SAP Applications Support Manager and Sacco Accountant

SAP Applications Support Manager

Reporting to the Head – Technology and Enterprise Systems, the SAP Application Support Manager will be responsible for all aspects of managing the day-to-day successful running of the Co-op Bank SAP Landscape.

The role holder is required to be widely knowledgeable & experienced in architecture to carry out implementation and support of SAP technical infrastructure (and integrated components), security, and change management processes across the Bank. Additionally, the ideal candidate should have experience leading teams in a dynamic and collaborative environment with ability to communicate effectively within and across all organizational levels .

Responsibilities

Manage the SAP first line support team responsible for the SAP Applications stack while providing a single point of contact for other teams on all SAP technical design and support issues.
Manage 3rd party suppliers and coordinating regular support review meetings to ensure SLA’s are met and that support calls are effectively triaged and resolved in a timely way as well as ensure priority setting for calls.
Work alongside the Project teams to ensure Projects are accommodated with support and the wider IT function to ensure change is managed alongside other IT infrastructure activities.
Ensure the integrity of the SAP landscape (functional consistency) and proactively work with 3rd Parties to ensure it is patched and maintained in line with current best practice.
Work with IT to provide required management information on a regular basis to set systems performance KPIs (Key Performance Indicators) and SLAs (Service Level Agreements).
Ensure systems are managed efficiently, are resilient, are backed up appropriately and that a Disaster Recovery solution is in place and tested annually. The SAP support manager will also feed into any business continuity planning.
Deliver end-to-end service provision for the services provided to the business in accordance with agreed Service Level Agreements.
Perform Failure Modes and Effects Analysis for proposed changes on key modules, to ensure high performance on SLAs for Uptime.
Participate in architectural decisions and provide input to enterprise architecture team while ensuring management and solution delivery of SAP security resource.
Oversee the overall development & execution of business production support process and incident management.

Qualifications

·         A Bachelor’s degree in an ICT related field from a recognized university. Possession of a master’s degree will be an added advantage.

·         Understanding of SAP ABAP development concepts, guidelines and SAP architecture

·         Experience with SAP ABAP design and development.

·         Skilled in multiple disciplines around Configuration, Installation, Post-Installation, User Administration, Client Administration, Transport Management System (STMS), Background Job, Patches Installation, Kernel Upgrade, Spam Update, Operation Modes (RZ04), and Load Balancing (SMLG)

·         Have familiarity with SAP System Monitoring t-codes

·         Minimum 7 years’ of relevant experience in IT working across multiple technology platforms and or project management coupled with 2+ years’ experience in SAP support/project delivery.

·         Logical, analytical and investigative mind, together with creative abilities with an ability to handle complex information with accuracy and attention to detail.

·         Strong problem-solving skills with high mathematical aptitude.

·         Good team working and interpersonal skills to enable working closely with staff at all levels throughout the organization, including managers and IT specialists .

·         Work with IT and Project teams to ensure submitted system enhancement / changes have undergone adequate functional & volume testing before release to production.

·         Strictly adhere to all regulations, statutes, standards, practices and all internal processes and procedures as per the relevant manuals and comply with all relevant external legislation and regulations with regard to Compliance requirements.

How the Apply

Qualified candidates to apply here

Systems Developer IT

If you are an exceptional IT professional with solid programming skills and knowledge of database concepts and you possess strong analytical and process improvement skills with proven proficiency in dealing with corporate information systems in the banking sector, then the Systems Developer position, is a fantastic opportunity for you to join our ICT team.

The role holder will be responsible for detailed analysis, design and development of In-house systems and Management Information Systems (M.I.S.) and will also be required to maintain and support applications within this section.

Responsibilities

·         Carry-out analysis of the requirements, assist in preparing system specification by the users and recommend solutions to address user needs.

·         Develop high performing applications (web, desktop and mobile applications) depending on the requirements definitions and ensure responsiveness to front-end requests.

