Finance and Administration Assistant Job in Nairobi Kenya

Finance and Administration Assistant

CABI – Nairobi, Kenya

The Finance and Administration Assistant will report to the Finance and Administration Manager and take responsibility for ensuring efficient and effective provision of administrative and financial services support in CABI.

Established over 100 years ago, CABI is a not-for-profit science-based development and information organization.

CABI improves people’s lives by providing information and applying scientific expertise to solve problems in agriculture and the environment.

Our mission and direction is influenced by our member countries who help guide the activities undertaken.

These include scientific publishing, development projects and research, and microbial services.

Our activities are based principally in 2 major sites in the UK and 5 scientific centres globally.

Please see our website www.cabi.org for further details about our organisation.

The successful candidate will collect administrative and financial data and check upon conformity with the policy and quality standards in place at CABI; perform integration of administrative and financial information; provide support in staff contractual issues; manage assets and facilities usage, maintenance and servicing; undertake reconciliations; and provide timely administrative and financial information, reports, feedback and recommendations for reporting and budget monitoring.

He/she will have a first degree in business management with at least 3 years relevant experience in management in a cross-cultural environment. Professional accounting qualification
will be an added advantage and ability to use multiple ICT systems and software is desirable.

The candidate shall have excellent administrative and communication skills with ability to prioritise and manage diverse workloads, use initiative and proactive thinking and pay attention to details. A good level of project management skills in a cross-cultural environment is essential.

The individual should be dependable and trustworthy, with high level of confidentiality and ability to cope well with changing environment.

Applicants are invited to send a cover letter illustrating how they meet the requirements of the Candidate Brief (available on www.cabi.org/vacancies under post reference number 02/2012), plus a detailed curriculum vitae (not more than 3 pages) with names and full addresses of 3 referees.

Applications should be sent to recruitment@cabi.org

Closing Date for receipt of applications is Friday 3 February 2012.

Additional Information

Salary: Negotiable but commensurate with skills, abilities and experience.

Position Type: 2 year initial appointment with a possibility of renewal.

This is a locally recruited person and will be based in our CABI office in Nairobi – Kenya.

Please reply to recruitment@cabi.org by 3 Feb 2012

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Programme leader Kenya Media Programme Job in Kenya

Hivos seeks a programme leader for the Kenya Media Programme.

The Kenya Media Programme (KMP) is a Hivos programme that provides a framework for strengthening the existing media landscape in Kenya.

The programme combines grant making and capacity building as key strategies.

The Programme Leader is directly answerable to the Director.

Responsibilities:

• Supervise the KMP staff
• Management and implementation of the programme
• Financial management of the programme
• Strategic guidance of the programme
• Develop and implement solid M&E and learning processes
• Reporting and reviewing obligations to the Steering Committee and donors.
• Building and strengthening networks and partnerships relevant and/or strategic to the KMP
• Represent KMP in external meetings, conferences and media interviews
• Promote and brand the initiative wherever appropriate
• Fundraising: actively identifying potential donors/funders

Qualifications

• Relevant masters degree
• Relevant work experience, preferably in the media sector: 5 to 7 years
• Good track record in programme management and financially literate
• Pro-active attitude
• Fundraising skills
• Strong communication and networking skills

The Application Process

Please send a cover letter (motivation) and an updated CV before 27th of January 2012. 

Only shortlisted candidate will be contacted. 

Send application to Hivos Kenya, by email: jobs@hivos.or.ke with reference code:
‘vac project leader KMP’.

 

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General Manager Job in Nairobi Kenya

General Manager

Industry: Insurance

Location: Nairobi

Our Client, a leader in the Insurance Industry, is looking for an experienced General Manager in either Life or General Insurance to manage the company operations.

You will be working closely with key customers and senior executives to identify opportunities and undertake a number of critical initiatives to support overall business strategy.

