Management Trainee - Financial Accounting Processor Job in Kenya

Position: Management Trainee - Financial Accounting Processor


Experience: Strictly 2-4 Yrs of relevant experience after education


Main Purpose of the Position


The Financial Accounting Processor is responsible for delivery of all Financial Accounting activities for the client. This may include tasks on fixed assets, period-end and taxes.


Key Outputs & Tasks


    Participate in internal and external audit requirements
    Handle fixed assets transactions which may include, but are not limited to the following: 


    Fixed assets account reconciliation to general ledger
    Funding and releasing of budget for internal orders
    Insurance value reporting of fixed asset balances
    Creation of fixed asset schedules for period-end
    Issue resolution and answering of ad hoc queries
    Forecasting of fixed assets depreciation


    Handle indirect tax tasks:


    Acquisition and import VAT reporting
    Duty reconciliation and reporting
    Preparation of information for VAT returns
    Duty liability account reconciliation
    VAT reconciliation


    Reconciliation of balance sheet accounts as per GL ownership matrix
    Verify/check tasks of the Financial Accounting Assistant
    Understand and perform the Financial Accounting Lead role occasionally, in the absence of the lead
    Provides business unit reporting, when required
    Ensure both contractual and operational KPIs are met (responsibility of delivering the service within agreed deadlines and at the required quality)
    Responsible for other activities assigned by the Financial Accounting Lead
    Actively seeks opportunities for Continuous Improvement initiatives in cooperation with Financial Accounting Lead
    Develops good client relationships and good relations with the colleagues
    Escalates issues or risks to his team lead, as appropriate
    Complies with all client published policies and procedures and any legal and regulatory requirements that the company is obliged to adhere to.


Educational Experience


    Accounting, Finance or Business related degree
    CPA(K) or ACCA


Essential Work Experience


    Must have experience in an General Accounting environment
    Must have Operations Experience
    Must have experience in Client Management and interaction


Beneficial Work Experience


    Written and spoken ability to communicate in English
    Previous accounting experience/studies in particular GA/RTR
    Must be a good team player
    Responsibility and accuracy in the completion of received tasks
    Ability to solve urgent matters and work under pressure
    Flexibility, especially in the period of month/quarter/year-end closing
    Reliable, proactive approach to entrusted tasks (thinking outside the box is a plus)
    Experience with accounting systems (SAP)
    Microsoft Office skills
    Client industry experience a plus


Professional Competencies:


The following are key competencies required of the role.


The candidate must exhibit the following professional competencies:


    Strong analytical thinking
    Focus on customer service
    Multi tasking / Time Management
    Decision making
    Teaming / Collaboration
    Focus on Goals / Result orientation


Note:Candidates earning more than Kes 50,000 need not apply.


Only qualified candidates will be contacted.


Please send you CV and remuneration package to therecexpert@gmail.com by the 4th April 2012 at 5.00 pm.

ICRC - Paediatrician Job in Afghanistan

The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) is an impartial, neutral and independent
organisation with the exclusively humanitarian mission to protect the lives and dignity of victims of war and internal violence and to provide them with assistance.

It also endeavours to prevent suffering by promoting and strengthening International Humanitarian Law and universal humanitarian principles.

Paediatrician

Based in Kandahar, Afghanistan

Non family assignment

The ICRC Delegation in Afghanistan is seeking an experienced and highly motivated person to fill the above-mentioned position:

Function / raison d’être:

• He/she works in collaboration with local counterparts for overall optimal management of paediatric patients in both the OPD and the ward setting.
• He/she actively participates in the organisation and overall smooth running of the paediatric wards.
• He/she contributes to the development of plans of action with the Hospital Project Manager (HPM) and hospital team.

Selection requirements:

• Paediatrician / General Practitioner with extensive experience in paediatrics;
• Minimum 3 years of experiences in clinical paediatrics is required together with a diploma and /or an extensive experience in paediatrics;
• Ability to adapt work and relate effectively and harmoniously with colleagues from varied cultures and professional backgrounds;
• ICRC / NGO experience and/or good knowledge of institutional mandates, policies and guidelines pertaining to the ICRC in general;
• Experience in organisation of training / teaching students;
• Ability/willingness to adapt to Afghan culture, security constraints and living restrictions in Kandahar, and to work in volatile environment;
• Excellent command of English;
• International driving licence (valid for manual transmission vehicles, a licence for an automatic-transmission vehicle only is not sufficient);
• Ready to accept unaccompanied posting (no family posting).

