HELB Internal Audit Manager and Finance Manager Jobs in Kenya

Join our team and contribute to our efforts of making higher education more accessible to Kenyans.

Higher Education Loans Board is a state corporation whose mandate is to source funds and provide loans,
scholarships, and bursaries to Kenyans studying in recognized institutions of higher learning . 

A vacancy has arisen for the position of Audit Manager and Finance Manager at HELB respectively. 

For the two positions HELB is looking for highly competent, passionate, dedicated and self-driven persons of high integrity who are able to demonstrate strong leadership skills to fill the followings positions.

Internal Audit Manager

Job Summary
 

The holder of the position will be responsible to the Audit Committee of the Higher Education Loans Board and report to the Board Secretary/CEO on administrative issues. 

The job holder will ensure adherence to policies, legislation, procedures and standards in management including utilization of the Board’s financial and physical resources. 

The job holder will also ensure that proper measures are put in place to mitigate any risk that may arise in the operations of the Board.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Initiate, formulate and implement Internal Audit policies;
• Identify and critically evaluate elements of governance and risk management in the Board, design appropriate risk management and mitigation strategies for implementation;
• Carry out internal audits in accordance with generally accepted auditing standards;
• Develop new continuous improvement initiatives, evaluate the adequacy of internal control systems, report findings and recommend improvements;
• Review management systems and programs and recommend improvements;
• Liaise with the Board’s external auditors to update and enhance the Board’s compliance to financial management principles, policies, legislations, regulations and guideline;
• Prepare timely and accurate audit reports for presentation to the management and to the Audit committee of the Board and ensure implementation of arising recommendations;
• Ensure the Board’s compliance with statues, regulations and government guidelines;
• Analyze the impact of Internal Audit policies and regulations.
• Act as the secretary to the Audit Committee of the Board

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Commerce, auditing or accounting option, finance, or any other relevant field of study;
• Masters degree in Commerce, Business Administration, Finance, Accounting or any other relevant field of study will be an added advantage;
• Possession of at least CPA (K)/ACCA;
• Certified Internal Auditors (CIA) certification or Certified Information System Auditor (CISA);
• Registered member of the Institute of Internal Auditors;
• Member of ICPA K of good standing
• A minimum of eight (8) years’ work experience in Auditing at senior management level in a busy organization.

Key Competencies

• Knowledge of computerized accounting and auditing record keeping systems;
• Highly analytical individual with ability to gather, analyze and evaluate facts and to prepare and present concise oral and written reports;
• An ability to establish and manage viable auditing system;iv Knowledge of principles of good corporate governance
• Ability to establish and retain effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders including staff and communicate effectively;
• Personal integrity with good work ethics;
• Demonstrate excellent managerial and leadership skills.

Finance Manager
 

Job Summary
 

The job holder will be responsible to the Head of Finance for the management of the Board’s finances on the financial systems, planning of financial services, monitoring expenditures and enforcing financial compliance.
 

Duties and Responsibilities

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Jobs in Kenya- Senior Finance Manager

Position: Senior Finance Manager

Location: Nairobi

Our client, a manufacturer and retailer of high end quality branded bags and accessories is seeking to recruit a Senior Finance Manager. 

The ideal candidate will be responsible for supporting the business improve financial accounting and management information systems as well as supporting the Directors in all aspects relating to internal control, finance management and accounting functions.

Key responsibilities

• Provide timely and accurate information to the Board of Directors on financial performance. 
• Support, guide and advice the Managing Director on all finance, risk management and internal control matters to ensure compliance with appropriate standards and procedures.
• Ensure that proper internal controls systems are designed, implemented and managed, with particular focus on revenue, inventory (raw materials and finished goods) and purchasing
• Ensure that Group management information systems meet the needs of the management team.
• Prepare annual statutory accounts for audit purposes within two months of the year end.
• Manage payroll, Treasury and compliance with Kenya Revenue Authority rules and deadlines.
• Ensure that appropriate insurance coverage is in place as part of risk management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Commerce degree or any related field.
• Must be a holder of CPA (K) or ACCA
• Minimum of 8 years professional experience with at least 3 years experience in Finance Management in a manufacturing environment
• Strong working knowledge of Sage or Pastel
• Ambitious and result oriented individual ready to drive a successful brand business.
• Self driven with high level of integrity
• Candidates with Finance Management experience in the retail industry will have an added advantage.

