Senior Accountant Career Opportunity in Kenya

Our client is a non-governmental organisation that has been in operation for 10 years focusing on facilitating the development of information and communication technology infrastructure and capacity in educational and training institutions as well as community information access and resource centres access centres. 

The organisation is looking to recruit a Senior Accountant

Key Responsibilities

• Preparation of books of accounts to final level i.e. Profit and Loss account and Balance Sheet.
• Preparation of monthly management reports to the Directors.
• Preparation of the annual budgets including the cash flow forecast and capital expenditure budget.
• Oversee the preparation of the monthly VAT return and all other statutory returns including the filing and payment to the relevant bodies in time.
• Reconciling of all accounts on a monthly basis.
• Facilitation of the external audit.
• Monitor daily cash flow and be pro-active in following up outstanding accounts receivables.
• Assist in administrative duties.
• Staff supervision

Minimum requirements

• Bachelor of Commerce, Accounting option
• CPA 3
• Conversant with Quickbooks
• At least 5 years working experience
• Managerial/ supervisory experience an added advantage
• Human Resource Management experience an added advantage

If you are up to the challenge and possess the necessary qualifications and experience please send your CV and cover letter indicating your experience and suitability to the role so as not to reach us later than 12th April 2013. To alternatedoors@gmail.com

Chief Human Resources / Social Mission Officer Job in Kenya

The company is an internationally acclaimed social enterprise. 

They create jobs for talented youth who deliver high-quality content business process outsourcing services to clients globally.

The organization is now seeking a Chief Human Resources / Social Mission (HRSM) Officer to put the organization in the forefront of the growing Impact Sourcing markets, based in any one of the production centers, and responsible globally for all Human Resources functions across its offices, as well as the strategy and development of the Social Enterprise goals.  

The company currently has production centers in Kenya, Cambodia and Laos and may expand to additional countries in the coming several years. 

The main responsibilities are:

• Strategy and planning for: recruitment and training programs, ambitious growth goals, changing customer needs and world social entrepreneurship trends, most notably Impact Sourcing.
• Ensuring that the organization follows best practices in HR administration, follows applicable labor laws, sets fair benefits and compensations practices, leadership development, internal communication and cultural diversity.
• Support decision making for expansion plans into new countries through investigation into the labor factors of each location.  (e.g. labor laws, education levels and opportunities, job market, available skills, culture, etc.)
• Establish fair and transparent HR and Social Mission policies and update on an onging basis
• Manage a diverse range of HR functions including Recruitment, Learning & Development, Performance Management, Compensation, Occupational Health & Safety, Industrial Relations and HR Administration.
• Develop and strengthen the organization’s Social Mission implementation, including evaluating university/college options in each country for their quality, practicability, appropriateness and cost as related to its staff of hundreds or thousands of high-school graduates for whom the organization is supporting their tertiary education.
• Develop and implement a plan to maintain the morale, communication and effectiveness of the social enterprise based on strong internal communication and local leadership.
• Leadership and mentorship of the local HR and Social mission teams which are responsible for day to day administration of the departments in each country with the aim of developing strong local leaders.

The ideal candidate will have

• At least 10 years’ working experience of which:

1. 3-5 years’ experience as a manager of Human resources AND
2. 3-5 years’ experience in a training and development leadership role.

• Experience in setting HR policy and direction, and practical work experience in a Social Enterprise, NGO or other type of social mission
• Proven experience of delivering reliable support to a large production or service organization in a corporate environment
• University degree in HR or related field.  Master’s in business or similar will be viewed favorably.
• International experience –developing country experience is a must. 
• Excellent written and oral English communications
• Leadership attributes and ability to work across teams to achieve the company’s overall goals
• Mature and dependable; able to handle pressure and the unexpected
• Can-do attitude and ability to operate with minimal supervision and guidance.
• It will also be an advantage to have:

1. Experience with companies in a growth phase
2. Experience managing HR or training and development programs over multiple sites

Application procedure:
 

Applicants should email their applications attaching a detailed curriculum vitae and a letter indicating why they are interested in and qualified for the position and the names of three referees who can provide confidential assessment of their capabilities to a Search Committee. 

All communications relating to applications for this position should be addressed to email address: therecexpert@gmail.com. 

Applications should be received by 22nd April 2013. 

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. 

On the subject matter of the email please indicate the position you are applying for.

Chief Technology Officer Job in Nairobi Kenya

The company is an internationally acclaimed social enterprise. 

They create jobs for talented youth who deliver high-quality content business process outsourcing services to clients globally.

The organization is now seeking a Chief Technology Officer, based in Nairobi but responsible for IT infrastructure and solutions development across its offices.  

The company currently has production centers in Kenya, Cambodia and Laos and may expand to additional countries in the coming several years.  

In addition there are US offices with some centralized hardware and systems.

