SAP Applications Support Manager and Sacco Accountant

SAP Applications Support Manager

Reporting to the Head – Technology and Enterprise Systems, the SAP Application Support Manager will be responsible for all aspects of managing the day-to-day successful running of the Co-op Bank SAP Landscape.

The role holder is required to be widely knowledgeable & experienced in architecture to carry out implementation and support of SAP technical infrastructure (and integrated components), security, and change management processes across the Bank. Additionally, the ideal candidate should have experience leading teams in a dynamic and collaborative environment with ability to communicate effectively within and across all organizational levels .

Responsibilities

Manage the SAP first line support team responsible for the SAP Applications stack while providing a single point of contact for other teams on all SAP technical design and support issues.
Manage 3rd party suppliers and coordinating regular support review meetings to ensure SLA’s are met and that support calls are effectively triaged and resolved in a timely way as well as ensure priority setting for calls.
Work alongside the Project teams to ensure Projects are accommodated with support and the wider IT function to ensure change is managed alongside other IT infrastructure activities.
Ensure the integrity of the SAP landscape (functional consistency) and proactively work with 3rd Parties to ensure it is patched and maintained in line with current best practice.
Work with IT to provide required management information on a regular basis to set systems performance KPIs (Key Performance Indicators) and SLAs (Service Level Agreements).
Ensure systems are managed efficiently, are resilient, are backed up appropriately and that a Disaster Recovery solution is in place and tested annually. The SAP support manager will also feed into any business continuity planning.
Deliver end-to-end service provision for the services provided to the business in accordance with agreed Service Level Agreements.
Perform Failure Modes and Effects Analysis for proposed changes on key modules, to ensure high performance on SLAs for Uptime.
Participate in architectural decisions and provide input to enterprise architecture team while ensuring management and solution delivery of SAP security resource.
Oversee the overall development & execution of business production support process and incident management.

Qualifications

·         A Bachelor’s degree in an ICT related field from a recognized university. Possession of a master’s degree will be an added advantage.

·         Understanding of SAP ABAP development concepts, guidelines and SAP architecture

·         Experience with SAP ABAP design and development.

·         Skilled in multiple disciplines around Configuration, Installation, Post-Installation, User Administration, Client Administration, Transport Management System (STMS), Background Job, Patches Installation, Kernel Upgrade, Spam Update, Operation Modes (RZ04), and Load Balancing (SMLG)

·         Have familiarity with SAP System Monitoring t-codes

·         Minimum 7 years’ of relevant experience in IT working across multiple technology platforms and or project management coupled with 2+ years’ experience in SAP support/project delivery.

·         Logical, analytical and investigative mind, together with creative abilities with an ability to handle complex information with accuracy and attention to detail.

·         Strong problem-solving skills with high mathematical aptitude.

·         Good team working and interpersonal skills to enable working closely with staff at all levels throughout the organization, including managers and IT specialists .

·         Work with IT and Project teams to ensure submitted system enhancement / changes have undergone adequate functional & volume testing before release to production.

·         Strictly adhere to all regulations, statutes, standards, practices and all internal processes and procedures as per the relevant manuals and comply with all relevant external legislation and regulations with regard to Compliance requirements.

How the Apply

Qualified candidates to apply here

Systems Developer IT

If you are an exceptional IT professional with solid programming skills and knowledge of database concepts and you possess strong analytical and process improvement skills with proven proficiency in dealing with corporate information systems in the banking sector, then the Systems Developer position, is a fantastic opportunity for you to join our ICT team.

The role holder will be responsible for detailed analysis, design and development of In-house systems and Management Information Systems (M.I.S.) and will also be required to maintain and support applications within this section.

Responsibilities

·         Carry-out analysis of the requirements, assist in preparing system specification by the users and recommend solutions to address user needs.

·         Develop high performing applications (web, desktop and mobile applications) depending on the requirements definitions and ensure responsiveness to front-end requests.

·         Develop and maintain documentation/manuals on system configuration or setup in addition to building reusable code and libraries for future use.

·         Carry out technical user training in respect to these systems so that the business can utilize them.

·         Provide test systems for SIT/UAT to ensure tests to the functionality/features have been done before rollout to the entire user network.

·         Make changes to system configuration and parameters to accommodate business and technological requirements.

·         Secure systems by putting adequate controls and restrict access to programs by users in accordance with the requirements of the bank and adhere to change control procedures in implementing solutions.

·         Set up and attend to systems failures, or coordinate the resolution of the problem and deal with queries from users.

