Accounts Officer Job Vacancy - Kisumu, Kenya

A leading CBO in Kisumu is advertising for the position of Accounts Officer.

Pre-qualification (Requirements)
CPA II or equivalent with advanced computer skills

Experience in Social Work will be an added advantage

Please send your updated CV and cover letter within the next 15 days:

To:
The Director
P.O.Box 9593-40141
Kisumu

Closing Deadline: Friday October 28, 2011 at 5:00pm

NB: For those who had applied earlier, you need not re-apply

Finance & Administration Manager Job Vacancy

Job Title: Finance & Administration Manager

Our client, a legal practice that is owner-managed with offices based in Nairobi, is seeking to fill the position of a Finance & Administration Manager.

Reporting to the Managing Partner, this role is responsible for all financial and fiscal management aspects of the legal firm’s operations.

It provides leadership and coordination in the administrative, operational, accounting and budgeting efforts of the company.

Financial Management:

• Coordinate the establishment of sound financial policies and procedures in compliance with statutory regulations and standard operating procedures, monitor all expenses and budgets within the firm to ensure compliance with the set policies and procedures.
• Ensure accurate and timely processing of all financial transactions, including raising invoices, banking of cheques/cash, and ensuring all payments are accurately reflected in the firm’s ledgers.
• Oversee the preparation of management and statutory financial statements, reports and other financial documents.
• Oversee and ensure safe custody of the firm’s financial information including all accounting books, registers and reports.
• Coordinate relations with external auditors, tax and insurance regulatory authorities, ensuring compliance with all statutory provisions with respect to financial reporting.
• Prepare operations budgets and business plans; ensure full implementation while managing and controlling expenses.
• Ensure payments are received promptly from tenants and other clients. Follow up on collection of outstanding debts.

Administration:

• Supervise all direct reports in carrying out the firm’s day to day operations
• Distribute and coordinate new assignments and ensure that employee workload is fair and balanced.
• Manage the employee payroll, ensuring timely payment.

Property management:

• Take responsibility for maintenance and repair of all properties owned by the firm.
• Follow up on rent collection, banking and issuance of receipts, utilities billing and other tenancy documentation.

Requirements 

• Bachelor’s degree in Commerce (Accounting and Finance option), or CPA (K)
• At least 5 years work experience
• Previous work experience in a similar position will be an added advantage
• Proficiency in accounts-based computer applications
• Ability to work under minimum supervision.
• Business planning and budgeting experience
• Ability to implement financial controls systems and procedures

Person Specifications 

• Must be over 35 years old
• Should possess leadership and organization skills—exceptional capacity for managing and leading people.
• Should possess high integrity and maturity
• Highly proactive and able to coordinate effective.

Interested candidates should submit an application letter and include details of current salary and benefits package and an updated CV,

Closing date for receiving applications is 21st October 2011.

How to apply: Send CV by email to: talentresource@gmail.com

Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted

Cooperative Bank System Analyst / Developer

Are you looking for an employer who promotes individual excellence and mutual respect in a team - driven culture with a key focus on social empowerment?

The Co-operative Bank of Kenya, “the Kingdom Bank” is the place for those looking to new horizons.

We are looking for a dynamic, creative and self-oriented professional to fill the position of:

System Analyst / Developer 

The successful person will report to the Head – Systems Development in ICT Department.

Job Summary:

As a Systems Analyst/Developer, the role holder will be responsible for the detailed analysis design and development of In-house systems and Management Information Systems (M.I.S.).

Additionally this role will be required to maintain and support applications within this section.

Main Duties:

• Guide the business in drawing report formats and advise on the best approach to automate these reports and returns
• Design and code reports/returns according to user specification with the key objective of delivering reports that will assist in decision making and control
• Develop and maintain documentation/manuals on system configuration or setup
• Carry out technical user training as required to enable users to interpret the reports
• Assist in preparing system definition/specification by the users highlighting technical requirements
• Carry out analysis of the requirements and recommend solutions to address user requirements
• Design and code the system according to user specification
• Carry out technical user training in respect to these systems so that the business can utilize them
• Provide test systems for UAT and ensure that functions/features are tested before being put on the live system
• Make changes to system configuration and parameters to accommodate business and technological requirements
• Secure systems by putting adequate controls and restrict access to programs by users in accordance to the requirements of the bank

Job specification:

The incumbent will be required to possess the following qualifications, attributes and skills:

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Computer Science or related degree
• Experience and good knowledge of development tools with a bias in Microsoft.Net (VB and C++) and Java.
• Minimum 2 years experience in software development with a proven track record
• Must have designed systems or sub-systems which have been implemented successfully
• Excellent knowledge of relational databases specifically Oracle and MS-SQL
• Ability to work through own initiative and as part of a team
• Good communication skills
• Ability to tolerate stress and achieve objectives despite difficulties

Interested candidates meeting the above criteria should forward an application enclosing their detailed Curriculum Vitae accompanied by copies of certificates and indicating the current remuneration to the address shown below by 21st October 2010.

We are an equal opportunity employer

Only the short listed candidates will be contacted.

Please quote this reference on your application and on the envelope: ICT – System Developer/3/HRD/2011

The Director
Human Resources Division
Co-operative Bank of Kenya Ltd.
P.O. Box 48231-00100
Nairobi

Chief Cook, Receptionist/Administrator & Waiters/ Waitresses Job Vacancy in a Naivasha New Resort

A new resort based in Naivasha is looking for qualified individual to fill a vacant position of Chief Cook 

Key Responsibilities:

Manage, supervise, and participate in the preparation of the food and variety of menus.

Ensure that the food is produced in a timely and efficient manner and meets the highest standards of taste, quality and presentation.

Ensure the development of new menus based on food trends, regional tastes and client requests.

The ideal candidate:

• Should be a qualified chef with a Diploma from a reputable institution.
• At least O level academic certificate
• Should have at least 2 years experience in a similar role and with demonstrated business awareness.
• The candidate should be focused on providing a consistently high standard of customer service.
• The candidate should be self-driven and detail-orientated with the ability to organize and plan ahead.
• The candidate should have the ability to lead, multi-task, and make sound decisions in a fast-paced environment.

Other positions available are:

1. Receptionist/Administrator
2. Waiters/ Waitresses

If you meet the above criteria, please send your application letter and a detailed CV to HR Professions stating the position applied for to: recruitment.hrp@gmail.com and a copy to hr@peppercornresort.co.ke by 21 October 2011