Accountant Jobs In Kenya

Job opening for accountant in Kenya with quick books know how. Accountant job
requires experience in all areas of accounting regulations in Kenya.

Accountant Job
Our client, a company dedicated to the commercialization of vegetables Seeds i
n Kenya seeks to recruit a suitable candidate to fill the vacancy above.

Accounting Job Duties and Responsibilities
    * To take care of the accountancy in Quick Books
* To follow the customers payments and control the debts;
    * To make internal control in the company :
   1. Reconciliation (stock, bank, cash box, customers payments, supplier debt...);
   2. Checking the justifications and the relevance of all expenses;
   3. Checking the proceedings (filling of invoices, payment receipts...).
    * To take care of the payroll, leaves and contracts of all the employees
    * To send monthly reports to the director about the internal control and the
      financial situation of the company (cash flow, profit, customer debts, future).

Accounting Skills and Job Competencies Needed
    * Excellent level in accountancy and finance;
    * Excellent comprehension of the software Quick book;
    * At ease with the basic computer software (word, excel)
    * Initiative and foresight;
    * Language: fluent English in written and speaking.

Accountant Education and Qualification
    * A certificate in accounting assisted by computer or finance;
    * At least 5 years experience as accountant;
    * Degree/Diploma in accounting/CPA K

Employment Conditions
    * Full-time;
    * Fixed salary depending on the qualifications;
    * Appreciable bonus on sales targets;
    * Mission fees;
    * High potential of careers development;
    * Opportunities

If you meet the above requirement, kindly forward your application and cv to;
frankmconsult@yahoo.com, jobsfmc@yahoo.com

Graduate Management Trainee Jobs in Finance and Marketing

The Finance & Markets Graduate Program offers Kenyan graduates a unique
opportunity for recent graduates in Kenya to develop a foundation in core
areas of Investment Banking during Renaissance Academy.

All the participants from different locations are spending 6 weeks in
Moscow (July and August, 2012) for highly intensive course, covering technical
elements like Accounting, Corporate Finance, Financial Analysis
and Modelling, Equities and Derivatives, Bonds, and Fixed Income Products,as
well as Soft Skills Trainings.

Graduate Management Trainee Requirements
We are looking for highly motivated and focused graduates, who are team players,
possess excellent analytical
skills, entrepreneurial drive, have articulate communication and interpersonal skills.

Our general graduate requirements are:
- Higher Education (graduation in 2011/2012)
- Academic Excellence
- Aptitude for learning and constant growth
- Fluent English and one of the local languages of the country of the interested office.

Summer Internship Program will offer you a unique opportunity to develop a foundation
in core areas of Investment Banking, prove yourself in real business environment,
realize your potential through work on specific projects, and get an inside look at
the company. This is a great chance for you to make a decision if it is "yours" or not.

We welcome applications from the students (graduation year 2013-2014) who get
academic excellence throughout their High School and University, who are fluent
in English and one of the local languages of a country to which office they apply for.

We seek people who are team players, possess excellent analytical skills,
 entrepreneurial drive, have outstanding communication and interpersonal skills.

Successful summer interns after 2 months will form the pool of exceptional new
talent to enroll into Renaissance Academy 2013.

Please follow the link to apply for the programs:
http://www.renaissancegroup.com/Careers/Student/ApplyNow/Graduate/

Plan Kenya Water, Sanitation & Hygiene Advisor Job in Kenya

Plan is an international humanitarian child centered community development organization, without religious, political or government affiliation.
Plan is committed to protecting and promoting child rights and to improving the lives and futures of poor children, their families and communities through a child-centered community development approach.
Plan is seeking to recruit a Water, Sanitation & Hygiene Advisor.
The successful candidate will be required to provide strategic leadership, advice and support for innovative Water, Sanitation and Hygiene programs and engages with various key duty bearers to contribute towards promotion of improved service delivery to right holders.
The post holder will also be specifically involved in providing technical advice and support to Plan and other
organizations on Community-Led Total Sanitation (CLTS)

Key responsibilities
    Participate and contribute regularly through sharing of best practices and Plan Kenya experiences in the Inter Agency Coordinating Committee (ICC) in general, and in particular, the Sanitation Technical Working


 Group and Hygiene Technical Working Group, WESCORD (Water and Environmental Sanitation Coordination Working Group and other WASH related networks.