·         Define new process improvement opportunities then develop and implement data models and other strategies that optimize statistical efficiency and data quality.

Qualifications

·         Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Electronics Engineering, IT or related field from a recognized university.

·         Minimum 2 years’ experience in software development, data analysis and reporting as well as 2 years’ experience with working in web based Java solutions (Apache Wicket, Tomcat/Jetty, GUICE/Spring, Solr, Webservices/Jersey/REST/Spring)

·         Experience with a least one JS framework/Libraries – React, Angular, Vue.js, Ember, JQuery, JQWidgets , Bootstrap, Very good knowledge of Windows Operating Systems and an understanding of Unix and Linux.

·         Excellent understanding of SQL database fundamentals (for MSSQL, Oracle etc), other programming tools and languages particularly C#, ASP.NET, MVC, HTML/CSS, XML

·         Experience with DevOps processes, workflows and tools like Jenkins or Docker will be a plus.

·         Very strong analytical, presentation & problem-solving skills with the ability to work confidently on high priority problems and present technical ideas in a user-friendly language .

·         Good knowledge of reporting and business analytics tools.

·         Positive attitude and willingness to learn new things.

How to Apply

Qualified candidates to apply here

Sacco Accountant

Our client, a non-deposit taking medium sized Sacco based in Nairobi with a membership of 1600 is looking for a dynamic and experienced person to fill the vacant position of a Sacco Accountant.

Reporting to the CEO, the position will be based in Nairobi

The Accountant shall be responsible for overseeing finance and accounting function in the Society:

Responsibilities

·         General supervision of Accounts Section staff

·         Preparation of Society final accounts, Trial Balance, Balance sheets etc;

·         Preparation and presentation of annual revenue and capital budgets;

·         Preparation of Economic reports;

·         Ensure safe custody of the Society’s cheque books and other sensitive documents

·         Developing financial management mechanisms;

·         Conducting reviews/evaluations for cost reductions on various vote heads;

·         Managing Sacco’s financial accounting and monitoring systems;

·         To liaise with internal /External Auditors on audit Controls and act on management letters;

·         Producing accurate financial reports;

·         Give a cost benefit analysis on external borrowing for Board of Directors approval;

·         Management of staff payrolls;

·         Keeping abreast of changes in financial regulations and legislation;

·         Ensuring the Society assets and liabilities are recorded correctly and safeguarded;

·         Ensuring the necessary cash reserve is maintained as required by law;

·         Keeping and managing debtors and creditors records;

·         Implementation and review of the Society’s financial accounting policies and procedures;

·         Giving guidance in all financial and accounting matters;

·         Ensuring adequate budgetary controls are in place;

·         Advising and overseeing prudent financial management and investment;

·         Submitting implementation work plans and ensure proper reporting systems are in place;

·         Approving payments made by the Society;

·         Ensuring that accounts and reconciliation are done on a monthly basis and adherence to specific deadlines; and

·         Any other lawful duties that may be assigned from time to time.

Qualifications

·         Are holders of a Business related degree or its equivalent from a recognised university and CPA (K) or ACCA

·         Bachelor’s Degree and CPA (K) or its equivalent

·         CPA (K) and have satisfactorily served as an Accountant in the Society or a comparable position with similar responsibilities in a Sacco or in like organizations for a minimum period of 3 years.

·         Diploma in Co-operative Management will be an added advantage.

·         Have demonstrated high financial management capability and Investment.

·         Have good knowledge of Information Technology.

How to Apply 

Applicants to visit coop bank

Commercial Bank of Africa :: Database Admin, Team Leader, and Financial Risk Manager

Database Administrator IT 

Responsibilities

·         Maintenance and development of all databases, storage, backup and recovery infrastructure and other related systems (40%)

·         To ensure projects, incidents, problems and escalations are dealt with according to defined set of policies, processes, procedures and SLA’s. (30%)

·         Effectiveness of integration of database and storage strategy / blueprint with the bank’s business direction (10%)

·         Effectiveness of the databases and storage security (policy, controls and infrastructure) with regard to protection against exposure to and impact of risks associated with data loss, corruption
and/or unauthorized access (20%)

Qualifications

·         Organization development to effectively plan ICT Databases, Storage, Backup and Recovery
infrastructure and support for optimal performance.

·         Knowledge and experience in modern practices for ICT Databases, Storage, Backup and

·         Recovery architecture and operations in medium to large banks to provide guidance on quality
improvements and strategic changes

·         Interpersonal skills to effectively communicate with and manage customer expectations
(internal and external), and other stakeholders who impact performance.

