Head Accountant

The Mombasa Club is a Private Members Club located in Mombasa and wishes to recruit a Head Accountant. 

We are requesting all those with relevant qualifications and experience to apply.
 

The Job
 

The Head accountant will be responsible for all accounting and financial matters at the Club and will be reporting to the Club Manager.

Key Responsibilities

• Preparation of day to day accounts and enforcing controls.
• Preparation of monthly accounts such as Profit & Loss, Balance, Creditors and Debtors listing e.t.c
• Preparation of statutory accounts and Annual accounts for External and Internal Auditors
• Preparation of Staff Payroll & Other Statutory Deductions
• Attend to financial matters of Creditors & Debtors and debt collections
• Guide and Motivate staff on discipline, budgetary controls, and general well being of the Club.

Minimum Requirements

• Fully Qualified C.P.A Kenya or A.C.C.A
• Bachelor of Commerce in Accounting or Finance from recognized University will be an added advantage.
• Have 5 year experience minimum working on a supervisory or Managerial capacity in a busy working environment.
• Proficiency in IT skills with thorough knowledge of computer
• packages and experience in accounting systems.
• Have excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Applications accompanied by detailed Curriculum Vitae, Copies of Certificates and Reference Letters from at least two persons who can vouch for information provided by candidate should be addressed to:
 

The Club Manager
The Mombasa Club
P. 0. Box 90270 — 80100, 

Mombasa
 

E-mail: admin@mombasaclub.net

Deputy Chief of Party Job in Nairobi

Deputy Chief of Party

Fintrac Inc, an international agricultural consultancy company, is inviting applications for Deputy Chief of Party position to join its management and technical team for the USAID-funded Kenya Horticulture Competitiveness Project (KHCP).

This is a senior position requiring both specialist horticultural experience and superior management skills.

Candidates should have a Master’s degree or equivalent in agriculture, economics, horticulture or another relevant subject with at least ten years of experience managing USAID or other donor projects, preferably in agriculture.

A solid understanding of agricultural technology and current trade standards is advantageous, as is experience in the private sector.

Successful candidates will have a track record of achievement in a technical, agribusiness, marketing or policy area related to horticulture.


Applicants should send a cover letter and CV by e-mail to kenyajobs@fintrac.com no later than July 10, 2013. Please indicate “Deputy Director – Kenya” in the subject.

Only those candidates selected for interview will be acknowledged.

Head of Child Survival

Vacancy Announcement No. SCI/SOM/24/13

About us

For over 90 years, Save the Children has been making a difference in children’s lives in more than 120 countries. 

We are the world’s largest independent child rights organization. From emergency relief to long-term development, Save the Children secures a child’s right to health, education and protection. 

Save the Children is an equal opportunity organization dedicated to our core values of Accountability, Ambition, Collaboration, Creativity and Integrity.

We are looking to recruit for this position to be based in Somalia/Somaliland Country Office (Nairobi) with minimum of 40% travel to the field.

Head of Child Survival 

Somalia/Somaliland Country Office 

The Head of Child Survival takes overall responsibility for the strategic direction, growth and coordination of Save the Children International’s work on health, nutrition and WASH (HNW) in the Somalia/Somaliland programme. 

As a senior member of the Technical Support Team in the programme, the Head is responsible for leading and overseeing the development and delivery of high quality, innovative, cost effective programmes in HNW both in emergency as well as long-term development, resulting in immediate and lasting change for children.

Interested candidates are required to submit a CV and mandatory cover letter quoting the Job Title and Vacancy Announcement No.SCI/SOM/24/13 on the subject line. 

The file name of the CV and attachments must be the applicants name and sent to Somalia.vacancies@savethechildren.org

Applications close on 17th July 2013.

We work with children, communities and governments all over the world and we believe in the right person for the job regardless of where you come from and how you identify yourself. 

We need to keep children safe so our selection process reflects our commitment to ensuring that only those who are suitable to work with children are considered for these posts. 

All successful applicants will therefore be required to complete a Police Check and must sign onto our Child Protection Policy and  organizational Code of Conduct.