Minimum length of assignment: 6 months.

Please apply directly through our website www.icrc.org for all details concerning this position and how to apply (Working for the ICRC – vacancies section).

Only applications received through the website will be considered.

I&M Bank - Graduate Management Trainees

Ref: GMT/03/2012

Graduate Management Trainee Programme

Do you want to be part of a great brand, fantastic team and a remarkable future?

Are you interested in building a career in Banking and the financial services sector?

We are a leading Commercial bank seeking to provide rewarding long term careers to dynamic and highly talented Graduates.

The Management Trainee programme is designed to provide trainees with a unique and valuable training experience towards developing into future leadership roles within the Bank.

The trainees will get the opportunity to gain practical insights of the financial services sector and banking in particular through an intensive two year training program which will provide a balanced and thorough on- the -job and structured training that will lead to a rewarding career with the Bank.

Qualification criteria

• Fresh university graduates under the age of 25 years
• A first class or strong upper second class degree in Commerce, Economics, Finance, Actuarial Science, Engineering or any related degree.
• A Master’s degree in a relevant field will be an added advantage.
• Keen interest in developing a career in Banking
• Proficient in written and spoken English
• Dynamic, creative, innovative and energetic
• Excellent interpersonal, communication and negotiation skills
• Leadership potential
• Assertive and resilient
• Methodical, accurate and have an ability to pay attention to detail.
• Ability to remain calm and focused under pressure

If you're looking for a challenging career in a dynamic and evolving business environment, please send your application together with a comprehensive curriculum indicating your academic qualifications.

Your application should reach the address below on or before 14th April 2012.

Please quote the reference number followed by the position (title) in your application.

The Head of Human Resources
I&M Bank Limited
P.O Box 30238 – 00100,
Nairobi

You may also email: recruit@imbank.co.ke

Only short listed candidates will be contacted.

Canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification.

Click here to apply online

AMREF - Behaviour Change & Communication Specialist Job in Turkana Kenya

AMREF Kenya is looking for individuals, who are organized, highly motivated and results oriented to join a dynamic team and help bring lasting health change in Africa.

AMREF is seeking to fill the following position for the APHIAplus Northern Arid Lands Project funded by USAID.

The project supports integrated service delivery and addresses the social determinants of health.

The programmatic intervention areas for the project focus primarily on HIV/AIDS, Tuberculosis, Malaria, Family Planning/Reproductive Health, MNCH, Nutrition, WASH, and a number of interventions related to the social determinants of health (household economic strengthening for specific target groups).

Position: Behaviour Change & Communication Specialist

Reference Number: KCO/NAL/007/2012

The position reports to the Regional Team Leader and is based in Turkana

Purpose of the Job:

To provide technical support in the implementation of Behavour Change and Communication activities, identify and design appropriate strategies to address barriers to BCC change.

Key Responsibilities:

• To provide technical support to the Community Health Workers (CHWs), Community Health Extension Workers (CHEWs) and District/County health teams to design BCC services in line with each county needs.
• Provide capacity building for various teams to enable them design and implement effective HIV/AIDS prevention activities.
• Work with partners to mainstream/address underlying issues including GIPA, gender, human and legal rights, stigma and discrimination, harmful traditional practices among others.
• Support the Local Implementing Partners (LIPs) and District/County Health Teams in translation of key IEC materials into the local languages.
• Assist in preparation of monthly, quarterly and annual reports relating to the project as per donor requirements.
• Provide technical support in development and writing of concepts and proposals for research, documentation and fund raising.

Qualifications and Competencies:

• The ideal candidate should have a first degree in Social Sciences its equivalent.
• Must be ICT proficient.
• At least four (4) years relevant work experience in a health promotion field.
• The candidate should have proven abilities in mainstreaming gender, human and legal rights.
• Experience in community mobilization, advocacy and collaboration with key stakeholders are essential.
• Should be a team player, work under minimum supervision and a good communicator.

This is a challenging opportunities for dedicated and highly motivated professionals.

If you would like to join this dynamic team and help bring lasting health for Africa, please quote the position and reference number (KCO/NAL/007/2012) in the subject matter and send your application letter and CV include contact details of three work-related referees, to the Human Resources Manager, AMREF Kenya by e-mail to recruitment@amref.org

Please do not attach certificates and testimonials and this point.

The closing date for submitting applications is Monday, 09th April 2012.

We regret that only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

AMREF is an equal opportunity employer and has a non-smoking environment policy.