·         Technical skills to effectively perform or guide performance of Databases, Storage, Backup
and Recovery systems design and operations activities/tasks in a manner that consistently
produce high quality of service.

·         Knowledge and effective application of all relevant banking policies, processes, procedures
and guidelines to consistently achieve required compliance standards or benchmarks.

·         Self-empowerment to enable development of open communication, teamwork and trust that are needed to support performance and customer-service oriented culture.

·         A Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology or related field.

·         Professional qualifications in IT e.g. ITIL, OCA, OCP, OCM, Other relevant professional qualifications in IT field would be added advantage.

·         Project Management certification and experience is preferred e.g. PRINCE2, PMP

·         Five years’ experience in databases and storage support in medium to large organizations.

·         Working experience in a bank or other financial services organization would be added
advantage.

·         Management of Third party support providers

How to Apply

Qualified Candidates to apply here

Team Leader, Service Operations Center

The Team Leader, Service Operations Center role is responsible for CBA groups centralized IT Service Monitoring; The primary objective of the role is to monitor the quality of all the IT services and taking the necessary actions in the case of service disruptions or degradation in order to decrease the MTTR (Mean Time to Recovery).

The role establishes develops policies for implementation based on the ITIL framework, designed to ensure consistently high service performance, ensure the effective and efficient management of all aspects of IT service monitoring and major incidents management to develop quality improvement processes and ultimately improve outcomes for clients

Responsibilities

·         Governance:To develop, implement and continuously improve IT Service Monitoring based on ITIL as the selected service governance framework. Ensure the development and implementation of appropriate strategies to monitor all services, system performance and reporting that meet business objectives. (20%)

·         24/7 Service Monitoring: To provide management oversight for the group IT Service Operations Center (SOC) and to ensure CBA Group services are monitored 24/7 across all domains. (35%)

·         Major Incident Management: To take end to end ownership of major incidents and ensuring coordination of resolving parties, effective communication to stakeholders and post incident reviews.(35%)

·         Team Management: Provide great leadership for the IT Service Operations organization through resourcing, knowledge transfer, coaching and succession planning in-order to facilitate a conducive work environment and employee satisfaction. (10%)

Requirements

·         A Bachelor’s  degree in Computer Science, Information Technology or related field.

·         ITIL Foundation a must.

·         ITIL service practitioner would be an added advantage.

·         3 years’ relevant experience with 2years’ in a service management/monitoring role.

·         Adequate understanding of the various banking business systems and computer operations processes.

·         Demonstrable experience working in a professional IT environment.

·         Sound knowledge of Information technology and related support architectures

How to Apply

Apply here

Financial Risk Management

Responsibilities

·         Design and development of effective credit risk management strategy that informs the credit rating models for all products and markets (20%)

·         Tooling and enablement to facilitate the execution and maintenance of these credit risk models to optimize profit (20%)

·         Performance monitoring and evaluation of the risk models to achieve target credit risk metrics (20%)

·         Propose and develop data products which allow others to explore and understand customer data. (20%)

·         Coaching and capability development amongst the FRM Analysts. (10%)

·         Quality leadership that effectively translates to a favourable environment and employee satisfaction. (10%)

Requirements

·         A degree in a numerate subject (e.g. mathematics, statistics, operational research, economics, science, engineering)

·         Seven year experience in statistical data analysis in a highly automated environment

·         Experience in programming (R/Matlab/Python/VBA)

·         Strategic orientation, driven to exceed the expectations of others

·         Ability to interpret complex data and make concise recommendations.

·         Exceptional communication skills both written and oral, alongside good influencing skills.

·         Leadership to nurture and sustain employee satisfaction, and to manage changes.

·         Collaborative working, being able to execute complex tasks, transcending brands, and cultures

·         Creativity and innovation, developing new insights into situations

·         Demonstrated ability to lead programs from ideation to execution.

·         Self-motivated, assertive and proactive.

·         Teamwork, contributes fully to the team effort with a “hands on”, practical and resourceful approach

How to Apply

Apply here

NIS :: Massive Recruitment :: Hundreds of Vacancies

Certificate Trainee Program

NIS is an equal opportunity employer that seeks to recruit the most qualified persons for the job.

The Recruitment and Selection process of Officers in NIS is undertaken at the following three(3) entry levels.

Those seeking to be considered for future opportunities should register and submit their Resume/CV profiles’ online.

