Kenya Accountant

Company Profile: Our Client is a worldwide co-leader of the global spirits and wine industry.  

The company is primarily focused on premium spirits (the high-margin segment of the industry), and has leading premium brands in all key spirits categories
 

Job Title: Kenya Accountant 

Reports To: Finance Manager
 

Location: Nairobi
 

Main Purpose of the Job: Performs the complete accounting function for the Kenyan operation and ad hoc accounting functions for PRK including general ledger transactions and ledger reconciliations

Job Scope and Context:

• Service Level
• Office based with occasional travel within Kenya and seldom international  
• On going requirements to meet deadlines

Key Responsibilities:

Process journal and General Ledger reconciliations

• General ledger journal entries are processed monthly
• Balance sheet transactions are prepared and reconciled monthly
• Ad-hoc monthly journals are processed
• Salary journal prepared and posted monthly on ERP
• Cashbook journals authorized and posted
• Monthly and annual accounts are prepared and reviewed pursuant to Group and General Accepted Accounting Practice (GAAP) requirements
• Ensure that all relevant control processes/policies as defined by the company are strictly adhered to

Monitor CAPEX and periodic Depreciation/Disposals

• Purchase of vehicle journal posted to general ledger
• Reconciliations of amortisation schedules performed periodically

Processing TAX returns

• Accurate preparation of employee-related tax and VAT forms
• Employee-related tax and VAT paid monthly
• All documentation and or preparation for auditors and or tax authorities is completed timely

Control and processing of bank accounts

• Surplus funds are transferred to Call Accounts and Regional Accounts where appropriate
• Foreign currency expense claims are received and processed
• Surplus foreign currency is returned
• Foreign cash on hand is revalued on  monthly basis
• Group Netting procedures are followed
• Foreign loans and interest are monitored, processed and reconciled

Process the company bank account

• Payroll journal reconciled with bank account
• Account transactions are processed and reconciled monthly

Process of special delivery payments

• Deliveries are cross-referenced with route sheets
• Monthly payments are processed and actioned
• Accruals are processed on monthly basis if invoice outstanding

Reconcile Customer Foreign Currency (CFC) bank accounts

• Payments from CFC are correct
• CFC bank statements are collated as required
• Debtors Manager (AR) are processing foreign receipts
• Foreign receipts have correct SPOT rate and are processed in accordance to GAAP
• Reconciliation of balance in bank accounts with balance of bank account as per Trial Balance before 15th of each month

Submit schedules to F, P & A Manager

• Fixed asset schedules submitted monthly
• Interest paid and received schedules submitted monthly
• Bank balance summary schedules submitted monthly
• Forex schedules submitted monthly

Closing the company system at relevant intervals (monthly, quarterly half-yearly and yearly) and reporting the approved numbers into PRISMA. 

And dealing with all queries relating to the submitted numbers
 

Deadlines are met for the submission of P&L, Balance Sheet, Treasury and Tax reporting based on time-table set by Finance Manager for;

• Monthly reporting
• Quarterly Forecast
• Half Year reporting
• Year-end Close

Coordinate with frequent travelers

• Requests for foreign cash or credit card applications or amendments received timely
• Receipt of expense claims

Collaborate with external agencies

• Ongoing communication with banks,  and other financial institutions
• Applications processed by banks timely

Job Requirements:

• Relevant degree (business/commerce degree preferred), professional accounting qualifications (CPA/CIMA/ACCA) and 3-5 years accounting experience in a busy accounting environment
• Strong MS excel competency preferred
• Knowledge of IFRS required
• Management Reporting & Analytical Skills
• Corporate Policies/ Procedures & Internal Control
• Financial Plan & Business Support
• Company & Business Knowledge
• Legal, Taxation & Compliance Issues
• Treasury & Investment Management
• Credit Management
• Accounting Principles & Standards
• Management Information Skills
• Planning and Organizing

All interested candidates should send their applications to mycv@myjobseye.com. 

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Business Development Officers

Position: Business Development Officers 

5 Positions

Industry: Security

Location: Nairobi
Do you have Corporate Sales experience?

