Accounts Clerk Job in Kenya - ICT College Thika

This is an urgent vacancy so applications need to be received ASAP to take up the role by end of May 2012

An exiting opportunity arisen within ICT College for an Accounts Clerk.

The holder of the position should have the following qualifications

•     Minimum qualification of CPA 3 and above with excellent book keeping skills
•     Full and comprehensive understanding of Payroll processes from start to finish
•     Working to tight deadlines
•     Good communication skills are a must in order to deal with queries at all levels within the business
•     Must have good experience of QuickBooks
•     2-3 year experience in accounting
•     Must be honest and of high integrity
•     Young with an outgoing personality

Roles and Responsibilities

•     To reconcile all revenues collected on daily basis and check balances against receipts.
•     Post accounting data both manually and electronically in the cash journal and maintain a cash balance.
•     Prepare bank account deposits documents and confirmed deposit total.
•     Strong communicator as will be required to work as a team, with Management and also liaise with external parties

•     High attention to detail and the ability to process payrolls to tight deadlines
•     Strong Microsoft Excel skills
•     Preparing the marketing budget and sales forecasting reports
•     Good analytical skills
•     Balance sheet account reconciliations ensuring balances are current.
•     Preparation of VAT return.
•     Assist in budget preparation and any other accounting/administration job assigned.

If you are up to the challenge, posses the necessary qualification and experience, please send your CV and a
comprehensive covering letter detailing why you are the most suitable candidate for the role clearly
quoting the job title on the email subject to: hr@ictcollege.org

Agri and Co-operative Training & Consultancy Services Ltd(ATC) Programme Officer Job In Karen

Programme Officer

Advert Ref: P/1/2012

ATC is the corporate commercial arm of the Co-operative University College of Kenya charged with the mandate to create outreach of the University’s academic knowledge through provision of business solutions to the agricultural, co-operative and the associated sectors of the economy.

We are a professional and quality training and consultancy services provider in Kenya and the Region.

We seek to recruit an experienced, innovative and result oriented Programme Officer on a three (3) years
renewable contract.

Based in Karen and reporting to the Managing Director, the Programme Officer will be responsible
to coordinate and manage programmes implementation to the required standards.

More specifically, he/she will be tasked with the following duties and responsibilities;

•     Overall coordination functions for the Programmes Department:
•     Secure development of concepts and strategies for training and  consultancy including event and knowledge management

•     Ensure quality delivery of programme services
•     Source for expert pool, maintain their data-bank and lead in their contracting and performance evaluation
•     Secure both horizontal and vertical cooperation at programme level
•     Secure and maintain effective M&E /MIS and reporting systems in the maintenance of timely scheduling of the same.
•   Participation in business activities as an expert
•     Formulation, coordination and operationalization of ATC programme mandate and linkages

Preferred Competencies:

•     Ability to work with minimum supervision.
•     Computer literate
•     Working in multicultural environment
•     Networking skills
•     Report writing skills

Qualifications and Experience

•     Masters degree in any field of Social Sciences
•     Diploma or an equivalent in project management
•     Competency in training and consultancy
•     Minimum of 5 years working experience, 3 years of which must be in project management
•     Wide experience in the co-operative and agricultural sectors will be an added advantage

We offer a competitive salary package.

Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates to fill the above position.

The application letter must be submitted with a detailed CV containing email address, day time telephone
contacts, current & expected remuneration, copies of certificates and testimonials, and three referees to
reach the undersigned not later that 31st May, 2012.

Only short listed candidates will be contacted.

The Managing Director
Agri and Co-operative Training & Consultancy Services Ltd (ATC)
P. O. Box 465-00502, Karen, Nairobi
jobs@atc.co.ke

Accounts Intern Job in Kenya

COMPANY: FOCUS CABS SERVICES LIMITED
POSITION: ACCOUNTS INTERNSHIP
REPORTS TO: ACCOUNTS MANAGER
Basic duties: General Accounting Operations

Job Requirements and Competencies:

•     Post Secondary student in Accounting with proficiency in various accounting applications
•     Must be aged between 21-26 years
•     Attention to detail and good interpreting and analytical  skills
•     Knowledge of the transport/ taxi industry will be an added advantage

If you meet the above minimum requirements, submit your application letter and detailed CV with
reliable telephone contacts before 24th May, 2012 to:

E-mail: careers@focuscabs.co.ke
NB/ You can also drop your relevant documents at our Nairobi offices at Baricho Plaza, Off Baricho Road 2nd Floor.

Freelance Writers/Reporters Required

Nairobee., a website that reports on entertainment in Nairobi is seeking to hire for freelance writers/ reporters to join our team.