·         Develop and maintain documentation/manuals on system configuration or setup in addition to building reusable code and libraries for future use.

·         Carry out technical user training in respect to these systems so that the business can utilize them.

·         Provide test systems for SIT/UAT to ensure tests to the functionality/features have been done before rollout to the entire user network.

·         Make changes to system configuration and parameters to accommodate business and technological requirements.

·         Secure systems by putting adequate controls and restrict access to programs by users in accordance with the requirements of the bank and adhere to change control procedures in implementing solutions.

·         Set up and attend to systems failures, or coordinate the resolution of the problem and deal with queries from users.

·         Define new process improvement opportunities then develop and implement data models and other strategies that optimize statistical efficiency and data quality.

Qualifications

·         Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Electronics Engineering, IT or related field from a recognized university.

·         Minimum 2 years’ experience in software development, data analysis and reporting as well as 2 years’ experience with working in web based Java solutions (Apache Wicket, Tomcat/Jetty, GUICE/Spring, Solr, Webservices/Jersey/REST/Spring)

·         Experience with a least one JS framework/Libraries – React, Angular, Vue.js, Ember, JQuery, JQWidgets , Bootstrap, Very good knowledge of Windows Operating Systems and an understanding of Unix and Linux.

·         Excellent understanding of SQL database fundamentals (for MSSQL, Oracle etc), other programming tools and languages particularly C#, ASP.NET, MVC, HTML/CSS, XML

·         Experience with DevOps processes, workflows and tools like Jenkins or Docker will be a plus.

·         Very strong analytical, presentation & problem-solving skills with the ability to work confidently on high priority problems and present technical ideas in a user-friendly language .

·         Good knowledge of reporting and business analytics tools.

·         Positive attitude and willingness to learn new things.

How to Apply

Qualified candidates to apply here

Sacco Accountant

Our client, a non-deposit taking medium sized Sacco based in Nairobi with a membership of 1600 is looking for a dynamic and experienced person to fill the vacant position of a Sacco Accountant.

Reporting to the CEO, the position will be based in Nairobi

The Accountant shall be responsible for overseeing finance and accounting function in the Society:

Responsibilities

·         General supervision of Accounts Section staff

·         Preparation of Society final accounts, Trial Balance, Balance sheets etc;

·         Preparation and presentation of annual revenue and capital budgets;

·         Preparation of Economic reports;

·         Ensure safe custody of the Society’s cheque books and other sensitive documents

·         Developing financial management mechanisms;

·         Conducting reviews/evaluations for cost reductions on various vote heads;

·         Managing Sacco’s financial accounting and monitoring systems;

·         To liaise with internal /External Auditors on audit Controls and act on management letters;

·         Producing accurate financial reports;

·         Give a cost benefit analysis on external borrowing for Board of Directors approval;

·         Management of staff payrolls;

·         Keeping abreast of changes in financial regulations and legislation;

·         Ensuring the Society assets and liabilities are recorded correctly and safeguarded;

·         Ensuring the necessary cash reserve is maintained as required by law;

·         Keeping and managing debtors and creditors records;

·         Implementation and review of the Society’s financial accounting policies and procedures;

·         Giving guidance in all financial and accounting matters;

·         Ensuring adequate budgetary controls are in place;

·         Advising and overseeing prudent financial management and investment;

·         Submitting implementation work plans and ensure proper reporting systems are in place;

·         Approving payments made by the Society;

·         Ensuring that accounts and reconciliation are done on a monthly basis and adherence to specific deadlines; and

·         Any other lawful duties that may be assigned from time to time.

Qualifications

·         Are holders of a Business related degree or its equivalent from a recognised university and CPA (K) or ACCA

·         Bachelor’s Degree and CPA (K) or its equivalent

·         CPA (K) and have satisfactorily served as an Accountant in the Society or a comparable position with similar responsibilities in a Sacco or in like organizations for a minimum period of 3 years.

·         Diploma in Co-operative Management will be an added advantage.

·         Have demonstrated high financial management capability and Investment.