•     Participate in the Water Sector Reform Platforms and provide information to PUs on the GOK and bilateral financing opportunities.

•     Identify and promote innovative approaches to WASH within Plan and with other key partners.

•     Support documentation and sharing of experiences from innovative WASH programs.

•     Provide periodic strategic technical advice and support to PUs and ensure quality programming in WASH

•     Provide guidance in the design and implementation of WASH baselines, Monitoring and Evaluation activities at Country and PU levels;

•     Participate in Plan WASH network platforms at national, regional and global levels;

•     Capacity Building for Plan Kenya staff and Partners in WASH areas of need in line with the new CSP

•     Provide leadership in the CLTS Unit and be a resource in responding to client needs training, research,

•     M&E and documentation within Kenya and the region.

•     Effective follow-up and support of CLTS activities at PU level - with staff and natural leaders

•     Preparation of grant concept papers and proposals

•     Representation in associated learning and other events

•     Support implementation of grant funded projects (i.e. the NLNO grant - Empowering Self- Help of Rural and Peri-Urban Communities and schools; WSI/AusAid ANO – Improving Community WASH in Kilifi, ACP-EU Water Facility –

•     Improving Access to Water and Sanitation in Matungulu and Masinga Districts, etc,.) according to plans and budgets

•     Participation in national, regional and international conferences, workshops and other events and networks on WASH

•     Participation in agreed research and associated documentation

•     Maintain effective networking with the Plan PU Health and WASH focal points, the line Ministry of Water and Irrigation and Ministry of Public Health and Sanitation and key NGOs as well as other stakeholders.

Educational Qualifications and Experience

•     Masters degree in Environmental Health and Sanitation/Public Health or equivalent;

•     A registered engineer with recognized body e.g Institute of Engineering in Kenya;

•     Experience in CLTS and participatory approaches to community development;

•     3 to 5 years experience in participatory program design and monitoring & evaluation;

•     Experience in rural/community water supply engineering/community water supply and sanitation marketing and technology development is desirable;

•     Experience in partnership management and networking.

Plan Kenya is a development organization uniting people to advance the rights of all children.
Accordingly, employment is subject to our child protection standards including appropriate background checks
and adherence to our Child Protection Policy.
If you meet the requirements for the above position and would like to be a part of it in our commitment to
children, please send a detailed and updated curriculum vitae, current remuneration and contacts of three professional
references, including you current/latest line manager to jobs.plankenya@plan–international.org to be received by latest 18th April 2012.
Your email should bear the job title of the position you are applying for as the subject “WASH ADVISOR”.
Click here for the full job description
You are invited to read more about Plan in our website www.plan-international.org.
We regret that only short listed candidates will be contacted

Hawkins Associate Ltd. Head of Internal Audit Jobs

Hawkins Associates Ltd.

Head of Internal Audit

    Our client, one of the largest providers of transport solutions in the East African region
    and a franchise holder of some of the best known motor vehicle brands in the world, seeks to recruit a
    Head of Internal Audit.
    The successful candidate will review, develop and implement internal controls, policies, procedures
    as well as risk management tools and ensure compliance.

Key Responsibilities:

•     Develop an annual audit plan for approval by the board audit committee and ensure that this is executed within the prescribed time frame;

•     Manage audits, verification of the company’s asset register, carry out investigations and implement recommendations and corrective measures;

•     Discuss audit findings with the stakeholders being audited, recommend workable solutions to address weaknesses identified and provide business advisory services;

•     Provide continuous business review and performance assessment to ensure improvement in the audit system and in the company’s overall objectives, e.g. its mission and vision;

•     Develop and use appropriate risk, governance and compliance management tools to identify potential challenges and to effectively mitigate them;

•     Liaise with external auditors and update the board audit committee on all audit matters.