This is in line with our plan to widen the range of topics we cover and to enable us to ensure consistent and
fresh content for our customers.

Job description

•     Arranging and conducting interviews with persons related to our editorial scope.
•     Building contacts to maintain a flow of news/ stories
•     Attending press conferences and events
•     Generating story ideas for all the sections of the website
•     Producing concise and accurate articles – both features and news items - within set deadline

QUALIFICATIONS

•     Minimum of a Diploma in Journalism / Mass Communication
•     Excellent writing and verbal skills
•     Keen eye for detail, accuracy and sense of passion in their work
•     Familiarity with word processing software
•     An understanding of social media
•     Ability to meet tight deadlines and without supervision
•     Ability to work with a still camera
•     Previous writing experience in the entertainment field will be an added advantage

HOW TO APPLY

To apply fill the application form here: http://nairobee.com/call-for-writers/

Crown Beverages Analyst Job in Kenya

Kenyan Job Title: Market
Analyst

Reports To: Channel Execution
Manager

To support Channel activities by
collating, maintaining and
analyzing a comprehensive set of
information tools, reports and
records.

Main Responsibilities
*Develop & maintain the
databases, schedules and
reports to underpin decisions on
Channel activity and resource
allocation
*Update Outlet Census records
as directed by the GTM process.
*Provide analysis and insight on
Channels and outlets based on
census inputs.
*Maintain accurate sales
records for outlets, channels,
brands and sales representatives
as dictated by the ongoing and
developing needs of the
business.
*Assist Channel Marketing and
Channel Execution Management
with Trade Audit process.
*Maintain accurate records of
trade audit results by
representative, area, team and
district.
*Monitor and Report
adequately on key operational
performance indicators, share
learning.
*Provide ad hoc information as
required from time to time.

Key Competencies/Skills
*Good communication skills
*Questioning skills
*Research skills
*Presentation skills
*Good analysis skills
*Knowledge of Financial
implications and understanding
*Negotiation and Influential
Ability

*Planning and Organizing
Sound understanding of the
FMCG industry

*Tertiary qualification with
statistics and or economics
*2 – 3 years’ experience in a
Sales/Marketing role in similar
function

Interested candidates should
send an application letter stating
their current and expected
remuneration, detailed CV, copy
of certificates, testimonials,
names, daytime contacts and
emails of two professional
referees to
hrkenya@ke.sabmiller.com
not later than Friday, 25th May
2012.

FINANCIAL CONTROLLER JOB POSITION

Financial Controller

Job Summary

    To provide comprehensive financial and decision support to the company through a wide
    variety of financially focused work and in accordance with Generally Accepted
    Accounting Principles to directly increase profitability and contribute effectively
    to business decisions

Main Duties & Responsibilities

•     Manage cash flow and forecasting by developing a reliable cash flow projection process

            and reporting mechanism

•     Develop and monitor adequate internal control over revenues, expenses, assets and

             liabilities of the hotel

•     Provide financial oversight of the capital expenditure process.

•     Oversee internal daily audits of cash deposits, transfers and the preparation/monitoring

             of the Capital budget.

•     Ensures implementation and compliance of policies and Standard Operating Procedures

•     Ensure legal and regulatory compliance regarding all financial functions

•     Day to day running of the finance department

•     Work very closely with the management to keep tight control over working capital

•      Manage the purchase function

Reporting Line

The holder of this position functionally reports to the Group Head of Accounts
while administratively he/she will report to the Managing Director – Operations.

Qualifications And Experience

•     Bachelor of Commerce degree (accounting option)
•     CPA (K) qualification
•     Must be conversant with Sun & Opera accounting systems.
•     At least 8 years ‘ experience in direct supervision and management preferred (in hospitality  industry)

•     Knowledge of insurance, employee benefits, claims and liability
•     Ability to effectively lead a team of professionals

Application Process
Interested candidates are invited to strictly email their cover letter and CV,
clearly detailing their current remuneration and expectations to recruit@odumont.com 
before end of day 18th April 2012.

Only short listed candidates will be contacted

Deadline: 25/05/2012

PATHFINDER INTERNATIONAL OUTREACH PROGRAM SPECIALIST JOB IN KENYA

Pathfinder International is an international non-profit organization that is dedicated
to supporting high-quality comprehensive reproductive health services in Kenya.

We are seeking highly motivated, talented and hard working individual for the position
of Outreach Program Specialist for our Nairobi office.

As part of senior management, the Outreach Programs Specialist will provide technical
leadership to APHIA Plus Nairobi outreach programs, improving scale-up/delivery of
community outreach activities and targeting the most at-risk populations.

S/he will work closely with NGOs, CBOs and relevant government ministries.