Send your CV ONLY to recruit@flexi-personnel.com  before Friday 4th July 2012, stating the minimum salary expectation and the job title on the subject line.
 

Only serious candidates with the above qualifications need to apply.

 

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TSC Director (Accounts) Job in TSC Kenya

Position: Director (Accounts)
 

Advert Number 1/2012

Qualifications, Requirements, Duties and Responsibilities

Requirements for Appointment

For appointment to this grade, an officer must have:-

(i) Served for at least eighteen (18) years in Accounting/Finance/Auditing, three (3) of which should be at the grade of Deputy Director Job Group ‘Q’ or its equivalent position in the Public/Private Sector. Job Group ‘R’, for a minimum period of three (3) years or its equivalent;

(ii) Bachelors of Commerce Degree (Accounting Option) or Certified Public Accountants (CPA) Final or ACCA level III or its recognized equivalent qualification.

(iii) Masters Degree in any of the following: Commerce, Accounting, Business Administration, Finance, or their equivalent qualification from a recognized institution.

(iv) Registered with the Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Kenya (ICPAK) or any other Professional Body

(v) Must have attended a Senior Management course

(vi) Demonstrated merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.

(vii) Computer literacy

Duties and Responsibilities

The officer will be responsible to Commission Secretary/CEO for the efficient and effective management of the Accounting function in the Commission.

Specific duties and responsibilities will be:

(i) Preparation of Annual Financial Standard for the Commission;

(ii) Collating, analyzing, storing and disseminating data in the relevant Annual Sub-Heads;

(iii) Implementation of adequate Accounting Systems and Controls and maintenance of sound Financial Records;

(iv) Ensuring that all payments including statutory deductions are paid on time

(v) Account for Grants;

(vi) Ensure that all Accounting Performance targets are met;

(vii) Carry out any other financial functions as may be required from time to time.

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How to apply

Click here to apply online

Closing Date:13/7/2012

 

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Deputy Commission Secretary, HR Manager, Finance Manager, Programme Officer and HR Officer National Gender and Equality Commission Jobs in Kenya

The National Gender and Equality Commission is a constitutional commission established by an Act of Parliament on the 30th of August 2011 to promote the integration of the principles of equality and freedom from discrimination in national and county policies, laws and administrative regulations.

In order to strengthen the capacity of the Commission, we are seeking to recruit suitably qualified and highly committed individuals to fill the following positions within the Commission.

1. Deputy Commission Secretary

Ref: NGEC/AD/01/2012

One (1) Post

Reporting to the Commission Secretary/Chief Executive officer, the Deputy Commission Secretary shall be responsible for development and implementation of strategic plans, strategies, policies and work plans in order to achieve the vision, mission and mandate of the Commission

Duties and Responsibilities

• To provide leadership to a team of Programme Officers so as to achieve the mandate of the Commission
• To develop and implement the strategic plan, policies, strategies, work plans and budget of the Commission
• To coordinate the implementation, monitoring and evaluation of the various programmes of the Commission
• To ensure the implementation of a result based management process so as to monitor key result areas and outcomes both internally and externally

Qualifications and Experience

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Financial Services Industry Audit Manager Job vacancy in Nairobi Kenya

Position: Audit Manager

Location: Nairobi

Our client, a leading financial services firm specializing in audit, tax, Business Process Outsourcing and Financial Consultancy wishes to recruit an Audit Manager.

The successful candidate will be charged with audit planning and budgeting.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• To carry out audit planning and budgeting

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jobs in KNEC - Internal Auditors, Economist, Chief Officer (Facilities),Examination Secretaries,HR Officer and Accountant Jobs in Kenya

The Kenya National Examinations Council wishes to recruit self - motivated and qualified professionals for the vacant positions listed below:

Principal Internal Auditor

KNEC Scale EC 13

The Principal Internal Auditor will report to the Council Board through the Secretary / Chief Executive Officer.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Developing and implementing Audit strategies, policies and procedures at the Council.
• Preparation and implementation of annual audit work plan and provision of effective and adequate risk management strategies to KNEC;
• Preparation of timely and accurate audit reports for presentation to the Management and Audit Committee;
• Follow up of implementation of Audit recommendations.
• Carrying out special audits as requested by the CEO and the Audit Committee and assisting in investigations of any significant suspected fraudulent and corrupt activities within the Council.
• Coordination of audit efforts with external auditors.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Bachelor of Commerce Degree (Accounting or Finance option) OR equivalent qualification from a recognized university. Possession of a Masters Degree in a related field will be an added advantage.
• Over ten (10) years of audit risk management experience four (4) of which must have been at a senior level in a reputable organization.