Knowledge of insurance industry practices is required with over 10 years experience 4 of which must have been at senior management levels.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the company operations
• Leading in the formulation and implementation of organizational policies and strategies.
• Coordinating preparation of organizations’ annual budget for approval by the board and following through to ensure targets and budgets are met as per agreed business deliverables.
• Monitor the organization’s budget by reviewing management accounts and ensuring they conform to the budgetary provisions.
• Authorize transactions and actions in accordance with the set authorization limits
• Developing procedures related to the organization and ensure effective implementation.
• Ensure preparation of timely organization reports covering all departments.
• Accountable for safeguarding and effective management of company assets.
• Develop and facilitate capacity building of staff to achieve optimal performance and motivational levels.
• Manage complex work assignments with minimum supervision
• Provide professional leadership and manage staff performance in the company.
• Liaison with Government and Regulatory Bodies

Skills and Competencies

• Knowledge of Insurance and the Market Practices
• Proven Competence in a Front Line Management
• Proven Competence in Board Liaison and Governance Input
• Strong Leadership, Management and Execution Skills
• Excellent Analytical and Interpretational Skills
• Financial Analytical and Budgeting Skills
• Demonstrated Integrity
• People Management, Interpersonal and Communication Skills
• Excellent Interaction, Team Player and Presentation Skills
• Excellent Customer Care Skills
• Conflict Resolution, Negotiation and Influencing Skills

Qualification/ Experience

• Bachelors Degree Plus Relevant Professional Qualification, a Masters Degree is desirable
• 9 -10 Years Experience, 4 of Which Must Have Been at a Senior Level.
• Prior Experience Managing a Department or Department in a Large Organization/Busy Environment.
• Experience and Competence in the Control and Training of Staff in use of Various Procedures Associated with the Operations of a Particular Department

If you have the skills and competence for this role, send your CV ONLY to recruit@flexi-personnel.com by February 7th, 2012. 

Clearly indicate the position applied for and the minimum salary expectation on the subject line.

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Corporate Finance Manager Job in Nairobi Kenya

Deloitte East Africa provides seamless cross-border services to multinationals, large national enterprises, small and medium sized enterprises and the public sector, across the region.

Our Corporate Finance practice ¡s one of the prominent market players in East Africa providing integrated financial advisory services to a focused portfolio of domestic and multi-national clients, private as well as government institutions.

What a career with our Corporate Finance team means for you, is outstanding experience gained through blending international best practice with in-depth knowledge and sensitivity to local market conditions.

Leverage your talent by applying for this exciting opportunity, and learn how a position in the East Africa market place can put a spin in your career.

The position will be based in our Nairobi office with regular travel to the EA region.

As a Manager, you will be a valuable resource in Corporate Finance Services in East Africa, focusing on one or more of the following:

• Financial and Commercial Due Diligence, Vendor Due Diligence;
• Transaction Advisory (Infrastructure, Debt and PPP);
• Valuation and financial modelling; and
• M&A Advisory.

Qualifications:

• 4 - 8 years of work experience in Corporate Finance or a similar environment preferably in a professional services organisation;
• Business development skills;
• Outstanding analytical skills;
• Team player who is proactive and assertive;
• Excellent communication skills;
• Bachelors degree preferably with a specialisation in Finance, a Masters degree is an added advantage; and
• Fluency in English.

To the successful candidate, the Firm will offer a competitive and performance driven remuneration package, a highly energised team environment composed of individuals who are committed to working as one, producing results and enjoying it.

If you meet the above requirements, please visit our website and apply online:
www.deloitte.com/ke (Careers > Experienced hires > Job Search > Kenya > Manager - Corporate Finance)

Closing date: 13 February 2012


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Agent Banking Field Officer Job in Kenya

The Employer:

A rapidly expanding local commercial bank with a countrywide network is looking to maintain and enhance its leadership position in the industry through the recruitment of Field Officer - Agent Banking.

The Candidates:

• Fresh, young and energetic individuals who have a passion and flair for sales as well as being self-driven and results-oriented.
• The ideal candidates should also be able to work with minimal supervision and possess the ability to meet and exceed targets.

Main Duty:

Reporting to the Head, Agent Banking in the Alternative Banking Channels Department, the role-holder will push transactions at the Agent and Merchant location by ensuring optimal service delivery by the agents, their outlets and branches while at the same time organizing and conducting frequent training for agents and merchants.

