Relief International Finance Officer Job in Nairobi, Kenya

Position: Finance Officer

Location: Nairobi, Kenya

About RI: Relief International (RI) is an international relief and development agency with cross-sectoral programmes bridging relief and development

Duration: 12 months

Reports to: Regional Finance Officer

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Prepare purchase requests, payment vouchers and all supporting documentation as required by RI accounting procedures
• Prepare Requests for Funds each month through close coordination with programme and support staff
• Prepare payroll and ensure it is effectively and accurately distributed to all staff on a monthly basis
• Responsible for payment and reporting of PAYE and other applicable taxes to KRA to ensure compliance with Kenyan tax regulations
• Enter financial data into QuickBooks for monthly HQ reporting and ensure submission of the RI monthly finance report per RI policy
• Ensure all backup documentation is properly organized and filed for complete transparency and audit purposes
• Facilitate external and internal audit, preparing required documentation and following up on all queries as necessary
• Responsibility for cash management of Nairobi office, including handling cash, the office safe and maintaining a petty cash register (after successful completion of probation period)
• Act as signatory on all RI Kenya bank accounts and maintain good working relationship with the bank (after successful completion of probation period)
• Coordinate and maintain cash forecasting system to ensure that adequate funds are available to meet monthly working requirements
• Perform preliminary reviews on donor reports and BVAs prepared by Field Finance teams
• Assist with training and capacity-building of Finance team-members in the region
• Take the lead in budget preparation and monitoring for the Nairobi office; preparing RFFs when additional funding is required
• Assist Regional Finance Officer in ensuring that the Regional office is compliant with RI field accounting and procurement policies and procedures, donor agreements and audit requirements
• Prepare specific budgets and expenditure forecasts as and when required by supervisor
• Provide support on finance issues to East African countries as and when required and assigned by supervisor
• Any other tasks as assigned by supervisor

Qualifications and Experience

This position requires a dynamic individual with a demonstrated ability to achieve results in a demanding and fast-paced environment.

• Bachelors degree in Accountancy, Business Administration, Bachelor of Commerce or equivalent
• Full- or Part-qualified Chartered Accountant or CPA equivalent highly desirable
• At least 3 years’ experience as a Finance Officer, Accountant or Administrator
• International NGO experience preferred
• Experience of QuickBooks accounting package
• Excellent verbal and written communication
• High level of computer literacy including, but not limited to proficiency with MS Excel & MS Word

Application Procedure

To be considered for this position, please submit a cover letter, resume, salary history, 3 professional supervisory references (whom we may contact after interview) with your date of availability to hrkenya@ri.org. 

Incomplete applications will not be considered.  

The email subject line must include the following: Finance Officer Nairobi.

Wananchi Sacco (Othaya) ICT Systems Audit Consultancy Services Request for Expression of Interest

Wananchi Sacco Society Limited
 

Request for Expression of Interest
 

ICT Systems Audit Consultancy Services
 

Wananchi Sacco Society Limited had a membership of 52,400 members as at 31.12.2012. 

The Sacco desires to engage the services of an Information Communication Technology (ICT) consulting firm. 

The Sacco requires to conduct a review of its systems and processes in order to succeed in achieving it’s strategic plan.
 

The envisaged scope of works entails:
 

a) Review of internal systems controls and processes.
 

b) Review of ICT systems security
 

c) Assessment and review of the society’s internal ICT skills.
 

d) Recommendations according to best applications
 

Wananchi Sacco Society Limited now invites eligible consultants to indicate their interest in providing the ICT Systems Audit Consultancy Services as per the scope of works detailed above.
 

Bidders must submit the following requirements
 

a. Demonstration of the firm’s compliance with relevant statutory (business registration, tax compliance, etc) and professional (current registration / letters of good standing with relevant professional body) requirements.
 

b. A brief profile of the firm including description of the firm (Articles and Memorandum of Association, Certificate of Incorporation etc)
 

c. A description of the relevant past experience of the firm in carrying out at least three (3) similar in nature assignments in the last five (5) years. The bidder must be conversant with ICT requirements for financial service industry.
 

d. Reference letters from previous/current clients of the same or related service.
 

e. Availability of appropriate skills among staff, provide CV’s of key staff proposed for the assignment.
 

f. Declaration containing the applicant’s expression of interest and confirmation on the authenticity and accuracy of information so  provided.
 

