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We are pleased to announce the following vacancy within the Finance Services Business Unit.

In keeping with our current business needs, we are looking for a person who meets the criteria indicated below:

Principal Financial Services Analyst

Ref: FS_PFSA_2012

Reporting to the General Manager-Financial Services, the job holder will feed into the strategic planning process by providing analysis on an on-going basis of existing financial services, trends, proactively researching and informing the business of products and services to guide the division strategic planning process.

Key responsibilities will be to:

• Input to the budget process and ensure that business plans and long range plans are approved.
• Ensure all financial services data (products and customers) are accurately reported in MIS.
• Track KPI performance within business model and consolidate input for budget cycle.
• Perform competitor scope monitoring.
• Benchmarking with global trends and identifying and sharing best practice.
• Understand end to end customer experience objectives in order to understand what drives consumer engagement and demonstrate experience of driving strategy through execution.
• Quantify value of M-PESA users to Safaricom core business by tracking churn, ARPU and other key parameters of M-PESA customers vs. other customers for strategic planning purposes.
• Prepare customized reports for M-PESA transactions records to forecast usage & activity.
• Continually question customer behavior, identify & quantify trends from usage data.
• Prepare ongoing performance reports and highlight trends on business performance.
• Prepare reports as and when required for regulatory and administrative purposes.

Minimum Requirements:

• Honors degree from a recognized university preferably in Finance, Accounting, Economics or Mathematics (statistics).
• At least 6 years experience in a well run company serving in management handling business planning, financial analysis and budget management.
• A  Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA)  Level II qualification is an added advantage.
• An MBA is an additional advantage.
• Must have experience in preparation of budgets and forecasts in a large company.
• Must have financial modeling experience, preferably in Excel or business objects.
• Must have worked in computerized environment preferably with Oracle application.
•  The ideal candidate will also demonstrate self drive, initiative and team player attributes.

If you are up to the challenge and possess the necessary qualification and experience, please send your resume and application letter indicating why you are the most suitable candidate for the role clearly quoting the job title and Ref No to the address below by Monday, 6th February 2012.

Senior Manager-Talent Acquisition,

Safaricom Limited,

Via email to: hr@safaricom.co.ke

Vacancy No.: IOM/007/12

Position Title: Finance Assistant (Commodity Accounting)

Classification: Grade G5/01 (UN Salary Scale for GS staff)

Duty Station: Nairobi, Kenya

Type of Appointment: 6 months – Special Short Term contract with possibility of extension

General functions:

Under the overall guidance of the Somalia Representative in Nairobi and the Logistics Consultant, and under the direct supervision of the Senior Finance Assistant, the Commodity Accountant (CA) will be responsible for tracking, collating, monitoring and reporting on all commodity related issues for the Somalia MAP.

Additionally the CA will be required to monitor the MAP commodity pipeline, delivery/dispatch documentation and verify commodity related invoices.

Essential functions:

1) Generate standardized reports for the following processes

a) Mombasa vessel discharge and loadings.

b) Loading of Vessel in Mombasa for shipment to Mogadishu.

2) Generate Monthly Commodity Status Reports

3) Monitor commodity losses and report on where when and how.

4) Generate loss claims, and in liaison with the Logistics Consultant, ensure their collection

5) Closely monitor the commodity pipeline and produce a monthly status report

6) Report on commodity sales and proceeds

7) Monitor suppliers’ cash and bank commodity security bonds

Maintain close communication IOM staff in Mombasa and Mogadishu

9) Prepare payments requests and ensure that all relevant supporting documents are attached, the correct project codes used, prior to submission to Senior Finance Assistant for further processing.

10) Perform any other duties as may be assigned from time to time.

Desirable Qualifications:

• Higher Diploma in Business Administration/Accounting; or an equivalent combination of related education, training and professional experience;
• three years’ professional experience, or an equivalent period of training and professional experience;
• significant reporting and database and/or systems analysis experience required;
• previous experience in a large-scale commodity and sea port operation;
• Excellent communication, financial and writing skills; ability to collate and report on significant commodity inventories and prepare clear, concise and accurate reports;
• high level of computer literacy;
• ability to work effectively and harmoniously with colleagues from varied cultures and professional backgrounds, high degree of sensitivity toward other cultures and dedication to the promotion of inter-ethnic cooperation, peace-building and tolerance; demonstrated gender awareness and gender sensitivity;
• personal commitment, drive for results, and adaptability in the workplace;
• ability to work long hours under difficult conditions while maintaining security awareness;
• Fluency in spoken and written English, Somali is an advantage.
• Must have a valid passport that allows travel within the East African and Horn region.