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Accounts Secretary Job Vacancy at a Financial Services Firm in Nairobi Kenya

Position: Accounts Secretary

Location: Nairobi

Our client, a leading financial services firm specializing in audit, tax, Business Process Outsourcing and Financial Consultancy wishes to recruit an Accounts Secretary.

The successful candidate will be expected to support the accounting department operations.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• General Administration of the BPO department
• Typing, editing, and printing of documents including final accounts
• Ensuring all photocopying, binding and distribution of documents to clients
• Following up of BPO records from clients
• Liaising with the Courier services for deliveries of documents
• Preparation of engagement letters/ proposals
• Posting fee notes using accounting package (Tally) and ensuring the are dispatched to clients
• Ensuring effective filing all BPO documents
• Ensuring payment of VAT, PAYE, NHIF and NSSF for clients is upto date and done according to deadlines.
• Taking departmental minutes in meetings
• Maintaining all departmental training materials and other necessary documents
• Carrying out any other duty as may be assigned by the management

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance or CPA qualifications
• Proven Account Management skills required
• At least 1 year experience in a similar role
• Extremely detail oriented
• Handles stressful situations and deadline pressures well
• Plans and carries out responsibilities with minimal direction
• Must have basic computer skills i.e MS Word and MS Excel.
• Positive and pleasant personality.

To apply, send your CV to recruit@flexi-personnel.com by Friday 7th October 2011 clearly indicating the position you are applying for and minimum salary expectation on the subject line.

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Sage Pastel Accountant Job vacancy in Kenya (KShs 60K - 70K p.m)

Sage Pastel Accountant

Salary 60-70k

Our client seeks to recruit an Accountant.

The Accountant will be in-charge of the finance function of the company and will amongst other things:

• See to the proper implementation of Sage pastel
• Ensure the internal control systems are operating as required
• Ensure that all the company's financial transactions are captured fully and accurately.
• Preparation of timely management reports
• Provide financial advice to management

As such, he should have:

• First degree & CPA
• Minimum 5 years experience 2 of which in a senior position.
• Conversant with Sage Pastel
• Demonstrate understanding of financial control and management reporting
• Self-drive and leadership skills.

How to Apply

Interested accounting candidates holding the necessary requirements, good performance and / or references are encouraged to apply with detailed CVs, inclusive of names and contacts of 3 referees, current telephone number and email address by:

Sending CV to jobs@staff-kenya.com.

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Sales & Marketing Executives Jobs in eLearning Solutions Kenya

Octopus ICT Solutions Ltd (OIS) is an Information Communication Technology (ICT) company founded over six years ago.

It is duly registered as a limited liability company in Kenya and licensed by the Communications Commission of Kenya (CCK) as an Applications Services Provider (ASP) mandated to provide Information and Communication Technology (ICT) solutions to corporate, residential and individual consumers.

OIS seeks to recruit three mature individuals for the position of Sales and Marketing Executives for its eLearning solutions.

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Jobs in KWFT Kenya : Records Manager , Marketing Manager, HR General Manager, Research Manager, Agronomist, Insurance Manager, and Security Officer

Kenya Women Finance Trust Limited (KWFT-DTM) is a Deposit Taking Microfinance, licensed to conduct nationwide deposit taking microfinance business by the Central Bank of Kenya.

In line with our strategy of expanding the range of services offered to the Kenyan financial sector and our long term commitment to eradication of poverty, we are looking to recruit dynamic individuals to join a large but close family for the following positions:

1. General Manager - Human Resources

Ref: HRD/GMHR/09/11

Reporting to the Managing Director, the GMHR will provide guidance on overall human resources management policies and strategies in order to support smooth running of the institution.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

• Formulate and review the human resource policies and ensure proper implementation.
• Forecasting the institution manpower needs, incorporating the same in the Corporate Plan and maintaining liaison with all departments to ensure their manpower and other logistics needs are met.
• Oversee the institution’s manpower planning, recruitment and placement.
• Facilitate performance management processes within the institution.
• Develop and advise on reward policies and systems.