Secretary Public Service Board

Republic of Kenya
 

County Government of Kisumu
 

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Vacancy
 

County Public Service Board Position
 

The County Government Act 2012, section 55 establishes a County Public Service Board in each County, which shall be a body corporate with perpetual succession and a seal; and capable of suing and being sued in its corporate name.
 

Functions and powers of a County Public Service Board
 

1. The functions of the County Public Service Board shall be, on behalf of the County government, to:-
 

a. Establish and abolish offices in the county public service;
 

b. Appoint persons to hold or act in offices of the county public service including in the boards of cities and urban areas within the county and to confirm appointments;
 

c. Exercise disciplinary control over, and remove, persons holding, or acting in those offices as provided for under this part;
 

d. Prepare regular reports for submission to the county assembly on the execution of the functions of the Board;
 

e. Promote in the county public service the values and principles referred to in Articles 10 and 232.
 

f. Evaluate and report to the county assembly on the extent to which the values and principles referred to in Article 10 and 232 are complied with in the county public service;
 

g. Facilitate the development of coherent, integrated human resource planning and budgeting for personnel emoluments in counties;
 

h. Advice the county government on human resource management and development;
 

i. Advise county government on implementation and monitoring of the national performance management system in counties;
 

j. Make recommendations to the Salaries and Remuneration Commission, on behalf of the county government, on the remuneration, pensions and gratuities for county public service employees.
 

In line with the county government Act 2012, Section 55, the County Government of Kisumu wishes to invite qualified Kenyans to apply for the following position:-
 

Secretary Public Service Board
 

Secretary of the board shall hold office for a non-renewable term of six years.
 

Requirements

• Possess a minimum of a bachelor’s degree from a recognized university and working experience of not less than five years.
• Certified Public Secretary of good professional standing and demonstrates absence of breach of the relevant professional code of conduct,
• He or she is not a member of the governing body of a political party.
• He or she satisfies the provision of Chapter Six of the Constitution.
• He or she is not a state or public officer.

Applications with the applicant’s detailed curriculum vitae, including names and details of three referees, should be sent to the following addresses by 10th July 2013
 

The Interim County Secretary
County Government of Kisumu
Former Nyanza Provincial Commissioner’s Office
C/o Kisumu County Council
P.O Box 86 code 40100, 

Kisumu, Kenya

Assistant Job in Nairobi - UN

United Nations Support Office for AMISOM (UNSOA)

United Nations Core Values: Integrity, Professionalism, Respect for Diversity

Deadline for Applications: 16th July 2013

Date of Issuance: 3rd July 2013

Functional Title: MOVCON Assistant-G6- Nairobi

Vacancy Announcement Number: UNSOA-MOV-010-2013

Duties and Responsibilities

Accept, register and process correctly complied Movement of Personnel (MOP) and Cargo Movement Request (CMR) and forward to Air /Road/Sea MOVCON cell for movement planning Complete/Review passengers and cargo load planning lists and air pax manifests and submit to MOVCON Officer for verification/approval.

Ensure necessary information in respect to passengers and freight MOVCON activities are received, displayed and updated as needed/confirm forecast of vessel/aircraft availability, arrival and departure.

Coordinate the loading and unloading of passengers and cargo on UN contracted aircraft and vessels and supervise the handling operations of contractors when tasked for the movement.

Carry out any other duties as assigned by Chief MOVCON.

Competencies

• Professionalism:
• Client orientation:
• Planning and organizing:
• Teamwork:

Qualifications

• Education: Completion of secondary school education. College diploma in relevant discipline required.
• Experience: Minimum 6 years of relevant experience in freight forwarding, shipping lines, airline companies and/or custom clearing agencies is required.
• Languages: knowledge of written and spoken English.

The United Nations does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process (application, interview meeting, processing, or training).

Qualified candidates may submit their applications including duly completed United Nations Personal History form (P.11) to the address mentioned below.

Email: recruitment-unsoa@un.org

Management Accountant

Job Title: Management Accountant

Job Purpose: Reporting to the General Manager Finance & Strategy, the jobholder will be responsible for managing business information for optimal decision making.

