Finance Manager, Procurement Officer and Legal Officer

A State Corporation whose mission is to efficiently trade in quality products and services to ensure balance of supply and demand in the country's distribution networks while promoting and growing wholesale and retail trade is seeking for qualified and competent individuals for the following vacant positions:

Finance and Accounts Manager 
HR/001

Key responsibilities and duties:

• Guide strategic planning and orientation of the corporation
• Lead, coach and inspire the finance team to achieve corporation goals and objectives
• Continually develop and oversee the implementation of the finance process and policies
• Generate, review and approve all finance departments' reports accordingly
• Oversee and coordinate the processing of the Corporations' budget
• Ensuring that management information is accurate, adequate and reliable for decision making
• Ensure tax compliance and timely statutory returns

Required Qualifications, Skills and attributes:

• Bachelors Degree in Finance/Commerce/Accounting or equivalent Certified Public Accountant ( CPA- K ) /ACCA
• Experience in managing an ERP installation/change will be an added advantage
• Sound working knowledge of suitable financial services computer packages
• Self motivated individual with good interpersonal skills/team player
• 5 years experience in Finance Management, three of which must be at senior management
• Strategic thinker with a sense of corporate result focus while maintaining controls
• Membership to ICPAK
• Age: 10 - 35 years

Procurement Officer 
HR/002

Key responsibilities and duties:

• Develop, implement and manage the procurement policy and procedures for the Corporation
• Ensure sourcing of the highest quality of goods and services
• Manage competitive acquisition and execute contracts
• Prepare annual procurement plan for goods and services
• Prepare tender documents
• Maintain and update annually the list of pre qualified suppliers of goods and services
• Maintain proper records to ensure adequate audit trail and prepare reports
• Submit Quarterly reports to PPOA and ensure compliance to the Public Procurement and Disposal Act
• Build effective and structured relationship with internal and external customers

Required Qualifications, Skills and attributes:

• Degree in Purchasing and Supplies or Supply Chain Management Computer literacy
• At least 3 years experience in Procurement and Supply
• Background of contributing to and mobilizing bids/new contracts
• Demonstrate background of supply chain innovation
• Membership to the Kenya Institute of Supplies Management or Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supplies.
• Age 27 - 35 years

Legal Officer 
HR/003

Key responsibilities and duties:

• Developing and reviewing corporate business plan, objectives, policies, corporate budget and performance monitoring
• Develop and implement departmental plans, policies and procedures, formulating and implementing strategies on risk management, litigation, records and property management
• Participate in drawing and vetting of contracts, leases, and other legal instruments
• Participate in negotiations of contracts between company and other parties/organizations
• Ensure safe custody of company documents, records and securities
• Negotiate disputes with customers and other parties with a view to settling them out of court
• Ensure that the Corporation is in compliance with all statutory requirements
• Liaise with external lawyers to ensure the Corporations' interests are adequately protected

Required Qualifications, skills and attributes:

• LLB degree from a recognized institution
• Diploma in Law from Kenya School of Law CPS (K) will be an added advantage
• Holder of a valid practicing certificate
• Proficiency in computer applications
• At least 5 years experience, 3 of which should be in a similar position in middle level management in a Corporate Institution or busy legal practice
• Age 27 - 35 years

Interested candidates who meet the specified requirements should send their application letter, detailed curriculum vitae, copies of certificates and testimonials to the address below to be received not later than August 18th, 2011.

Quote the Job reference number on the envelope.

The Corporation is an equal opportunity employer

The Managing Director
P. O. Box 30587 - 00100
Nairobi

Monitoring & Evaluation Manager and Program Accountant - University of Nairobi UNITID Fellowship Program

University of Nairobi

Vacancies

Applications are invited for the following positions:

UNITID Fellowship Programme - Training for HIV Managers in Kenya

1. Monitoring & Evaluation Manager 

1 Position

AC/8/367/11 - (CHS)

Applicants must have the following qualifications:-

• Bachelors in Health Sciences, Social Sciences, Education, Statistics or any other subject in a health-related field. Those who have a Masters degree in the fields mentioned above will have an added advantage.
• Minimum three (3) years of experience working as an M&E Officer in public health related programs. Those with PEPFAR program experience will have an added advantage.
• Demonstrable knowledge of M&E concepts, donor reporting, Kenya's MOH working structures including reporting tools.
• Experience in M & E of Education and/ or Health training Programs will be an added advantage.

The successful applicant will:-

• Develop tools and databases to collect and manage programmatic data.
• Manage the M&E systems that measure the effectiveness of program activities.
• Prepare work plans and quarterly reports.
• Prepare reports and presentations for submission to funding agency and sharing with stakeholders.
• Track progress against program descriptions.
• Prepare Evaluations for the training Program.
• Analyze training data.

2. Program Accountant 

AD/8/363/11 - (CHS)

Applicants must be holders of the following qualifications:-

• CPA (K) and members of ICPAK.
• Strong IT skills and experience working with accounting software.
• At least three (3) years experience working as an accountant in a donor funded program.
• Experience in budgeting for donor funded program and financial management
• Knowledge in US government regulations for funded projects.
• Prior training in Grants Management will be an added advantage.
• A relevant first degree is an added advantage.

Reporting to the Program Manager, the successful candidate will be based in Nairobi and responsible for administration of the financial aspects of the program, participate in budget preparation and implementation as well as providing accounting information for sound management decision making.

He/she will:-

• Advise program staff on matters relating to Cooperative Agreement rules and regulations to ensure conformity to all donor requirements.
• Ensure compliance to university Accounting Procedures and regulations.
• Development of annual, quarterly and per activity budgets which are well matched to program work plan and-ensure their effective implementation.
• Ensure funds are used according to the budget and any reimbursements for program expenses are done promptly and efficiently.
• Maintain complete and accurate program books of accounts.
• Prepare annual, quarterly and monthly reports on program financial status and submit the reports to the stake holders in due time.
• Perform regular financial monitoring and evaluation with respect to program activities.
• Ensure compliance with the donor Audit requirement and act as liaison for the donor conducted internal and external audits.
• Ensure timely closure of all audit action plans related to the programme.
• Ensure timely filling of tax refund forms for compliance to the donor tax requirements.

Note:

1. Applicants for academic posts (AC) should forward ten (10) copies of their application letters accompanied by similar number of certified copies of certificates and C.Vs giving details of their qualifications, experience, research activities and publications they appear in.

Applicants for non-academic posts (AD) should submit seven (7) of the above supporting documents and applications letter.

2. In both cases, applications and related documents should be forwarded through the applicants' heads of departments and applicants should state their current designations and salaries and other benefits attached to those designations.

They should quote post reference codes as shown for each posts in the advertisement.

3. Applications should be addressed as per the codes below:-

CHS

The Principal,
College of Health Sciences,
P.O Box 30197-00100,
Nairobi.

Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

Closing date: Friday, 19th August 2011.

PTA Bank Portfolio - Management Director Bujumbura (Burundi)

The Eastern and Southern African Trade and Development Bank commonly known as the PTA Bank, is the financial arm of the Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (COMESA).

PTA Bank is looking for a self motivated and results oriented individual to join a team committed to building a world class financial institution.

The Bank offers competitive tax free salaries and benefits commensurate with the standards of excellence that it expects.

Interested and qualified candidates are therefore invited from nationals of member states to apply for the following position:

Director, Portfolio Management

Job Summary:

Reporting to the President, the Director of Portfolio Management Department is responsible for managing the Bank's loan portfolio including loan disbursement and administration, project supervision, monitoring and implementation and loan portfolio restructuring.

The role further entails managing a team of professional staff responsible for the implementation of approved projects and programs, debt and arrears recovery, rescheduling and rehabilitation of problem loans.

Job Specifications:

• Post graduate university degree in Banking, Commerce, Finance, Business Administration, Economics or related field.
• A minimum of 10 years experience, at a senior management level in Commercial/ Development Banking, Finance or similar institution.
• Project management skills including financial analysis, financial projections and interpretations, risk analysis and hedging techniques.
• Proven leadership skills and an innovative approach to work with the ability to motivate staff in a demanding environment.
• Excellent communication, analytical and interpersonal skills with ability to work in a multicultural setting.
• Fluent in either English or French. Working knowledge of the other language shall be an added advantage.

Location: PTA Bank headquarters, Bujumbura (Burundi)

Applications should include a resume, recent passport size photo, full contact address and the names and addresses of three referees.

Candidates must have a good knowledge of the operating environment and must be below the age of 45 years.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews.

All inquiries should be sent to kifle.hamza@ptabank.org

Applications should be sent to the following address by August 20, 2011:

Director, Human Resources and Administration
The Eastern and Southern African Trade and Development (PTA Bank)
Bishop's Road, NSSF Complex 22nd Floor
P.O. Box 48596 00-100
Nairobi
Kenya

Focus Cabs Services Accounts Intern Job in Kenya

Company: Focus Cabs Services Limited

Position: Accounts Intern

Reports To:Accounts Manager

Basic duties: 

• Prepare account analysis i.e. daily revenue analysis & reconciliation
• Assist with journal entries, account reconciliations and routine clerical functions.
• Preparation of a variety of financial statements based on the needs of specific projects
• Be responsible for basic auditing of client financial records
• Perform a variety of administrative duties, including research, fact checking and organizing client files.
• Any other accounting duties that may be delegated

Job Requirements and Competencies: 

• Post Secondary student in Accounting
• Proficiency in Various Computer Applications
• Attention to detail and good interpreting and analytical skills

If you meet the above minimum requirements, submit your application letter and detailed CV with reliable telephone contacts before 15th August, 2011 to:

The Human Resources Manager
Focus Cabs Services Limited,
P O Box 4999-00506
Nairobi

E-mail: careers@focuscabs.co.ke

NB: You can also drop your relevant documents at our Nairobi offices at Baricho Plaza, Off Baricho Road 2nd Floor.