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Jobs in Meru Kenya - Monarch Insurance Deputy Manager (Life) and Branch Manager

The Monarch Insurance is a fast growing business under the Monarch group of companies.

Our values are to uphold professionalism and integrity; to provide quality customer care in service provision whilst having social responsibility and team spirit in all our operations.

We are looking for ambitious, self-driven candidates to fill the following positions:

1. Deputy Manager - Life

Reporting to the Agency Development Manager, the Deputy Manager-Life is responsible for ensuring that Monarch fulfils its obligations of assuming insurable risks of its Life insurance customers.

The successful candidate will be charged with the following accountabilities:-

• Ensure that the turnaround time is met; maintain high renewal retention, new business acquisition and development of new products
• Direct involvement in business follow ups for existing clients and making decisions on renewal terms to apply based on past performance
• In charge of the pension administration to ensure schemes are compliant with the RBA regulations

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Operations Associate Job in Nairobi Kenya Futures Group

Job Description

Title: Operations Associate

Location: Nairobi, Kenya

Center/Dept: Futures Group Kenya Office

Company Profile

Established in 1971, Futures Group develops and delivers innovative, locally relevant, evidence - based solutions to improve the health and well being of people around the world.

We assist governmental and non-governmental agencies, foundations, and

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Graduate Clerks and Systems Assistant Jobs in Kenya - Meru Mwalimu Sacco Society

Graduate Clerks (3)

We are looking for young dynamic, creative and results-oriented graduates to join our team as good players.

Main duties:

• Telling duties
• Credit appraisals
• Customer service
• Product marketing
• Any other duties assigned

Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree preferably in business-related field
• KCSE mean grade C+ (plus), with a C+ (plus) in both Mathematics and English
• Computer literacy is a must
• Age- 28 years & below

Systems Assistant

Duties and responsibilities

Reporting to System Administrator, the candidate will be responsible for assisting the system administrator in:-

• Planning design documentation and implementation of various systems, hardware and software for IT, security and power supply.
• Developing, maintaining and monitoring procedures for all servers backups.
• Monitoring, planning and coordinating the distribution of client/server software and service packs.
• Performing on-site and remote technical support.
• Formulating, implementing and managing integrated ICT strategies, policies and procedures within the society.
• Overseeing the development, design and implementation of new applications and changes to existing computer application systems.
• Investigating user problems, identifying their source determining possible solutions, testing and implementing these solutions.
• Providing the necessary support and training including preparing training plans for society staff on IT.
• Introducing innovative ideas to support the various business processes necessary to improve delivery of services.
• Support the definition of data and systems security policy, strategies and techniques that can guarantee that the institution meets its critical role in the government.
• Any other duties as may be assigned from time to time.

Qualification, Experience and Skills

• Must be holder of bachelors degree in IT or Computer Science.
• Experience with windows 2000/2003 server platforms.
• Proven knowledge with LAN/WAN Configurations with experience in routers, switches, internet firewalls and wireless technology.
• Hardware and software troubleshooting skills.
• Minimum 1 year working experience in a busy IT environment with remote locations.
• Strong troubleshooting, decision-making and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent analytical, interpersonal, communication and presentation skills.
• Leadership skills to guide and mentor the work of less experienced personnel and ability to work as part of a team.
• Proven experience in assignments/projects of similar nature and scope.
• Web Development Skills.
• Good Organizational Skills.
• Accounting knowledge.
• Must be- 35 years and below.
• Must be self driven and possess ability to work with minimum supervision
• Proven experience in working with ATMs and their Switch (SPARROW), UNIXWARE operating systems.
• Programming knowledge will be an added advantage.

Written applications with detailed CVs and testimonials are invited for the following posts on or before 22nd September 2011 at 4.00pm and should be addressed to:

The Chief Executive Officer.
Meru Mwalimu Sacco Society Ltd
P.O Box 1694-60200
Meru

Tel: 06432192, 0728787972, 0734321924

Fax: 06432075

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Kenya Red Cross Society HIV / AIDS Project Officer (Lamu) and Project Accountant (Kilifi) Jobs in Kenya

Kenya Red Cross Society (KRCS) is a humanitarian relief organisation created by an Act of Parliament, Cap 256 of the Laws of Kenya on 21st December 1965. Its vision is to be the most effective, trusted and self-sustaining humanitarian organisation in Kenya.

The KRCS is looking for qualified people to fill the following positions:

Position Title: HIV/AIDS Project Officer

Reporting to: Regional Health Officer , Coast

Job location: Lamu

Summary of Responsibilities

The successful candidate will be responsible and accountable for the effective planning, budgeting, implementation and evaluation of HIV/AIDS programme aimed at combating and reducing the prevalence and impact of HIV/AIDS on vulnerable communities within the Branch.

Other responsibilities include awareness creation, capacity building, and providing psycho-social support to people affected and afflicted by HIV/AIDS as well as delivering HIV/AIDS workplace training programmes.

Specific duties, Responsibilities, and Accountabilities

• Develop the Branch HIV/AIDS annual plan and budget aligned to the Society’s strategic objectives as well as Government health policies and strategies aimed at combating the prevalence of HIV/AIDS
• 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
• Encourage the youth to attend voluntary counselling and testing (VCT) to decrease risk behaviours by emphasizing consent, confidentiality and counselling aimed at decreasing stigma as more people know their HIV status
• Develop and implement social support programmes to assist caregivers to provide counselling, home-based care and psychosocial support to persons living with HIV/AIDS (PLWHA) including orphans and vulnerable children (OVC) afflicted and affected by HIV/AIDS to participate in productive activities
• Participate in the design, development, implementation and evaluation of capacity building programmes aimed at equipping and strengthening staff, volunteers and communities with capacity to provide HIV/AIDS care and support
• Strengthen collaborative partnerships and networks with stakeholders, donors, government agencies, the private sector and other players to ensure implementation of programmes that enhance organizational effectiveness
• Provide leadership to multidisciplinary teams to develop, implement and evaluate HIV-AIDS prevention and control activities using participatory community methods to improve performance standards and organisational effectiveness
• Develop and implement lobby and advocacy programmes with a view to reform laws and policies that hamper the implementation of programmes
• Prepare periodic progress reports and annual reports showing achievements against planned targets as well as providing justification for performance variances and areas of improvement

Requirements

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Public Health or equivalent qualifications such as epidemiology, nursing & social work
• Three (3) years experience in planning, implementing and evaluating HIV/AIDS prevention and control programmes

Competencies

• Knowledge of HIV/AIDS health care, humanitarian relief issues, trends and goals aimed at preventing and alleviating human suffering
• Strong communication and presentation skills in both English and Kiswahili, including ability to develop reports and prepare relevant publications
• Demonstrated proficiency in computer applications such as word processing, spreadsheets, data-base, email and utilization of the internet

Position Title: Project Accountant

Reporting to: Branch Coordinator

Job location: Kilifi

Summary of Responsibilities

Responsible to the Branch Coordinator for maintaining records of financial transactions related to income and expenditure within Kilifi Branch.

S/he will support Lamu and Mpeketoni branches on finance matters from time to time.

Other duties include reconciling and balancing accounts as well as posting and compiling monthly reports to show records related to financial operations in the Branch.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Receive cash or cheques, recording financial transactions and counting money to verify amounts and issuing receipts for funds received.
• Maintain books of accounts by inserting data into the accounting system (electronic and manual).
• Prepare payment vouchers and issuance of cheque payments to creditors and other accounts.
• Recording of cheques issued in a cheque dispatch register and maintenance of the same.
• Ensure that all payments or money transactions are properly supported by the required documents as outlined in the financial guidelines.
• Ensure that receipts and invoices for all payments match the acceptable criteria.
• To be responsible for the petty cash of the project, carry out daily cash reconciliation, make payments to KRCS volunteers, suppliers etc. and keep the Branch Coordinator informed of the available petty cash on a regular basis and prepare new money requests well in advance as may be required.
• Carry out regular bank reconciliation.
• To assist the Branch Co-ordinator in any other matters relating to finances or accounts.

Minimum Qualifications

• CPA (K) or equivalent ACCA final level qualifications or a Bachelors Degree in a Business Related Field with CPA Part (II), Section 4.
• At least two years experience in a busy accounts/ finance office

Key Competencies for the positions:

• Strong communication and presentation skills in both English and Kiswahili, including ability to develop timely reports and prepare relevant publications.
• Proficiency in computer applications such as word processing, spreadsheets, data-base, email and utilisation of the internet.

Applications must contain;

Letter of application, curriculum vitae, copies of relevant certificates, address and contacts of two referees one of whom should be former employer personal contacts such as telephone, e-mail and address.

All applications should be sent to:

The Secretary General
Kenya Red Cross Society
P. O. Box 40712-00100
Nairobi

Applications can be dropped at the Lamu and Kilifi branches or Coast Region office in Mombasa for onward delivery to the Headquarters so as to reach him not later than 2nd September 2011.

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Finance and Administration Manager Job Opportunity in Kenya - IT Company

Due to fast and sustained growth, our client, a leading Information Technology, requires a suitable candidate to fill in the following position.

Finance and Administration Manager

Duties

• Responsible for the effective management of internal controls and the operation and effectiveness of all processing, including the payroll & accounting systems.
• Establish and implement administration and logistics procedures in line with Organizational requirement.
• Responsible for leading the development and review of annual financial plans, budgets & targets with other departments.
• Provides timely and relevant performance reports to the Board, CEO and other management as required.
• Provide financial management advice on revisions of budgets, preparing periodical forecasts and any changes needed
• Monitoring of the petty cash and bank balances to ensure sufficient funds are always available depending on the programme needs.

Qualification

• Bachelor degree in A Bachelor’s degree in Commerce or Business Administration or equivalent.
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA), ACCA, CIMA or equivalent.
• At least 2 years relevant experience in a finance/admin function in the field.
• Proven ability to produce results within tight deadlines in a very busy environment
• Asians of Kenyan nationality are highly recommended to apply

Interested candidates, please apply with your full resume stating qualifications, working experience, current/expected salaries to recruitment@workforceassociates.net on or before 16th May 2011.

On the subject line indicate FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION MANAGER

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KNBS Population & Statistics Senior Manager, Internal Audit Senior Manager, Procurement Senior Manager, HR Assistant & Senior Officer Accounts Jobs

The Kenya National Bureau of Statistics (KNBS) is a corporate body established under the Statistics Act (2006).

It is the principal Government agency responsible for the collection, compilation, analysis, publication and dissemination of official statistical information and its custody.

It also oversees the coordination, supervision and development of programmes within the National Statistical System.

The Kenya National Bureau of Statistics invites applications from suitably qualified and experienced individuals with excellent credentials to fill the following positions:-

1. Senior Manager of Population and Social Statistics (SMPSS)

KNBS: Level 3
Ref: KNBS/ SMPSS/1/2011
No. of Posts: 1 (Re- Advertisement)

Job Purpose: Reporting to the Director of Population and Social Statistics, the Senior Manager of Population and Social Statistics will be expected to oversee all activities relating to Population and Social Statistics data collection and dissemination services.

Key Responsibilities

• Take charge of collection, analysis and dissemination of population and health-related data/information;
• Spearhead the implementation of population censuses and demographic and health surveys, including dissemination of findings;
• Technically backstop sensitization and resource mobilization efforts among partners in population and health programming;
• Ensure that the activities of the Division are documented on a continuous basis;

Minimum Requirements

• Must have at least a Masters degree in demography or population studies from a reputable/recognized institution;
• Must have at least 10 years relevant technical experience;
• Should have at least 5 years experience in a managerial position in a public institution or reputable private sector institution;
• Must have demonstrable expertise in project management, particularly relating to the conduct of censuses, large-scale surveys and other statistical ventures;
• Should be familiar with financial regulations and procedures for GOK and key development partners;
• Should have demonstrable statistical training, data analysis and report writing skills;
• Should have working knowledge of word processing software (Microsoft Office – Excel, Word, PowerPoint), census processing software (CSPro and IMPS), and statistical analysis software (SPSS, STATA, SAS etc.)
• Should be a Kenyan Citizen aged 50 years or below.