Qualifications & Experience:

•     University degree in Commerce or a related field of study;

•     Fully qualified CPA (K) or ACCA; CISA certification will be an added advantage;

•     7 years audit experience preferably gained in a large corporate organization and / or in a leading international professional auditing firm;

•     Effective communicator with managerial, organizational and people management skills.

•     An attractive salary and benefits package will be negotiated with the selected candidate and there are excellent prospects for career advancement in the company.

Closing date for receipt of applications: 16th April 2012 Ref. No:231/AY/DN

Send your application letter and CV- do not attach certificates/testimonials and state how your
experience matches the specification, quoting job Ref. No. to hawkins.associates@khigroup.com

Project Manager Jobs In Kenya. Salary 30K.

Our client, Tangazoletu is a software development company based in Nairobi.
They specialize in financial management systems. Their core business is in Custom Software Development,
Mobile Banking, web solutions, alongside other ICT based services. They provide efficient, cost effective
and professional service to their clients. Their target industry includes small, medium and large companies,
institutions and enterprises.

Project Manager

•     Assist in developing full-scale project plans and associated communications documents.

•     Effectively communicate project expectations to team members and stakeholders

    in a timely and clear fashion.

•     Motivate and supervise team members and influence them to take positive action and accountability for their assigned work.

•     Liaise with project stakeholders on an ongoing basis.

•     Where required, negotiate with other department managers for the acquisition of   required personnel from within the company.
•     Set and continually manage project expectations with team members and other stakeholders

•     Delegate tasks and responsibilities to appropriate personnel.

•     Identify and resolve issues and conflicts within the project team.

•     Plan and schedule project timelines and milestones using appropriate tools.

•     Track project milestones and deliverables.

•     Define project success criteria and disseminate them to involved parties throughout

•     Build, develop, and grow any business relationships vital to the success of the  projects.

Minimum requirements:

•     Diploma/Bachelors degree in IT

•     2 years experience in IT related field

•     Excellent IT skills and computers.

•     Excellent interpersonal skills

•     Result oriented and time conscious

•     Good leadership skills

•     Effective communications skills, both orally and in writing

Salary scale of 30,000/-per month depending on experience and qualifications.
Please forward an application letter indicating your suitability to this role, together with a
copy of your updated resume, and your current salary and benefits package to: info@peopleinsightslimited.com
before Friday 13th April 2012. Interview invitations will be sent at short notice, therefore clearly provide
daytime telephone contacts.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Sales & Marketing Executives With a Publishing Firm in Kenya

An established publishing firm is seeking to recruit candidates to fill up the above mentioned vacancy.

    The successful candidate will possess a

•     Diploma in Sales & Marketing from a recognized institution
•     A Bachelor’s degree in any related field will be an added advantage
•     Must possess proven hands-on experience in Magazine Advertisement Space Selling as a prerequisite for the job.

    The candidate will be selling advert space ¡n one of East Africa’s leading magazines.

•     Should possess excellent pitching capability, and a proven track record in developing and sustaining firm-client  relationships

•     Must be result-oriented, presentable and excellent in communication

•     Preferably should be over 25 years of age

Other Positions

    Administrator.
    Graphic designers ( print & Web).

Applications should be sent by email to hr@realwealth.co.ke

KEMRI / Wellcome Trust Research Programme.Purchasing Clerk Job in Kenya.Nairobi

Type of Contract: Temporary contract for 3 months
Department: Finance
Location: Nairobi
Job Purpose: To assist and process documents in purchasing and supply
Reporting Lines: Reports to the Finance Manager (Nairobi) with a dotted
line management to the Purchasing Manager (Kilifi)

Key Responsibilities:
    Preparing purchase requisitions, maintaining requisitions record, sourcing
    for quotations and order expediting as advised by the Purchasing Manager or
    the Assistant
    Processing transactions using the financial management system and ensuring
    these are properly charged, updated and reflected

    Assisting in stock management through timely stock replenishment, monitoring
    stock movement and also coordinating periodic stock takes
    Making phone call and e‐mail follow ups concerning submitted quotations.
    Preparing monthly operations billings for vehicle mileage, printing, photocopying,
    telephone etc
    Filing and general organization/archiving the finance office files
    Assisting with fieldwork travel logistics, fieldwork transport planning/calendar
    and fieldwork consumable purchases
    To cover leave for other staff in the department

