Safaricom Jobs in Nairobi, Kenya

Commercial Operations Audit

Organization Name: Internal Audit

Division

We are pleased to announce the

following vacancy in Internal Audit Division. In keeping with our current

business needs, we are looking for a person who meets the criteria indicated

below.

Brief Description

Reporting to the Senior Manager –

Commercial Operation Audits, the position holder will drive improvement in the

Commercial processes control environment within Safaricom through execution of

commercial operation audits as well as proactive risk assessment and

recommendations on control issues.

The position holder will be a

business controls specialist within our wider commercial operations, providing

thought leadership, and guidance on emerging business risks to realize the

overall business objectives

Responsibilities

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Execute audit assignments based on

annual Commercial Audit plan that covers processes in Consumer Business,

Enterprise Business, Financial services and emerging business ventures.

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Lead audit planning process from

audit scoping to announcement to achieve objective led audit scope, timing and

staffing for assignment.

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Assure Quality of reporting on audits

through quality of report content, validation of audit grading and root cause

analysis of issues noted in audits.

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Manage the key stakeholders through

the reporting cycle to ensure pragmatic and sufficient control measures are

obtained to address the highlighted weaknesses.

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Follow up implementation of tracked

audit issues for timely and satisfactory actions by process owners.

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Play an independent assurance role in

all strategic company commercial projects ensuring that project risks are

identified and mitigated.

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Provide advisory services to

stakeholders on controls on new products and services in the company.

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Provide support to other Risk

Management processes to ensure that the business risks are adequately assessed

and proper mitigation measures put in place

Requirements

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Upper second class degree in a

Technical or Business field from a recognized University

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Fully qualified accountant – CPA (K)

or equivalent and /or Holder of Certified Internal Auditor (CIA)

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6 years working experience in

Internal / external audit specializing in Business processes and/or risk

assurance

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High level knowledge of MS Office

applications.

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Strong interpersonal skills and

ability to communicate with all levels of management.

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Proven ability to lead audits and

manage an audit team.

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Working experience in use of data

analytic tools in audit process

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Ability to use business controls

acumen to improve organisation risk management practices.

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Demonstrated ability to conduct

process analysis to achieve effective and efficient end to end business

processes.

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Ability to effectively communicate to

executive levels.

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Proven ability to self-start and

effectively manage their own workload to deliver a series of assignment.

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Ability to proactively adapt own

style and approach to build rapport and work with others more effectively and

maintain strong work relationships and networks.

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Ability to coordinate multiple

assignments and prioritize effort and resources on high-value, high impact

activities to achieve maximum performance and drive continuous organisational

improvement.

Contractor – Accounts Payables

We are pleased to announce the

following Contractor Position in the Finance Operations Department within

Accounts Payables Section. In keeping with our current business needs, we are

looking for a person who meets the criteria indicated below.

Reporting to the Senior Manager –

Accounts payables the position holder will ensure accuracy and completeness of

accounts payables transactions in the financial statements, Reconciliation and

processing payments for the suppliers and maintenance of the creditor’s ledger

in accordance to Vodafone policies and International Accounting Standards

Responsibilities

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Ensure posting of invoices in the

allocated supplier accounts on an ongoing basis.

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Ensure availability & matching of

all relevant documents (LPO, invoice, Goods Received Note/ Engineer’s

certificate/ Service delivery confirmation, Contract, Quality Control report)

before processing documents for payments.

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Ensure that suppliers’ accounts are

properly reconciled in preparation for payments by 15th of every month.

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Ensure processing of supplier

payments.

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Preparation of Account Payables

schedules for internal, interim and annual audits and timely resolution of

matters raised from the audit.

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Supplier management end to end for

the cluster allocated.

Requirements

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Honors degree from a recognized

university in a financial field.

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Recognized accounting qualification

(CPA (K), ACCA)

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Highly computer literate; ability to

work without supervision; drive for results

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Have good stakeholder management

skills.

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Ability to understand and use of a

well-run purchasing and Accounts payable process.

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Understanding of the International

Financial Reporting Standards and their application.

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Understanding of the tax requirements

for payments made.

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Resolution of issues related to

supplier payments on a timely basis

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Ability to relate well with both

internal and external customers and work in teams.

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Ability to make use of management

reports i.e. Aged creditors balances to take action.

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Keen attention to details

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Ability to work without supervision

Key Performance Indicators

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All invoices received in the business

are posted within 24hours on receipt as per invoices register

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Receipt of all goods/services is

confirmed before payments are done, Nil double payment of invoices. Nil

invoices without PO.

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Prepare and circulate payment

projection by 2nd working day of the month, report by 10th working day the

expected payments for the month to CFO & Financial Controller to facilitate

Electronic funds transfer.

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Reconciliation & payment of all

supplier accounts. Nil reconciling items.

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Follow up on payment approval and

successful transmitting funds to bank. Share Remittance Advices with all

suppliers.

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Accurate and complete schedules

submitted on time for reporting , audit & Implementing and resolving all

matters raised from the audit by dates set and agreed

Departmental Administrator

Organization Name: Security

We are pleased to announce the

following vacancy in the Security Department within the Risk Division. In

keeping with our current business needs, we are looking for a person who meets

the criteria indicated below.

Reporting to the HOD Security

Department, the position holder will provide an efficient and responsive

administrative, organizational, and logistical service to the Supply Chain

Department, helping the team to be more productive and efficient through

organization of team travel, events, meetings, compilation of team reports, and

maintenance of records, budgets, and acquisition of team purchase needs in a

timely manner.

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Efficient co-ordination of team

events – team buildings, short term trainings, offsite meetings, scheduled

Departmental onsite meetings.

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Promptly and efficiently process Air

tickets & Visa for staff in compliance with the company’s travel policy and

efficient booking intervals.

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Promptly book/make reservation for

accommodation for staff and guests before date of travel.

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Arrange for internal team briefings

and weekly meetings.

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Offer maintenance of departmental

paper and electronic records which includes organization of the Departmental electronic

folders

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Security department project

monitoring and progress updates

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Manage the analysis of cost center

reports on monthly basis to ensure accuracy; address with Finance in case of

discrepancy with escalations as necessary

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Monitor and manage budgets for

internal spend items – phone-related, stationery, periodicals, etc.

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Raise and monitor purchase

requisitions for departmental purchases, including Monitoring of departmental

payment to ensure timely processing, payments and regularly update the team on

status.

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Liaison on behalf of the department

with other business departmental units on operational/ routine maters.

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Prepare and consolidate the

Departmental reports e.g. Annual reports, and Weekly Management reports.

Requirements

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Undergraduate degree from a

recognized university.

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Excellent knowledge and hands on

working experience in operating Microsoft Office suite- Ms Word, Ms Excel &

Ms Outlook is a must. Knowledge of Oracle financial is essential;

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Excellent communication and

interpersonal skills;

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Numerical and analytical skills;

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Project management experience will be

an added advantage;

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Patient and a positive attitude

towards customers; (Internal and external);

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Personable and presentable with

impeccable grooming & etiquette;

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Team player;

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Fluency in both oral and written

English.

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Must be able to function with minimum

supervision, multitask and have good pressure handling skills

How to Apply