Accountant Job Reporting to Chief Accountant

Accountant Job Reporting to Chief Accountant

Job Title: Accountant
Reports to: Chief Accountant

Computer skills: High proficiency in IT with extensive experience working with accounting systems and spreadsheets. Knowledge and use of SAP Business One will be an added advantage.

Key Duties and Responsibilities
o Custodian of the company cheque books and bank documentation
o Prompt payment of creditors
o Perform monthly bank reconciliation
o Preparation of monthly management accounts and draft of final books of accounts
o Assist in the implementation of internal controls within financial and administrative circles of the company
o To ensure prompt payment of statutory deductions to the relevant authorities
o Draw up VAT analysis and submission/payment of monthly returns
o Preparation and maintenance of the company’s fixed assets register
o Assist in drafting of internal budgets and cash flow projections
o Perform day-to-day cash managemento Liaise with external auditors
o Maintenance and preparation of fixed asset schedule
o Management and supervision of petty cash
o Debtors and creditors analysis

Person Specification:
Assertive, results-oriented with a positive attitude and mature outlook. Ideal candidate would be a natural forward planner who wants responsibility and accountability. Well organized, presented and businesslike with fantastic interpersonal skills and the ability to work with people of different backgrounds and cultures. Good time management skills.

Academic level needed: Bachelors Degree in Business and a professional certificate in accounting such as CPA or ACCA

Qualities: Good Communication skills, numerical skills, time management and team player.

Computer skills: High proficiency in IT with extensive experience working with accounting systems and spreadsheets. Knowledge and use of Business ERP will be an added advantage.

Professional Experience: 3 years.

Please send your current C.V to henry@myjobseye.com stating your current salary. Indicate the position applied for on the Email subject line.

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CARE USA Regional Human Resources Business Partner Job in Nairobi Kenya

CARE USA Regional Human Resources Business Partner Job in Nairobi Kenya

CARE is a leading humanitarian organization fighting global poverty. We place special focus on working alongside poor women because, equipped with the proper resources, women have the power to help whole families and entire communities escape poverty.

Closing date: 04 Sep 2010

Location: Kenya - Nairobi

CARE USA is seeking a seasoned Regional HRBP (Human Resources Business Partner) to provide high quality professional HR support to CARE’s East & Central Africa region.

His/her primary responsibility is to enhance and support Talent Management in the region.

This includes conducting and/or supporting talent assessments, reviews and development and succession planning.

This also includes championing Gender Equity and Diversity (GED) initiatives and goals in the region.

The GHRBP will consult with and support the Regional Director on region-wide business priorities, will provide support to international staff assigned to the region.

He/she will partner with the Deputy Regional Director Program Support and Human Resources in COs to enhance HR services and encourage consistent global standards appropriate to the region and the Country Office.

He/she will work with the staff in his/her assigned region consistent with the strategy and priorities set for international staff worldwide.

He/she will also support global HR initiatives such as HR Global Standards, HR technology, etc.

Principal Responsibilities:

• Responsible for the full scope of Talent Management in the region
• Work closely with Regional Director to form HR priorities for the region to support the business
• Provide high quality, professional HR services to international staff
• Work directly with Country Directors, DRDPS and HR people in COs to increase the level of HR support to CARE people
• As a member of the global HRBP, take part in global HR activities and priorities as determined in Atlanta

Required Skills:

• University degree
• HR professional familiar with all laws and standards for HR in the United States (because of the international staff responsibilities) and exposure to HR in the context of the COs where he/she will be located
• Skilled recruitment and training skills are required
• Must speak fluent English and the primary language of the region he/she is assigned
• Experienced at building relationships
• Exceptional at educating and moving other towards a successful conclusion
• Strong project management, diagnostic and consulting skills
• Strong, proven presentation skills
• Ability to think strategically and systematically
• Coaching skills including the ability to establish trusting and open relationships with employees
• Working knowledge of formal and informal individual group assessment methods
• Knowledge of CARE's culture and structure
• An ability to introduce staff development processes to diverse populations.

Desired Skills:

• Globally recognized HR certification
• Certified in Hay job evaluation or other similar tool
• 5-7 years of broad human resources experience in a global organization

Anticipated Start Date: October 2010

Status: Regular Full Time

Location: Nairobi, Kenya

Expected percentage of time traveling: 50-60%

How to apply

https://tbe.taleo.net/NA5/ats/careers/requisition.jsp?org=CAREUSA&cws=1&rid=1043

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CfBT Education Trust Programme Officer Job in Nairobi Kenya

CfBT Education Trust Programme Officer Job in Nairobi Kenya

CfBT wishes to recruit a professional to take charge of its current programmes in Somalia, which focus mainly on institutional development.

Closing date: 13 Aug 2010

Location: Kenya - Nairobi with travel to Somalia

The selected individual will work closely with our Education Partners to support programme activities; participate in strategic planning of the programme, including reporting on programme progress, project budgets and expenditure.

You will provide administrative support to programme partners and staff including site visits to monitor work through out project cycle of programmes.