How to apply:

Mode of Application:

Submit Cover Letter and CV including daytime telephone and email address to:

International Organization for Migration (IOM),

Human Resources Department,

PO Box 55040-00200

Nairobi

or send by email to hrnairobi@iom.int

Closing Date: 08th February 2012

Vacancy No: IOM/006/12

Position Title: Senior Finance Assistant – Grants Administration

Classification: Grade G7/01 (UN Salary Scale for GS staff)

Duty Station: Nairobi, Kenya

Type of Appointment: 6 months – Special Short Term contract with possibility of extension

General functions:

Under the overall supervision of the Project Manager for Market Assistance Project for Somalia (MAPS) and under the direct supervision of the MAPS Grants Manager and technical supervision of the Resource Management Officer, the incumbent will support the financial administration for the MAPS project, including but not restricted to payment verification, general accounting duties, supervising the Finance Assistant for Commodity Accounting, and managing financial documents to work in accordance with the IOM and donor financial rules and regulations.

Essential functions:

• Review all payment requests to certify that appropriate supporting documents have been provided and the correct project codes have been used, in preparation for submission to the Finance Department in Nairobi.
• Review all Purchase Requisition Forms and Purchase Orders raised related to procurement in both Nairobi and the field, and certifies that all appropriate supporting documents are attached using correct project codes before submission to the Common Services and Finance departments in Nairobi.
• Ensure operational and grant payments related to the MAPS project are paid on time, by processing of all cash and bank transactions and wire transfer payments in liaison with IOM Nairobi Finance Unit.
• Ensure that regular statements are received from the IOM MAPS Dahabshiil account in Mogadishu, and check their accuracy
• Conduct analysis of complex operational and local partner sub-grants expenditure against budgets and make recommendations to management of the MAPS project.
• Develop and maintain a spreadsheet of all MAPS sub-grants, contractors, and site supervisors; monitor the payments of all expenses related to these sub-grants, contractors and site supervisors; and reconcile these to IOM’s accounting system at any one time
• Provide the MAPS Grants team with complete and accurate information on the status of all sub-grants to enable the efficient close out of completed grants
• Prepare monthly financial reports of all active grants, project reports and updates for the Finance Department in Nairobi; prepare weekly updates and monthly reports for the MAPS management team
• Review the quarterly financial reports prepared by IOM in Washington, and forward the reports to USAID in Nairobi.
• Prepare the quarterly accruals report for USAID in Nairobi.
• Periodically (as scheduled) review commitments and follow up finalization with relevant units.
• Review and compute travel claims and impress accounts; assist staff members in preparation before submitting to relevant finance counterparts.
• Review/audit financial reports of the IOM MAPS implementation partner and any other sub-grantee that may receive a cash sub-grant from IOM, and prepare monthly/quarterly cash reimbursements for such partners. Conduct financial management training for such partners where necessary.
• Ensure that regular statements are received from the IOM MAPS Dahabshiil account in Mogadishu, investigate erroneous entries and take appropriate corrective accounting action.
• Supervise the Finance Assistant, Commodity Accounting, to ensure the timeliness and accuracy of the various commodity (sorghum) reports required of him/her.
• Perform any other duties as may be assigned from time to time.

Desirable Qualifications:

• Higher Diploma in Business Administration/Accounting, Management or a related field; or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
• At least five years of experience in financial project administration; strong background and knowledge in the financial management of USAID-funded projects considered an advantage.
• Demonstrated financial management of contractors and sub-grantees, and ability to use financial management tools and programs in order to meet financial management project expectations.
• Demonstrated experience in finance, procurement, and inventory development and control, with ability to apply USAID procedures related to financial management, procurement and other related functions.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with senior government personnel, colleagues, USAID representatives, donor partners, private sector, and other actors that may be involved in the over all implementation of the project.
• Mature individual, with attention to detail, able to work independently and under stressful conditions and tight deadlines, ability to maintain integrity in performing responsibilities assigned.
• Previous experience with UN and International Agencies, international or local NGOs is required.
• Strong knowledge of computer applications, especially MS Word, Excel, Outlook and Access.
• Fluency in spoken and written English, Somali is an advantage.
• Must have a valid passport that allows travel within the East African and Horn region.

How to apply:

Mode of Application:

Submit Cover Letter and CV including daytime telephone and email address to:

International Organization for Migration (IOM),

Human Resources Department,

PO Box 55040-00200 Nairobi

or send by email to hrnairobi@iom.int

Closing Date: 08th February 2012

Reference Number – 2012/02

Department: Compliance and Internal Controls

Job Title: Assistant Officer- Compliance and Internal Controls

Grade: 4

Reports To: Compliance and Internal Controls Specialist

Supervises (Direct Reports Only): None

Based in (Location): Nairobi

Job Purpose

The primary purpose of the position is to participate in and perform reviews and appraise financial, operating and administration policies, procedures, controls and records of CRS Kenya, CRS Kenya’s partners as assigned by the Compliance and Internal Controls Specialist.

