Water Services Trust Fund Finance Manager and Technical Auditor Jobs in Kenya

Water Services Trust Fund
 

Financial support for improved access to water and sanitation
 

1. Re- Advertisement
 

Position: Finance Manager
 

Reporting: Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer.
 

Location: Nairobi
 

The Finance Manager is responsible for planning, organizing and directing the financial affairs of Water Services Trust Fund
 

Duties and Responsibilities
 

Specific Duties at this level will include but not limited to;

• Take charge of the finance function and ensure the development of the financial management strategy and sound financial management systems
• Provide leadership in the formulation, implementation, analysis and reporting of financial management policies and strategies
• Provide leadership in the preparation of the budget in line with the strategic plan, and monitor and control to enhance effective utilization
• Reviewing donor contracts, cash flow and other financial projections in line with donor requirements
• Participate in financial negotiations with Development Partners and bankers
• Ensure timely preparation of the annual financial statements, donor management reports, monitor and reconcile the same
• Support the Resource Mobilization activities of the Fund
• Ensure timely the preparation of the Funds payroll and statutory returns
• Ensure timely project financial monitoring and reporting
• Implement internal and external audits recommendations
• Ensure timely disbursement and accounting of funds by agents
• Build financial management capacity of Water Service Providers, Communities and Water Resource users associations
• Supervise, appraise and develop staff in finance department
• Ensure proper management of the ICT and Procurement function in the Fund
• Taxation planning and management
• Cash management
• Ensure proper internal control

Qualifications and Experience

• Degree in Finance or business related field such as, Commerce, Finance, Accounting, Management or Economics from a recognized Institution.
• Masters in Finance orin a related field.
• CPA(K) or ACCA
• At least seven (7) years relevant experience in a reputable organization, three (3) of which must be at a senior management level, preferably as head of the finance function
• Member of a professional body (ICPAK)/ ACCA
• Experience in project accounting is an added advantage

Personal Attributes

• Be honest and trustworthy.
• Demonstrate sound work ethics.

Skills

• Computerized accounting.
• Financial management systems.
• Knowledge of accounting systems.
• Knowledge in ISO management systems.

2. Advertisement
 

Position: Technical Auditor
 

Reporting: Reporting to the Internal Audit Manager
 

Duties and responsibilities
 

Key duties and responsibilities will include and not limited to;

• Assessing the adequacy of internal controls over funds received by the project and supported institutions.
• Carry out technical audit of funded projects.
• Assess the adequacy of the systems of control over procurements of supplies, equipment and services.
• Verification of disbursements received and expenditures incurred.
• Evaluate expenditures at the project level, the recipient institutions and implementing agents against the authorized work plans so as to assess their relevance, appropriateness and general enforceability.
• Monitoring and Evaluation, inspection and audit of the completed technical works for quality and quantity timeline.
• Review the technical works and propose measures, procedures, tools, and actions that can contribute to the improvement of the quality of funded projects.
• Carry out technical audit of funded projects to determine compliance to engineering and technical standards.
• Coordination of Auditors and Audi-tees.
• Follow up audit issues.

Qualifications and Experience

• A Degree in Civil Engineering (Building or Construction) or any relevant degree.
• Masters degree in a related field.
• Registered member of a professional body.
• At least 5 years experience in a relevant field.
• Audit experience in a large Audit and Consultancy firm will be an added advantage.
• Experience in project management.

An attractive remuneration package commensurate with above qualification and experience requirement will be offered to the successful applicants.

How to apply
 

Interested and suitably qualified candidates should submit their applications with the job title clearly marked on the envelope to the address below. 

Your application should include a cover letter demonstrating why you are the best suited candidate, copies of your academic and professional certificate and testimonials and copies of professional membership(s) certificates. 

It should also include details of telephone contacts, email address, current position and immediate supervisor position, current and expected remuneration and three referees; one academic and two professionals.
 

Chief Executive Officer,
Water Services Trust Fund,
Hill, Mara Road, CIC Plaza, 1st Floor 

P.O Box 49699 - 00100, 

Nairobi.
 

To be received not later than close of business 9th May 2013.
 

Water Services Trust Fund is an equal employer and Persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
 

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

CAP Youth Empowerment Institute Kenya Trainers Job Vacancies

Carpentry and Joinery / Building and Construction / Plumbing /  Electricals / Automobile Trainers

CAP Youth Empowerment Institute Kenya, is supported by MasterCard Foundation, was established to provide Basic Employability Skills Training (BEST) for disadvantaged youth in the society with particular focus on women to get equitable, qualitative learning and access to promising labour market oriented opportunities, savings and credit that support their pathways to safe and positive futures. 

The key purpose of the organization is to assist 10,000 disadvantaged youth to make informed choices, develop labour-market oriented employability skills and access job placements, savings and enterprise development support. 

About the position 

We are urgently looking for a Trainer who has skills and experience in any of the two (2) fields mentioned above. 

The incumbent will be posted in one of the CAP Centers currently operational as a Trainer. 

The right candidate must be self-driven and must work with minimal Supervision. 

