events for the department.
• Ensure timely reconciliation of all General Ledger accounts.
• Ensuring that records relating to staff deductions are properly maintained and quarterly statements are maintained and produced ensuring that statutory deductions are paid on due dates.
• On a regular basis reviewing both the computerized and manual systems to ensure they are efficient, identifying areas that need to be computerized or enhanced to improve overall efficiency and remove duplication of roles and transactions.
• Advice on staff deployment issues within the section and ensuring optimum utilization of human resource.
• Ensuring accurate computation of applicable tax and timely payment of same.
• Ensuring timely submission of returns to the Commissioner of insurance.
• Ensure all documentation pertinent to the financials is maintained specifically: Contracts, agreements, procurement minutes etc.
• Ensure that a fixed assets register is maintained and that all assets are readily identifiable through a unique number for each asset.
• Any other duties that may be assigned from time to time.

Minimum requirements

• First degree Commerce or any other Business related field.
• CPA (K).
• 6 years relevant working experience two of which should be in middle management. Experience in working with the insurance industry will be an added advantage.

How to apply:

If you are interested in the position and have the skills and talents our client is looking for, we would like to hear from you. 

Please forward a copy of your updated resume, and your current salary and benefits package to info@dorbe-leit.co.ke before close of business 21st October 2011. 

Only successful candidates will be contacted. 

Accountability Officer -(Lutheran World Federation )-Job in Dadaab Refugee Camp Kenya

Lutheran World Federation / Department for World Service Kenya - Djibouti Programme is seeking to recruit a Kenyan national for the position ofAccountability Officer, to be based in Dadaab Refugee Camp.

Duties and responsibilities will include:-

• Identifying accountability gaps within the organization and developing innovative ways of addressing these gaps in line with the Humanitarian Accountability Partnership (HAP) Principles and standards and other existing international standards in emergencies.
• Developing procedures and operating plans of mainstreaming Accountability principles and standards within the organization and building the capacity of project staff and beneficiaries on the same
• Providing intensive technical support to the project staff in mainstreaming accountability principles and standards within the project cycle and project activities
• Designing workable and comprehensive tools for monitoring accountability with focus to the beneficiaries.
• Redesigning and or strengthening Accountability structures such as the Complaints and Response System
• Maintaining a complaints database and manage the complaints referral system, in close collaboration with the Focal Person(s) and management
• Providing monthly reports on trends, lessons learnt and success stories as far as accountability is concerned and documenting feedback from focus groups to be uploaded into the LWF Website for purposes of communicating and documenting LWF/DWS accountability efforts and results
• Reviewing the existing LWF/DWS policies, procedures, guidelines including the M&E System to ensure consistency with and adherence to accountability standards and making recommendations for change whenever necessary
• Ensuring that all staffs have and understand all of LWF/DWS and ACT Alliance Policies, guidelines and Action plans
• Any additional duties as deemed necessary by the Project Area Coordinator

Required Skills, Qualifications and experience

• Advanced University degree in Social Sciences , Development Studies, Human Rights Law or equivalent work experience
• At least 3 years humanitarian program experience preferably with displaced persons
• Understanding of HAP and RBA Approach to humanitarian/Development Programming will be an added advantage
• Experience in policy development, implementation and review
• Experience in designing and facilitating trainings and in capacity building
• Data analysis skills (qualitative and quantitative)
• Strong inter-cultural and interpersonal skills
• Excellent computer skills, particularly in Microsoft Word, Excel, data soft ware and Internet

“LWF/DWS is an equal opportunity employer, irrespective of gender, race or religious affiliation. 

Female candidates are encouraged to apply. 

LWF/DWS is a signatory to the Code of Conduct for humanitarian agencies. 

Our recruitment and selection procedures reflect the organization’s commitment to the prevention of abuse and exploitation of beneficiaries.”

Please email your application letter and attach updated CV with contact emails and phone numbers of 3 professional referees, preferably your current or immediate former employer addressed to;

The Human Resources Officer,
Lutheran World Federation Kenya-Djibouti,
hr@lwfkenya.org

Closing date: 19th October 2011

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted

Chief Accountant - (Advertising Industry)-Job Vacancy in Kenya

Dynamic People Consulting is currently recruiting for one of its clients in the advertising industry.

Position Summary

We are seeking a full-time Chief Accountant who will be a vital member of the Finance and Administration team in their push to enhance the finance and related support functions’ processes. This is a senior position reporting directly to the CEO in adding value to the business.

In particular the Chief Accountant is expected to bring on board superior skills in managing daily financial operations, supervising and developing staff, building systems for solid business controls, leading the cash management and budgeting process among other roles.