2. Senior Manager, Internal Audit

KNBS: Level 3

Ref: KNBS/ SMIA/2/2011

No. of Posts: 1 (Re- Advertisement)

Job Purpose: The Officer will be responsible to the Audit Committee for all technical / professional aspects and will be reporting to the Director General on administrative issues. The officer will oversee all activities relating to Internal Audit.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct systems audits to provide reasonable assurance that the organizations’ operating systems such as cash management, procurement, transport, revenue/AIA among others are functioning effectively;
• Conduct Risk Based Audits (RBA) to provide reasonable assurance that risk management processes and structures put in place by management are functioning effectively;
• Provide consulting services to the Bureau in developing appropriate risk management, control and governance frameworks;
• Conduct value for money (VFM) performance Audit geared towards economic, effective and efficient use of public resources and sound management of public expenditure;
• Conduct IT supported audits, including payroll audits with a view to enhancing internal controls in a computerized environment;
• Review, analyze and evaluate budgetary allocation and re-allocations process and periodical budgetary performance reports submitted to Treasury by the Bureau;
• Review and evaluate Annual Appropriation Accounts, Fund Accounts, and Statements of Assets & liabilities before they are submitted to Controller and Auditor General by the Director General;
• Verify and analyze periodical financial returns that are required to be submitted to Treasury by the Bureau from time to time;
• Provide secretarial support to the KNBS Audit Committee;
• Carry out investigations/special audits on irregularities identified or reported on any wastage of public funds;
• Conduct periodic Public Expenditure Tracking Surveys (PETS) on specific programmes in different sectors to ascertain economical, effective and efficient utilization of resources.

Minimum Requirements

• B.Com degree in Accounting or other related areas with over 10 years experience in internal audit in a large organization and a Masters degree in Finance;
• Must possess professional qualifications such as CPA (K), ACCA.

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Orange - Telkom Kenya Indirect Sales Representative Job Vacancy

Actual Title: Indirect Sales Representative

Department: Mass Market & Customer Care

Sub-department: Mass Market

Group: Indirect Sales

Reporting to the position: Area Manager

Role Purpose:

Indirect generation of sales revenue through effective management of Telkom Kenya’s partners in the assigned area.

This by ensuring availability of the company’s products and services in the area at all times and effectively aligning partners to meet the retail market objectives

To promote Orange product and services, to identify customer needs and propose best solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Grow Sales within the Area by developing innovative ways of increasing/growing airtime sales at the Point of Purchase; Value added services and connections by ensuring availability of the company products at all times within the area of Accountability.
• Generating and analysing qualitative performance of the business
• General business analysis (monitoring & reviewing) on quantitative performance of various channels as well as revenue streams.

Distribution

• Effective implementation of distribution strategy in the trade to achieve availability and grow sales within the assigned area.
• Documented and actual implementation of trade distribution routines as per business Distribution Strategy/objectives.
• Attainment of Outlet Penetration (No of new outlets including Non Traditional Channels)
• Attainment of Communicated Availability targets
• Adherence and completion of Daily, monthly trade routes
• Attainment of distribution service targets

Sales Targets

Achievement of the Area’s Monthly, Quarterly, Semi Annually or Annual sales targets in:

• Airtime Usage and Sales
• Subscriber acquisition/connection

Routines and Processes

• Ensure internal collaboration, team work development and implementation of key Management and sales routines.
• Implementation and adoption of approved market routines in the Area of accountability.(With consistent Route completion/coverage)
• Documented and timely weekly, monthly, Quarterly reports to Management

Development of sales programs

• Prepare, plan and execute Area Sales programs aimed at market penetration, availability of the company products and services at all time.
• Documented and approved Monthly/Quarterly territory Plans aligned to the Area Business Plan.
• Effective executed sales programs in the Area as per targets set in the plan (number and Quality/Results of promotions/Road shows held).
• Number of successful Area specific sales and Promotional initiatives developed and implemented within the territory with documented proof results.
• Effective below the line activation of all marketing Programs and Promotions

Branding

• Ensure shops are well branded according to Telkom Kenya and Orange brand guidelines in order to create awareness & ensure that stores are well stocked and sell at recommended sales prices.
• Supported Attainment and compliance to orange branding/merchandising standards for Dealers in the territory
• Implementation of Channel specific Merchandising and activation in the trade
• Attainment of communicated Visibility and market branding targets
• Creation of model outlets/markets as picture of success in the Trade including Creation of model outlets/markets as picture of success in the Trade

Education Background & Experience:

• First Degree preferable in Business Studies e.g. Bcom degree - marketing option
• 2 year experience in customer service, sales management or trade execution preferably within FMCG Environment

Professional Knowledge:

• good knowledge of modern communication techniques: mobile fax, data transmissions, WAP, GPRS
• very good knowledge of different handsets and their performances

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Job Vacancy in Kenya- Safaricom Territory Manager

We are pleased to announce the following vacancy within the Enterprise Strategic Business Unit.

