Ernst & Young Actuarial Services Manager Job in Kenya

Who We Are

Ernst & Young is a global leader in assurance, tax and advisory services. Worldwide, our 144,000 people are united by our shared values and an unwavering commitment to quality.

At Ernst & Young, we are committed to achieving potential. It’s how we make a difference - for our people, our clients and our wider communities. It’s about 144,000 people working together to help each other develop and succeed professionally and personally.

Our Africa Actuarial Services

Ernst & Young is helping to shape the future of financial services working with some of the world’s leading organisations as they respond to change.

The Africa Actuarial Services was established to provide regional services to our Africa wide and regional operations including Kenya, Tanzania, Ethiopia and Uganda.

We are closely linked to the other regional Actuarial Services and the European Actuarial Services (EAS) practice. Our global team currently comprises a number of actuarial professionals, with experience spanning life, pensions, health, general insurance and banking sectors.

Who we are looking for

We seek to recruit an Actuarial Services Manager. Our fast paced and exciting actuarial practice will provide the right candidate with a fulfilling and rewarding professional environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage client projects within agreed scope and budget
• Understand /communicate complex actuarial issues.
• Assist in generating new business opportunities. Understand E&Y’s service lines and actively assess/present opportunities for the firm to bring value to clients.
• Be an effective subject specialist and lead/develop team members
• Stay informed and apply professional standards and firm policies

Academic Qualifications/Experience/Skills

Candidates interested in joining should have:

• BSc. Actuarial Science degree (Upper Second Class Honours or above) from a recognized university.
• Completed or made substantial progress in Actuarial professional exams
• Four to Five years relevant actuarial experience
• The ability to communicate well with other actuarial and non-actuarial functions.
• Good technical skills along with excellent client facing experience are essential
• Proven enthusiasm, resilience and ability to innovate
• Must be a self starter

If you believe you are a high performer and have the skills and qualifications outlined above, kindly submit your application, CV and relevant testimonials in support of your academic qualifications online:

Go to www.ey.com/careers

1. On the right hand side of the page, in the block labelled “job search” click “experienced”,
2. Under the location drop down, choose Kenya and click search for jobs. All Kenyan vacancies will appear.
3. Choose KEN00003
4. Please ensure that you upload your CV, transcript/testimonial or any relevant qualification certificates.

Deadline for applications is 25th February 2011

Please note only successful candidates will be contacted.

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Spice Africa Key Account Manager Job in Kenya

A large Mobile Value Added Servives (MVAS) company with global operations is looking for:

Key Account Manager

Candidates must be university graduates, with a creative mind-set and computer savvy.

Experience with Telecom, Advertising, and/or Digital Media industry preferred. Must be well connected within the telecom and/or media industry.

Responsibilities:

• Work closely with existing media and telecom clients in defining new products, new product features and contributing in the product roadmap.
• Identifying new telecom and media accounts to launch our porfolio of products.
• Writing project plans and managing product schedules.
• Working closely with Telecom engineers and other staff to ensure that new products are tested and implemented successfully within timelines and meet the needs of the business.

Job location: Nairobi, Kenya.

An attractive wage and benefit package.

Send your detailed Resumes by 4th February 2011 to jobs@spiceafrica.com

Only shortlisted candidates will be informed

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Business Manager and Commercial Assistant Jobs in Kenya

An international chemical distribution company is seeking for experienced and highly motivated professionals to fill the following vacancies:

1. Business Manager

Qualifications:

• Min. BSc in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Bio-Chemistry or related,
• Strong Communication skills, valid Driving License & Computer literate ,
• At least 3 years experience in sales of chemical product to various industries,
• MBA/MSc in marketing or sales & Knowledge of regional countries will be assets.

2. Commercial Assistant

Qualifications:

• Min. HND & 3 years experience in similar position,
• Strong knowledge of Import/Transit Customs processes mandatory,
• Good communication skills, Reporting skills & Computer literate,
• Experience in the Import of Chemicals goods & Foreign languages will be assets.

If you are fully qualified and desire to have a positive impact in the chemical distribution field, kindly send your CV + Cover letter to: recruitment.kenya@orkila.com before February 12th 2011.

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Longhorn Publishers Human Resources & Admin Officer Job in Kenya

We are a leading Publishing Company in the East African Region.

We wish to recruit a highly competent, proactive and self driven person to fill the following position.

Human Resources & Admin Officer

Reporting to H R & Admin Manager, key responsibilities will include:

• Participation in recruitment of staff
• Coordination of training programs
• Coordination of performance management
• Management of health and safety programmes
• Review of the HR policies and procedures
• Dutiful compliance with statutory requirements
• Management of office security and office services
• Management of administrative controls of procurement
• Management of company motor vehicles.

Qualifying Criteria

• Bachelors Degree ¡n a Business related field and a post graduate diploma in Human Resource Management.
• At least 3 years relevant working experience.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Proficiency in MS Office.

If you meet the above requirements, send your application with copies of certificates, testimonials and names of three referees so as to reach the undersigned on or before 10 February 2011.

Managing Director
Longhorn Kenya Limited
P.O Box 18033 —00500
Nairobi

Only short listed candidates will be contacted.

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Cooperative Consultancy Services Internal Auditor and Assistant Accountant Jobs in Kenya

Our client, a leading Savings and Credit Co-operative Society is seeking to engage a high caliber, dynamic and result oriented individuals to spearhead the growth strategies leading to attainment of set objectives.

1. Internal Auditor
IA 01/2011

Reporting to the Board of Directors, the successful candidate will be responsible for the following duties;

• Carry out risk and management analysis within the Society
• Appraise the Society’s compliance to the laid down internal Controls and procedures, statutory requirements and Stakeholder regulations
• Assess adequacy of internal operations procedures and advise the management accordingly.
• Prepare quarterly annual audit reports for management appraisal

Qualifications Required:

The successful candidate will possess the following qualifications:

• Bachelor of Commerce degree or a Business related degree from a recognized university.
• CPA(K) or ACCA
• Member of the Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Kenya
• CISA qualifications will have an added advantage
• Minimum 5 years experience in a busy computerized deposit taking business
• Proficiency in Computer applications especially in accounting packages and Systems.
• Superior Knowledge of the regulatory framework of the Co-operative Sector and Internal Auditing Standards
• Age 30-40 years of Age.

2. Assistant Accountant
AA 02/ 2011

Reporting to the Accountant, the successful candidate will be responsible for the following duties;

• Carrying out reconciliation for the Society ledger and suspense accounts
• Timely preparation of pay roll and submission of statutory returns deducted
• Assist in generation and compilation of SASRA returns for submission
• Carrying out book keeping duties of the Society
• Preparation of management accounts and generation of reports as required by the management

Qualifications Required:

The successful candidate will possess the following qualifications:

• CPA part 2
• Diploma in Co-operative management
• Minimum 3 years experience in Co-operative movement
• Knowledge of the regulatory framework of the Co-operative Sector and Internal Auditing Standards
• Age 30-40 years of Age.

To Apply:

Interested candidates for any of these positions should send a cover letter, quoting the Job Reference number, current and expected salary, detailed CV and copies of certificates by 21st February 2011, addressed to:

The Head,
Co-operative Consultancy Services
P.O. Box 48231-00100 Nairobi Kenya

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