Medical Services Organization Finance Manager Job in Kenya

Our client, a well-established medical services organization, is looking to recruit a competent and highly motivated individual to fill the position of Finance Manager.

Reports to: General Manager
 

The Finance Manager will contribute to the effective governance of the organization by providing support and information which will enable the organization to operate effectively. 

This includes promptly providing information requested by senior management and decision making bodies in the organization. 

He/she must also ensure that the work carried out in his/her own area of responsibility is in line with the organization’s policies and procedures.

Duties and responsibilities

• Organization and management of the Finance and Accounting department
• Examine financial information to ensure their completeness, accuracy and validity.
• Budgetary controls and Interpretation of financial policies
• Liaise with the organizations customers and follow up collection of outstanding accounts receivable.
• Overall cash management including preparation of periodic cash flow statements
• Oversee preparation of monthly, quarterly and annual reports for management and external purposes
• Collaborate with internal and external auditors and ensure prompt implementation of their recommendations
• Planning, designing, reviewing, coordinating, controlling and implementing the financial management and accounting systems.

Required qualification, experience and key competences
 

For appointment to this position, a candidate must have:

• Bachelor’s degree in Commerce, Economics or any other business related field
• CPA (K) or its equivalent
• Experience with Pharmamed System or any ERP will be an added advantage
• Modern computerized accounting skills- Quick books, Pastel, Sage.
• At least three years’ experience in a similar position or in an Audit/Accountancy firm
• Excellent communication skills

Terms of Employment: 3 years performance based renewable contract
 

Interested candidates should send their applications, attach copies of updated Curriculum Vitae, stating current and expected salary, to info@cranford.co.ke to reach the undersigned on or before 8th June 2013.

Medical Services Organization Senior Accountant Job in Kenya

Our client, a well-established medical services organization, is looking to recruit a competent and highly pro-active individual to fill the position of Senior Accountant.
 

Reports to: Finance Manager

The Senior Accountant will apply the principles of accounting to analyze financial information and prepare financial reports. 

He/she must accomplish tasks with particular emphasis on accuracy and seek to add value to the company’s management.
 

Duties and responsibilities

• Determine proper handling of the company’s financial transactions and approve transactions within designated limits
• Maintain accurate and credible financial records of all expenditures and revenues
• Perform monthly/weekly bank reconciliations including cash flows analysis
• Ensure prompt payment of all suppliers as per agreed dates
• Monitor daily cash flow and be pro-active in following outstanding accounts receivable
• Preparation of monthly management accounts for reporting to senior management and the directors
• Preparation of monthly returns and all other statutory returns including filing and payment to relevant statutory bodies
• Coordination of internal and external audit during financial and operational audits
• Other duties as assigned

Required qualification, experience and key competences
 

For appointment to this position, a candidate must have:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Commerce, Economics or any other business related field
• CPA 3 or its equivalent
• Experience with Pharmamed or any other ERP will be an added advantage
• Modern computerized accounting skills- Quick books, Pastel, Sage.
• At least three years’ experience in a similar position
• Hands on experience with Accounts payable, Accounts receivable and closing of books of account
• A good team player able to motivate teams to exceed expectations.

Terms of Employment: 3 years performance based renewable contract
 

Interested candidates should send their applications, attach copies of updated Curriculum Vitae, stating current and expected salary, to info@cranford.co.ke to reach the undersigned on or before 8th June 2013.

KCB Capacity Manager Job in Kenya

Capacity Manager

One Position

Job Ref: IT 08 /2013
 

The Position
 

Reporting to the Senior Manager, Business Productivity the purpose of the role is to proactively monitor and manage IT systems and infrastructure capacity, ensuring that IT capacity meets current and future needs in a cost effective manner to optimize IT investments.