Key Responsibilities will include:-

• Developing, implementing and monitoring processes and procedures around the creation of monthly forecasts.
• Reviewing and monitoring product profitability trends and variance analysis.
• Carrying out price modelling and product life cycle analysis and providing relevant management information for new product development.
• Timely and accurate production of the annual budgets for approval by the Board of Directors.
• Monitoring performance against budgets and ensuring that the budgetary controls are in line with business objectives.
• Preparation of the monthly Management Accounts to meet strict reporting timelines.
• Monitoring of business performance against set targets and recommending appropriate actions.
• Carrying out cost / benefit analysis of projects and other investments decisions.
• Contributing to medium and long-term business planning and assessing impact of key strategic decisions.

Qualifications, Skills & Experience

• Bachelor of Commerce/Accounting or Bachelor  of Business Administration Degree
• Accounting qualifications – CPA (K) or ACCA or CIMA
• Active knowledge and experience in Product Costing
• Internal controls and Risk Management
• Investment/Project appraisal, and Project Management Skills
• Proficiency in ERP applications (experience in SAP will be an added advantage)
• At least 8 years working experience in a manufacturing concern

Key Competencies

• Team Leadership
• A detailed-conscious individual with strong Analytical skills
• Interpersonal skills with strength  in communication
• Excellent in Problem solving
• Energy & Entrepreneurship

Application Process
 

Interested candidates are invited to strictly email their cover letter and CV, clearly detailing their current remuneration and expectations to recruitment@odumont.com before end of day 12 July 2013. 

Only short listed candidates will be contacted

Business Development Manager

Business Development Manager

A reputable Composite Insurance Company with a countrywide branch network is looking for a dynamic self driven individual to fill the position of a Business development Manager.
 

The successful candidate will be responsible for developing and driving the Marketing Strategy of the Company. 

He will also be responsible for executing the Marketing plan in order to meet the Company’s growth objectives.

Qualifications and Skills:-

• Minimum 5 years working experience in a similar position
• A university degree in Business, Commerce, Marketing or related field
• A thorough knowledge of the insurance industry
• Strong leadership skills and a proven track record of achieving results
• Proven ability to develop and implement business strategies
• Excellent communication and presentation skills with ability to develop strong relationships
• Ability to progress to a higher position within a short period of time.
• An attractive remuneration package will be offered to the right candidate.

We invite Candidates with the required qualifications to send their applications together with detailed Curriculum Vitae and copies of their testimonials to the address below to reach us by 10thJuly, 2013.

DNA 1532
P.O BOX 49010-00100
Nairobi

Financial Accountant

Financial Accountant
Our client, a leading manufacturer and provider of tyres and tyre solutions with offices across Kenya and the COMESA region, has an exciting opportunity for a highly skilled and resourceful candidate to fill the above position.

Main purpose of the job

To provide accurate, meaningful and timely financial information, maintenance of the books of accounts and ensuring integrity on all financial transactions processing chain

Among others, key accountabilities will include:-

• Circulating monthly closing timetable and making follow up to ensure adherence to deadlines.
• Authorizing journals into the accounting system to enable preparation of monthly accounts.
• Assisting in the preparation of monthly consolidated statement of financial position and statement of cash flows.
• Reviewing general ledger account reconciliations for accuracy and timeliness in their preparation. 
• Assisting in the preparation of financial statements for management as well as other stakeholder’s decision making.
• Ensuring all relevant taxes for the company are filed and paid for on or before due date.
• Establishing, lodging and following up tax refund claims with tax authorities (Kenya and Offshore).
• Analyzing, objecting and resolving tax assessments and inquiries from various Revenue Authorities and other statutory bodies.
• Managing relationships with various revenue authorities (KRA, URA and TRA) on tax matters and ensure full compliance
• Assisting in reviewing Subsidiaries’ financial reports for correctness and accuracy.
• Balancing-off intercompany ledgers and preparing intercompany reconciliations including a review of all trial balances.
• Preparing dormant subsidiaries financial statements for management decision making.
• Developing, supervising and coaching assigned staff to enhance performance for increased productivity.