The main responsibilities are:

• Technology strategy and planning for: current operations, ambitious growth goals, changing customer needs and world technology trends.
• Ensuring that the organization is in the forefront of new technologies; ensuring best practice in IT project management and implementation.
• Leadership of the IT team which is responsible for IT infrastructure including networks, servers, storage, internet access, IT security,  software licenses etc; as well as group-wide systems for email, office productivity, file sharing, voice calling etc.
• Leadership of the solutions development team which is responsible for supporting the organization’s production and sales teams, including creating software tools for its process automation and project delivery, including analytics for quality and productivity. In addition, this team is responsible for configuring, installing and supporting software at client sites related to the organization’s projects.
• Overseeing the IT and Solutions Development Managers at country level to ensure they are able to meet their goals and develop their teams.

The ideal candidate will have

• At least 10 years’ working experience of which:

1. 3-5 years’ experience as a manager of IT or technical teams AND
2. 3-5 years’ experience as a hands-on IT implementation person.  We are looking for someone who has worked in several area of IT eg networks, software development, web development, relational databases, data analytics.

• Experience in setting policy and direction - or at least exposure at the C level presenting technology direction and solutions
• Proven experience of delivering IT or technical projects on time as a manager or project manager
• University degree in IT or related field.  Master’s in business or similar will be viewed favorably.
• International experience – for international applicants, developing country experience is a must.  For local applicants, experience living/working/studying across cultures is required.
• Excellent written and oral English communications
• Leadership attributes and ability to work across teams to achieve the company’s overall goals
• Mature and dependable; able to handle pressure and the unexpected
• Can-do attitude and ability to operate with minimal supervision and guidance.
• It will also be an advantage to have:

1. Experience with companies in a growth phase
2. Experience managing an IT infrastructure over multiple sites

Application procedure:
 

Applicants should email their applications attaching a detailed curriculum vitae and a letter indicating why they are interested in and qualified for the position and the names of three referees who can provide confidential assessment of their capabilities to a Search Committee. 

All communications relating to applications for this position should be addressed to email address: therecexpert@gmail.com. 

Applications should be received by 22nd April 2013. 

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. 

On the subject matter of the email please indicate the position you are applying for.

One Acre Fund Field Operations Administrative Assistant Job in Bungoma Kenya

Industry: Nonprofit / International Development
 

Function: Administration
 

Employer: One Acre Fund
 

Job Title: Field Operations Administrative Assistant
 

Job Location: Rural Kenya
 

Commitment: Long Term career position

Organization Description

One Acre Fund is an agricultural NGO in Kenya, Rwanda, and Burundi that is innovating a new way of helping farm families to achieve their full potential. 

One Acre invests in farmers to generate a permanent gain in farm income. We provide farmers with a "market bundle" that includes education, finance, seed and fertilizer, and market access. 

Our program is proven impactful – every year, we weigh thousands of harvests and measure more than 100% average gain in farm income per acre.  We are growing quickly. In six years, we have grown to serve over 100,000 farm families with more than 1,000 full-time field staff in Kenya.

Job Description
We are looking for an extremely organised, passionate and capable individual to help support our field operations department as One Acre Fund grows. Initial tasks will be that of an administration officer, but we are seeking someone to eventually take on more complex projects and autonomy within the department.

Essential Skills and Experience

• At least 2 years leadership experience.
• Fast learner, able to pick-up new tasks and responsibilities quickly.
• Highly skilled with computer software, particularly Microsoft Office (including Excel).
• Strong ability to work within deadlines.
• Ability to multitask and prioritise – You will be managing several projects at once and must be able to complete them in order of priority.
• Attention to detail – One Acre Fund has exceptionally high standards and all projects must be completed to a very detailed level.
• Ability to work under minimum supervision.
• Excellent communication and high level of professionalism.
• Must live or be willing to relocate to Bungoma, Western Kenya.

Desirable Skills and Experience

• Leadership experience
• Experience in business, entrepreneurship or NGO administration
• Computer experience
• Ability to work long hours – All One Acre Fund employees are passionate about what they do. We are a professional organisation and our employees often work outside regular hours in order to achieve fantastic results.

Education Qualification

A bachelor’s degree in the relevant field of study.
 

Career Growth and Development: One Acre Fund invests in building management and leadership skills. We provide constant, actionable feedback delivered through weekly mentorship and through regular career reviews. We are a rapidly expanding organisation and there is significant capacity for career growth in roles that each person can be passionate about.

Areas of Responsibility

Information Collection: Regularly collect and compile information from different department resources or districts (this may involve email, phone calls or excel). 
 

Weekly Admin Assistance: Completing weekly responsibilities including but not limited to soft copy filing and document management, responding to external information requests, arranging field visits, compiling district key performance indicators, typing notes and file conversion to pdf.  In addition to routine responsibilities, there will be many short notice one-off assignments.
 

Data Analysis: While this position will start as an execution role, for the right candidate, it will evolve to complex data analysis and summary, primarily in Access and Excel.

Timeline: Resumes should be submitted by April 20th 2013
 

Compensation: Based on Education and Experience
 

Benefits: Performance based bonuses, airtime and transportation allowances
 

Career Development: Twice Annual career reviews and constant feedback. Your manager will invest significant time in your career development.

One Acre Fund is an equal opportunity employer.

To Apply: Email Cover letter and Resume to kenyajobs@oneacrefund.org (Subject line: Operations and Administration Specialist + the place you heard of the position) and include salary expectations.