Tuesday, September 6, 2011

System & Process Improvement Accountant and IS Audit Assistant Nation Media Group Jobs in Kenya


Careers at the leading media house in East and Central Africa

The Nation Media Group, the largest independent media house in East and Central Africa with operations in print, broadcast and digital media.

It attracts and serves unparalleled audiences in Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania and Rwanda.

We are seeking to recruit an experienced and self- motivated individuals to the following positions.

System and Process Improvement Accountant

Job Ref: HR-SPIA-09-201 1

Job Purpose

The job entails continuous SAP user support and training to ensure optimal use of the system at all times. The jobholder applies acquired accounting and IT skills to maintain and enhance the Accounting System performance in order to achieve accurate and timely reports.

Key result areas will include;
  • Coordinating and facilitating training of users and continuously provide support for FI/CO system users
  • Identify areas of improvement on already implemented modules to enhance efficiency and adoption of best practice
  • Provide parameters to programmers of SAP reports to enable timely preparation of user reports
  • Identify and provide appropriate transaction codes that enables creation of access profiles for an approved system users
  • Make recommendations to management on optimal use of the system
  • Compile and facilitate documentations on usage of system
  • Identify weaknesses in DTI system and develop mitigating controls.
  • Develop appropriate DTI reports to enhance controls over revenue and debt
  • Monitor and improve the SAP & DTI interface
Skills, knowledge and experience requirement
  • University Degree in an IT related field.
  • CPA part III
  • Certified SAP FI/CO.
  • 3 to 5 years working experience ¡n a busy commercial environment.
  • Excellent planning and execution skills.
  • Excellent analytical skills.
  • Excellent customer service & interpersonal skills.
  • Proactive in developing solutions.
IS Audit Assistant

Job Ref: HR-IAA-08-201 1

Job Purpose

The job exists to provide value adding assurance and consultancy around the security and controls related to the financial reporting process, business process and IT management controls.

Key responsibilities and duties:
  • Planning and execution of scheduled and ad-hoc audit assignments;
  • Assist management in identifying and mitigating control risks ¡n databases, operational processes and IT systems;
  • Pre and post implementation assurance reviews on IT projects;
  • Preparing assignment reports in accordance with professional code of ethics; and
  • Providing workable solutions, guidance on process improvement and best practices.
Knowledge and skills required:
  • University degree ¡n an IT related field;
  • CISA qualification;
  • 1-2 years of working experience in a commercial set up;
  • CPA qualification will be an added advantage;
Interested candidates who meet the above criteria may email their applications and detailed CVs online to: http://careers.nationmedia.com before 14th September, 2011

N/B: We shall only contact the short-listed candidates.

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