Requirements:

• Minimum of KCSE C+ (Plus) overall grade, with a C+ in Mathematics and English
• Degree/Diploma/Certificate in a Business-related field will be an added advantage
• Computer Literate
• Excellent communication skills both oral and written
• Previous sales experience in a financial institution will be an added advantage
• Motorcycle driving license will be an added advantage
• Age: 28 yrs and below

If you meet all these requirements and wish to join our highly skilled and award-winning team, please send your application, accompanied by: copies of certificates, detailed curriculum vitae, testimonials and a daytime telephone contact, to the voucher number shown below by 1st February 2012.

DNA/1202
P.O. Box 49010-00100
Nairobi

We are an equal opportunity employer.

NB: Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.


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Nutritionist, Data Clerk and Administrative Assistant Jobs in Mombasa

Aga Khan Health Service, Kenya

Community Health Department

The Community Health Department ofAga Khan Health Service, Kenya has been operating since 1986 in Kenya and is an agency of the Aga Khan Development Network.

The department is looking to fill the following positions for European Union funded, project on maternal and child health, (Mama Na Mtoto-II).

The project’s overall objective is to contribute to the reduction of maternal, neonatal and child mortality and morbidity in the district of Msambweni in Coast province.

All positions are based in Mombasa, but will require frequent travel to the field sites, usually the district of Msambweni.

Position: Project Officer / Nutritionist

Brief Responsibilities include:

• Responsible for coordinating and supervising the implementation of nutrition and system strengthening interventions of the project through targeted populations and partners.
• To conduct nutrition assessments and surveys, identify vulnerable groups and communities and coordinate nutrition promotion intervention through a PD/Hearth model in the target community of Msambweni district.
• To assess training needs of targeted groups ¡n nutrition and system strengthening interventions, develop and conduct training programmes to meet these needs.
• Compile regular timely detailed project reports as part of continuous documentation for public information items and/or publication on the project.

Qualifications

• University degree/diploma ¡n nutrition, relevant to health or social development field.
• At least 3 years working experience, ideally in a health related NGO or community health field.

Position: Data Clerk

Brief Responsibilities include:

• Provide technical support in data management; data collection, data entry, data cleaning, processing and analysis.
• Provide and maintain protection of the systems and data by performing frequent data and information backups.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date data; generate reports and responds to inquiries regarding entered data.
• Provide support for all hardware/software problems and provide basic training to end users on both hardware and applicable software and coordinate ICT related staff development activities.

Qualifications

• Higher diploma or a diploma in relevant field from a recognized institution.
• At least 3 years working experience ¡n managing data ¡n a health related institution and knowledge on statistical software packages.

Position: Administrative Assistant

Brief Responsibilities Include:

• Administration and logistics of day to day office and field activities.
• Handling all office correspondence and suppliers / customer enquiries both in person and on phone.
• Assist in the implementation of the organization Quality Management System.
• Supervision of the office maintenance and provision of adequate supplies.
• Assist in asset, stationery and petty cash management.

Qualifications

• Diploma in Business Administration or related field.
• At least 2 years working experience in a similar position.

Other skills required for all positions

• Good written and verbal communication skills and a demonstrated ability to prioritize workload.
• Good inter-personal skills to function effectively within and outside the office in a cross-cultural, inter-disciplinary environment.
• Ability to work under close deadlines with multiple tasks, demands with minimal supervision.
• Self motivated, good organization and management skills, ability to work as independent and within a team.
• Experience and willingness to work with government health staff (MoH) at all levels.

Salary will commensurate with qualification and experience.

Interested applicants are requested to submit their applications with CV (including names and contacts of 3 referees) by Wednesday 1st February, 2012 to: 

The Administrator, 
Community Health Department, 
Aga Khan Health Service, Kenya, 
Aga Khan Doctor’s Plaza, Mombasa,
P 0 Box 8301 3, Mombasa, Kenya

or email it to chd@msa.akhskenya.org

Kindly note only short listed candidates will be contacted for interview.