Duties and Responsibilities 

• Developing, customizing and delivering curriculum.
• Theoretical and practical instruction in the area of specialization;
• preparing and maintaining of schemes of work, lesson plans, lesson notes, teaching and learning materials and trainee records;
• carrying out trainee assessment; ensuring proper care and maintenance of tools and equipment;
• conducting co-curricular activities; maintain trainee discipline; guidance and counseling of trainees;
• Monitoring trainees on field work and industrial attachment and compiling progress reports. 
• Assist students get internships and placements opportunities.
• To source for guest lectures and organize field visits for the trainees.
• To help the trainees to find internship and employment opportunities.

Skills Required 

• Excellent Presentation skills. 
• Excellent leadership and interpersonal skills. 
• Networking skills a must.
• Excellent communication skills; both verbal and written.
• Proven Carpentry skills. 
• Willingness to work in tough and competitive environment. 

Requirements  

• One (1) year working experience in any of the two fields highlighted. 
• Aged 25- 30 years. 
• Must be mature and with the right attitude.
• KCSE and Relevant Diploma.
• Must have basic computer skills. 
• Must have passion of working with young people.

How to apply
 

To express interest in this opportunity, send your CV to hrcapyei@gmail.com by 20th April 2013.

Cover letter should be pasted on the body of the email and not as an attachment. 

Applicants are required to quote their current and expected salary. 

Only short listed candidates will be contacted.

Centaur Insurance Brokers Senior Underwriters Jobs in Kenya

Applications are invited from suitably qualified Kenyan Citizens for the following positions that have arisen in Centaur Insurance Brokers Ltd.

Position: Senior Underwriter  

2 Posts

Reporting to: Broking Manager

Job Summary: To provide Technical Support and enhance Service Delivery by effecting insurance covers and producing quality, timely, relevant and accurate insurance documents to all our clients.

Key Tasks, Duties and Responsibilities

• Review all new applications for insurance – determine the profiles of risks presented to the company for insurance and assess their acceptability or otherwise.
• Review proposals for insurance renewals and adjust benefits where necessary by reviewing previous files, worksheets, etc.
• Ensure New, Renewal and Endorsement business is properly booked in the system
• Supervise processing of Debit Notes, Credits and Refunds.
• Ensure timely preparation and dispatch of Policy Documents and other relevant documents.
• Monitoring cancellation of policies where premium is not paid.
• Ensure all related activities to underwriting are properly coordinated and enforced
• Participate in Sales initiatives.
• Assist in Tendering process as guided by the manager.
• Assisting Marketers with the mega quotation terms.
• Maintain good public relations with the Underwriters and Clients.
• Receiving and attending to enquiries from Clients
• Able to guide staff
• Any other duties as may be assigned by Broking Manager from time to time.

Competence Requirements

• Computer literate (MS-Office Suite) and ability to handle enquiries through our interactive website
• Ability to work well with others as a team player
• Excellent Communication Skills, Highly Confidential, Organized and Confident
• Attention to detail & sense of business urgency

Qualification and Experience

• Minimum C+ grade in both English and Mathematics in O-Levels.
• Minimum Insurance Professional qualification (AIIK) or at an advanced stage of ACII Dip.
• Minimum Three (3) years experience in the Insurance Industry. 
• Experience gained in an Insurance Broking firm will be an advantage.
• Insurance experience in both Underwriting and Claims departments will be an advantage

If you meet the above minimum requirements, send your curriculum vitae to
wanja@africaonline.co.ke and copy kwamure@africaonline.co.ke.

Indicate the above position on the Email subject line so as to be received not later than 26th April, 2013.

Centaur Insurance Brokers Underwriting Assistants Jobs in Kenya

Applications are invited from suitably qualified Kenyan Citizens for the following positions that have arisen in Centaur Insurance Brokers Ltd.

Position: Underwriting Assistant 

2 Posts

Reporting to: Senior Underwriter

Job Summary: To provide operations support to Senior Underwriter to ensure high level of efficiency and quality
in service delivery.

Key Tasks, Duties and Responsibilities

• Registration of new business in the system
• Processing Renewals and benefits adjusted in mid-term of the policy
• Timely preparation and dispatch of Policy Documents and other relevant documents.
• Process cancellation of policies where premium is not paid.
• Filing of bring-ups for action by Senior Underwriter
• Processing of debit notes, credits and refunds.
• Any other duties as may be assigned by Senior Underwriter from time to time.

Competence Requirements

• Computer literate (MS-Office Suite)
• Ability to work well with others as a team player
• Excellent communication skills, highly confidential & organized
• Attention to detail & sense of business urgency

Qualification and Experience

• Minimum C+ grade in both English and Mathematics in O-Levels.
• Minimum Insurance Professional qualification (AIIK)
• Minimum One (1) year experience in underwriting. 
• Experience gained in an Insurance Broking firm will be an advantage.

If you meet the above minimum requirements, send your curriculum vitae to wanja@africaonline.co.ke and copy kwamure@africaonline.co.ke.

Indicate the above position on the Email subject line so as to be received not later than 26th April, 2013.