Synovate Deputy Finance & Reporting Manager - Kenya Job Vacancy

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Synovate is a prime source of holistic market information services that enhance planning and decision making in the Private, NGO and Public Sectors across sub-Saharan Africa.

We are an integrated media research & media monitoring, social and market research company providing evidence and insights which inform and advise on a wide range of business and social issues.

Deputy Finance & Reporting Manager - Kenya

The Role:

• To assist the Finance & Reporting manager in ensuring complete, timely and accurate financial data capture for Synovate’s transactions and provide timely & accurate financial reports as required.
• Directing & coordinating finance related crossfunctional processes so as to minimize cost while enhancing customer service.
• Ensuring timely production of accurate regular and ad-hoc financial reports in line with Synovate reporting requirements.
• Controlling and ensuring timely production of annual reports as may be required by stakeholders and comply with law and accounting standards.
• Ensuring timely efficient and effective management, utilization and control of the company’s assets and financial resources, to maximize all investor/shareholder returns.
• Developing and maintaining efficient systems to monitor working capital management to ensure that operating activities of the company are optimally funded at reasonable cost and to meet all company requirements and commitments efficiently.
• Ensuring Synovate’s compliance with necessary legal and statutory financial reporting.
• Ensuring all financial and control assurance & risk management are in place and lead the development & implementation of governance.
• Liaising with external auditors for reporting purposes.
• Provision of team leadership in the finance function

The Person:

To be successful in this role you will have:

• University Degree
• Qualified Accountant (CPA (K), ACCA, ACA, ACMA).
• Extensive business experience (5-7 years) gained at a senior level in a multinational corporate environment
• Comprehensive financial management knowledge
• Ability to meet tight deadlines & manage expectations
• Willingness to work long hours
• Good planning and communication skills
• Strong interpersonal skills with ability to lead, motivate & develop people.
• Negotiation skills & the ability to influence at all levels.
• Well developed analytical skills
• Adaptability and flexibility in service delivery
• Knowledge and understanding of SAP will be an added advantage.

If you are this person, then you are right for us and we are right for you!

This is a challenging opportunity for a dedicated and highly motivated professional, with a strong
commitment to Synovate’s values. 

If you believe you are the candidate we are looking for, please submit your application and CV detailing your experience for the post and include daytime telephone contacts to; 

careers-ke@synovate.com

Deadline for application: Wednesday 28th September 2011

For more information on Synovate Pan-Africa please visit:www.synovate.co.ke

Photographer Job Vacancy in Kenya

We are looking for a photographer

Job Description

Taking photos

- at our studio

- Corporate events

- Weddings

- and any other photography business related opportunity that comes up.

Requirements

• Have a passion in photography
• Photography experience (doesnt have to be through prior employment)
• Good at working with Adobe Suite (Photoshop & illustrator)
• Flexible in terms of working hours.

Age 20-26yrs

Please drop off your portfolio at our office, we are located in Upper Hill @ Upper Hill Springs or you can email to originalimageslimited@gmail.com

Microsoft Dynamic ERP Consultant Job in Kenya

Our client is seeking to recruit a highly motivated Microsoft Dynamic ERP IT Consultant.

Duties and responsibilities

- Lead ERP implementation projects for new and existing customers for entire systems or specific modules.

- Scope and design integration flow from outside system.

- Design and configure software solutions to match client needs.

- Solve business problems and technical software issues.

- Should participate in the implementation of projects simultaneously.

- Will work with varieties of Microsoft technologies to meet client’s needs.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in computer engineering/computer science/information technology specializing in software development.
• 1 year experience in Microsoft Dynamics ERP implementation and development.
• 2 years of experience developing desktop and web application using .NET Framework.
• Familiarity with visual studio .NET development environment would be an added advantage.
• Experience working with Microsoft SQL Server, Relational database management system with the ability to develop reports using SQL Server Reporting service.
• Strong people skills with customer service focus.
• Strong technical and problem-solving skills preferably with Microsoft solutions.

Interested candidates should send their updated CV to careers@kcr-hr.com on or before 23rd September, 2011.

NB: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

UNDP Kenya Programme Officer - Democratic Governance Job Vacancy

United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) is UN’s global development organization.

UNDP has a normative global mission as a pro-poor development agency to promote human rights, gender and the Millennium Development Goals.

Organizational Unit / Agency: UNDP Kenya, Democratic Governance Unit

Application deadline: 3 October 2011

Type of contract: Service Contract

Post Level: SB-4

Languages required: English

Starting date: November 1, 2011

Duration of initial contract: 1 year renewable

Background

One of the five priority areas of focus under the GOK/UNDP Country Programme is Fostering Democratic Governance.

Under this programme area, UNDP seeks to strengthen the national capacity towards progressive and accelerated realization of human rights and deepened /democratic governance.

UNDP works closely with both governmental and non-state actors in this regard.

Particular emphasis is placed on gender equality and women’s empowerment.

The programme also contributes to a process which builds a culture of respect and promotes progressive realization of citizen-centred reforms in the public sector and decentralised public service delivery.

Furthermore, this component will also promote accountable and participatory development programming, policy formulation and implementation at the national and local levels.

The values that underpin the work of this component include respect for the rule of law, citizens’ responsibility, gender equality, tolerance, and access to justice and the realization of human rights.

Position Information

Under the supervision of the Team Leader of the Governance Unit, and working closely with the other UNDP based Programme Analysts and more importantly the MoJNCCA Project Coordinator, the incumbent will:

• Work in collaboration with the MoJNCCA Project Coordinator in the day-to-day implementation of the project activities, as per the Project Work Plan.
• Planning, monitoring, reporting, financial management and evaluating the progress of the project as per the Project Work Plan and ensuring compliance with UNDP and/or Implementing Partners rules and regulations.
• Ensure coordination of the project implementation process with relevant stakeholders to ensure coherence, including their involvement in monitoring and evaluating project activities, joint field visits to enhance appreciation of the project’s work.
• Provide technical expertise into strategic planning of the project implementation process.
• In collaboration with the MoJNCCA Project Coordinator, ensure preparation of project reviews and final evaluations, as well as audits, including action plans to implement audit recommendations.
• Engagement with key partners to influence policies and issues as relates to national cohesion, integration, reconciliation, peace building and conflict prevention, among other related issues.
• In collaboration with the MoJNCCA Project Coordinator ensure project documentation and publicity.
• Ensure mainstreaming of relevant issues such as Gender, Human Rights Based Approach, etc in the implementation of the project.
• Undertake any other responsibilities as may be assigned in relation to this position, as well as perform other tasks as assigned by the Unit Team Leader or by Senior Management.

The full post description detailing the scope of work required academic qualifications and years of relevant work experience can be accessed on The UNDP Kenya website.

Application Procedure:

Interested and qualified persons should apply on the UNDP Kenya e-Recruitment portal located at http://www.ke.undp.org/erecruit.

Applicants are required to fill and sign a Personal History Form (P11 Form) and submit it together with their online application. Applications received via other means will not be accepted.

Additional considerations

1. Applications received after the deadline will not be considered.
2. UNDP will only be able to respond to those applications in which there is further interest.
3. Preference will be given to equally qualified women.
4. UNDP as a matter of practice does not charge any application, processing or training fee at any stage of the recruitment. If you have any questions as to vacancy announcements you have received, please refer to the UNDP Kenya website.

“UNDP is an equal opportunity employer which strives to achieve overall balance in its staffing patterns”.