Key Areas of responsibility

Microsoft Dynamics (Navision) management and implementation

The company is at an advanced stage in the implementation of Navision ERP that presently handle financial data processing and payroll.

You will work closely with the Navision Consultant, Director of IT and Head of Finance in completing the implementation of Navision across the business.

You will be expected to lead the development of anchor systems and controls that will enhance timely and systematic financial and payroll data capture, processing and reporting on a daily basis.

You will also be responsible for continuous training of finance and non finance staff in the proper use of Navision.

Day to day Management of Navision Chart of Accounts and Ledger activities

This will include supervision of daily transaction flows from source departments and within the finance team, posting journals into Navision after verification for accuracy, approvals, support and consistency checks, creation of new general ledger accounts and dimensions (analysis codes) for new departments, fixed assets additions and new schools.

Oversight to ensure integrity of the company ledger entries and timely reconciliation of all balance sheet accounts will be a core deliverable for this position.

Company financial reporting and financial analysis

With very rapid growth, the company requires a strong finance professional with proven accounting, financial reporting and analytical skills honed in a fast paced organization with multiple operating units.

You will be required to provide leadership and hands on engagement to the finance team to produce high quality financial reports and departmental analysis largely through existing and new Navision reports.

You will also champion the development of monthly financial reporting with commentaries, relational indices, ratios and graphs to ensure clear understanding of reported financials by the heads of departments, monitoring forex rates for monthly revaluations and leading various treasury projects such as the ongoing Kenya Bankers Association payment system changes.

Monthly presentation of financial performance to respective department heads is a key deliverable for this position.

Supervision of Treasury Operations

This will entail review of payment requirements for the company from various departments and development and analysis of effective periodic cashflows to ensure proper cash management.

Other tasks include daily review of cash and bank postings, review of bank reconciliations, coordination of accounts payables and receivables functions, debt collection, submission of daily cash and bank reports for Kenya accounts, timely planning of tax compliance statutory payments, management of intercompany transactions

Internal Audits and external Audit Preparation

You will be required to conduct regular field audits by visiting operating schools and those under construction, hold regular sessions with head of school operations and school support officers to identify any audit risks and develop a mechanism of systematically addressing such risks.

As part of the annual and mid-term external audit preparation, you will be required to build monthly audit schedules in line with external audit requirements and follow up the implementation of internal and external audit recommendations. You will also coordinate with the external audit team to plan and execute the interim and annual audits within tight deadlines.

Budgeting and Cost Management

The Chief Accountant will lead the development of budgeting and budgetary reporting systems within the Navision environment. Initially, this will require development of excel spreadsheets for budget data capture from all company operations.

This will later me uploaded to Navision and used as part of reporting comparatives. You will also be expected to demonstrate a strong cost management and value addition principles to ensure we build the cost ethos across the business to enhance our profitability goals.

Other related responsibilities will include but not limited to:

• Handling all financial requirements a set of key operating and support departments.
• Lead the development, implementation and improvement of accounting and financial systems through design of tools, procedures and manuals that ensure ability of the finance function to cope with scale as the business expands.
• Finance project management- development, roll out and implementation of Activity Based Costing systems from January 2012, Finance document digitization and other continuous improvement projects within finance
• Oversight over procurement, warehousing and administration functions
• Training of finance and non finance staff, capacity building and development of finance team for current and future challenges
• Developing and maintaining information system for summarized inputs on regional economic parameters.

Staff responsibilities

You will lead a growing team of young finance professionals and participate in building and equipping the team to develop a best in class finance function for the company. You will also supervise consultants working on finance projects and other staff in operations with a link to finance.

Skills, Competences and experience requirements

Skills

We are looking for an excellent systems oriented accounting and finance professional with broad skills gained in a large organization with evidence of high performance across the whole spectrum of financial and management accounting, treasury management, tax, team building and presentations to senior management teams.

A combination of a strong business degree, professional accounting qualifications (CPA/ACCA/CIMA) and strong IT capabilities are required.

Experience

You should demonstrate a track record of hands on and managerial experience of 3 or more years in a fast paced or rapidly growing commercial organization with multiple departments where the use of technology solutions was a key strategy.

A bachelors degree, CPA(K) or ACCA qualifications,Masters degree would be an added advantage. Specific experience at senior level in line with the above job roles will be a definite advantage. Growth in responsibility and leadership within the organization/s will be an important indicator of suitability for this position.

Competences

You will be expected to possess and demonstrate good communication, work planning, presentation, team building, leadership, results orientation, entrepreneurial appreciation and problem solving capabilities.

Attitudes
Honesty, commitment to high performance, ability to consistently meet deadlines, pursuit for continuous improvement, respect for colleagues and thinking beyond numbers will be highly valued.

Please send all applications to: recruitment@dpckenya.com