Our client, a leading security provider in East Africa with its corporate headquarters in Nairobi is looking for qualified Business Development officers. 

We are looking for candidates with experience in a similar industry  or corporate sales who have handled high-end clients with wide experience in selling Access Control Systems, Alarm Monitoring & Response Systems, Audio/Video Intercom Systems, CCTV Surveillance, Fire Detection & Response Systems, Security Training Services, Vehicle Surveillance (UVSS/ANPR) among others.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement sales strategies to retain and attract new clients.
• Follow up on new leads and referrals resulting from field activity
• Identify sales prospects and contact these and other accounts as assigned
• Prepare presentations, proposals and sales contracts
• Establish and maintain current client and potential client relationships
• Prepare paperwork to activate and maintain contract services
• Identify and resolve client concerns, customer care
• Prepare a variety of status reports, including activity, closings, follow-up and adherence to goals
• Communicate new product and service opportunities, special developments, information, or feedback gathered through field activity to appropriate company staff

Knowledge and skill requirements

• Diploma in Sales and Marketing or any other business related qualification
• Ability to persuade and influence others
• Ability to develop and deliver presentations
• Ability to create, compose and edit written materials
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Three to five years of sales experience
• Maintaining a professional appearance and providing a positive company image

If you have the skills and competences for this role, send your CV ONLY to recruit@flexi-personnel.com  by Friday 15th February 2013.

Sales Engineer

Position: Sales Engineer

Location: Nairobi

Industry: Security Systems


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Our client, a leading distributor of security products in East African region is looking for a Sales Engineer. The ideal candidates will be responsible for leading sales for networking products. 

Additionally, the Sales Engineer will provide support and leadership in networking design and architecture as well as provide product updates and advice to clients. 

He or she will also present recommendations to clients regarding networking configuration and will be responsible for the development of the project scope and the development of the proposals
 

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provide advanced presales support for networking opportunities
• Provide a lead role in the sales of Cisco architectural solutions including UC and Video
• Translate complex business requirements into Network solutions.
• Develop overall Network solutions including high-level design, statement of work, and bills of materials.
• Present solutions to client.
• Provide support for internal teams for networking solutions.
• Provide advice regarding architectural questions, product prerequisites, product features, etc.
• Assist teammates with BOM development for Network solutions.
• Establish and maintain strong relationships with key partners.
• Attend key partner events and training sessions.
• Continued training to maintain expertise.
• Maintain professional relationships with teammates, partners and clients.

Desired Skills & Qualifications

• Degree in Computer Science, Electrical, Electronics Engineering
• Network Industry Certification preferred (e.g. Cisco CCIE).
• 3 years experience with Network technologies.
• Experience in technical presales preferred.
• Experience with data center, routing/switching, and voice solutions  (Cisco Specific is required)

To apply, send your CV only to vacancies@flexi-personnel.com before Friday 15th February 2013. 

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

Technical Director, HIV and AIDS

As a child focused organization, World Vision is committed to the protection of children and does not employ staff whose background is not suitable for working with children. 

All employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of all applicable background checks, including criminal record checks where possible.

Position Title: Technical Director, HIV and AIDS

Position Location: Nairobi

Region: Africa\East Africa

Requisition Category: International

Country Name: Kenya

City/Province: Nairobi

Job Grade Level: 172

Is this a family post? Family - Spouse with Children

Application Deadline Date: 21 Dec 2012

Position Start Date: 01 Jan 2013

Position End Date: 31 Dec 2015

Program/Office Name: HIV/AIDS

Recruitment Priority: Need Immediately

Employee Type: Contract

Recruitment Status: Advertising in Progress

Requisition Num: 2012AFELLEN-92FBRS

Purpose of Position:

To provide senior technical leadership and coordination of global HIV and AIDS programming, policy and advocacy. This entails managing the HIV and Reproductive Health in Emergency Advisor, and working with the regions to provide technical oversight and coordination of our HIV & AIDS work. 

The global HIV and AIDS Technical Director will lead the implementation of the newly developed HIV strategy, development of programming standards, capacity building and emergency preparedness; and global representation in the area of HIV and AIDS. 

