Management Accountant Job in Kenya - 80,000 p.m.

Our client, a leading world class supplier of hospital equipment is seeking to recruit Management Accountant

Purpose: To maintain the integrity of the financial accounting function in accordance with sound accounting practices, company policy and legislative requirements

Roles

1. Financial Management

• Develop and maintain financial accounting processes and procedures
• Implement and maintain sound internal controls
• Oversee the management accounting and internal control processes and procedures
• Identify financial accounting risks and develop and implement mitigating strategies
• Attend to audit queries

 

2. Budgeting

• Establish and maintain a budgeting system and assist with setting up the planning parameters
• Manage and control the annual planning and budgeting process
• Prepare the budget
• Interface and train users regularly regarding budget control and variance reports

3. Financial administration

• Credit Control
• Payables and Receivables Management
• Prepare statutory returns (i.e. VAT, PAYE, SDL and RSC)
• Verify the General Ledger, accruals and control accounts
• Review local reconciliations before payments can be made
• Review Creditors on a monthly basis
• Prepare journal file and financial month-end pack
• Verify and authorise Forex differences
• Review alignment of contractual payment conditions with budgets and forecasts
• Control commitments against budget
• Manage cost control workflow
• Ensure that work measurements are correctly accrued and accredited

4. Financial reporting

• Report on all cost activities (e.g. budget, forecasts) and on work in progress in line with company policies, legislation and GAAP
• Report on variances between budgets, commitments and expenditure
• Assist with refining and enhancing financial reporting for the organisation

5. Leadership

• Manage the designated area within time and budget
• Plan, select, develop and maintain suitable manpower capabilities for area of   responsibility
• Supervise, develop, lead and maintain a motivated and high performance team
• Identify and timeously address problems and opportunities
• Provide direction in respect of decision making
• Facilitate and resolve conflicting issues or requirements
• Ensure compliance with relevant legal and statutory requirements and internationally accepted environmental, health, safety and quality standards

Key Responsibilities of this role:

1. Financial management
2. Budgeting
3. Financial administration
4. Financial reporting

Qualifications:

• Degree in Accounting or equivalent qualification, i.e. (B Com Accounting and/or Management Accounting)
• 5 years relevant financial experience, of which three years should have been in a management capacity Knowledge of General Accounting Principles (GAAP)
• CPA II
• Knowledge of relevant legislation
• Knowledge of Internal Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS)
• Knowledge of budgeting processes
• Understanding financial accounting and treasury
• Knowledge of computerised financial systems
• Attention to detail

If qualified, kindly send your CV to jobs@jantakenya.com clearly indicating ‘Management Accountant’ on the Subject line by 11th September, 2015. 

Do not attach any certificates.

Only shortlisted candidates shall be contacted.

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TSC Job Openings For Teachers

The Teachers Service Commission is advertising 5,000 posts for recruitment of additional teachers (2,338 posts for primary school teachers and 2,662 posts for post primary teachers).

Requirements

Eligible candidates wishing to apply should meet the following requirements;

• Must be Kenya citizens
• Must be 45 years of age and below
• Must have original Professional and Academic certificates
• Must be registered with the Teachers Service Commission
• Applicants for posts in Primary schools must be holders of P1 certificate
• Applicants to Post primary institutions must be holders of a Diploma in Education

How To Apply

Interested candidates for posts in Primary schools should apply to the TSC County Director, in the County with advertised vacancies and submit all relevant academic and professional documents.

Those who had applied but were unsuccessful earlier must do a fresh application.

Those applying to Post Primary institutions should apply to the Secretary, Board of Management of the school there is a vacancy and submit a copy to the TSC Director.

Deadline is 31st July, 2015 and Individual application to the Commission will NOT be considered.

For details on open vacancies, visit HERE or go to the TSC office close to you.

NEMA::Chief Corporate Communications Manager Job in Kenya

The National Environment Management Authority (NEMA) is established under the Environmental Management and Coordination Act (EMCA) of 1999, and as amended thereto, as the Principal Instrument of Government in the implementation of all policies relating to the environment.