·         Have good knowledge of Information Technology.

How to Apply 

Applicants to visit coop bank

Commercial Bank of Africa :: Database Admin, Team Leader, and Financial Risk Manager

Database Administrator IT 

Responsibilities

·         Maintenance and development of all databases, storage, backup and recovery infrastructure and other related systems (40%)

·         To ensure projects, incidents, problems and escalations are dealt with according to defined set of policies, processes, procedures and SLA’s. (30%)

·         Effectiveness of integration of database and storage strategy / blueprint with the bank’s business direction (10%)

·         Effectiveness of the databases and storage security (policy, controls and infrastructure) with regard to protection against exposure to and impact of risks associated with data loss, corruption
and/or unauthorized access (20%)

Qualifications

·         Organization development to effectively plan ICT Databases, Storage, Backup and Recovery
infrastructure and support for optimal performance.

·         Knowledge and experience in modern practices for ICT Databases, Storage, Backup and

·         Recovery architecture and operations in medium to large banks to provide guidance on quality
improvements and strategic changes

·         Interpersonal skills to effectively communicate with and manage customer expectations
(internal and external), and other stakeholders who impact performance.

·         Technical skills to effectively perform or guide performance of Databases, Storage, Backup
and Recovery systems design and operations activities/tasks in a manner that consistently
produce high quality of service.

·         Knowledge and effective application of all relevant banking policies, processes, procedures
and guidelines to consistently achieve required compliance standards or benchmarks.

·         Self-empowerment to enable development of open communication, teamwork and trust that are needed to support performance and customer-service oriented culture.

·         A Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology or related field.

·         Professional qualifications in IT e.g. ITIL, OCA, OCP, OCM, Other relevant professional qualifications in IT field would be added advantage.

·         Project Management certification and experience is preferred e.g. PRINCE2, PMP

·         Five years’ experience in databases and storage support in medium to large organizations.

·         Working experience in a bank or other financial services organization would be added
advantage.

·         Management of Third party support providers

How to Apply

Qualified Candidates to apply here

Team Leader, Service Operations Center

The Team Leader, Service Operations Center role is responsible for CBA groups centralized IT Service Monitoring; The primary objective of the role is to monitor the quality of all the IT services and taking the necessary actions in the case of service disruptions or degradation in order to decrease the MTTR (Mean Time to Recovery).

The role establishes develops policies for implementation based on the ITIL framework, designed to ensure consistently high service performance, ensure the effective and efficient management of all aspects of IT service monitoring and major incidents management to develop quality improvement processes and ultimately improve outcomes for clients

Responsibilities

·         Governance:To develop, implement and continuously improve IT Service Monitoring based on ITIL as the selected service governance framework. Ensure the development and implementation of appropriate strategies to monitor all services, system performance and reporting that meet business objectives. (20%)

·         24/7 Service Monitoring: To provide management oversight for the group IT Service Operations Center (SOC) and to ensure CBA Group services are monitored 24/7 across all domains. (35%)

·         Major Incident Management: To take end to end ownership of major incidents and ensuring coordination of resolving parties, effective communication to stakeholders and post incident reviews.(35%)

·         Team Management: Provide great leadership for the IT Service Operations organization through resourcing, knowledge transfer, coaching and succession planning in-order to facilitate a conducive work environment and employee satisfaction. (10%)

Requirements

·         A Bachelor’s  degree in Computer Science, Information Technology or related field.

·         ITIL Foundation a must.

·         ITIL service practitioner would be an added advantage.

·         3 years’ relevant experience with 2years’ in a service management/monitoring role.

·         Adequate understanding of the various banking business systems and computer operations processes.

·         Demonstrable experience working in a professional IT environment.