Qualification:

•     Certificate in Supplies (CIPS) or Graduate Diploma in Purchasing & Supply

    (Foundation Level) or its equivalent

•     Computer literate

•     KCSE Minimum grade C (plain)

•     At least 1 year experience in purchasing & supply in a busy environment

•     Integrity, ability to take and follow instructions and to work with minimal

    supervision

•     Flexibility and willingness to help and take on additional roles

•     Good communication, interpersonal and relationship building skills

Application Procedure:
Please send a copy of CV and covering letter to jobs@nairobi.kemri‐wellcome.org.
The title of the message should read: Application for PURCHASING CLERK post
Applications to be addressed to:

The Head of Human Resources
KEMRI‐Wellcome Trust Research Programme
P.O.Box 43640 – 00100
Nairobi

Candidates must supply an email and telephone contact that will be used when
offering interviews.
The closing date for applications is Monday ‐ 9thApril, 2012.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Shortlisted candidates will attend interviews on Thursday‐ 12 April,2012 and
the successful candidate is expected to report on Monday, 16 April,2012

AMREF MONITORING AND EVLUATION JOBS IN NAIROBI AND MAKUENI,KENYA

AMREF Kenya is looking for well organised, highly motivated and results oriented
individuals to join a dynamic team and help bring lasting health change in Africa
under the Child and Reproductive Health Programme with funding from Comic Relief
and DANIDA.

The projects will be implemented in Makueni County and Samburu, Turkana, Marsabit,
Isiolo and Wajir Counties) respectively.

These projects will focus on maternal, newborn and child health interventions
working in collaboration with Ministries of Health.

Position: Monitoring and Evaluation Officer

(Two Positions)

Reference Number: KCO/HR/002/2012

AMREF is seeking to fill two positions of M&E officer. The position under the
DANIDA funded programme is based in Nairobi, while that funded under Comic Relief
is based in Makueni. Both report to the Project Manager.

Purpose of the Job

To provide M&E technical expertise and support project activities and implementation
of the project strategy.

Key Responsibilities

•     Participate in strengthening existing M&E systems in the project, programme and

    AMREF Kenya Country Office levels

•     Take lead in data capturing and reporting using monitoring tools to track project indicators

•     Provide technical input in the review of reports and participate in field assessments

•     Take lead in program surveys, organizing and facilitating quarterly, semi-annual and

    annual project review meetings with program staff and partners and giving feedback on M&E activities

•     Support project implementation team to document and disseminate lessons learnt and best practices

•     Ensure program integration and growth by participating in meetings and conference Participate in operations research and documentation.

Qualifications and Competencies

The ideal candidate should have a first degree in Statistics, Social Sciences or
its equivalent.

Professional training in M&E and at least four years relevant work experience.

Experience in operations research will be an added advantage.

Must have hands on experience in statistical analysis packages – STATA; SPSS, Epi info.

Excellent quantitative and qualitative skills. Must be a team player, good communicator
and ability to work under minimum supervision.

These are challenging opportunities for dedicated and highly motivated professionals.

If you would like to join this dynamic team and help bring lasting health change in Africa, please quote the position and reference number (KCO/HR/002/2012) in the subject matter and send your CV and application letter which should include remuneration requirements and contact details of three work-related referees, to the Human Resources Manager, AMREF Kenya by e-mail to recruitment@amref.org

The closing date for submitting applications is Friday, April 6, 2012.

We regret that only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

AMREF is an equal opportunity employer and has a non-smoking environment policy.

Article Content Writers Jobs in Kenya

Established writers, fresh College and University graduates, as long as
you can write flawless, grammatically correct English, you can earn with us.

We are ready to pay you to write.

We provide topics to be worked on and the necessary research materials,
you'll just need to have a good command of written English. With an Editor
and a dozen writers, we are looking to hire some few more good writers to
add to our team.

When applying, include this phrase in your Subject: “Application as a Feature
Article Writer.”