The Authority invites applications from qualified and experienced candidates for the following vacant position:

Chief Corporate Communications Manager

Grade E4 

1 Post

An officer at this level will be responsible to the Director General for development of a strong and vibrant corporate image of the Authority.

 

Duties and Responsibilities:

Duties at this level will include but not limited to;

• Developing high impact communication campaigns;
• Advising the Authority on appropriate communication policies, Strategies and Programmes;
• Providing interface between the Authority and other stakeholders;
• Monitoring public perception about NEMA and advising management accordingly;
• Corporate branding;
• Coordinating Media relations;
• Guiding internal communication;
• Coordinating Authority’s functions;
• Lobbying organizations to integrate environmental conservation in their corporate social responsibility activities;
• Preparing high impact publicity materials
• Supervising, guiding, appraising and developing staff in the section.

Requirements for Appointment

 
For appointment to this grade an officer must have:

• A Bachelors and masters degree in public relations, communications or journalism or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution
• Ten (10) years’ experience in Corporate Communication field three (3) of which must be at a senior level.
• Demonstrated professional competence in corporate communication and Public Relations
• Postgraduate qualification in management or administration
• Meets the requirements of Chapter 6 of the Constitution of Kenya 2010

Required Skills

• Excellent Oral and Written Communication Skills
• Well developed ICT Skills
• Planning, Coordinating & Management Skills.

How to Apply
Applications accompanied by copies of certificates, detailed curriculum vitae, testimonials, current remuneration, current position / grade, expected salary and a daytime telephone contact should be forwarded to the address below by 30th July, 2015

The Director General
Popo Road, off Mombasa Road
P.O Box 67839-00200
Nairobi

N/B: NEMA is an equal opportunity employer.  

Persons with disability and female candidates are encouraged to apply.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification.

Program Coordinator Job in Kenya

Job Title: Program Coordinator
 

Reporting To: Group Head of Program Management
 

Salary: Open
 

Location: Nairobi
 

Positions: Two (2)
 

Job Purpose: To ensure the effectiveness of company’s risk management, controls and governance process.
 

Our client in the Energy Sector with operations in several countries is seeking to engage a self- driven; result- oriented PROGRAM COORDINATOR to be based in Nairobi, to assist in driving the company’s mission. 

However, the job may involve a lot of traveling in and out of the country.

Key Responsibilities

• Responsible for performing special projects to improve process efficiency and performance as assigned by Management
• Provide timely, relevant and accurate reporting & analysis of the results of the group or country performance against historical, budgeted, forecasted and strategic planning results to facilitate decision-making toward the achievement of the budget and strategic plan
• Demonstrate insightful use of financial analysis techniques, tools, and concepts, to provide practical counsel to management in order to drive business results
• Research and resolve Business Unit(s) inquiries for assigned functional areas
• Provide timely, relevant and accurate reporting & analysis of the results of the division’s performance against historical, budgeted, forecasted and strategic planning results to facilitate decision-making toward the achievement of the budget and strategic plan
• Establish a communication schedule to update stakeholders including appropriate staff in the organization on the progress of the project
• Analyze financial information to produce forecasts of business, industry, and economic conditions for use in making business and investment decisions
• Prepare plans of action for projects or other decisions based on financial analyses
• Collaborate with cross functional teams to develop plans, write ups, projections, analyses for new business opportunities or projects
• Maintain knowledge and stay abreast of developments in the oil industry and other relevant fields

Key Qualifications, Skills and Essential Attributes

• A bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance from a recognized institution
• CFA / CPA (K) / ACCA
• Financial modeling expertise a plus
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong MS Excel skills
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to multi-task and work in a challenging fast paced environment
• Maturity, professionalism, and a high level of discretion
• Strong work ethic with a positive, can- do attitude
• Independent worker and analytical thinker with ability to conduct research, data analysis and resolve complex problems
• Strong presence with ability to interact with senior leadership
• High level of confidentiality and integrity

How to Apply:
 

Interested and qualified candidates to send their application to recruitment@odumont.com by 5th July, 2015, clearly quoting the job title in email subject.