·         Sound knowledge of Information technology and related support architectures

How to Apply

Apply here

Financial Risk Management

Responsibilities

·         Design and development of effective credit risk management strategy that informs the credit rating models for all products and markets (20%)

·         Tooling and enablement to facilitate the execution and maintenance of these credit risk models to optimize profit (20%)

·         Performance monitoring and evaluation of the risk models to achieve target credit risk metrics (20%)

·         Propose and develop data products which allow others to explore and understand customer data. (20%)

·         Coaching and capability development amongst the FRM Analysts. (10%)

·         Quality leadership that effectively translates to a favourable environment and employee satisfaction. (10%)

Requirements

·         A degree in a numerate subject (e.g. mathematics, statistics, operational research, economics, science, engineering)

·         Seven year experience in statistical data analysis in a highly automated environment

·         Experience in programming (R/Matlab/Python/VBA)

·         Strategic orientation, driven to exceed the expectations of others

·         Ability to interpret complex data and make concise recommendations.

·         Exceptional communication skills both written and oral, alongside good influencing skills.

·         Leadership to nurture and sustain employee satisfaction, and to manage changes.

·         Collaborative working, being able to execute complex tasks, transcending brands, and cultures

·         Creativity and innovation, developing new insights into situations

·         Demonstrated ability to lead programs from ideation to execution.

·         Self-motivated, assertive and proactive.

·         Teamwork, contributes fully to the team effort with a “hands on”, practical and resourceful approach

How to Apply

Apply here

Senior Business Advisor

TechnoServe
 

Recruitment Notice
 

Job Vacancy: Senior Business Advisor

TechnoServe Background: TechnoServe works with enterprising people in the developing world to build competitive farms, businesses and industries. 

We are a nonprofit organization that develops business solutions to poverty by linking people to information, capital and markets. With more than four decades of proven results, we believe in the power of private enterprise to transform lives. 
 

Program Description: TechnoServe is supporting the implementation of a pilot program that aims to address shortcomings in financial inclusion primarily, financial literacy training and existing digital payment systems in the dairy sector by tailoring experiential, participative and innovative training tools coupled with digital financial tools for disbursements and input purchases alongside the adoption of improved operations management (DOM) systems to facilitate use of digital transactions to expand credit provision. 
 

The end goal of this pilot program is to increase the incomes of small-scale dairy farmers and agribusinesses by addressing shortcomings in existing digital financial service systems.  

The intended outcomes of the pilot are to:

1. Refine the value proposition of digital financial tools in the dairy sector and define strategies to overcome barriers and risks to adoption (including financial, mobile and product literacy)
2. Test new digital financial tools as a model to increase access to working capital credit and other tailored financial services (including asset finance, insurance).

If this pilot program demonstrates that the new digital financial tools can effectively advance rural financial inclusion, there would be numerous opportunities to scale the model across other agricultural sectors.  

Position Description:
 

The individual will facilitate the following activities to achieve the project objectives:

• Provide technical assistance to pilot partner SACCOs in adopting and adapting the financial literacy training tools; including technical assistance to scale.
• Provide technical assistance to pilot partner SACCOs in developing and implementing their digital financial strategy for the dairy sector.
• Build partnerships to address key financial service needs of dairy co-ops, processors, input SMEs and farmers (e.g. working capital, asset credit, insurance)
• Provide technical assistance to pilot partner banks and SACCOs in extending their digital financial solutions into the informal dairy sector.
• Identify and enable opportunities to work with additional SACCOs
• Collect relevant data for monitoring and evaluation purposes and support the production of narrative reports and case studies.

Minimum Skills and Experience required

• Degree in Marketing, Banking, ICT and/or related fields
• Minimum 5 years relevant experience
• Training and experience working in M4P projects a must
• Experience working in the banking sector or in marketing
• Track record of building and managing strong client and stakeholder relationships with private, public sector and government
• Confident with project management and reporting
• Excellent communication, analytical and strategy skills
• Confident with MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook

Desired Skills

• Is a self-starter, energetic, and friendly
• Comfortable with new ways of thinking and working
• Engages people and empowers them to deliver on promises
• Maintains integrity and personal reputation
• Ability to analyse complex issues and propose solutions
• Reviews information quickly and does not hesitate to try out solutions
• Is passionate about knowledge learning and sharing

How to Apply:
 

Please submit your application (by email only) to ke-recruit@tns.org  with the position title placed in the subject line. 