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Project Coordinator, HIV Prevention Officer and Social Support Officer Jobs in Kenya

Feed The Children (K) is expanding its HIV/AIDS program coverage to Kajiado central District and requires a person who has wide experience in the HIV/AIDS field to coordinate project activities in the area.

The project emphasizes the delivery of HIV preventive services to the community. In addition, the project will increase care and support to people infected and affected by HIV/AIDS in order to mitigate the effects of the epidemic.

Project Coordinator

The Project Coordinator will be responsible for the implementation of all project activities to ensure the project produces the results identified in the Annual Work Plan.

Key Performance Areas:

1. Liaise and consult regularly with the relevant local authorities, community leaders and beneficiaries, collaborating partners, and other stakeholders where appropriate, in conjunction with the Program Manager, in relation to the planning, designing and implementation of all the community-based project activities in the assigned area.

2. Coordinate t h e mobilization o f People Living with HIV/AIDS and Orphans Vulnerable Children to enable them identify viable activities geared towards self-reliance;

3. Prepare periodic project work plans and budgets as required

4. Make regular visits to all beneficiary sites within the project area to assess and verify existing

beneficiary caseloads, project needs, problems, delivery and utilization of project inputs and support to project beneficiaries, and advises the parties concerned accordingly;

5. Supervise the Project staff, Community volunteers/educators and take appropriate action to ensure efficient and effective services are delivered

6. Participate in developing monitoring and evaluation tools as part of FTC HIV/AIDS program team

7. Maintain an inventory of project assets and ensure the proper use of the same

8. Represent FTC in district Health coordination meetings as necessary

Qualifications

• University degree in social sciences, public Health or related disciplines
• Substantial knowledge of development and understanding of the HIV/AIDS issues;
• At least 5 years of e x p e r i e n c e in the field of HIV/ AIDS project management
• Previous work with Non-Governmental organizations
• High integrity, motivated, self-driven, team player and mature person able to work with minimum Supervision.
• Strong in people skills
• Knowledge of the Maasai language an added advantage

HIV Prevention Officer

Feed The children HIV/AIDS program requires a HIV Prevention Officer to work in Mailwa & Maparasha locations of Kajiado Central District.

Duties and responsibilities:-

1. Develop Innovative HIV prevention interventions for comprehensive HIV/AIDS information and education to the vulnerable, most at risk, youths in and out of school and the general population in the target areas.
2. Organize community mobilization activities within the communities and train/assess performance of peer educators and home-based care volunteers.
3. Establish and maintain partnership and good working relations with youth groups, women and men groups to facilitate implementation of planned activities.
4. Collaborate and network with relevant partners and stakeholders to enhance service delivery to the community.
5. Monitoring behavioral change of youths and other groups benefiting from the HIV interventions.
6. Establish linkages/ referral with other organizations for youths, the HIV infected and the general community with various needs.
7. Participate in HIV prevention -related coordination/stakeholders meetings on behalf of the organization.
8. Set targets and indicators for implementation and evaluation of the interventions respectively, determining quality of outcomes and prepare monthly reports.
9. Disseminate and distribute HIV/AIDS materials to target audience, to improve knowledge and understanding and motivate behavior change.
10. Organize and facilitate HIV Testing and Counseling (HTC) services to the communities.

Qualifications

• A Bachelor’s degree in Social/Health sciences or its equivalent
• Experience with and technical knowledge of current HIV/AIDS issues and trends.
• Training on Behavior Change Communication
• Good social and interpersonal skills.
• Have the ability to work in a culturally sensitive community
• Self-driven personality able to work with minimum supervision.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Prior experience of working with the Maasai community and Knowledge of the language an added advantage

Social Support Officer

Feed The children (K) HIV/AIDS program requires a HIV/AIDS Social Officer to work in Mailwa & Maparasha in Kajiado Central District.

Duties and responsibilities:-

He/she will set technical direction for social support undertaken by the project, including the development of support groups.

• Conduct baseline studies using participatory approaches to identify the number of persons as well as orphans and vulnerable children (OVC) afflicted and affected by HIV/AIDS so as to determine their capacities, available resources and coping mechanisms.
• Develop and implement social support programs, work with Community Health workers and caregivers to provide counseling, home-based care and psychosocial support to persons living with HIV/AIDS (PLHIV) including orphans and vulnerable children (OVC) afflicted and affected by HIV/AIDS.
• Provide leadership using participatory community methods to improve the communities’ understanding of HIV/AIDS and their role in care and support of the infected people.
• Develop strategies to reduce or eliminate stigma and discrimination related to HIV/AIDS.
• Develop training/ education on HIV/AIDS for the people infected with HIV, their families and the community.
• Establish support groups and counseling services to provide individual and group therapy to the PLHIVs
• Initiate Income generating activities for selfreliance
• Encourage the youth to attend voluntary counseling and testing (VCT) to reduce risk behaviors aimed at decreasing stigma as more people know their HIV status.
• Prepare periodic progress reports and annual reports showing achievements against planned targets as well as providing justification for performance variances and areas of improvement
• Identify and network with the relevant Government Ministries, local NGOs, CBOs and FBOs to enhance service delivery, referral and effective response to the beneficiaries.

Qualifications

• A Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, or closely related discipline
• Sound technical knowledge and experience of programs designed to prevent HIV.
• Experience with and technical knowledge of current HIV/AIDS issues and trends.
• Training on Behavior Change Communication
• Good social and interpersonal skills.
• Have the ability to work in a culturally sensitive community
• Be Computer literate and a team player.
• Self-driven personality able to work with minimum supervision.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Prior experience of working with the Maasai community and Knowledge of the their language will be an added advantage

If you meet the requirements of the above position, please send your application letter, detailed CV, and email contacts of three (3) references; to hr@feedthechildren.co.ke by 2nd February 2012

We regret that only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

 

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Managing Director Job Vacancy

Job Ref. NBK/MD 12/001

The Board of National Bank of Kenya Limited wishes to recruit a Managing Director due to the impending retirement of the incumbent Managing Director towards the end of 2012.

The incoming Managing Director should be a high caliber, results oriented and self driven professional who will be expected to spearhead growth and diversification strategies to accelerate profits, dividends and shareholder value.

Job Profile

• Implementing the Board’s policy decisions in a result oriented and timely manner to achieve the Bank’s vision, mission, goals, objectives and agreed performance targets.
• Implement the Bank’s strategic plan with reviews to realign the plan to contemporary changing situations.
• Ensure first class customer service driven through people, ICT and continuous service research and innovation.
• Ensure continuous product innovation and diversification covering a diverse customer range including individuals, SME, retail and corporate clients.
• Continuously monitoring economic, business regulatory and other related trends to determine their potential impact on plans and operations of the Bank and initiating the necessary logistical steps.
• Forge strategic alliances with key stakeholders designed to market mutually beneficial and profitable products and services.
• Judicious cost management and cost containment without hampering growth.
• Prudent investment and risk mitigation strategies.
• Staff motivation and development to ensure retention of highly motivated and committed human capital.
• To carry out all other duties delegated by the Board of Directors from time to time.

Person Profile

• Post graduate degree or other relevant qualifications
• Possess a minimum of 10 years senior management experience in banking and! or financial institutions.
• Should have extensive industry knowledge, excellent interpersonal and leadership skills with highly demonstrable competencies in building shared vision, championing customer focus and in managing people in a multi-cultural environment.
• Impeccable integrity and honesty; possess good knowledge of ethics, governance and operations of boards.

The position offers a competitive remuneration package. 

Send your application with a detailed CV and a daytime telephone Number(s), names and addresses of three referees together with details of current or past salary as follows: 

If by hand or courier place it in the Application Box (cream in colour) on 2nd Floor, National Bank Building Harambee Avenue;

if by registered post to the address below; 

if by electronic mail copies of the application bundle should be emailed in PDF format to
chairman@nationalbank.co.ke 

Applications to reach us by 9th March, 2012 at 4:00 p.m. East African time. 

The Chairman (Ref. NBK/MD 12/001)
National Bank of Kenya Limited
National Bank Building
Harambee Avenue

P.O. Box 72866 00200-City Square, Nairobi

e-mail: chairinan@nationalbank. co.ke

www.nationalbank.co.ke

Any form of canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification. 

