World Vision Intern Job in Kenya

Intern - SomRep

World Vision International – Somalia Program wishes to invite applications from highly competent dynamic, self-driven and result oriented individual to fill the above mentioned position.

To learn and grow in World Vision Somalia’s internship program by providing multi-disciplinary support for the Somalia Resilience Program (SomReP) Technical Unit team in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.

Major responsibilities

• Assisting the GIS officer in development of databases and data collection tools for a variety of purposes.
• Assist in collection, evaluation and dissemination of programmatic information on a regular basis for analysis and reporting purposes.
• Assist in planning, organizing and servicing conferences, seminars and training workshops- preparing presentations and facilitating ICT needs as required.
• Assist in the planning, organizing and servicing conferences, seminars and training workshops.
• Provide research assistance in identifying suitable research institutions for SomReP to partner with.
• Conduct donor research via the Internet and other means to assist SomReP team in identifying and targeting donors and funding opportunities.
• Update SomReP donor map and fundraising strategy documents as key milestones are met.
• Create diagrams, charts and simple visuals for donor presentations, proposals and other communications.
• Help schedule and organize quarterly SomReP donor coffees and other key presentations.
• Assist in maintain register of equipment and other assets financed from each SomReP donor.
• Assist the administrative Assistant on office administrative issues, particularly pertaining to records, payments and other key issues.
• Take notes at SomReP technical and steering committee meetings.
• Help confirm and arrange future meeting times.
• Assist Consortium member agencies in retrieving and confirming key information for the smooth running of SomReP programs.
• Assist M&E team in ensuring partners submit timely internal monitoring reports
• Help maintain reporting schedules for SomReP grants, staying in contact with SOs and implementing partners to ensure deadlines are clear and met by all.
• Format and proofread sub-recipient quarterly and bi-annual narrative reports and consolidated SomReP reports to donors.
• Assisting in preparing monthly and quarterly M&E reports in time for team reflection meetings

Qualifications: Education/Knowledge/Technical Skills and Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree with strong academic record. Academic focus is flexible, and could cover Social Sciences/Communications/Accounting/ Commerce/Finance /Economics/Statistics/Administration or other areas of study.
• Recent graduate with at least one year of professional experience.
• Should be Computer Literate, work well with MS Word and MS Excel and Internet research methods
• Highly motivated to learn and work in a high-performance environment.
• Willingness to tackle challenges and seek creative solutions in everyday assignments.
• Demonstrates well-developed interpersonal skills, excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Must be able to meet urgent and last-minute deadlines, work with grace under pressure, and function well in a high-performance team.

Interested and qualified candidates should submit their detailed CV’s together with names and addresses of three referees to the address below clearly marking on the application ‘Intern - SomRep’. 

Female candidates are especially encouraged to apply. 

All applications should be received by May 9, 2013. 

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

People and Culture Manager
World Vision International – Somalia Program
P.O. Box 56527 – 00200
Nairobi, Kenya
Email: recruitsomo@wvi.org

Senior Accountant Job in Kenya

Senior Accountant

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Purpose

The Accounting Manager is responsible for all areas relating to financial reporting.

This position will be responsible for developing and maintaining accounting principles, practices and procedures to ensure accurate and timely financial statements.

The Accounting Manager supervises five staff accountants and is responsible for managing the team to ensure that work is properly allocated and completed in a timely and accurate manner.

This position addresses tight deadlines and a multitude of accounting activities including general ledger preparation, financial reporting, yearend audit preparation and the support of budget and forecast activities.

The Accounting Manager will have contact with senior-level Attorneys and the firm’s Executive Director and Controller which requires strong interpersonal communication skills both written and verbal.

Responsibilities & Duties

• Obtain and maintain a thorough understanding of the financial reporting and general ledger structure.
• Ensure an accurate and timely monthly, quarterly and year end close.
• Ensure the timely reporting of all monthly financial information.
• Assist the Controller in the daily banking requirements.
• Ensure the accurate and timely processing of positive pay transactions.
• Ensure the monthly and quarterly Bank Compliance activities are performed in a timely and accurate manner.
• Supports budget and forecasting activities.
• Collaborates with the other finance department managers to support overall department goals and objectives.
• Monitors and analyzes department work to develop more efficient procedures and use of resources while maintaining a high level of accuracy.
• Advises staff regarding the handling of non-routine reporting transactions.
• Responds to inquiries from the Director of Finance, Controller, and other finance and firm wide managers regarding financial results, special reporting requests and the like.
• Work with the Controller to ensure a clean and timely yearend audit.
• Supervise the general ledger group to ensure all financial reporting deadlines are met.
• Assist in development and implementation of new procedures and features to enhance the workflow of the department.
• Provide training to new and existing staff as needed.
• Handle personnel issues relating to staff conflicts, absenteeism, performance issues, etc.
• Work with each direct report to establish goals and objectives for each year and monitor and advice on the progress to enhance the professional development of staff.
• Support Controller with special projects and workflow process improvements.