Please include (1) cover letter describing your interest, (2) curriculum vitae.

Please include all requirements in a single document (pdf). 

Applications will be treated confidentially. 

Deadline for applications is 20th October 2017. 

Note that only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

TechnoServe is an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities, Females and Individuals with Disabilities.

Chief Executive Officer

Jumuika Savings & Credit Co-operative Society Limited a leading co-operative society in Nyanza and Western region licensed to operate a deposit taking business nationally by Sacco Societies Regulatory Authority (SASRA), is looking for a dynamic Chief Executive Officer to strengthen its top management and leadership.
 

Key Responsibilities
 

Reporting to the Board of Directors, his/her duties will include;

• Provide visionary leadership towards realization of the Sacco’s vision, mission and values.
• Develop and execute the society’s strategic plan to enhance and ensure profitability and sustainable returns to stakeholders.

Claims and Recovery Officer

Claims and Recovery Officer
 

Established by African States with the support from the World Bank and the Africa Development Bank, the African Trade Insurance Agency (ATI) is a multi-lateral dedicated to providing insurance, co-insurance, reinsurance and other financial services to foster trade with and investments in its African Member States for the purposes of promoting trade, investment and other productive activities in Africa. 

An exciting position for Claims Officer has arisen within our underwriting team.

This role will be responsible for handling all claims and recovery as well as risk management and reporting. 

 

Reporting to the Chief Underwriting Officer, the Claims Officer will assist the Chief Underwriting Officer (CUO) in policy risk management, loss prevention and Enterprise Risk Management 

You have a Master’s degree in Finance, Insurance, Banking, or related field, plus a professional qualification related to Insurance and 5 years post qualifying experience. 

You are cultural sensitive and have attention to details and through understanding of policy wording are among the key attributes for this position. 

Full details about this position can be found on the Agency’s website career page: www.ati-aca.org

How to apply:
 

1. Please submit an application letter, curriculum vitae, ATI’s Personal History Form, details of your current remuneration package to recruitment@ati-aca.org
 

2. The Personal History Form can be obtained at ATI’s web-site: www.ati-aca.org
 

3. The closing date for application is 7 March at 2016 mid night Nairobi time
 

4. Only candidates meeting the minimum requirements and submitting applications in compliance with point 1-3 above will be considered for this position and only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
 

African Trade Insurance Agency offers a competitive salary and benefits package and a collegial working environment commensurate with other multilaterals. 

ATI reserves the right not to make any appointment to the above vacancies, to make an appointment at a lower grade, or to make an appointment with a modified job description. 

Please note that canvassing will disqualify you from consideration in these roles

Senior Investor Relations Officer and Accountant

Our Client, Africa Trade Insurance Agency (ATI), is a multilateral institution that provides commercial and political risk insurance, credit risk insurance, co-insurance, reinsurance, and other related financial services in its 10 African Member States to promote and attract investments in Africa. 

Since inception in 2001, the Agency has undergone significant changes in the level of activities, scope, breadth and depth of work. 

It is in view of the above that African Trade Insurance Agency is now seeking to recruit highly motivated, competent and energetic individuals for the following roles:

Central Cashier Officer

Central Cashier Officer
 

Our client currently operates more than 140 hypermarkets and supermarkets in over 15 countries with more than 25,000 employees from 70 nationalities. 

Overall Responsibilities:

• Put in methods and tools for optimizing welcoming of customers and their passage in cash counters.
• Organize the schedule of Cashiers.
• Assist the C.C.O Manager in motivating and training CCO staff.
• Assure the liaison between the team’s trade and the service to the customers.
• Assure the good functioning of the cash register system

Market Linkages & Cooperatives Assistant Manager

Position: Market Linkages & Cooperatives Assistant Manager 
 

Employer: Nuru Kenya
 

Location: Isibania, Kenya
 

Job Type: Full Time, Contract
 

Number of positions: 1

About the Organization: Nuru Kenya is a non-governmental organization currently working in Migori County, Kenya. Nuru Kenya’s mission is to end extreme poverty in remote, rural areas of Kenya. 

