Jobs Kenya: Leading Retailer Recruiting Graduates

Our client, a leading retailer is seeking to recruit suitable individuals to fill the following three positions. All positions will be based at the head office in Nairobi.

General Manager Information Technology (IT)
Ref: GM-IT/08/09-1

Reporting to the Managing Director, the successful candidate will steer the development, planning and implementation of Information Technology (IT) policies and strategies to effectively and efficiently support business operations.

Key Responsibilities:
Formulate IT policies and strategies for the organisation;
Plan, coordinate and ensure delivery of all IT needs for the organisation;
Oversee the development, implementation and maintenance of security networks;
Coordinate the design, development and implementation of disaster recovery procedures to minimize on loss of data/or systems;
Plan and coordinate IT activities such as installation and upgrading of hardware and software, programming and systems design, development of computer networks, and implementation of Internet and intranet sites;
Oversee hardware maintenance, trouble shooting and user support assistance;
Develop, implement and control the IT departmental budget;
Prepare technical specifications for procurement of hardware and software and liaise with vendors; and
Advise management on current and future IT trends.
Applicants must have a Bachelors degree in Information Technology or a relevant field with a relevant professional qualification and certifications such as MCSE – Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer and CCNA – Cisco Certified Network Administrator.

In addition, they must have a minimum of eight years relevant experience with at least three years at a management level.

Experience in the development and implementation of ICT projects will be crucial in this role, as well as excellent leadership and organisation skills.

Information Technology (IT) Security Manager
Ref: ITSM/08/09-2

Reporting to the General Manager IT, the position will provide ongoing technical advice and support on setup, maintenance and monitoring of network and computer security systems.

In addition, the incumbent will also monitor, identify and resolve security related incidents.

Key Responsibilities:
Develop, implement and maintain information technology security monitoring and reporting mechanisms;
Develop and maintain security applications and systems including firewalls and network access control systems;
Monitor, investigate, and respond to cases of network, system abuse or attempted security violations;
Ensure security awareness among users in the organisation;
Monitor and analyze security log data including intrusion detection systems, firewalls and network traffic logs to identify security events;
Appraise and perform system security audits and vulnerability assessments;
Provide support to the anti-virus and software update servers;
Provide assistance on special projects related to security technologies;
Participate as member of the incident response team; and
Keep abreast of security trends and new technologies to enhance the current and future network security architectures and processes.
Applicants must have a Bachelors degree in Information Technology or a relevant field with a professional qualification in IT or Accounting.

In addition, they must also possess relevant certifications such as CISA – Certified Information Systems Auditor and CCNA – Cisco Certified Network Administrator.

They must have a minimum of six years relevant experience with broad technical experience in IT including network and system administration.

Knowledge / ability to think logically and intuitively to identify active security threats and perform forensic analysis that include financials is a must.

Internal Auditor
Ref: IA/08/09-3

Reporting to the Managing Director / Board of Directors, the position will ensure rules, procedures and regulations are being complied in a manner consistent with the organization’s objectives and policies.

Key Responsibilities:
Develop the annual audit plan for approval by Management and the Audit Committee of the Board;
Conduct annual risk based audit programmes to ensure compliance with set standards and specifications and liaise with external auditors;
Review internal control systems and ensure adequacy of checks and balances;
Prepare and present audit and investigation reports to Managing Director and the Audit Committee of the board;
Monitor and evaluate the status and implementation of audit recommendations; and
Undertake risk assessment and evaluation as part of the audit process to ensure compliance with set standards and specifications.
Applicants must possess a Bachelors degree in a relevant field and a professional qualification – Certified Public Accountant (K) or equivalent.

Possession of CISA – Certified Information Systems Auditor will be an added advantage.

They must have a minimum of six years relevant experience with excellent analytical skills.

For all positions, excellent interpersonal, communication, analytical and writing skills are essential.

If you believe you clearly demonstrate the ability to meet the above criteria, please submit your application along with a detailed CV, stating your current position, current remuneration level, e-mail address and telephone contacts and quoting the reference number to reach us on or before 11 September, 2009 addressed to:

The Director,
Executive Selection Division,
Deloitte Consulting Limited
“Kirungii”, Ring Road, Westlands
P O Box 40092 00100 Nairobi, Kenya

E-mail: esd @ deloitte.co.ke

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