AMWIK Finance Assistant Job in Kenya

Association of Media Women in Kenya: 

Finance Assistant Job Vacancy

Our Vision: 

A just society in which the media embraces and promotes equitable development, human rights and women’s rights.

Our Mission: 

AMWIK seeks to use the media to promote an informed and gender responsive society in Kenya and Africa

We wish to recruit highly competent person to fill the following position within our organization.

Finance Assistant.

Responsibilities:

• Prepare monthly imprest fund reports and bank reconciliation statements
• Regular review and examination of revenue collection records
• Process payment in compliance with finance policies and procedures
• Maintain and update the assets register
• Prepare payment vouchers and cheques
• Securing project assets, tagging and maintaining of assets register
• Examination and inspection of stores records to ensure accuracy
• Maintaining and updating the ledger accounts, monthly reconciliation of suppliers’ accounts
• Ensure that expenses are coded properly and that documentation is complete and presented in chronological order
• Issuing of field floats and subsequent follow-up
• Ensuring that the all statutory deductions are paid in time
• Assist the finance officer in preparing budget, management and donor reports
• Ensure that all financial documents and vouchers are filed appropriately
• Assist the finance officer in the coordination of office administration
• Ensure prompt banking of field balances and AMWIK revenues
• Ensure compliance with all statutory requirements
• Assist the Finance Officer in facilitating external and internal audits.

Qualifications:

• CPA (At least section 3)
• Minimum 2 years relevant experience
• Competency in QuickBooks  and MS Office
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field from a recognized university will be an added advantage.

The application letter indicating the expected salary, and a detailed CV that includes the names of three referees should be addressed to:

The Executive Director,
Association of Media Women in Kenya,
P.O BOX 10327-00100
Nairobi.
Email: info@amwik.org

To reach us not later than 15th June 2013

Specify the job title on your subject line

Note that only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

Spare Parts Store Operator Job in Kenya

Spare Parts Store Operator
 

Qualification:
 

General / Good spoken and written English.
 

Able to understand and follow Manuals, work instructions and SOP”s that are related to the warehouse task’s and processes.
 

Basic knowledge of Microsoft applications including Outlook, Word and Excel.
 

Able to meet and maintain high internal targets, set for quality and accuracy
 

Diploma in purchasing and supplies.
 

Two years of experience.
 

Duties and responsibilities

• Perform daily task and duties set by the supervisor/Manager.   
• Maintain equipment and inventory to sustain functionality and quality.   
• Follow work instructions to avoid errors such as discrepancies or incorrect booking and labelling.   
• Perform inventory checks according to set schedule and instructions.
• Perform Good receipt and send Goods and stock placement according to set schedule and instructions. Issue invoices to customers.   
• Book Shipments and provide required shipping documentation to the designated forwarders.   
• Report any problems, deviations and potential risks that have or could cause any disturbances to customers to supervisor/ Manager.   

To apply kindly profile yourself at http://goo.gl/SwQSS by 3rd June 2013 

Pact Program Director Job in Kenya

This position is contingent upon funding.

Position Summary: Pact seeks a Program Director coordinate, manage and lead the program addressing: Improved Representation of citizen interests and oversight of targeted county government performance. 

This work will be part of an anticipated USAID governance program in Kenya.

 The program is focused on supporting the devolution process of transitioning political power and functions from the central government to the regional and local governments, including establishing and strengthening the capacity of devolved government structures, county assemblies and working with citizens and civil society to hold devolved structures accountable. 

The position requires management, coordination, planning, supervision and networking skills.

Strong candidates will have extensive experience in USAID program management, local governance strengthening and networking with key stakeholders.

Responsibilities/Job Description:

• Supervision of Capacity Development Manager, Advocacy Manager, Media Coordinator, County Liaison Outreach Advisor and Monitoring and Evaluation advisor
• Coordination of team, planning
• Overall quality control of activities
• Coordinator with other Directors within the AHADI program
• Input in strategic operational planning of the overall program
• Budget planning and monitoring
• Reporting, documentation of lessons learned and knowledge management
• Representation
• Coordinate training and capacity development of organizations in-line with national policy on devolution and vision 2030
• Ensure a flow of information between teams
• Manage and oversee implementation of civil society strengthening activities and ensure that activities match work plans, are in line with budgets, and are properly documented;
• Support the establishment of robust monitoring evaluation and learning systems.