To this end, Nuru implements a holistic development model working with programs in Agriculture, Financial Inclusion, Healthcare, and Education.

 

Nuru Kenya has established its initial cooperatives and is working towards strengthening those cooperatives so that they are effective in delivering services to its members. 

The organization is therefore looking for a qualified candidate to fill the above position.

Overview of the Job: Reporting to the Market Linkages & Cooperatives Manager, the ideal candidate is expected to support the ML&COOP Manager in organizing farmers; linking farmers/cooperatives to markets; registering cooperatives; strategic planning; capacity building and development of cooperative leaders; and in setting up accounting, bookkeeping and administrative systems for cooperatives.

Specific Responsibilities:

• Assist in researching and locating markets for Nuru farmers’ produce and develop and implement strategy to link Nuru farmers & cooperatives to fair markets.
• Assist in management of aggregation, buying, storing, and selling operations and staff during harvest and buying season.
• Research and explore funding and investment opportunities for improving or expanding Nuru’s market linkage operations.
• Inform Nuru Kenya and organized farmers on cooperative establishment in Kenya including topics such as laws and policies, best practices, registration procedures, etc.
• Assist the Agriculture and Financial Inclusion Program staff with the organization of farmers into cooperatives and facilitate the registration of cooperatives.
• Deliver trainings for rural cooperative capacity-building; including cooperative management, staffing plans, democratic leadership and cooperative business plan development.
• Help Nuru Kenya and cooperative societies in setting up and maintaining accounting and record keeping systems with strong financial controls.
• Execute financial models that appropriately balance farmer welfare and organizational sustainability for Nuru Kenya’s market linkage and agricultural loan initiatives.
• Liaise with government cooperative development and marketing offices and resolve any policy and administrative issues that may arise.
• Deputize the ML & Coop Manager when absent and as directed and to competently perform all assigned/ delegated duties
• Supervise Cooperatives Managers and Accountant
• Perform other duties as required.

Note that this Job description can be reviewed and changed if need be by the management

Qualifications:

• BSC in Cooperative Management, Agribusiness Management or any other related course.
• 5-6 years of experience in operations, management and/or development of agricultural cooperative societies
• Strong quantitative skills; specifically demonstrated ability to create and execute financial models and business plans
• Experience with agribusiness or cereal markets in Kenya
• Detailed understanding of challenges facing small scale farmers, grain/agricultural produce markets and cooperatives in Kenya
• Strong computer skills, specifically in Microsoft Office suits 
• Excellent analytical skills and the ability to work independently
• Desire to work with rural farmers in field conditions
• Experience supervising staff will be an added advantage
• Be a Kenyan Citizen
• Fluent in English and Swahili

Working Conditions: Work will be performed in the office, and sometimes in the field. Some work is also expected from the computer at home during evenings and weekends during busier seasons.

Remuneration: Commensurate with demonstrated skills and experience.

Nuru Kenya is an Equal Opportunity Employer, we give equal opportunity to all qualified candidates. 

Application Process:
 

Interested applicants should submit their application; resume and cover letter supported by at least two known references. 

Candidates to also attach a valid Certificate of Good Conduct, kindly quote your current and expected salary.  

Complete your application in English, include your phone number, and email it to mlc@nuru.co.ke by the 15th of February, 2016 at 5pm EAT. 

We will only accept email applications. Please outline how your skills and experience meet the qualifications of the position. Indicate the job title as the Heading/subject of your application. 

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Note:

 
Incomplete applications will not be considered

Canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification

We do not charge or accept money as a fee at any stage in our hiring process.

See www.nuruinternational.org for further information about the organization.