In keeping with our current business needs, we are looking for a person who meets the criteria indicated below:

Territory Manager
Ref: ESBU-TM-JUNE 2011

Reporting to the Regional Manager, the job holder will meet overall revenue and acquisition targets for all product lines in the assigned territory and work with Data Dealers and Safaricom Business Partners to develop, manage and expand the customer base and grow revenues.

Key Responsibilities

• Development of plans to achieve set billed revenue targets through the dealers and partners in the territory;
• Setting challenging targets for the dealers and partners and ensuring their achievement;
• Proper management of dealer and partner sales trackers and ensuring enough sales pipelines to achieve the revenue targets;
• Effectively manage the existing/newly acquired dealers and partners in terms of quality of service delivered to customers, revenue performance, sales process end to end and compliance to contractual agreements;
• Regular performance review with all dealers and partners and documentation of the same;
• Conduct Operating Standards Audits (DOSA) as per company standards and ensure full compliance;
• Skill gap identification for dealer and partner sales team and training to close the identified gaps;
• Proactively attend to dealer and customer related issues and build long lasting business relations/partnership with assigned dealers;
• Maintain 100% accuracy on reporting on information relevant to dealers and dissemination of the same to the dealers managed;
• Timely submission of territory reports;
• Prepare up to date profile of accounts within the territory and up to date competitor intelligence.

Minimum requirements

• Honors degree in Business Administration/Bachelor of Commerce degree from a recognized university;
• Must have 3 years experience in managing dealers or an indirect channel preferably in FMCG;
• Experience in managing indirect channel in a telecoms environment is an added advantage;
• Strong business Acumen;
• Team player with pleasant outgoing personality & resilience;
• Good communication and interpersonal skills;
• Proactive, confident, energetic & with ability to work under pressure.

If you are up to the challenge, posses the necessary qualification and experience, please send your resume and application letter indicating why you are the most suitable candidate for the role clearly quoting the job title and Ref No to the address below by Thursday the 30th June 2011.

The Senior Manager - Talent Acquisition,
Safaricom Limited.
Via email to: hr@safaricom.co.ke

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Chief Commercial Officer Job in Kenya - Wananchi Group

The company

The Wananchi Group is pioneering Triple play services (Broadband Internet, Multi-Channel Cable TV and Voice Telephony) in Kenya, and the greater East African region.

As we continue to expand our network footprint, we are constantly seeking qualified individuals who have passion and desire to be part of a great team.

The position

The Chief Commercial Officer (CCO) is a senior level position whose primary responsibility is ownership of the commercial strategy and development of the organization with the aim to drive business growth and market share.

This will involve activities relating to marketing, sales, product development and customer service.

Reporting to the MD, the CCO will be responsible for:

• Oversight and leadership of the Commercial space that will consist of; sales, marketing, product development and customer service departments
• Development and implementation of sales & marketing strategies and plans that are consistent with the organization’s long-range strategic objectives

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Auditing Job in Kenya - Trans Nzoia Teachers Sacco Internal Auditor Job in Kenya

Trans Nzoia Teachers SACCO Ltd seeks to fill the below position.

Internal Auditor

Job Purpose

Reporting to the Audit Committee, charged with responsibility of ensuring compliance of society activities for Financial and Accounting policies, procedures and Internal controls as well as bringing systematic disciplined approach to evaluate and improve the effectiveness of Risk Management, control and governance process.

Qualifications

• Certified Public Accountant Registered with ICPAK.
• Certified information system Auditor CISA
• Five years experience in Internal Audits at Senior Management level.
• Experience in Cooperative movement will have added advantage.
• B.COM or Business Administration.

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