Qualifications

·         Prospective candidates must be aged between 20-26 years

·         Be in possession of Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE), mean grade D+ or its equivalent

·         Be in possession of a relevant Certificate from a recognized institution, covering at least 6 months of study

·         Must be a Kenyan citizen without a criminal record and is physically fit

How to Apply

In order to successfully submit your profile/Resume, follow the steps here:-

Note: To successfully create your profile the following documents are required as part of attachment:-

·         National ID (Mandatory)

·         Passport photo image (Mandatory)

·         University/College/Tertiary education completion certificate(s)-(Mandatory)

·         O-Level School completion certificate (Mandatory)

·         O-Level School leaving certificate(Optional)

Diploma Trainees Program

NIS is an equal opportunity employer that seeks to recruit the most qualified persons for the job.

The Recruitment and Selection process of Officers in NIS is undertaken at the following three(3) entry levels. Those seeking to be considered for future opportunities should register and submit their Resume/CV profiles’ online.

Qualifications

·         Prospective candidates must be aged between 20-30 years

·         Be in possession of Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE),mean grade C (plain) or its equivalent

·         Be in possession of a college diploma, earned over at least 18 months of study in a recognized institution

·         Must be a Kenyan citizen without a criminal record and is physically fit

How to Apply

In order to successfully submit your profile/Resume, follow the steps here:-

·         National ID (Mandatory)

·         Passport photo image (Mandatory)

·         University/College/Tertiary education completion certificate(s)-(Mandatory)

·         O-Level School completion certificate (Mandatory)

·         O-Level School leaving certificate(Optional)

Graduate Trainee Program

NIS is an equal opportunity employer that seeks to recruit the most qualified persons for the job.

The Recruitment and Selection process of Officers in NIS is undertaken at the following three(3) entry levels. Those seeking to be considered for future opportunities should register and submit their Resume/CV profiles’ online.

Qualifications

·         Prospective candidates must be aged between 22-31 years

·         Be in possession of Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE), mean grade C+ (plus) or its equivalent

·         Be in possession of a degree from a recognized institution

·         Must be a Kenyan citizen without a criminal record and is physically fit

In order to successfully submit your profile/Resume, follow the steps here:-

Note: To successfully create your profile the following documents are required as part of attachment:-

·         National ID (Mandatory)

·         Passport photo image (Mandatory)

·         University/College/Tertiary education completion certificate(s)-(Mandatory)

·         O-Level School completion certificate (Mandatory)

·         O-Level School leaving certificate(Optional)

Accounts Trainee Vacancy :: Carnivore

Job Vacancy: Accounts Trainee
 

Unit: Carnivore
 

Location: Nairobi
 

Job posting:17/11/2017-24/11/2017.
 

Starting date:Immediate.
 

Who are we?
  

Founded in Mombasa in 1972, The Tamarind Group owns and operates some of the most successful restaurants and leisure operations in Africa.

The group focuses on its original mission of continually improving the quality and value of its services, developing an excellent morale among its employees and maintaining a superior level of social and environmental awareness.
 

We invite you to be part of our team by submitting your application to the following role based at the Carnivore.
 
Responsibilities:
 

Accounts Trainee

·                     Reconciles processed work by verifying entries and comparing system reports to balances.

·                     Charges  expenses  to  accounts  and  cost  centers  by  analyzing  invoice/expense  reports; recording entries of direct invoices.

·                     Paying suppliers; Verify approval on all invoices, scheduling and preparing checks.

·                     Resolving purchase order, contract, invoice, or payment discrepancies and documentation.

·                     Ensure credit is received for outstanding memos

·                     Issuing stop-payments or purchase order amendments.

·                     Maintains accounting ledgers by verifying  and  posting  account  transactions.

·                     Verifies supplier accounts by reconciling monthly statements and related transactions.

·                     Maintains historical records by filing documents.

·                     Disburses  petty  cash  by  recording  entry and verifying   documentation

·                     Reports sales taxes  by  calculating  requirements  on  paid  invoices.

Who Are You?

·                     Bachelor of commerce degree or its equivalent from a recognized university and or CPA 1 or 2

·                     Entry level position 0-1 year experience

·                     Strong analytical skills and attention to details.

·                     Knowledge of the ERP system

·                     Excellent computer skills

·                     High degree of integrity and dependability

Are you interested in this position and do you meet the minimum requirements? 

Apply by sending an email with your CV and a convincing cover letter to human.resources@tamarind.co.ke

The application deadline is 24th November 2017.

Due to the high volume of applications received only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

For any further questions about this vacancy, Visit our website at www.Tamarind.co.ke. 

Please do not hesitate to contact us by e-mail human.resources@tamarind.co.ke