Micro Finance Institution - Accountant Vacancy

A fast growing Micro Finance Institution invites applications from candidates who can demonstrate professional competence, high degree of personal integrity and maturity, strong drive for success, and possess suitable qualifications for the vacancy below.

Accountant

Responsibilities

• Ensuring proper maintenance of books of accounts,
  
• reviewing all periodic reconciliations,
  
• preparing management accounts,
  
• ensuring statutory returns are made on timely basis,
  
• preparing budgets,
  
• preparing financial reports, variance analysis and investigation,
  
• provide leadership to the accounting team and ensure effective performance of all relevant activities.

Minimum Requirements

• A degree from a recognized University in finance, accounting, management, business, or related discipline;
  
• CPA K, ACCA, or related qualification;
  
• three years relevant working experience (Possession of at least two years working knowledge of Loan Performer (LPF) will be an added advantage);
  
• should be innovative, creative and with strong interpersonal skills.

Interested candidates should send their applications with CVs, and copies of educational and professional certificates to the

Human Resource Officer,
P.O. Box 10144,
Nairobi 00100

Deadline - 3rd February 2010.

Kwani Trust Vacancy - Finance Officer

Kwani Trust is a Nairobi-based literary network committed to the growth of the region’s creative industry through publishing and distributing Contemporary African Literature, offering training opportunities, producing literary events and establishing global literary networks.

About the Position

The Finance Officer is a central figure in the institution and provides a comprehensive service to all staff and partners on financial policies and procedures.

The Finance Officer’s role is to support the core operations of Kwani Trust, act as a reference point on all financial matters and ensure Kwani Trust’s legal compliance with relevant financial laws and regulations, in keeping with its vision, mission, goals and strategic objectives.

This position reports to the Executive Director and works in close collaboration with the Administrative Assistant and the Marketing, Sales and Distribution Departments.

The position is part of a team that is building a viable publishing house that is commercially sustainable and that develops titles and products of world class literary quality.

The Finance Officer will be expected to build systems and processes that make the Finance Department functional and effective, as well as developing, managing and implementing an overall Financial Manual and Administration plan.

Key duties and responsibilities

• Provide the lead in financial planning and budgeting for all projects and activities and carry out monthly reconciliation and management reports against projected budgets
• Ensure the smooth operation of our financial record keeping using PASTEL accounting software , regularly updating and auditing The Trust’s financial records
• Process monthly expenses and expenditure as per relevant budgets
• Provide the lead in developing an internal finance manual informing the processes and systems in the administration of funds
• In partnership with the Sales and Distribution Officer, ensure the smooth issuance of sales invoices, purchase orders and collection of all due balances for Kwani? books
• Establish and maintain internal controls, checks and balances
• Ensure compliance with all internal and external Financial regulations
• Act as Secretary to, and coordinate the Finance Committee of the Board of Trustees, ensuring timely quarterly reports are issued and advise the Board on the financial direction of the Trust
• Ensure timely financial reporting obligations to funding and other relevant partners are fulfilled
• Keep the Executive Director in touch with all matters likely to have financial consequences, and promptly supplying all information needed by her
• Any other duty as may be assigned by the Executive Director

Minimum Qualifications and Skills

• Experience in Financial Planning, Budget Setting and Grant Reporting is crucial.
  
• Experience in an Arts, Literary or Publishing institution is an added advantage
• BCom in Accounting or Finance with an additional qualification of no less than CPA 2 Level ( section 4)
• Demonstrable, high numeric abilities, accuracy and an ability to show great attention to detail
• At least 3-5 years of progressively responsible relevant experience, some of which must have been spent using PASTEL accounting software
• Excellent written, oral communication and organisational skills with an added ability to deal with outside agencies in establishing effective working relationships
• IT proficiency, including use of Excel and other programmes critical to this function

How to Apply

Applicants are invited to send a cover letter ( maximum one page) illustrating their suitability for the above position against the listed qualifications, competencies and skills together with a detailed CV, including names and addresses of three referees.

All applications should be sent via email by 5pm, Monday February 1st to Wambui Thuku; g.wambui @ kwani.org indicating ‘Application for Finance Officer Post’ on the subject line.