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

National Bank of Kenya Limited is an equal opportunity employer.

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SENIOR BILLING ENGINEER

REF: TECHNOLOGY_ SBE _JAN_ 2012

Reporting to the Senior Manager – Billing the holder of this shall be responsible for the Billing Services function within Network Operations and Support Department .The main duties are: Change management; System maintenance; System faulting; Process improvement; Bill production and presentment.

Key responsibilities

• Ensure Service Availability for systems under the billing domain.
• Take part in billing software upgrade and configuration changes.
• Analyze impact of proposed change, Verify Proposed procedure & Fallback method.
• Implementation and evaluation of new billing  services and system expansion.
• Document all Hand-over requirements (manuals, configuration data); Participate in Integration.
• Perform Acceptance tests & Document snags and Follow-up until Final Acceptance.
• Define, review and execute maintenance work instructions.
• Collect and analyze customer complaints and alarm logs from the system.
• Define and analyze KPIs to check the system health.
• Define Security Policy & Backup Policy, Logical Access Control and Disaster recovery.
• Proactive resolution of billing System vulnerabilities.
• Define, review and Improve internal ,external process and Transfer knowledge to first line maintenance.

Minimum Requirements;

• Degree in Computer Science or Information Technology or Electrical and Electronic Engineering or Telecommunication Engineering).
• At least 3-4 years working experience in IT/Billing/OCS/CBS function.
• Certification and knowledge of Relational Database Management  Systems (e.g. Oracle and MySQL).
• Certification and knowledge of UNIX based systems (e.g. HP-UX, AIX, Solaris, Linux).
• Intermediate knowledge/experience in Shell scripting/programming.
• At least 2 years working knowledge of Telecommunications Billing service management. On any Telco Billing Platform.
• A working knowledge of service provisioning and fulfillment, mediation, IN, interconnect Billing service management preferable in a telecommunications environment is an added advantage.
• Unix Scripting skills and Advanced SQL in RDBMS.
• High aptitude: Ability to learn and understand new processes/system enhancements quickly.
• System performance tuning skills: - administering and optimizing databases, Operating Systems and network devices in a highly integrated environment.
• Good communication and inter personal skills.
• Ability to work without supervision, Attention to detail and Customer centric.

If you feel that you are up to the challenge and posses the necessary qualification and experience please send your resume and application letter indicating your experience and why you are the most suitable candidate for the role clearly quoting the job title to the address below. The deadline for application is Wednesday 25^th January, 2012.

 The Senior Manager – Talent Acquisition

Safaricom Ltd

Nairobi

Via E-mail to hr@safaricom.co.ke

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Operations Manager Job Vacancy in Nairobi Kenya

Operations Manager 

Location: Nairobi

Industry: Security

Our client, a leading provider of security solutions, including manned guarding services, security vehicle tracking, and cash in transit among others in East Africa seeks to recruit a qualified and experienced individual to fill the position of an Operations Manager.

The successful candidate will be charged with the major role of improving the operations systems processes and policies in support of the organization’s mission.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee overall staff management planning, system and control
• Improve the efficiency of the operation
• Improve the operations system processes and policies in support of organizations mission specifically, support better management reporting information flow and management, business process and organization planning.
• Improve control of service levels and quality
• Organizing and overseeing effective supervision.
• Visit accident scene, investigation and compilation of detailed reports
• Conduct security survey and design appropriate assignment instructions
• Carry out intelligence threat assessment
• Client liaison
• Coordinating with law enforcement agencies in solving crime.

Qualifications and Experience

• University graduate preferably in social science
• Diploma in security management will be an added advantage
• Have good communication and report writing skills
• Excellent computer skills, proficient in Excel, Word, Outlook and Access
• Demonstrated leadership and vision in managing staff groups and major projects and initiatives
• Security background preferably in the disciplined forces at a senior position
• Ability to motivate and work for long hours
• Demonstrated commitment to high professional and ethical standards and diverse workplace

To apply, send your cover letter and CV only in word format with no other attachments to jobs@flexi-personnel.com before Wednesday 25th January 2012. 


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Finance Manager 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 a Finance 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.

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Surveyor Job in Kenya

Mumias Sugar Company Limited is the leading sugar manufacturer in Kenya.

To ensure that we remain competitive and sustainable in future, we are in the process of implementing our strategic plans we are seeking a talented individual to fill the position of:

Agriculture

Company Surveyor

Location: Mumias Town, Kenya

Duties:

• Conduct land survey, determine boundary lines, retracement of government survey lines and re-establishment of land survey corners
• Handle land legal related procedures issues on subdivision of land, acquisitions, purchases, sale of land , land title deeds, leases, or other legal documents as per standard practice and policies of survey of Kenya and ministry of land requirements
• Collect field data, by use of a total station, download data to a form that can be used for plotting maps, and establishment of area
• Plot field data using CAD/survey software
• Verify the accuracy of survey data, including measurements and calculations conducted at survey sites
• Direct or conduct surveys in order to establish legal boundaries for properties, based on legal deeds and titles
• Write descriptions of property boundary surveys for use in deeds, leases, or other legal documents
• Plan and conduct ground surveys designed to establish baselines, elevations, and other geodetic measurements.
• Search legal records, survey records, and land titles in order to obtain information about property boundaries in areas to be surveyed
• Calibrate surveying equipment in order to maintain their accuracy.
• Engineering survey works
• Make topographical surveys

Preferred Requirements:

• University degree holder in Surveying and Photogrammetry
• MS Office
• Ability to use Mapinfo software and Leica Geo tools (knowledge of standard land survey software’s will be an added advantage)
• Ability to use a total station in surveying works
• Must be duly licensed by the Institute of surveyors of Kenya
• Post qualification experience of at least three years.
• Possession of a valid vehicle driving license as an added advantage

To apply for this position send your CV to jobs@mumias-sugar.com quoting the position in the subject line. 

All applications should be received not later than 3rd February, 2012.

Kindly also mention your current/ last salary and benefits.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Mumias Sugar Company Limited encourages teamwork and positive contribution from its employees and is an equal opportunity employer, guided by local laws and International Labour Organization conventions.

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Surveying Assistant Job in Kenya

Mumias Sugar Company Limited is the leading sugar manufacturer in Kenya.

To ensure that we remain competitive and sustainable in future, we are in the process of implementing our strategic plans we are seeking a talented individual to fill the position of:

Agriculture

Surveying Assistant

Location: Mumias Town, Kenya

Duties:

• Conduct land survey, determine boundary lines, retracement of government survey lines and re-establishment of land survey corners
• Handle land legal related procedures issues on subdivision of land, acquisitions, purchases, sale of land , land title deeds, leases, or other legal documents as per standard practice and policies of survey of Kenya and ministry of land requirements
• Collect field data, by use of a total station, download data to a form that can be used for plotting maps, and establishment of area
• Plot field data using CAD/survey software
• Verify the accuracy of survey data, including measurements and calculations conducted at survey sites
• Direct or conduct surveys in order to establish legal boundaries for properties, based on legal deeds and titles
• Write descriptions of property boundary surveys for use in deeds, leases, or other legal documents
• Plan and conduct ground surveys designed to establish baselines, elevations, and other geodetic measurements.
• Search legal records, survey records, and land titles in order to obtain information about property boundaries in areas to be surveyed
• Calibrate surveying equipment in order to maintain their accuracy.
• Engineering survey works
• Make topographical surveys

Preferred Requirements:

• Diploma holder in Surveying and Photogrammetry
• MS Office
• Ability to use Mapinfo software and Leica Geo tools (knowledge of standard land survey software’s will be an added advantage)
• Ability to use a total station in surveying works
• Post qualification experience of at least three years.
• Possession of a valid vehicle driving license as an added advantage

To apply for this position send your CV to jobs@mumias-sugar.com quoting the position in the subject line. 

All applications should be received not later than 3rd February, 2012.

Kindly also mention your current/ last salary and benefits.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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