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.

Mater Hospital Vacancy - Senior Financial Accountant

The Mater Hospital is one of the leading Hospitals in East and Central Africa.

In order to further reinforce its human capital, the Hospital seeks to fill the position of Senior Financial Accountant.

Job Purpose:

Reporting to the Finance Manager, this position is charged with the responsibility of coordinating activities within Financial Accounting to ensure that relevant and accurate information useful for decision-making is provided at all times.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

• Preparation of timely and accurate monthly management accounts and respond to queries raised on departmental accounts
• Preparation of Final Accounts of the Hospital and Mater Heart Fund.
• Review of weekly Cashflow forecasts.
• Review of remittance advises and payment vouchers
• Approval and Posting of manual Journal vouchers
• Plans and supervises regular stock takes including surprise stock counts
• Ensure proper maintenance of the Fixed Assets Register and review the Fixed Assets Schedule
• Formulates procedures and good practices for the management of all stock functions
• Supervision of staff in financial accounting
• Carries out performance appraisal of all accounts assistants in financial accounting section

Minimum Qualifications/ Competencies/Experience/Personal Attributes

• Bachelor of Commerce, or its equivalent from a recognized university
• Qualified Accountant with CPAK or its equivalent
• Good understanding of financial accounting including best accounting practices
• A minimum of 3 years working experience as a Financial Accountant in a large institution.
• Excellent analytical and report writing skills
• Proven record of strong financial reporting
• Proficiency in advanced MS Office and accounting packages
• Good Interpersonal and communication skills
• Excellent time Management skills
• High level of Integrity and accuracy

Interested candidates should send detailed CV and cover letter indicating their current and expected salary to the following address to reach us by 5th February 2010.

Only short listed candidates shall be notified.

Head of Human Resource
The Mater Hospital
P.O. Box 30325, 00100
Nairobi

Family Health International (FHI) Vacancies

FHI is among the largest and most established nonprofit organizations active in international public health with a mission to improve lives worldwide through research, education, and services in family health.

We are seeking qualified Uganda nationals for an upcoming regional HIV/TB program based in Mbarara, Uganda.

1. Associate Director

The Associate Director for the HIV/TB program will be responsible for project management of a team that will design and implement activities for the HIV/TB projects.

The Deputy Chief of Party will report to the Chief of Party.

Responsibilities

• Overall project management of a team of advisors, IT and operations staff
• Set up operational management systems and procedures for Project staff and consortium partners
• Project results reporting
• Provides technical leadership and management of the project’s technical teams.
• Supports the Chief of Party in the overall management and implementation of the program

Position Requirements:

• Masters’ degree in public health, or a related advanced degree;
• 7-10 years experience managing staff to implement large scale public health programs and setting up operational systems and procedures for HIV/TB programs
• Technical experience in areas of TB and HIV/AIDS prevention, care and treatment
• Developing country work experience
• Prior experience in a leadership role on USAID-funded projects
• Excellent communication skills, demonstrated leadership, and the ability to work collaboratively across management and technical disciplines.

2. Finance and Administration Director

The Finance and Administration (F&A) Director will provide financial leadership to ensure efficient oversight of financial operations, including life of project and core activity budget, and provide ongoing capacity development needs.

The F&A Director will report to the Country Director and interface with USAID/Uganda and program partners as required.

Responsibilities

• Prepares monthly and annual financial reports, including financial status of account activities, with accompanying bank documentation and receipts.
• Interpret and apply funding regulations to ensure that all FHI policies and procedures and federal procurement and contracting requirements are met for sub-agreement and subcontracting activities.
• Maintain detailed accounting records and ensure accurate book-keeping for the project.
• Provide support with the internal audit functions, and provide responses and/or training consistent with the external audit recommendations.
• Contribute to the development and review of the FHI overall project budget and the sub-partners’ subagreement budgets.
• Maintain financial spreadsheets and databases to track sub-partner obligations and spending.
• Participate in financial analysis exercises to determine project burn rates, assess sub-partner spending, and complete the quarterly pipeline tool.
• Interface with project sub-partners on pre-award reviews, banking and reimbursement issues, and financial closeouts, including review and (as necessary) provision of guidance to correct their Recipient Monthly Financial Reports
• Participate in the preparation of monthly cash flow requests and financial reports for submission to the donor and/or FHI headquarters.

Position Requirements:

• BS/BA in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field and 9 - 11 years relevant work experience; or MBA/MS/MA/MPH and 7 - 9 years of relevant experience
• Experience with USAID-funded projects will be an added advantage
• Proven skills in management, supervision and leadership
• Knowledge of basic accounting including general ledger and automated accounting systems with the use of database spreadsheets
• Skills in interpreting financial information and analyzing financial reports.

3. Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) Officer

The M&E Officer will provide technical leadership in M&E systems design and implementation, and develop appropriate guidelines to support USAID/Uganda and its Implementing Partners in conducting M&E and reporting results.

Additionally, the M&E Advisor will deliver M&E training, and interface with USAID/Uganda as required. The M&E Advisor will report to the Chief of Party.

Responsibilities

• Provide hands-on M&E support to USAID/Uganda and its consortium partners
• Develop M&E tools and guidelines
• Conduct data quality assessments
• Conduct M&E capacity building training
• Coordinate data gathering and aggregation
• Analyze data and prepare sector-specific and crosscutting M&E reports

Position Requirements:

• 8+ years of experience designing and implementing M&E systems
• Significant experience working with HIV/TB programs, including HMIS. Expertise in Lot Quality Assurance Surveys an added advantage
• Experience with USAID-funded projects
• Management skills
• Proven leadership skills
• Experience with capacity building activities for M&E
• Experience with data quality assessment

FHI has a competitive compensation package and is an equal opportunity employer.

Interested candidates please submit cover letter, resume including salary requirements via email to: Fkitaka @ fhi.org or may register online through FHI’s Global Staffing Database at https://recruiting.fhi.org. or mail to:

Country Director,
Plot 15 Kitante Close,
P.O Box 5768 Kampala,
Uganda

to be received not later than February 08, 2010.

Kindly note that only shortlisted persons will be contacted.

Handwritten applications will be disqualified.

Please quote Ref Number indicated alongside the position while sending your application.

No phone calls please!

* Offers are contingent upon awarded proposal.

Nairobi Restaurant Jobs

A well established restaurant based in Nairobi is calling for applications for the following positions

• Assistant Chef
• Internal Auditor
• Head of Stores

Ideal Candidate should be aged 35 yrs, have a Diploma and minimum of 5 years in a related field.

Applications should be addressed to

P.O Box 16647-00620,
Nairobi

Not later than 29th January 2010

Account executives/project managers (2 positions)

A young brand consulting firm is looking for entry level account managers / project managers to handle corporate branding projects and accounts. Ideal candidates should be good communicators, detail oriented, well organised and with a professional personal presentation. Those with a background in marketing or communication have an advantage.

Fresh graduates with field experience are welcome to apply. Send your CV, including daytime phone number, expected remuneration and a 100 word essay on a Kenyan brand telling why you think it is a good brand.

Send all applications to tony0991@yahoo.com

Alexander Forbes Vacancy - Head of Finance

Alexander Forbes is a leading provider of financial, risk, insurance broking and healthcare solutions in Kenya.

In order to support its fast growing operations and enhancement of shareholder value, the company is seeking to recruit a qualified and result oriented individual to fill the position of

Head of Finance

Reporting to the Group CEO, the purpose of this position is to formulate and implement financial strategies and policies, co-ordinate the financial structures across the respective Alexander Forbes businesses in order to ensure the achievement of business targets, reporting and shareholder value.

Key Responsibilities

• Advise the Board and Management on financial matters
• Provide leadership in the formulation and implementation of financial management strategies and policies
• Oversee the continuous development and implementation of sound financial management systems
• Ensure integrity in financial and management reporting
• Manage annual audits, including preparation of financial statements in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards
• Implementing continuous financial audit and control systems
• Preparing annual budgets, financial plans, feasibility studies and all other financial documents, including forecasts
• Reporting and Regulatory compliance
• Lead and develop staff in the department

Qualifications, Experience and Skills:

• Bachelors Degree and an accounting qualification (CPA/ACCA/CA). Possession of a Masters Degree will be an added advantage
• At least five (5) years experience in financial management, three (3) of which should be at senior management level
• Exposure and experience in the use of International Accounting Standards
• Well developed IT skills with proficiency in computerised accounting applications and systems

If you believe you are the right candidate for this position (and can clearly demonstrate your ability to meet the criteria given above) and you are interested in a challenging career opportunity with an attractive remuneration package, please submit your application with a detailed CV, stating your current position, current remuneration level, email and telephone contacts, to reach us on or before 26th February 2010 addressed to:

The Group Chief Executive Officer
Alexander Forbes
benefits @ aforbes.co.ke
10th Floor, Landmark Plaza,
Argwings Kodhek Road, Opposite Nairobi Hospital
P O Box 52439, City Square, Nairobi, 00200