For any enquiries, please call: 020 444 1801

Other Details

The start date for this post is 15th February 2010.

Interviews will take place during the week of 1st February and 8th February 2010.


Only short-listed applicants meeting the above minimum requirements will be contacted.

To learn more about Kwani Trust, please visit: http://www.kwani.org

Prestigious hotel, North Coast - Mombasa. Vacancy

A Prestigious hotel in North Coast seeks applications from qualified and competent individuals for immediate filling of the following posts.

Assistant Accountant

Qualifications:

• CPA II & Computer Literate
• 5 years Experience
• Age over 30 years.

Procurement Officer

Qualifications:

• Diploma in Purchasing & supplies or its equivalent & Computer Literate
• Knowledge of public procurement & disposal Act 2005
• 5 years experience.
• Age over 30 years

Applications not later than 27th Jan 2010 giving day time telephone numbers.

Apply to kariamahresources @ yahoo.com

SACCO Vacancy - Accountant/Administrative Officer

Reports to: Central Management Committee

Purpose:

• The Accountant and Administrative officer manages the Saccos day-to-day activities in collaboration with the SACCO CMC

Required Skills and qualifications

• Bachelors Degree in Commerce-Accounting or Diploma in Cooperative Management and Certified Public Accountant part II
• Three years minimum experience with a busy SACCO
• Fluent in English and Kiswahili with excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Computer skills (MS Word, Excel); experience with loan tracking software a plus.

Applications to be sent to the following email address: sacco.accountant @ gmail.com no later than 29th January 2010.

Availability is immediate and only short listed candidates will be contacted.

African Wildlife Foundation (AWF) Jobs

The African Wildlife Foundation (AWF), an international conservation organization
headquartered in Nairobi, Kenya, invites applications from suitably qualified Tanzanians for the following positions:

1. Grants Manager

The successful candidate will be an integral member of AWF’s program management team, ensuring successful oversight, monitoring and reporting of the 4-year grant for AWF work in the Maasai Steppe and Kilimanjaro Heartlands in Tanzania.

This position will also carry out grant management activities for other grants being implemented in the Masaai Steppe Heartland.

The position reports to the Maasai Steppe Heartland Director and will be based in Arusha, Tanzania.

The successful candidate would:

• Support Maasai Steppe and Kilimanjaro Heartland in managing overall grant implementation, tracking activities and outputs against the agreed budgets
• Work with Heartland management to ensure that program staff and systems work effectively to deliver sound Program management and implementation
• Provides overall support to Heartland teams to develop and implement annual program implementation plans agree
• Establish the necessary financial tracking processes to ensure full compliance with donor requirements among others

Qualifications

• Masters’ degree in Business Administration, Project Management or related field; or
• At least 5 years relevant working experience, 2 years within a donor funded program in a conservation or development setting.
• Demonstrated knowledge of grant management principles, including U.S. government funding
• Experience in communicating complex financial information to a non-financial audience

2. Enterprise Officer

The successful candidate will support enterprise management activities for ongoing enterprises in Wildlife Management Areas (WMAs) being implemented in the Maasai Steppe and Kilimanjaro Heartland Programs.

The position reports to the Maasai Steppe Heartland Director and will be based in Arusha, Tanzania.

The successful candidate would:

• Develop and help implement Heartland Enterprise Strategy, monitor the performance and evaluate the effectiveness and impacts of AWF’s support to community conservation enterprises
• Identify new conservation enterprise projects through developing and testing a range of enterprise options aimed at improving the economic returns to enable communities
• Execute all due diligence and business planning processes for new enterprises.
• Develop and structure all approved conservation enterprise projects
• Manage and monitors all established conservation enterprise projects
• Ensure timely reporting to the relevant officers and donors
• Performs other additional enterprise management and project implementation activities as requested by Heartland Director.