Key Responsibilities:

• Get more out of existing IT resources and improve IT cost per service unit positions
• Fine tune applications and infrastructure components to improve performance, reduce consumption, and delay upgrades
• Eliminate redundant work and ensure consistent reporting
• Managing workload assignments across environment achieving optimal performance
• Efficiently provision capacity
• Provide timely capacity and related cost information for more informed business decisions
• Provide more complete input to TCO of proposed new and/or major IT-related upgrades or initiatives
• Project consumption at future growth levels and uncover bottlenecks with sufficient warning to correct before business services are adversely affected
• Produce a capacity plan that documents current utilization and forecasted requirements, as well as support costs for new applications or releases

The Person

• University Degree Preferably in IT or related field from a recognized university
• A professional ITIL certification and IT related qualification
• An MBA will be an added advantage
• Minimum of 3 years work experience in capacity and performance management or other related field.
• Basic knowledge of IT Operations, systems and infrastructure.
• Experience with capacity monitoring and modeling tools
• Broad knowledge of advanced monitoring & management tools, performance modeling tools, capacity analysis tools, and other advanced tools
• Demonstrates analytical and systematic approach to problem solving
• Demonstrates effective communication skills
• Demonstrate ability to multi-task and thrive in a fast paced environment
• Is able to work to required standards and to understand and use the appropriate methods, tools and applications
• Should be innovative in identifying and harnessing new and existing opportunities to maximize IT investments.

The above position is demanding for which the bank will provide a competitive package for the successful candidates. 

If you believe you can clearly demonstrate your abilities to meet the criteria given above, please submit your application with a detailed CV, stating your current position, remuneration level, e-mail and telephone contacts quoting the job title/reference in the subject field to recruitment@kcb.co.ke.
 

To be considered your application must be received by 7th June, 2013.
 

Only short listed candidates will be contacted.

KCB Messaging and Collaboration Enterprise Systems Specialist Job in Kenya

Enterprise Systems Specialist – Messaging and Collaboration

One Position

Job Ref: 09/2013
 

The Position
 

Reporting to the Senior Manager, Business Productivity the purpose of the role is to ensure the stability, integrity, and efficient operation of the Software Systems that support core business, messaging and collaboration functions through proven communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills to help identify, communicate, and resolve issues in order to maximize the benefit of IT systems investments.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, implantation, configuration and administration of high availability, business continuity, disaster recovery and site resilience framework for the Messaging and Collaboration Platform
• Create and maintain documentation as it relates to system configuration, mapping, and processes.
• Provide for secure systems by implementing and supporting patch management
• Monitoring and supporting the availability of core e-messaging infrastructure including the Exchange Server Systems, Blackberry Services, Email Archiving-discovery systems, Lync Server and Push Email.
• Ensure robust, reliable delivery of email communications from KCB e-banking channels i.e. Internet banking, Mobile Banking
• Collaborate with other IT staff to ensure smooth and reliable operation of software and systems for fulfilling business objectives and processes.
• Develop, implement and adhere to regular systems maintenance policies and procedures, including change request mechanisms and update schedules to ensure optimum uptime and service availability
• Design and deploy new applications and enhancements to existing applications, software, and operating systems.
• Conduct research on business systems products to justify recommendations and to support purchasing efforts.
• Interact and negotiate with vendors, outsourcers, and contractors to secure system-related products and services
• Gauge the effectiveness and efficiency of existing systems; develop and implement strategies for improving or further leveraging these systems.

The Person

• Bachelor of Science in Computing or related degree from a recognized University
• Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist (Exchange and Lync server)
• MCITP in Exchange and/or Lync server and an MBA will be an added advantage
• Minimum of 3 years work experience in Exchange and collaboration platforms or other related fields.
• Good understanding of internet connectivity, security, content provision and filtering
• Good insight and experience in IT Security related issues such as user rights assignment and access control
• Demonstrated understanding of antivirus, patch management and other endpoint security implementations
• Good knowledge of Office productivity software; MS Office Suite
• Good knowledge of the workings of the internet, firewalls and VPN technology
• Some working knowledge of PC hardware
• Knowledge of SCCM and SQL will be an added advantage
• Demonstrates analytical and systematic approach to problem solving
• Demonstrates effective communication skills
• Demonstrate ability to multi-task and thrive in a fast paced environment

The above position is demanding for which the bank will provide a competitive package for the successful candidates. 

If you believe you can clearly demonstrate your abilities to meet the criteria given above, please submit your application with a detailed CV, stating your current position, remuneration level, e-mail and telephone contacts quoting the job title/reference in the subject field to recruitment@kcb.co.ke.
 

To be considered your application must be received by 7th June, 2013.
 

Only short listed candidates will be contacted.