AFC Finance General Manager, Operations General Manager, Chief Internal Auditor and Marketing Manager Jobs Re-Advertisement

The Agricultural Finance Corporation (AFC) is a state Corporation whose objective is to provide quality and sustainable customer focused financial services for the development of the agricultural sector in Kenya.

In order to achieve this objective, the Corporation seeks to recruit qualified and experienced professionals in the following areas:-

1.0 General Manager, Finance Ref.No. AFC/FIN/001

2.0 General Manager, Operations Ref.No. AFC/OPR/001

3.0 Chief Internal Auditor Ref.No. AFC/AUD/001

4.0 Manager Marketing Ref.No. AFC/BDD/001

1.0 General Manager – Finance
Ref. No. AFC/FIN/001

The job holder heads the Finance Department and reports to the Chief Executive Officer.

He/she is charged with the following responsibilities:-

Responsibilities

• Plans, manages and co-ordinates the operations of the Finance Department;
• Designs and co-ordinates the development, review and implementation of appropriate financial policies and procedures to ensure effective financial management and controls
• Co-ordinates the preparation of annual plans and budgets and advises management on all financial matters
• Oversees the maintenance of accounting records and generation of periodic and annual financial reports that meet both the statutory requirements and international accounting standards;
• Controls and authorizes expenditure and ensures that all departments, divisions and functional units adhere to approved budgets.
• Coordinates and oversees efficient treasury management;
• Oversees the design, implementation and maintenance of the Corporation’s computerized management information systems;
• Handles the performance management; supervision and development of staff within the Finance Department.
• Preparation of short and long term plans including corporate strategies

Qualifications

• B Com. – Accounting option or Equivalent from a recognized university
• Masters Degree in Finance, Business Administration or related field from a recognized university
• CPA (K), ACCA or equivalent
• Computer literacy is a must for the position
• Training and exposure in leadership roles

Experience

• Seven (7) years experience at a senior position in a relevant and comparable institution/field.
• Applicants with banking experience will have an added advantage

2.0 General Manager – Operations
Ref. No. AFC/OPR/001

The job holder heads the Operations Department and reports to the Chief Executive Officer.

He/she is charged with the following responsibilities:-

• Plans, supervises and co-ordinates the functions of the Operations Department
• Formulate policies, procedures and strategies for credit delivery and collection;
• Formulate credit delivery plans, budgets and programs and oversees implementation;
• Co-ordinates the periodic review and updating of credit policies and procedures manuals;
• Manage stakeholders relationships and represent the Corporation at stakeholders’ forums
• Liaise with all other departments on credit administration matters;
• Handle the performance management; supervision and development of staff within the Operations department.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Agriculture, Agricultural economics, Agribusiness or related fields from a recognized university.
• Professional Masters degree in Business Administration, Agriculture, Agricultural economics, Agribusiness or related fields from a recognized university.
• Computer literacy is a must for the position
• Training and exposure in leadership roles

Experience

Seven (7) years experience at a senior position in a relevant and comparable institution/field

3.0 Chief Internal Auditor

Ref. No. AFC/AUD/001

The job holder heads the Internal Audit Department and reports to the Chief Executive Officer.

He/she is charged with the following responsibilities:-

• Develop and recommend policies and procedures for the Internal Audit function and manages its technical and administrative functions;
• Develop and execute comprehensive audit programs for the evaluation of the management controls provided by the Corporation;
• Interpret and explain legislation, rules, regulations and procedures as applied and related to the auditing of programs and operations of the Corporation;
• Implement specialized auditing programs to assist management in the evaluation and control of program operations so as to maintain compliance to International Audit standards and conformance to financial requirements;
• Manage audit of all units and establishments of the Corporation, and determine scope of investigation required;
• Make reports to Management and the Board;
• Liaises with departmental heads to ensure audit findings and recommendations are implemented;
• Undertakes special audits as directed by the Board;
• Handles the performance management; supervision and development of staff within the Internal Audit Department;
• Undertakes risk management;

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration or Equivalent from a recognized university
• Masters Degree in Finance, Business Administration or related field from a recognized university
• CPA (K), ACCA or equivalent
• Computer literacy is a must for the position
• Certified ICA will be an added advantage

Experience

Seven (7) years experience at a senior position in a relevant and comparable institution/field

4.0 Marketing Manager

Ref: No. AFC/BDD/001

The job holder reports to the General Manager – Business Development.

He/she heads the Marketing Division and works closely with corporate communications and will be charged with the following responsibilities:-

• Develop new markets and diversify customer base for the Corporation’s products
• Undertake regular market research to advice management on customer service levels, competitor analysis, market trends, demand forecast etc.
• Ability to craft contemporary Corporate and Product Marketing Plans
• Spearhead the branding and positioning of Corporation and its products/services
• Participate in the identification of suitable products/services for target customers
• Develop a workable product flow chart for use as a blue print for both new and existing products
• Undertake product development initiatives in liaison with Planning/Resource Mobilization divisions to respond to market trends
• Plan and direct communication strategies designed to keep internal publics informed of the Corporations’ programs and policies;
• Design and implement marketing communications programs
• Handle the performance management; supervision and development of staff within the Marketing Division.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Commerce, Business Administration all with marketing option/major, Mass Communication, Public Relations or related discipline from a recognized university will be an added advantage.
• Relevant Masters Degree from a recognized university will be an added advantage.
• Must be a Creative thinker, an achiever, computer literate, highly organized and able to supervise others.
• Excellent verbal / written communication skills with the ability to pay attention to details.

Experience

• Minimum 6 years experience in a similar or related managerial position in a comparable field/institution or in FMCGs.

Successful candidates will be offered competitive salary and benefits package. Applications with detailed Curriculum Vitae including three referees with their current telephone contacts, current & expected salary, copies of certificates and testimonials should be addressed to:

The Managing Director
Agricultural Finance Corporation
Development House, 7th Floor, Moi Avenue
P.O. Box 30367 – 00100 GPO
Nairobi

Closing date for applications is 30th June, 2011 at 5.00pm.

AFC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Lack of inclusion of all details as sought for or any form of canvassing shall lead to automatic disqualification.

Only shortlisted candidates shall be contacted.

Those who had applied earlier need not apply again.