Qualifications

• Masters degree in Business Administration, Enterprise Development, Project Management, Economics or related field or
• Bachelors’ degree in the above mentioned fields with at least 5 years direct experience in Enterprise development
• At least 3-5 years expertise in enterprise development in remote areas, and proven experience in implementing successful enterprise activities in challenging conditions
• Demonstrated experience in project management including delivering on tight deadlines
• Demonstrated experience working in the field with communities and private sector operators
• Ability to communicate effectively with a wide group of collaborators, including proactive sharing of information and reporting
• Proficiency in both Kiswahili and English (spoken and written) is required
• As this position is heavily anchored in AWF’s conservation programs, the successful candidate must have a strong interest in and understanding of conservation.

A full job description is available on www.awf.org

Candidates who fully meet the above requirements should submit a cover letter, a detailed CV, including a daytime telephone contact and three referees to HumanResources @ awfke.org by January 31, 2009.

Only short-listed candidates shall be contacted.

The African Wildlife Foundation (AWF), an international conservation organization
headquartered in Nairobi, Kenya, invites applications from suitably qualified Tanzanians for the Reduced Emissions from Deforestation and Forest Degradation (REDD) Project to be implemented in the Kolo Forests in Kondoa District, Maasai Steppe Heartland as follows;

1. Project Coordinator

The successful candidate will be an integral member of AWF’s program management team, ensuring the overall, day-to-day supervision and management of a 3-year grant to advance AWF on Climate Change.

The position reports to the Maasai Steppe Heartland Director and will be based in Arusha, Tanzania with frequent travel to the field.

The successful candidate would:

• Support the overall, day-to-day supervision and management of the project
• Prepare project work plans and reports
• Serve as the lead relationship manager with partners including local, national and regional levels
• Manage staff associated with the project
• Prepare and submit expense reports, working with AWF’s Finance and Administration team in Arusha to ensure proper accounting of project funds
• Lead the implementation of targeted actions within the annual work plan to ensure the project outputs are met and within the allowable budgets
• Facilitate the production and dissemination of communications material to partners
• Perform other additional management and project implementation activities as requested by Heartland Director.

Qualifications

• Masters’ degree in Climate Change, Forestry , Natural Resource Management (NRM), Ecological monitoring or related field
• Demonstrated knowledge on climate change, particularly on mitigation, with specific reference to REDD
• At least 5 years relevant working experience, 2 years within a donor funded program in a conservation or development setting
• Demonstrated knowledge of project management
• Experience in communicating complex project information to varied audience
• Strong technical skills in report writing and using computer applications for data management
• Must be flexible, culturally sensitive, and exude a “team” attitude
• Must have excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to interact professionally with communities, staff, partners and donors
• Self-driven with high attention to detail and ability to meet strict deadlines
• Ability to work with minimal supervision
• Strong interest in and understanding of conservation.
• Willingness to travel to the field.

2. Community Development Officer

The successful candidate will mobilize the target beneficiary communities. The position reports to the Project Coordinator and will be based in Kondoa, Tanzania.

The successful candidate would:

• Mobilize participating communities in Kondoa District
• Support implementation of community focused project outputs
• Ensure a regular flow of information to partners
• Liaise with AWF staff and partners on technical issues
• Provide follow up support on capacity building exercises and Joint Forest Management implementation
• Perform other functions as requested by Heartland Director and Project Coordinator.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Community Development, Forestry, Natural Resource Management (NRM) , Conservation, Ecological monitoring or related field
• At least 2 years relevant working experience, 1 year within a donor funded program in a conservation or development setting
• Demonstrated knowledge of community facilitation
• Strong skills in community mobilization, report writing and use of computer applications
• Must be flexible, culturally sensitive, and exude a “team” attitude
• Must have excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to interact professionally with local communities, staff, partners and donors
• Self-driven with high attention to detail.
• Ability to meet strict deadlines
• Ability to work with minimal supervision
• Strong interest in and understanding of conservation
• Knowledge of Climate Change will be an added advantage

Candidates who fully meet the above requirements should submit a cover letter, a detailed CV, including a daytime telephone contact and three referees to HumanResources @ awfke.org by January 31, 2010.

Only short-listed candidates shall be contacted.

AWF is an equal opportunity employer and female candidates are encouraged to apply.