S/he will supervise and maintain cohesive Outreach Program teams and liaise with
the service delivery teams to ensure linkages of community and clinical services.

Job Requirements

•     A degree in Social sciences. A Masters Degree in Public Health/social science

              will be an added advantage

•     Minimum 5 years experience in design and implementation of community outreach programs.

•     Experience working with USAID funded projects

•     Demonstrable ability to build strong relationships, work well as part of a team

             and facilitate the achievement of results.

•     Demonstrated collaborative approach with Government officials and civil society.

•     Good negotiation skills, diplomacy and tact.

•     Training and counterpart development skills.

•     Excellent analytical skills demonstrated through proven experience in

             establishing relevant project monitoring systems, assessment design and proposal development.

•     Strong management and leadership skills.

Candidates who meet the above requirements should send their CV and cover letter
detailing current and expected salary and clearly indicating daytime telephone
contacts to kenyajobs@pathfinder.org.

Closing date for applications is 29th May, 2012.
Only short listed candidates will be contacted.

Candidates who meet the above qualifications and are available to start immediately
are encouraged to apply.

Pathfinder International is an equal opportunity employer

IBM JOBS IN KENYA

Are you ready to build a smarter planet?
IBM Kenya is hiring.
IBM has been delivering the innovative solutions and excellent service our clients
expect across the African continent for more than half a century.

Since 2009 IBM Kenya has been operating in Nairobi and now the city has become a
central part of the IBM business in Africa. IBM’s East Africa Headquarters, the hub for
Central, East and West Africa and IBM Airtel Africa are well established in Nairobi and
in July 2012 IBM will be opening a Software
Innovation Hub.

Our ever-increasing presence in Kenya means we’re ideally positioned to support
the continent’s exponential economic growth.
By 2015 we will have expanded our operations in over 50 cities across Africa.

And that's where you come in.
We have opportunities for talented individuals across every area of our business in Kenya.

Here are just some of the roles we’re currently recruiting for:

•         Datacentre Network Operations Lead
•         Network Specialist
•         Business Solutions Professional (Telecommunications)
•         Cross-Brand Architect zEnterprise.
•         Client Technical Manager
•         Lotus Software Sales
•         Cross-Brand Client Technical Specialist

Join us.
IBM is looking for people to work alongside the best and brightest minds in the world
to build a smarter planet, and have time to live in it, too.

From consulting to research, to software to sales, there is bound to be an opportunity
 for you to build the career you want at one of the most successful companies in history.

Let’s cure diseases by digitizing hospital records.
Let’s save energy by reinventing power grids.
Let’s build a smarter planet.  ibm.jobs/ke

OFFICE ADMINISTRATOR JOB KENYA

An urgent position is open for
an Office Administrator.
A manufacturing company in
Westland’s is looking for an
Office Administrator who can
speak the either of the following
language: Hindi, Gujarati or
Punjabi- as the role involves a
significant amount of interaction
with expatriates.

Salary: Kshs. 50,000 -60,000
Deadline: 14th of May 2012
Please Apply Stating Your
Current Salary

Applications: Please send up to
date CV, accompanied by at least
3 referee telephone numbers/
email addresses to:
lynette@summitrecruitment-
kenya.com

Only shortlisted candidates will
be contacted.

Please indicate on email which
position you are interested in.

Forum Commenting Sites that Pay for your Valuable Comments

 With the scarcity of jobs and a weakened economy many individuals are turning to the internet for jobs, and forum commenting sites also form part of this because some of them pay good money for doing just what you like; commenting on forums.

I recently came across forum commenting sites that pay and one of them is postloop.
 Postloop is a site that links together forum owners and authors together for the benefit of both the forum poster and the forum owner. Forum owners usually benefits where their forums are loaded with useful and beneficial comments and the demand for such quality has been on the rise hence the need to offer incentives by forum commenting sites like postloop.

Here is how postloop works:
When you join postloop you are first given a test whereby you are required to post 10 comments that are written in correct grammar and have no spelling mistakes.
 but before your post counts, you have to subscribe to postloop portal by clicking the +(plus) icon then post your 10 comments after subscribing.

Once you have passed the test(test results are usually shown  within 24 hrs) you can now post comments on forum sites that are usually under the forums category, but remember to subscribe to these sites first otherwise your comments wont earn you anything. To Subscribe to these forum commenting sites, you just have to click  the +(plus) icon.

The payment is usually done once you reach 5 USD and these can be easily reached after roughly 60 comments depending on your ratings. The higher you are rated, the more you will earn. Your ratings will mostly depend on the quality of your comments.

For those ready to start earn money on forum commenting sites and more specifically postloop, click   here to join.