Title of the position: Finance and Administration Officer
Department: Finance and Administration
Reports to: Executive Director
Key areas of responsibility
As the FAO your role will entail management of the financial, administrative and human resource systems at Ufadhili Trust.
The Finance and Administration Officer will have the following key responsibilities:- Ensuring all financial transaction in the organization are properly recorded.
- Post all financial transaction in the organization’s computerized accounting system.
- Preparation of financial reports to donors within the stipulated deadlines.
- Preparation of quarterly financial reports for presentation to the Executive Director and the Board.
- Preparation of end year financial reports.
- Oversee the annual external audit exercise.
- Preparation of the annual operational budgets in liaison with the program staff.
- Preparation of the monthly payroll and ensure that all statutory deductions are remitted to the respective authorities on a timely basis.
- Together with the program team develop grant budgets for funding.
- Maintain and update the fixed assets inventory.
- Safeguard the organizations assets.
- Participate in material and equipment procurement process.
- Develop and maintain communication with Ufadhili’s bankers, suppliers and partners.
- Manage logistical support and office administration.
- Coordinate staff recruitment, selection, placement process and performance evaluation exercises.
- Coordinate staff/board training and development activities.
Terms of employment- 1 year renewable contract.
Qualifications and Experience Desired- Bachelor degree holder in Commerce or related field.
- CPA finalist.
- Minimum 3 year post qualification experience
- Computer skills especially using Quickbooks is desired.
- Professional qualification in human resource management will be an added advantage
- Experience in working for a not for profit organization is mandatory.
- Experience in office administration shall be required.
- Strong analytical and numeracy skills.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Qualified female candidates are encouraged to apply.
Interested candidates who meet the above criteria may submit their application letter with a 3- page CV, indicating current pay, email address and telephone contacts, by 30th September, 2011 to info@ufadhilitrust.org
Kindly state the Ref No. FAO 2011 on the subject line.
Only open to Kenyans in the diaspora who are ready to return home
The Job:
Position: Head of Retail Business
Reports to: Managing Director
Division: Retail Business
Status: Permanent
Company Profile:
Our client is a strong and respected brand and part of an international and dynamic insurance group, which has been offering Life Insurance to Kenyans for over forty years.
Overall Purpose of the Job:
Responsible for the end to end performance of the business line to include Production, Operational efficiency, Profitability and Great Customer Service.
Promote an environment that is conducive to business growth and provide necessary support to staff on business related issues.
Ensure delivery of a robust customer value proposition that places the company above the competition.
Ensure effective management of relationships with external suppliers.
Roles:- Own the performance and profitability of the business by monitoring productivity and profitability against set targets
- Enhance operational efficiency of the business in close coordination with the Regional Operations department
- Drive sales through the Agency and any other legal and appropriate channel
- Grow the retail business revenue as per the set targets
- Evaluate and implement processes and procedures that improve on customer service for the retail clients
- Prepare annual budget for the business line & manage expenses within the approved budget
- Ensure robust underwriting and claims controls and the embedment of the Business Process Re-Engineering activities
- Drive product innovation in the business in order to introduce new products that meet the customers’ changing needs
- Provide effective people leadership for staff in the department
- Analyse competitor activity to understand opportunities(pro active) and address inefficiencies(reactive)
- Address and embed Audit Findings to ensure that these findings are closed within agreed timelines and the processes embedded within the business
- Effective execution of activities within cost, quality and time constraints i.e.: Quality Control, Project Management.
Qualifications:
The ideal candidate should possess:
Experience & Knowledge:- 7+ years experience at a senior level in a relevant business
- Actuarial Back ground
- Very good understanding and experience of insurance administration
- Very good knowledge of insurance products,
- In depth understanding of the operations of a life insurance business
- Experience in change management and ability to positively lead change
- Experience in budgeting and strategic financial planning
- Ability to operate within a high pressured environment and engage at an Executive level
- Policy development and implementation
- An appreciation and a good understanding of macro-economics and external factors affecting the business strategies adopted and various markets served by the company
- Ability to get things done
Skills/ Competencies:- Proficiency in Microsoft Office
- Excellent communication, influencing and negotiations skills
- Commercial instinct and drive
- Problem solving and ability to make decisions
- Excellent relationship management and interpersonal / organisational skills
- Ability to interact with employees & establish credibility across all levels in the business
- Ability to interact and gain trust from people within and outside the organisation
- Ability to multi-task and work under stress
- High integrity
- Dynamic self starter with ambition to succeed.
How to apply
ONLY Kenyans in the Diaspora looking for a job back home need apply. No residents.
If you are qualified and up to the challenge, please send an updated Curriculum Vitae (Ms Word version) to kenyanrecruiter@gmail.com clearly stating the job position (Head-Retail Business) as the subject.
Include your daytime contact, current & expected remuneration as well as your notice period in your application cover letter.
Deadline for application is 30th September 2011.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Sales Representatives in a security company.
The company has been in existence for the past 10years.
We would like to increase our client base in order to meet the company's mission.
The person should be aggressive, resilient, hardworking and should work under minimal supervision.
Contact number: 020-2660127
Contact email: info@lichisecurity.com
Contact person: Mercy
Our company, a consulting group is looking to recruit an Audit and Tax Senior to help us meet our growing client demands.
About the job
Roles and responsibilities- To train the audit juniors on I.A.S and IFRS
- Advise clients on tax planning
- Perform audits of various clients
- Carry out other relevant duties as assigned
Knowledge and qualifications- Must have completed ACCA final or CPA-K.
- A degree in commerce is an added advantage.
- Must have worked in an audit firm for 2 years or more.
- Must have a very good understanding of tax and its workings.
- A preferable age of between 26-30 years.
Closing Date: 23rd September 2011
City/Town: Nairobi.
Type: Full Time
How to apply: If you qualify, send a C.V. with daytime personal no. to info@kbpa.co.ke
Company: KBPA Consulting Group