Education and Experience Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in development studies, political science, international relations, development or other relevant field. Master’s degree preferred
• Minimum 15 years of technical experience working with civil society in Kenya in a senior management position
• Experience in management of teams, budgets and reporting at a senior level
• Experience working with USAID
• Kenya experience highly desirable.

Other Qualifications:

• Considerable experience with governance and/or civil society programs, specifically related to strengthening the human and institutional capacity of devolved governance institutions and the CSOs that hold them accountable.
• Ability to efficiently coordinate with field offices and field teams
• Demonstrated experience in monitoring, evaluation and learning within development project context
• Proven experience navigating complex and high pressure operating environments;
• Familiarity with USAID processes and procedures, rules and regulations highly desired
• Proven experience navigating complex and high pressure operating environments;

How to apply:

We encourage interested applicants to submit their applications to kenyahr@pactworld.org. 

All applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until suitable candidates are identified and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. 

Pact is a fair and equal opportunity employer.

PPOA General Manager, Finance and Administration Job in Kenya

The Public Procurement Oversight Authority is established under the Public Procurement and Disposal Act, 2005 with the mission ‘to enhance national socio‐economic development by facilitating and ensuring the implementation of an effective and efficient public procurement and disposal system’.
 

Pursuant to the above, the Authority invites applicants from suitably qualified persons who wish to be considered for the vacant position of General Manager, Finance and Administration.

Duties and Responsibilities
 

The position is responsible to the Director‐General for ensuring that all financial resources of the Authority are fully accounted for and reported efficiently, and assisting in ensuring smooth administrative operations of the Authority. 

The principal accountabilities include;

• Formulating and implementing sound financial management, strategies and systems that ensure effective control and accountability of the Authority resources.
• Providing oversight to the finance, human resource, planning, procurement and logistics and general administrative functions.
• Assisting the Director General in providing leadership in implementation of the corporate strategic plan and achievement of performance targets.
• Ensuring timely reconciliation of accounts and preparing timely and accurate financial statements and management reports on the Authority`s performance.
• Developing and implementing annual budgets and cost control measures.
• Ensuring budgetary controls and monitoring expenditure in relations to the budget
• Reviewing financial management and reporting systems
• Ensuring proper management of assets, inventory and records
• Overseeing planning and programming including development and implementation of monitoring and reporting frameworks for the Authority.
• Ensuring the Authority’s compliance with statutory and contractual reporting requirement.

Requirements for Appointment
 

Applicants must have a bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business Administration or any other related field from a recognized university and a recognized professional finance or accounting qualification. 

A relevant master’s degree will be an added advantage. In addition, they should have at least 6 years relevant experience in managing finance functions preferably in a large organization.

In depth knowledge of budgets, financial systems, reporting and implementing financial controls systems is essential. 

In addition, proficiency in computers and the ability to work with financial related software and integrity, good team playing and relationship building skills are requisite.

How to Apply

If you meet the required qualifications, please fill the Application for Employment Form provided, quoting the applied vacancy reference number on the envelop, attach copies of CV, certificates and testimonials  and send to the address below by 25th June, 2013 quoting the job reference title as provided. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
 

(i) Each application should be accompanied by a copy of the National Identity Card/Passport, detailed curriculum vitae, copies of relevant academic and professional certificates, testimonials and other relevant supporting documents. Scanned copies of these documents must accompany an online application.
 

(ii) All applications should be clearly marked “Application for position of General Manager, Finance & Administration” on the envelope and submitted in any ONE of the following ways:
 

(a) Manual applications should be hand delivered to the reception desk on 11th floor, National Bank Building, Harambee Avenue, Nairobi.
 

(b) Online applications should be e‐mailed to the Director General: info@ppoa.go.ke
 

(c) Posted applications should be addressed to:
 

Director General
Public Procurement Oversight Authority
11th Floor, National Bank Building
P. O. Box 58535‐00200
Nairobi
 

(iii) Interested applicants must meet the requirements of Chapter Six of the Kenya Constitution and in addition must, get clearance from the following bodies and submit copies of these clearance certificates with the application.
 

(a) Kenya Revenue Authority;
 

(b) Higher Education Loans Board;
 

(c) Ethics and Anti‐Corruption Commission; and
 

(d) Criminal Investigation Department (certificate of good conduct).

PPOA is an equal opportunity employer and all Kenyans in their diversity are encouraged to apply.

Any form of canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification.