Kenindia Assurance Company Limited, one of the largest composite insurers in the East and Central African region is planning to recruit for the positions of Chief Internal Auditor and Risk Manager.
Candidates are expected to have professional attitude, analytical mind, positive attitude with enthusiasm and zeal to contribute to the organizational growth and achievement of goals besides the following qualifications:
Minimum Qualifications for Chief Internal Auditor - Bachelor’s Degree in business administration, commerce, accounting, finance or economics. Those with Masters degree in Accounting or Finance will be given preference.
- Must be a qualified ACII, AIII or Dip. IIK and a member of the relevant professional body.
- Anyone pursuing these professional qualifications will also be considered.
- Professional accounting qualification such as CPA (K), ACCA, ACA is a must.
- Minimum ten (10) years relevant professional experience in the areas of accounting and audit in large and reputable organisations with strong internal control frameworks and computerized accounting systems, preferably in insurance companies.
- Must be comfortable working in a computerized business environment with the required proficiency in computerized accounting, underwriting, claims management and record keeping systems.
- Knowledge of spreadsheet, word processing and presentation applications are needed
- Minimum age 35 years.
Minimum Qualifications for Risk Manager - Bachelor’s Degree in the field of engineering or postgraduate degree in Management or equivalent qualifications.
- Must be qualified ACI1, Aill or Dip. IlK and a member of the relevant professional body.
- Anyone pursuing these professional qualifications will also be considered.
- Minimum 5 years relevant professional experience in the insurance industry or in the manufacturing / commercial organisation with exposure to Risk Management.
- Must be comfortable working in a computerized business environment and have good presentation skills and an analytical mind.
- Minimum age 35 years.
You should send your detailed CV (with two photographs) stating full details of qualifications and areas of work experience along with the current and expected remuneration in a sealed envelope on or before September, 2011 to the following address:
HR Department, (To the attention of Ms. Laura)
Kenindia Assurance Company Ltd.
8th Floor, Kenindia House, Loita Street,
P.O. Box 44372 00100,
Nairobi
Please note that only those candidates short listed for interview will be contacted.
Candidates should be a holder of either a degree or higher national diploma in Electrical / Mechanical engineering or its equivalent.
Minimum 5 years in the management of an outfit servicing and repair of industrial plant, construction, lifting equipment and power generators.
Must be a hands on professional.
Applications and detailed CV must reach the undersigned by the close of business on
The Human Resources Manager,
P.O. Box 30378 (00100)
Nairobi
Or emailed to careers.achelis@gmail.com
Only shortlisted candidate will be contacted 12th September, 2011
Job Ref. MN 5040
Our client, one of Kenya’s leading professional services firms focused on providing assurance, tax and advisory services, wishes to recruit a Partner who will be in charge of the Transaction Advisory Services line of business.
The Transaction Advisory Services team works with a wide range of clients to help them make better and more informed decisions about how they strategically manage capital and transactions in a changing world.
The key objective of the business line is to help businesses drive competitive advantage by proactively managing their capital agenda which determines how they strategically raise, invest, preserve and optimize their capital.
This position will be based in Nairobi and will oversee teams based in a cluster of several countries in Eastern Africa.
The Partner role will entail providing overall leadership to a team of highly dedicated professionals to respond to the client’s capital agenda, ensuring that the team is highly motivated and actively participating in business development initiatives.
Job Profile
- Driving cross border and cross service line collaboration and working including teaming across borders to develop the client base/market share and grow revenue for the business line.
- Interacting with key client executives and engaging them on their capital agenda issues and where appropriate, the full spectrum of the firm’s knowledge and collateral.
- Building the team to attract and develop the best people by proactively participating in reinforcing and strengthening the coaching culture and demonstrating visible leadership through regular staff engagement.
- Overseeing the efficient and effective execution of engagements including but not limited to managing the team to full capacity and profitability.
- Delivering quality by serving the right clients and consistently adhering to quality and risk management requirements including maintaining technical and professional standards.
Person Profile
- Masters degree preferably in a business related field from a recognised university.
- Membership in a professional accounting and or financial analysis association (s).
- Over fifteen years work experience with a minimum of five years at executive management level in a professional services firm or investment bank.
- Minimum of ten years experience in lead transaction advisory coupled with vast expertise in mergers and acquisitions, capital and debt advisory, project finance, restructuring, due diligence reviews, valuations and financial modelling.
- Knowledge of the East African market.
- Ability to grow and sustain revenue of the business line.
- Ability to sustain long term client relationships.
- Ability to identify, pursue, win and manage priority engagements across borders.
- Ability to coach and mentor to build and develop the team and support a culture of continuous learning and feedback.
- Effective networking and negotiation skills.
- Strong interpersonal,relationship building and communication skills.
If you have the requisite qualifications, skills, experience and the passion to lead an already established business line with a high potential for growth send your application including a detailed curriculum vitae and day time telephone.
Our client is an equal opportunities employer and friends or relatives of qualified East Africans in the diaspora may draw their attention to this very high profile position.
The position provides an opportunity for an attractive financial reward and career development.
Please also summarize yourself as follows:
- Job Ref. No.
- Your Name
- Current/Past Salary: Year 2010 p.m / Year 2011 p.m
- Year 2011 Benefits: If house, state market rent, If car state cc.
Send your application by hand, courier, post or email so as to reach us by 12 Noon 16th September 2011. Limit email to maximum 3 pages A4 size CV and no attachments. Mark Job Ref. No. on top left of the envelope.
Send to:
Executive Selection Division,
Manpower Services (K) Ltd,
3rd Floor, Landmark Plaza,
Directly Opposite Nairobi Hospital Entrance,
P.O. Box 50736-00200, Nairobi.
Email: recruit@manpowerkenya.com
Republic of Kenya
Office of the President
Ministry of State for Defence
Invitation for Applications
Nominee of the Defence Council to the Salaries and Remuneration Commission
Ref No. MOSD/11/18A
Pursuant to the provision of Article 230 (2) (b) (i) of the Constitution and sections 6 and 7 of the Salaries and Remuneration Act, 2011 (No. 10 of 2011) the Parliamentary Service Commission invites applications from suitably qualified persons to be nominated to represent the Defence Council in the Salaries and Remuneration Commission.
A person is qualified for appointment as a member of the Salaries and Remuneration Commission if the person:- - a) is a Kenyan citizen
- b) holds a degree from a university recognized in Kenya;
- c) has knowledge and at least ten years’ experience in either –
- (i) finance and administration
- (ii) public management
- (iii) economics
- (iv) human resource management, or
- (v) labour laws
- d) meets the requirement of Chapter Six of the Constitution; and
- e) has had a distinguished career in their respective fields.
A person is not qualified for the appointment as a member of the Salaries and Remuneration Commission if the person:-
- a) is a member of parliament or of a county assembly;
- b) is a member of a governing body of a political party;
- c) is a member of local authority;
- d) is a undischarged bankrupt; or
- e) has been removed from the office for contravening the provisions of the Constitution or any other law.
Applications accompanied with the detailed curriculum vitae should be forwarded to the
Permanent Secretary,
Ministry of State for Defence,
P O Box 40668 – 00100,
Nairobi, Kenya
or hand delivered to the Ulinzi House Gate along Lenana Road
on or before Tuesday 6 September 2011.
Amb N Kirui, CBS
Permanent Secretary
Ministry of State for Defence