Knowledge, Skills and Experience

• A Bachelors Degree in Accounting/ Finance or a related business field
• A Certified Public Accountant (CPA(K), / ACCA or equivalent) and be a member of ICPAK
• At least 4 years relevant working experience in a manufacturing environment preferably a comparable role
• Knowledge of IFRS / IAS and Taxation rules and laws
• Good working knowledge of ERP systems – working knowledge of SAP Version 6.0 will be an added advantage
• A team player with excellent communication skills, Attention to detail, problem solving, analytical and interpersonal skills
• High standards of ethics and values

Application Process
 

Interested candidates are invited to strictly email their cover letter and CV, clearly detailing their current remuneration and expectations to recruitment@odumont.com before end of day 12 July 2013. 

Only short listed candidates will be contacted

Operations Manager

CRS has been carrying development and emergency relief efforts in Kenya for more than 40 years. 

The CRS Kenya Country Program opened its Dadaab office in August 2011which is providing emergency WASH assistance to refugees in Kambioos camp. 

The office has now relocated to Alinjugur, Fafi District. 

CRS is developing partnerships with local NGO’s/CBO’s and INGO’s/UN for greater sustainability and higher quality programming.

Operations Manager  

(Ref.2013/15) 

Location: Alinjugur

Job Summary:  

The Operations Manager is responsible for managing the overall MQ operations of the field office, including the work inside and outside the camps. S/he is responsible for day-to–day management of financial and all administrative functions, such as office support, logistics, IT and HR management ensuring that the office and partners (as applicable) have adequate accounting, financial and administrative systems in place and they receive support and training as necessary. 

S/he will liaise closely with the Head of Office, all staff and other relevant players in the Alinjugur and Country program offices.

Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities

• Ensure proper working relationship with related stakeholders at field office level.
• Provide leadership in the development and implementation of Management Quality standards Responsible for overall monitoring and reporting of the management performance.
• Supervision of MQ functions and build capacity of the team members.
• Provide financial oversight to the finance team in Alinjugur.
• Assists Program Managers in preparing budgets for proposals and Annual Program Plan, including review of monthly & quarterly cash forecast requirements, monthly financial reports, audit status reports and ensure timely submission of the same.
• Provide Technical administrative support to the Alinjugur Sub-office functions.
• Ensure the field office policies and procedures are aligned with CRS/Kenya policies.
• Ensure that CRS’ and donor policies and regulations are followed and adhered to in relation to procurement, resources and vehicle management.

Qualifications, Skills and Abilities Requirement

• Degree in Business Administration or relevant filed. MBA preferred.
• Minimum five years professional experience at Management level, with experience in finance, office management and administration procedures. Prior experience with international, bilateral or multilateral organization preferred.
• Proficient with basic budget management and calculations.
• Good supervisory, interpersonal & problem solving skills.
• Ability to interact well in a diverse/multi-cultural work environment.
• Ability to work on multiple tasks concurrently and under pressure to meet deadlines/targets.
• Excellent written, oral communication in English and Kiswahili and computer skills (Microsoft Office Programs).
• High integrity, good stewardship and ability to cultivate constructive relationships.

Written applications indicating the reference number of position applied for and CV including day-time contact phone numbers, as well as names and contact information of three references should reach the below-mentioned by July 12, 2013. 

Residents in this area are strongly encouraged to apply.

Human Resources Manager
Catholic Relief Services – Kenya Program
E-mail: hr@ke.earo.crs.org

Note: 

Please indicate the Reference Number of the position you are applying for on the ‘email subject’.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Healthcare Jobs in Athi River

A leading hospital within Athi River town is seeking to recrui:

Obstetric Gynaecologist: 

Should have Masters in Obstetric Gynaecology & ability to work well with other member of staffs.

Medical Doctor: 

Must have MBChB & Current valid registration license with the KMPDB

Radiographer: 

Diploma in Radiographics or above; Good knowledge in general radiography, x-ray and ultra sound.

Submit your application letter enclosing a detailed current CV to:

eastphospitals@gmail.com.

Application should reach us by 15th July 2013