Friday, 31 August 2012

Finance Manager, Human Resource Officer and IT Officer Jobs in Nairobi Kenya


 A leading manufacturing company based in Industrial Area Nairobi is seeking to fill the following vacancies
 
1. Finance Manager
 
Qualifications: CA/ACCA, with over 5 years experience in a manufacturing setup, conversant in an ERP package preferably SAP
 
Duties and Responsibilities
  • Preparation of financial statements/ annual budgets and analysis of variances
  • Undertaking costing exercises of companies products
  • Tax planning and management, liasing with KRA on tax issues, experience with treo
  • Co ordinating with auditors/insurance/lawyers
  • Ability to deal with banking institutions and arrange for short/long term financing
  • Working capital management/ forex risk management
  • Fully conversant with import processes
2. Human Resource Officer
 
Qualifications: Bachelors degree with specialisation in human resources with over 5 years in a senior position, highly computer literate and be able to use human resource modules in an ERP
 
Duties and Responsibilities
  • Manage organizational reviews including structural, functional and staffing reviews.
  • Manage the recruitment process and hr policy guidelines as well as benefits.
  • Identify training needs and ensure the development and implementation
  • Oversee and coordinate all hr activities including the welfare and disciplinary matters.
  • Handle staff grievances in a prompt, conscientious manner
  • Advise on legal matters pertaining to employment and on occupational health and safety
3. IT Officer
 
Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science/ Computer Engineering; with over 5 years’ experience with an exposure in an ERP preferably SAP is highly preferred

Duties and Responsibilities
  • Implement network security
  • Oversees the administration and maintenance of the company’s infrastructure
  • Oversees the administration of the company’s wan.
  • Manages and develops upgrades to the company’s telephone system.
  • Oversees troubleshooting, systems backups, archiving, and disaster recovery
  • Works with project teams to help implement internal systems
To apply for the above positions please send your updated resume (with photograph) and mention the current remuneration and salary expectations via: vacanciesnairobi@gmail.com before 15th September 2012 
(Please mention in the subject the position applied for)

Sales Rep and Driver Jobs in Nairobi Kenya


 Vacancies for a fast growing company based in Nairobi dealing in paints and coatings for automotive, decorative, wood and industrial segments. 
Join our successful team.
 
1) Sales Rep, Job Code SR01
 
2) Driver, Job Code DR01
 
General Requirements
 
1) Kenyan nationality.
 
2) Speaking fluent English and Swahili (a must).
 
3) Aged between 25-35.
 
4) For sales rep, preferable past experience in the same field.
 
5) For drivers, fit health conditions.
 
6) Absolute NON SMOKERS
 
Benefits
 
1) Attractive salary plus bonus.
 
2) Training abroad if proved good records of sales.
 
3) A successful career path and a chance to be promoted.
 
Please send your updated CV with recent photo to; (mea.trading.co@gmail.com)
 
Alpha Center Godown 87- Mombasa Road
 
Tel: +254 (0) 708756560 / +254 (0) 707067930 / +254 (0) 708728816
 
Mail : mea.trading.co@gmail.com

Higher Education Loans Board (HELB) - Chief Executive Officer / Board Secretary


 The Higher Education Loans Board (HELB) 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 in the East African region.
 
The Board has a loan portfolio of more than KSh. 30 billion and this is expected to increase significantly in the next five years in line with the planned expansion of higher education in the country.
 
As part of its growth and transformation strategy, the Board seeks to recruit a visionary and energetic professional for the position of Chief Executive Officer / Board Secretary and is, accordingly, inviting applications from qualified Kenyan citizens for this position.
 
Job Profile
 
Reporting to the Board, the CEO is expected to lead a team of professionals by:-
  • Providing an innovative and pragmatic leadership in the financing of a dynamic and fast growing higher education sector;
  • Developing strategies and partnerships that will promote and enhance the role of HELB in effective delivery of its statutory mandate;
  • Ensuring compliance with the constitutional and public financial management requirements through prudent management of all the resources of the Board;
  • Leading and motivating a talented team of a human capital operating under a performance-oriented culture.
Person Profile
 
The ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications:-
  • A minimum of 10 years’ experience in senior positions with a bias towards financial management; candidates with experience in financing of education have a distinct advantage;
  • A solid educational attainment from a recognized university; candidates with a Master’s degree in Finance, Economics, Business studies or Education have an added advantage;
  • A deep understanding of how to mobilize funds and sustain a revolving fund scheme;
  • A proven track record in change management and institutional transformation;
  • An excellent understanding of the dynamics of the higher education subsector in Kenya and in the region;
  • An appropriate appreciation of Kenya’s public sector performance contracting processes;
  • Ability to interact effectively with senior government officers, heads of higher education institutions and the financial community.
It is expected that the applicant will have complied with Chapter 6 provisions of the Constitution.
 
The successful applicant will be appointed on a five (5) year contract and will be eligible for renewal once upon satisfactory performance. 
A competitive remuneration package will be offered.
 
Candidates must enclose a current CV giving details of day time contacts, names and contacts of three referees and copies of relevant certificates and testimonials so as to reach the Chairman of the Board at the addresses below not later than 15th September 2012
 
Chairman,
Higher Education Loans Board,
P.O. Box 69489-00400, 
Nairobi.
 
Or e-mail address: ceo@helb.co.ke
 
‘HELB is an equal opportunity employer’

Williamson Tea Kenya - Field Assistant Job


 A Field Assistant vacancy has arisen at one of our Tea Estates in the Rift Valley and we are requesting those who have the relevant qualifications and experience to apply.

The Job
 
Reporting to the Field Manager, the Job holder will be responsible for general supervision and direction of all field operations and any other duties that may be assigned from time to time by the Field Manager.
 
Key Responsibilities
 
The job holder will carry the following:
  • Prepare land and establish tea/fuel/timber plantations following Agency guidelines.
  • Ensure efficient tea bush management and harvesting of quality leaf as per Agency set requirements.
  • Ensure preservation of the environment by protecting wetlands, indigenous forests and enforce compliance with all certification standard requirements relating to field operations.
Minimum Requirements
  • Possess a BSc in Agriculture, Agriculture Engineering or Food Science and Technology.
  • Computer literacy in MS office is essential.
  • Must be able to work independently and meet deadlines within a team environment.
  • Be a dynamic person who has high integrity, good communication skills who relates well with others and is enthusiastic and willing to learn
  • Willingness to work extra hours to meet set targets.
If you meet the above requirements, please submit a letter of application, certificates including a detailed CV with telephone contacts, names and addresses of three referees. 
Your application should reach us not later than 15th September 2012 and be addressed to:
 
The Managing Director
Williamson Tea Kenya Ltd
P.O Box 42281-00100
Nairobi
 
Email: hr@williamson.co.ke
 
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted

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