Minimum Requirements

Education

• BA/BS in Business with an emphasis in Accounting, CPA required

Technical Skills and Prior Experience

• five to seven years prior supervisory experience in the financial reporting/general ledger area. Experience working in a law firm or professional services firm is preferred.
• Must be PC proficient and able to thrive in a fast -pace setting. Experience with Elite Enterprise, J.D. Edwards or other large automated accounting system a plus. Must have strong experience with Microsoft Excel, Access and Word.
• Ten key by touch required.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal, supervisory and customer service skills required.
• Ability to multi-task, work under pressure and meet deadlines required.

Package; Gross Ksh 60,000

Email CV TO MRiona165@gmail.com by the 17th of May

Finance Manager Job in Kenya

Finance Manager 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Safeguard assets and assure accurate and timely recording of all transactions by implementing disciplines of internal audits, controls and checks across all departments
• Manage the accuracy and productivity of day-to-day activities of accounts payable, cash disbursements, invoicing/billing, customer credits and collections, payroll, perpetual inventory integrity, fixed asset records, general & entity accounting, cost accounting etc.
• Develop, improve and issue timely monthly financial reports for management review
• Assure financial plans are consistent with organizational goals
• Provide financial analysis tools to evaluate capital expenditures, products costing, etc. when necessary
• Manage commercial banking relationships to facilitate an appropriate credit resource under highly competitive terms
• Management credit control function that will ensure proper management of cash flows.
• Interface with outside audit firms(s), banks and lessors, casualty/liability insurance agent(s) and other institutions
• Report to the Executive management and Board of Directors when necessary in writing and verbally
• Other duties as necessary

Supervisory Responsibility; 

Manage the overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of the Accounting/Finance, Carry out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the company policies and applicable laws. 

Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, planning, assigning, directing work, rewarding, disciplining employees, performance reviews, and addressing complaints and resolving problems.

Qualifications

Education and Experience: Bachelor Degree (B.A.) from four-year or university; Master’s in Business Administration preferred; Ten or more years of related experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience. CPA required.

Language and Mathematical Skills

must be able to calculate figures and amounts for all bookkeeping, payroll, budgets, statistical analysis and probability statements. 

Controller must use the utmost discretion in all presentations/correspondence and communication for staff, Board of Directors and Executive Director

Package; Gross Ksh 150,000

Email CV to; RionaKentrain@gmail.com by the 17th of May 2013

Jacaranda Health Clinical Executive Assistant Job in Kenya

Executive Assistant – Clinical Operations

Background

Jacaranda Health is a social venture that aims to set a new standard for maternity care in East Africa. We are combining business and clinical innovations to provide affordable maternity and reproductive health services to low-income urban women.

We have launched one clinic in Nairobi last year, and are currently expanding to other locations in the region.

We strive to be a data-driven company which improves its operational efficiency through informed decision making on the costs and pricing mechanisms in the health care market.

Job Summary

Jacaranda is seeking an Executive Assistant to work in the Clinical Operations department by providing support the Director of Clinical Operations.  

The ideal candidate will be involved in handling a wide range of administrative and executive support related tasks and will be able to work independently with little or no supervision. 

This person must be exceedingly well organized, flexible and enjoy administrative challenges of supporting a growing office.

Responsibilities

• Perform a wide variety of executive administration duties as required by the daily operations of the Director of Clinical Operations’ office
• Perform technical, specialized, complex and difficult office administration work requiring the use of  independent judgment
• Receive and screen communications to the Director of Clinical Operations including telephone calls and visitors
• Make travel arrangements for the Director of Clinical Operations
• Maintain appointment calendar, arrange meetings and conferences for the Director of Clinical Operations
• Attend management and other meetings as directed to take minutes
• Establish, develop, maintain, and update filing system for the Director of Clinical Operations
• Type and design general correspondence, memos, charts, tables, graphs, etc. 
• Proofread copy for spelling, grammar and layout, making appropriate changes.  Responsible for accuracy and clarity of final product
• Liaise with internal staff at all levels
• Review and summarize miscellaneous reports and documents
• Maintain and protect the confidentiality of all Clinical Related Documents and client information
• Other duties as may be assigned.

Requirements

• College Graduate, Bachelor’s degree strongly preferred
• 3+ years experience providing executive level administration.
• Candidate should have proficient computer skills with in-depth knowledge of Google Apps (Specifically e mail and calendar management), MS Office Suite (Word, Excel and PowerPoint), organizational and planning skills, problem solving and analysis, excellent judgment and decision making ability, initiative, confidentiality, attention to detail, flexible and adaptable to change, team player, time management skills, basic budgeting theories and principals and record keeping ability.

To Apply;

Interested candidates may apply by:

• Completing the online form available by clicking here: Executive Assistant - Clinical Operations Application Form - May 2013 or by pasting this link into your web browser: http://goo.gl/0U9JG 
• After completing the application form, please send your current CV to jobs@jacarandahealth.org.

Only applicants that have completed the online form as well as submitted their CVs by May 31, 2013 will be considered.

Unfortunately, due to the volume of applications received, we will be unable to confirm all submissions.