Completed EOI documents shall be submitted (Original) in a plain sealed envelope and clearly marked on the envelopes as below: ‘’Expression of Interest: ICT SYSTEMS AUDIT CONSULTANCY SERVICES’’ and should be addressed to:
 

The chairman
Wananchi Sacco Society Limited
P. O. Box 910
Othaya
 

And deposited in the Tender Box at Wananchi Sacco Society Building at Othaya so as to be received on or before 12th June 2013 at 12.00 noon.

Documents submitted after this time will be disqualified.
 

The Expression of Interest (EOI) documents so received will be opened thereafter at 12.30 p.m on the same day in the Sacco Boardroom and the bidders or their representatives are welcome to attend.

Wananchi Sacco Society Limited reserves the right to accept or reject any Expression of Interest and does not bind itself to give any reasons for such decision(s)
 

Edward Kinyungu
Chief Executive Officer

Elgeyo / Marakwet County Chief Officers Job Vacancies (Kshs 120K)

Republic of Kenya
 

Elgeyo / Marakwet County
 

Vacancies
 

Pursuant to County Government Act 2012 article 45.

The office of the Governor invites applications for the Positions of
 

Chief Officers

9 Positions

Salary Scale Ksh 120,270 per month.
 

Departments
 

1. Agriculture, Livestock, Co-operative Development and Fisheries.
 

2. Health Services
 

3. Finance and Economic Planning
 

4. Education
 

5. Youth Affairs, Sports, Culture and Social Services.
 

6. Water, Environment and Natural Resources
 

7. Public Works, Roads and Transport.
 

8. Tourism, Wildlife, Information and Communication
 

9. Trade Development, Energy and Industry.
 

Requirements
 

(a) Be a Kenyan citizen.
 

(b) Be a holder of at least a first degree from a university recognised in Kenya.
 

(c) Satisfy the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution and have
 

(d) Knowledge, Experience and a distinguished career of not less than 10 years in specific area.
 

(e) Be a professional who demonstrate absence of breach of the relevant Professional Code of Conduct.
 

How to Apply:
 

a) Each application should be accompanied by detailed Curriculum Vitae, Copies of relevant academic and professional Certificates, National Identity Card or Passport and Other Relevant Supporting Documents
 

b) All applications should be clearly marked application for position of chief officer and relevant department/vacancy number on the envelop and submitted in any one of the following ways:
 

Printed application should be delivered to the reception desk at the office of the Governor, SARDEP House, and Elgeyo/Marakwet County or mailed to address below.
 

Online applications should be emailed to:emcounty2013@gmail.com
 

Note: Interested candidates should get Clearance from the following and MUST submit copies of Clearance Certificate together with the application:

• Criminal Investigation Department (Certificate of Good Conduct)
• Higher Education Loans Board(HELB)
• Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA)

The application should be submitted to the undersigned on or before 30th May 2013.
 

The secretary,
County Public Service Board
Email: emcounty2013@gmail.com

Consolidated Bank's Ongoing Core Banking System Project Audit Assurance Consultancy Opportunity

Consolidated Bank

Tender Notice

Consultant / Audit Firm to Carry out the Audit Assurance of the Ongoing Core Banking System Project
 

Tender No. CBKL/AUD/01/13
 

Tenders are invited for the Provision of Project Audit Assurance of the ongoing Core Banking System project in the Bank by any qualified consultant/audit firm.

A complete set of tender documents may be obtained from Consolidated Bank House, 6th Floor by interested candidates upon payment of a non-refundable fee of Kshs. 5,000 deposited to any Consolidated Bank Branch A/C No: 01T0000315200. 

Tenders must be accompanied by a security in the form and amount specified in the tender document.

Completed tender documents in plain sealed envelopes clearly marked “CBKL/ AUD/01/13” and addressed to:
 

Chairman, Tender Committee
Consolidated Bank of Kenya Limited
Consolidated Bank House, 6th Floor, 23 Koinange Street
P.O. Box 51133 - 00200
Nairobi, Kenya
 

should be deposited in the Tender Box at the Reception, Consolidated Bank House – 6th Floor, Koinange Street on or before 29th May 2013, Wednesday at 12 noon. 

The tender documents shall be opened immediately in the presence of the candidates or their representatives who choose to attend.
 

Prices quoted shall be in Kenya Shillings, must be net inclusive of all taxes and should remain valid for at least one hundred and twenty (120) days after the deadline of submission of the tenders.
 

The Bank reserves the right to accept or reject any tender, in whole or in part and does not bind itself to accept the lowest bid or give reasons thereto. 

Any canvassing or giving of false information will lead to automatic disqualification.