Requirements:

Send us a 500 word interesting sample article on; In your opinion, Has the Grand
coalition Government been a failure, or a success?

Send us an Updated CV, and other relevant professional documents.

Must have

•     Excellent research skills, and a fairly good typing speed on a computer.

•     The ability to write on a variety of topics, without any spelling, grammatical, and punctuation errors.

•     Experience in SEO writing would be an added advantage.

•     Ability to write One hundred percent unique and original content. With the fast internet that we offer, you get information from more than one source and write it in your own words.

•     Duplicate content is an infringement of copyright, and is thus unacceptable.

•     Readiness to work full time from our office, Parklands. Please indicate your availability.

•     Availability to work half-day on Saturdays.

•     Individual discipline, and ability to complete at least 8 articles of 500 words per day.

•     Excellent customer service.

•     Ability to follow instructions given, and Cooperate with the Editor and other personnel.

Net pay: Depending on your speed, you can earn Kshs 20,000 per month.

There exists excellent opportunities for more earning since you get paid for articles completed.

The more articles you can manage daily, the more the pay.

Send application to......{jobs@clearcomsols.com}

MANAGEMENT TRAINEE -FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING PROCESSOR

Position: Management Trainee - Financial Accounting Processor

Experience: Strictly 2-4 Yrs of relevant experience after education

Main Purpose of the Position

The Financial Accounting Processor is responsible for delivery of all
Financial Accounting activities for the client. This may include tasks
on fixed assets, period-end and taxes.

Key Outputs & Tasks

•     Participate in internal and external audit requirements

•     Handle fixed assets transactions which may include, but are not

              limited to the following:

•     Fixed assets account reconciliation to general ledger
•     Funding and releasing of budget for internal orders
•     Insurance value reporting of fixed asset balances
•     Creation of fixed asset schedules for period-end
•     Issue resolution and answering of ad hoc queries
•     Forecasting of fixed assets depreciation

    Handle indirect tax tasks:

•     Acquisition and import VAT reporting
•     Duty reconciliation and reporting
•     Preparation of information for VAT returns
•     Duty liability account reconciliation
•     VAT reconciliation

•     Reconciliation of balance sheet accounts as per GL ownership matrix
•     Verify/check tasks of the Financial Accounting Assistant
•     Understand and perform the Financial Accounting Lead role occasionally, in the absence of the lead
•     Provides business unit reporting, when required
•     Ensure both contractual and operational KPIs are met (responsibility of delivering the service within   agreed deadlines and at the required quality)
•     Responsible for other activities assigned by the Financial Accounting Lead
•     Actively seeks opportunities for Continuous Improvement initiatives in cooperation with Financial Accounting Lead
•     Develops good client relationships and good relations with the colleagues
•     Escalates issues or risks to his team lead, as appropriate
•     Complies with all client published policies and procedures and any legal and  regulatory requirements that the company is obliged to adhere to.

Educational Experience

    Accounting, Finance or Business related degree
    CPA(K) or ACCA

Essential Work Experience

•     Must have experience in an General Accounting environment
•     Must have Operations Experience
•     Must have experience in Client Management and interaction

Beneficial Work Experience

•     Written and spoken ability to communicate in English
•     Previous accounting experience/studies in particular GA/RTR
•     Must be a good team player
•     Responsibility and accuracy in the completion of received tasks
•     Ability to solve urgent matters and work under pressure
•     Flexibility, especially in the period of month/quarter/year-end closing
•     Reliable, proactive approach to entrusted tasks (thinking outside the box is a plus)
•     Experience with accounting systems (SAP)
•     Microsoft Office skills
•     Client industry experience a plus

Professional Competencies:

The following are key competencies required of the role.

The candidate must exhibit the following professional competencies:

•     Strong analytical thinking
•     Focus on customer service
•     Multi tasking / Time Management
•     Decision making
•     Teaming / Collaboration
•     Focus on Goals / Result orientation

Note:Candidates earning more than Kes 50,000 need not apply.

Only qualified candidates will be contacted.

Please send you CV and remuneration package to therecexpert@gmail.com by the
4th April 2012 at 5.00 pm.