The position assists the Compliance and Internal Controls Specialist in review and audit of CRS Kenya office programs and partners and to ensure the promotion of good stewardship of resources consistent with the purposes for which the funds were given.

Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities:

Compliance:

• Participate in regular visits to CRS /Ke sub office in Dadaab and partners to review the financial performance and evaluate the internal controls of the partners.
• Under the direction of the Compliance and Internal Controls Specialist, prepare reports on the findings and recommendations
• Participate in meetings with staff and partners to share reports and recommendations

Internal Controls:

• Participate in reviewing and appraising the systems of internal control policies, procedures and records in accordance with generally accepted accounting/auditing principals.
• Participate in and Perform internal reviews and audits that are in compliance with the Institute of Internal Auditors Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing (SPPIA), the US Government Generally Accepted Auditing Standards for US Government Funding and CRS’ Financial Manual, Internal policies and procedures.
• Prepare and maintain clear and concise work papers which clearly document and cross reference all evidential matter supporting findings and assertions.  Review findings for basis and adequacy of recommendations.
• Inform Deputy Country Representative of progress and unusual findings and write reports on findings detailing recommendations made.
• Discuss findings and recommendations with management and prepare regular reports on findings and recommendations.  Discuss reports with management prior to issuing such reports and follow up to determine the disposition of recommendations.
• Track of responses and draft feedback to units/partners.

Other Responsibilities and Activities:

• Conduct special reviews/investigations under the direction of the team leaders (CR, Deputy CR and Compliance and Internal Controls Specialist.)
• Filing/tracking of documents in the unit
• Facilitating retrieval and filling of documents sampled for review

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Requirement

Knowledge

• A Bachelors degree in relevant field with CPA (K).
• Experience in finance or as an internal auditor in an NGO

Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge on USG grants and other donor regulations.
• Working knowledge of computerized accounting.
• Must have good communication and interpersonal skills.

Required Behavioral Competencies

Agency-wide Competencies (for all CRS Staff):

These are rooted in the mission, values, and guiding principles of CRS and used by each staff member to fulfill his or her responsibilities and achieve the desired results.

• Serves with Integrity
• Models Stewardship
• Cultivates Constructive Relationships
• Promotes Learning

Key Working Relationships:

Internal: CR, DCR-MS, HoP, Compliance and internal controls specialist and relevant Managers; Finance Manager, officers and accountants, other relevant departments in CRS/KE.

External: Partners, auditors and other as required.

Disclaimer Clause

This job description is not an exhaustive list of the skills, effort, duties and responsibilities associated with the position

Written applications indicating the reference number of position applied for and CV including day-time contact phone numbers, as well as names and contact information of three references should reach the below-mentioned by February 6, 2012.

Human Resources Manager
Catholic Relief Services – Kenya Program
E-mail: hr@ke.earo.crs.org

Note:  Please indicate the Reference Number of the position you are applying for on the ‘email subject’

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Company Background

KCB Group is a leading banking group in the Eastern African Region renowned for its diversity and growth in the region.

The Bank is seeking to recruit dynamic and results oriented Management Trainees to join a team committed to growing the Bank in volume and profitability.

The Positions

The Management Trainees will undergo a 24 month structured training program after which they will be posted to management positions across the business.

The People

In order to qualify for consideration for the above positions, all applicants should:

• Be Kenyan citizens aged 28 years and below.
• Be a holder of a Master degree in a business-related field from a recognized university.

In addition, the candidates should be holders of a minimum 2nd class upper undergraduate degree.(Possession of relevant professional qualifications will be an added advantage)

In addition, they must have obtained a minimum of C+ in the Secondary Certificate examination, with a minimum C+ in both Mathematics and English.

Have excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to network and develop strong business relations.

Have strong customer focus, entrepreneurial skills, commercial thinking, problem solving and analysis, creativity and innovation.

Have strong leadership and change management skills.

Be flexible, resilient, energetic and dynamic.

The Offer

These are demanding roles and the Bank will provide attractive and competitive packages for the right candidates.

How to apply

Interested candidates who clearly demonstrate the ability to meet the criteria given should download an application form from our website www.kcbbankgroup.com/ke and click on the career icon.

The completed application form should be sent via email to MT@kcb.co.ke to be received not later than 27th February 2012.