The position will need to collaborate with other sectors such as Church partnership for development, Education and Child Protection to co-own core project models and integrate HIV effectively with other sectors in order to contribute to the reduction of new HIV infections and mitigate the impact of AIDS in communities where WV is operational. 

The position holder should have HIV technical expertise in the Prevention of Mother to Child Transmission (PMTCT) and HIV prevention programming. 

This person needs to be a real champion for HIV and an internal advocate to sustain and build on the gains reached by the Hope Initiative while developing momentum and support for HIV&AIDS across the organization as a means for achieving our child well being targets. 

The position will also need to be well connected with the child focused HIV community externally and be able to position WV as a leading child focused HIV implementer externally. 

The position will report to the Director for MCH HIV & ID and will work in close collaboration with the other teams and interest groups in the Global Health and WASH team.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership in HIV & AIDS programming, policies, procedures, guidelines, tools and standards (25%)
• Support regional and national offices by actvively participating in strategy development, scale up planning, program reviews/evaluations and capacity building initiatives related to HIV & AIDS to ensure high quality program implementation.
• Coordinate HIV&AIDS SMEs accreditation and orientation through GTR (25%)
• Champion the implementation of HIV project models including c-PMTCT and Expanded Prevention Model for children and youth, aligned with WV’s HIV&AIDS strategy and DADD. (20%)
• Represent World Vision with high level stakeholders on HIV & AIDS (UNAIDS, WHO, UNICEF, etc). Support advocacy (VCA and CVA linked to Child Health Now Campaign), partnerships, and representation in specific HIV, and HIV in Emergency areas, working closely with Learning and Partnerships colleagues. (10%)
• Champion the integration of HIV with other sectors. Encourage and facilitate the documentation of lesson learned, best practices and innovations in HIV. Contribute written materials on HIV-related issues for reporting, policy, advocacy, marketing and communications. (10%)
• Leads and manages the HIV & Reproductive Health in emergency Advisor and the HIV interest group. (10%)

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Required:

The position holder must have a postgraduate degree in public health with a focus on HIV, global health and/or infectious diseases.

Broad experience in the design and implementation of HIV & AIDS programming with specific experience in PMTCT and HIV prevention programming. Significant experiences in planning, monitoring and evaluation tools and standards used by international humanitarian agencies.

Excellent communication skills, both oral and written, in English and the ability to communicate cross-culturally and be sensitive to other cultures. 

Through their communications, the candidate must be able to explain, present, persuade and influence a wide variety of stakeholders including executives, institutional and private donors, and national and front line staff.

The candidate must have at least 10 years experience in leading and implementing HIV and AIDS and other public health programmes in least developed countries, of which a minimum of 5 years must be field-based experiences.

The candidate must have demonstrated ability to lead through networks, build consensus, and mentor other leaders across a broad range of professional disciplines.

The candidate should have extensive experience in and be an active member of international coalitions and multi-agency forums, have established network of partners in Interfaith, HIV and AIDS international NGOs, as well as bi-lateral and multi-lateral donors eg GFATM and PEPFAR.

Master Degree from a recognized university.

Preferred:

• MPH or the equivalent degree in social science.
• Proven ability to work towards integration through collaboration and vision sharing with other sectoral leaders, able to advocate internally to build on the gains reached by the Hope Initiative while developing momentum and support for HIV&AIDS across the organization as a means for achieving our child well being targets
• Extensive Training and facilitation skills
• High level conceptual and analytical skills, able to develop position papers as well as the ability to communicate with staff at various levels (from local to international level)
• Prefer experiences in HIV and AIDS programming, specifically related to PMTCT and HIV prevention programming in several least developed countries.
• Experience working in partnership with faith communities within a developmental settings
• Being a PLWHIV would provide credibility in this position and is an asset for this role.

WV encourages people living with HIV to apply

How to apply:

For specific details regarding the position, please refer to the full description and apply online here by the closing date. 

For more information on World Vision International, please visit our website: www.wvi.org. 

World Vision is an equal opportunity employer.