You will also:

• Contribute to programme appraisal procedures
• Monitor and evaluate programme/ project activities, budgets and expenditure; production of programme plans and reports for all Somalia projects will be a deliverable.
• Liaise and network with other educational institutions, clients and partners of the programmes as required by programmes
• Offer guidance and coordinate programme activities including, administrative support to staff, partners and the organisation’s consultants
• Organize programme training workshops, event management and contribute in production of newsletters and other publications

Knowledge, skills and experience:

• Degree in Sociology, Education or any other relevant development - related field
• Sound knowledge of education policies, strategies and practices at national and international level
• Minimum 4 years working experience in project planning, monitoring and assessment of programmes and projects in an intergovernmental organisation context.
• Experience working and partnering with Ministries, Donor Agencies and international NGO’s and an understanding of sector wide approaches
• Experience of designing, managing and providing support to Programmes, including capacity/ institutional development, policy development and financial management.
• Experience of working in Somalia or other post-conflict environments will be preferred.

How to apply

Your application should include a cover letter, a detailed CV highlighting relevant skills and experience, details of current and expected salary, a daytime phone contact, email address, and the names of three professional referees by close of business Friday, 13 August 2010.

Send to e-mail: recruit@adeptsystems.co.ke

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Team Leader - International Business & Technical Consultants (IBTCI) Job in Kenya

Team Leader - International Business & Technical Consultants (IBTCI) Job in Kenya

IBTCI is a strategic consulting firm specializing in the provision of expert advisory services to the private and public sector or global markets.

Closing date: 20 Aug 2010

Location: Kenya

IBTCI is seeking a Team Leader for the U.S. Department of State’s Evaluation of Humanitarian Assistance to Colombian Refugees in Ecuador and Somali Refugees in Kenya: Supporting Protracted Refugees’ Livelihoods, Protection Space and Self Reliance Project.

The Team Leader should meet the following qualifications:

• Advanced degree in Humanitarian Law, International Law or International Development with a focus on Migration
• Minimum of 15 years of managing international development programs including experience with humanitarian assistance, vulnerable groups and/or, refugees with a focus on education, livelihoods and protection (required)
• Minimum of 5-7 experience designing and implementing M&E results frameworks and monitoring large donor programs (required)
• Experience working in East Africa or Kenya (required)
• Experience working in Latin America and the Caribbean and/or Ecuador (preferred)
• Detail oriented and organized
• Strong communicator, both verbally and in writing
• Ability to establish strong working relationships implementing partners and training participants
• Good problem solving skills
• Team oriented individual
• High level of proficiency in MS Office applications and databases

The project will take place over a five to six month period starting sometime in the fourth quarter of this year.

How to apply

Qualified candidates with relevant experience should send a current résumé and cover letter to eperry@ibtci.com

In the subject line, please indicate “DOS TEAM LEADER KENYA.”

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KPMG IT Advisors Jobs in Kenya - 3 Positions

KPMG IT Advisors Jobs in Kenya - 3 Positions

KPMG International is a global network of professional services firms, providing Audit, Tax, and Advisory services, with an industry focus. The aim of KPMG member firms is to turn knowledge into value for the benefit of their clients, people, and the capital markets.

KPMG is one of the largest professional firms in Africa. It has 32 office locations in 16 countries providing a full range of audit, tax, and advisory services. With this coverage KPMG is able to draw from a pool of resources with a wide range of skills and experience, enabling us to provide high quality services to our clients. We are also able to offer co-ordinated services where the client is represented in more than one location.

Our East Africa Practice comprises Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania and Rwanda. There are 16 Partners and over 400 professional staff who provide a full range of services to organisations in the region. KPMG East Africa has considerable experience in audit and risk advisory, tax and financial advisory services.

The Nairobi office serves as the regional coordinating office providing the required networking to facilitate delivery of services on a timely basis to meet the expectations of our clients.

KPMG‘s Information Technology Advisory (ITA) practice is an area of the firm with tremendous growth potential. It provides seven core services:

• IT Strategy & Performance
• ERP Advisory
• IT Project Advisory
• IT Sourcing
• IRM in the External Audit
• IT Internal Audit
• IT Attestation

We are seeking exceptional professionals for the positions of IT Advisors.

Roles and Responsibilities

Reporting directly to the ITA Managers, the successful candidate will be responsible for:

• Client liaison at a functional level;
• Performing IT risk assessments, identifying issues and developing effective practical solutions to our clients;
• Identifying weaknesses/problem areas and develop effective corrective action plans;
• Being the ground lead for requirements definition, systems selection and implementation
• Performing data analysis using a CAATs tool
• Preparing reports and discussing at functional level;
• Training and mentoring junior staff; and
• Ad hoc projects and research assignments.

Your qualifications and skills:

• Bachelors degree in Commerce or equivalent with professional qualifications in either CPA, ACCA, CISSP, CISA or CIA;
• Minimum of 2 years IT audits and / or systems selection and implementation;
• Proven communication, interpersonal skills at the highest level;
• Strong analytical skills;
• Well developed fact finding and problem solving abilities;
• Team player with the ability to work under pressure and deal effectively with individuals at all levels;
• Ability to adapt methodologies and techniques to unique circumstances;
• Willingness to think ‘outside the box’; and
• Lots of energy and enthusiasm.
• Working experience of ITIL, Oracle, SAP, T24, Flexcube would be an added advantage.

In return we will offer you a challenging role and an opportunity to further your career in a positive but fast paced working environment. If you are up to the challenge, please send in your curriculum vitae via email giving details of your qualifications, experience, present position, current remuneration, e-mail address and daytime telephone contact before 10 August 2010 quoting reference number ITA /01/ /2010.

The Senior Human Resources Manager
KPMG Kenya
16th Floor, Lonrho House
P O Box 40612-00100
Nairobi
Fax: 254-20-215695

Email: dlilech@kpmg.co.ke

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