The Tamarind Group - General Ledger Manager Job

The Tamarind Group is seeking a hardworking and focused individual, with unquestionable integrity, excellent interpersonal skills and keen eye to detail, preferably with a hospitality background, to fill in the position of General Ledger Manager.

Reporting to the Chief Finance Officer, the General Ledger Manager will be responsible for -:

• Maintaining, analyzing and reconciling all General Ledger Accounts.
• Preparing and supervision of preparation of financial statements
• Co-ordination of year end audits
• Motivating, training, and supervising the team to achieve the Group’s financial objectives.
• Management of cash flow requirements
• Co-ordination and management of end of month closing process

The ideal candidate will possess the following requirements-:

• Holder of a University Degree
• Registered CPA (K), and, or ACCA
• Working knowledge of MICROS, MATERIALS CONTROL, FIDELIO and modern financial accounting systems.
• Minimum of four years experience in a senior financial position, in a centralized, multi-unit accounting structure.

Interested applicants should forward their applications, clearly outlining current and expected remuneration to: human.resources@tamarind.co.ke by 10 February 2012

Finance Manager

Position: Finance Manager

Location: Nairobi

Travelling involved 70%: Tanzania/Rwanda

Company profile:

Our client is a leading oil distributor in the region with branches spreading through 7 countries in Africa.

Reporting to: Group Chief Finance Officer

Main Purpose of the position:

Incumbent is responsible for Country wide: Business unit(s) Budgeting; Financial analysis and forecasting; Preparation of Consolidated and P&L and allied executive reporting.

The holder shall undertake financial tracking of the Department and work closely with Marketing, Engineering Network and Development, Trading Supplies and Operations and other departments in the execution of the Company’s corporate strategy.

Main Responsibilities:

Business Performance Management

• Supervision and Management of the Day today running of the department;
• Driving Business Performance process by periodically identifying and analyzing key performance drivers;
• Ensure timely preparation of financial statements and reports in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles;
• Oversee the automation of fixed assets register and maintenance of the same;
• Shall actively participate in Budgeting and planning process with a view of identifying overhead savings;
• Review of payment documents;
• Timely local stock, fuel and lubricants listing;
• Manage Letter of Credit (LC) Facility
• Negotiate with the banks for reasonable exchange rates;
• Provide robust financial analysis & support for sales and marketing;
• Develop and embed rigorous Risk and Opportunity analysis and link same to Sales & Operation process;
• Drive the adoption International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) adoption and other best International practices;
• Provide coaching support to commercial teams and functions;
• Manage quality of financial timelines, budgets, and milestones;
• Assess and advise on financial implications of new or existing ventures;
• Actively develop Departmental staff and senior consultants on the projects by supporting individuals in developing project management, industry content, and communications/presentation skills.
• Monitor the financial position in relation to goals and objectives and providing reports and advice to the Management Committee;
• Approve items for payment as per the approved cycle.

Time coordination of Financial Administration

• Manage and Control expenditure within Business Units to ensure that all transactions are processed in accordance with law and related Company regulations, policies, and procedures;
• Provide month-end and year-end instructions, schedules, and deadlines to ensure critical departmental deadlines are met;
• Coordinate the preparation of all account reconciliations and detailed working papers to internal and external audit standards;
• Manage and coordinating expenditure control measures within the Business Units.
• Holder is accountable for miscellaneous other responsibilities as line manager may assign and or require

Education and/or Experience:

• University Degree in related filed
• Professional Accounting qualification i.e. CPA-K/ ACCA/CPA – T or equivalent
• At least five years experience in management;
• IT proficiency- Computerized accounting system skills e.g., ACCPAC, Quick Books, Pastel etc;

To apply for this position send your CV to mycv@myjobseye.com quoting the position in the subject line and preferred location.

Kindly also mention your current/ last salary and benefits.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted

General Manager - Nairobi, Kenya - Insurance Industry Company

General Manager

Industry: Insurance

Location: Nairobi

Our Client, a leader in the Insurance Industry, is looking for an experienced General Manager in either Life or General Insurance to manage the company operations.

You will be working closely with key customers and senior executives to identify opportunities and undertake a number of critical initiatives to support overall business strategy.

Knowledge of insurance industry practices is required with over 10 years experience 4 of which must have been at senior management levels.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the company operations
• Leading in the formulation and implementation of organizational policies and strategies.
• Coordinating preparation of organizations’ annual budget for approval by the board and following through to ensure targets and budgets are met as per agreed business deliverables.
• Monitor the organization’s budget by reviewing management accounts and ensuring they conform to the budgetary provisions.
• Authorize transactions and actions in accordance with the set authorization limits
• Developing procedures related to the organization and ensure effective implementation.
• Ensure preparation of timely organization reports covering all departments.
• Accountable for safeguarding and effective management of company assets.
• Develop and facilitate capacity building of staff to achieve optimal performance and motivational levels.
• Manage complex work assignments with minimum supervision
• Provide professional leadership and manage staff performance in the company.
• Liaison with Government and Regulatory Bodies

Skills and Competencies

• Knowledge of Insurance and the Market Practices
• Proven Competence in a Front Line Management
• Proven Competence in Board Liaison and Governance Input
• Strong Leadership, Management and Execution Skills
• Excellent Analytical and Interpretational Skills
• Financial Analytical and Budgeting Skills
• Demonstrated Integrity
• People Management, Interpersonal and Communication Skills
• Excellent Interaction, Team Player and Presentation Skills
• Excellent Customer Care Skills
• Conflict Resolution, Negotiation and Influencing Skills

Qualification/ Experience

• Bachelors Degree Plus Relevant Professional Qualification, a Masters Degree is desirable
• 9 -10 Years Experience, 4 of Which Must Have Been at a Senior Level.
• Prior Experience Managing a Department or Department in a Large Organization/Busy Environment.
• Experience and Competence in the Control and Training of Staff in use of Various Procedures Associated with the Operations of a Particular Department

If you have the skills and competence for this role, send your CV ONLY to recruit@flexi-personnel.com by February 7th, 2012.

Clearly indicate the position applied for and the minimum salary expectation on the subject line

Data Entry Intern Job - Karen, Nairobi

Urgent Position Required: Data Entry Intern

Location: Karen, Nairobi

Key Responsibilities:

• Database Maintenance
• Data Entry
• Filing
• Correspondence
• IT Support
• Other duties assigned in the office.

Key Qualifications:

• Degree/Diploma in IT
• Must have a computer

Personal Attributes:

• Well Groomed
• Responsible
• Articulate
• Organised and detailed
• Switched on and hands on.

Deadline: 24th January 2012

Applications: Preferably Female candidates

Please send an up to date CV, accompanied by at least 3 referee telephone numbers/email addresses to: Grace@summitrecruitment-kenya.com

Summit recruitment & Training,
Rhino House, Karen Road, Karen

Only short listed candidates will be contacted.

Please indicate in your email which position you are interested in