For more than 50 years, the African Wildlife Foundation (AWF) has been a key player in African Conservation and sustainable development. AWF is currently seeking a highly motivated individual to support its treasury operations.

Key Responsibilities

Reporting to the Senior Finance Officer-Treasury, the successful candidate will assist the team in handling daily administrative and routine tasks that require urgent action, constant consultations and frequent follow-ups. Operationally this will entail managing manual and electronic documents repository, scanning documentation and maintaining electronic logical coding, indexing and references, filing and archiving all financial documents per established systems, managing travel advances, processing advance requests/reimbursement, disbursing cash, reviewing advances retirements and generating credit memos. The incumbent will also reconcile employee vendor cards and travel advance holding account on regular basis, apply open vendor ledger entries, perform monthly customer circularization, administer petty cash float, initiate top-ups, organize petty cash hours, process cash payments, maintain optimal cash balances, ensure established cash limits are observed, perform petty cash reconciliation for monthly close, review and post all invoices from Purchase Orders as generated by Procurement team and ensure correct amount, date, GL account and appropriate descriptions, input, submit all direct invoices and follow up on outstanding approvals in the system, write and dispatch manual checks and post the check payments to cash book. S/he will organize deposits to appropriate AWF bank accounts for all cash and checks received in HQ, ensure all bank instruction letters are promptly delivered to the bank and assist supervisor to perform supplier statement reconciliations and attend to vendor queries. This position will be based in Nairobi, Kenya.

The successful candidate will;

? Have a Bachelor’s degree or Minimum Certified Public Accountant Finalist
? Have at least one year experience in a busy finance office preferably an NGO
? Have experience in use of spreadsheets; knowledge of any accounting system is an added advantage
? Be proficient in Microsoft Office and other computer applications
? Have the ability to work as part of a team in a multicultural environment
? Have the ability to pay attention to detail and follow instructions
? Be organized and have initiative
? Be easy to train and willing learn
? Have very good communication (spoken and written) skills, including the ability to communicate effectively
? Have excellent interpersonal skills and ability to establish and maintain effective working relations with people in a multi-cultural and multi-ethnic environment. Show sensitivity and respect for diversity essential for maintaining working relationships with institutional officials and vendors.
? Be fluent in written English and Kiswahili. Fluency in French is an added advantage

If you are interested in this position, please send a cover letter and your detailed CV indicating daytime telephone numbers, address and names of three referees with subject ”FA-T”, to jobs@awf.org. Only shortlisted candidates shall be contacted.

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Reporting to the Managing Director, the Treasurer will provide efficient and effective delivery of the full range of treasury products including foreign exchange, fixed income, corporate services and off balance sheet products to achieve the unit’s business growth targets.
 Plan, manage and execute strategies (Group & Subsidiary-specific) to ensure performance targets are exceeded;Money Market trading: Develop and execute strategies for investment of surplus funds in treasury bills, bonds and other money market instruments;Manage the dealing activity end to end so as to ensure that all the Bank’s interests are protected at all times and financial targets are met;Liquidity and Cash Management functions: Ensure that the Bank meets all external and internal liquidity requirements and that proper contingency plans are in place to address excess and deficient liquidity incidences in line with the Bank policy and Procedures;Develop innovative treasury products that will enable the bank grow its’ foreign exchange and money market volumes and revenues;To ensure high quality of treasury products and customer segments;Deliver market information and insight to customers regularly to ensure retention and counter competition;Actively identify and market clients with potential to grow revenues from sales of treasury products and services;Assist in developing and maintaining client call and visit schedule and follow up on report action points;Ensure that the bank credit limits with clients are observed at all times;Build, foster and maintain relationships with clients and other stakeholders;Lead and manage the Treasury Function team and their performance with the view of ensuring proper positioning and leveraging of the function’s human resources;Participate in Management meetings as may be appropriate including but not limited to ALCO, CMT and others.University business degree from a recognized University preferably in Economics, Finance, Statistics or Commerce;Professional Certification e.g. CPA /ACCA, ACI (Financial Markets Association)6 years’ post-qualification working experience, 3 of which must have been in a senior role within the Treasury function, preferably in a financial institution(s);Candidate must demonstrate skills/know how in dealing, financial analysis and knowledge of financial marketsApplicant should possess good working knowledge of Reuters Extra and Reuters DealingApplicant must demonstrate strong leadership and communication skillsThe above position is a demanding role which the bank will provide a competitive package for the successful candidate. If you believe you can clearly demonstrate your abilities to meet the criteria given above, please submit your application with a detailed CV, academic credentials, e-mail and telephone contacts, to: 6th Floor Commercial Plaza, 7 Kampala Road. You may also apply by email to: recruitment@kcb.co.ugTo be considered, your application must be received by 25th January 2013.Please note that only short listed candidates will be contacted, and that canvassing may lead to a candidate’s disqualification.

Reporting to the Managing Director, the Treasurer will provide efficient and effective delivery of the full range of treasury products including foreign exchange, fixed income, corporate services and off balance sheet products to achieve the unit’s business growth targets.
 Plan, manage and execute strategies (Group & Subsidiary-specific) to ensure performance targets are exceeded;Money Market trading: Develop and execute strategies for investment of surplus funds in treasury bills, bonds and other money market instruments;Manage the dealing activity end to end so as to ensure that all the Bank’s interests are protected at all times and financial targets are met;Liquidity and Cash Management functions: Ensure that the Bank meets all external and internal liquidity requirements and that proper contingency plans are in place to address excess and deficient liquidity incidences in line with the Bank policy and Procedures;Develop innovative treasury products that will enable the bank grow its’ foreign exchange and money market volumes and revenues;To ensure high quality of treasury products and customer segments;Deliver market information and insight to customers regularly to ensure retention and counter competition;Actively identify and market clients with potential to grow revenues from sales of treasury products and services;Assist in developing and maintaining client call and visit schedule and follow up on report action points;Ensure that the bank credit limits with clients are observed at all times;Build, foster and maintain relationships with clients and other stakeholders;Lead and manage the Treasury Function team and their performance with the view of ensuring proper positioning and leveraging of the function’s human resources;Participate in Management meetings as may be appropriate including but not limited to ALCO, CMT and others.University business degree from a recognized University preferably in Economics, Finance, Statistics or Commerce;Professional Certification e.g. CPA /ACCA, ACI (Financial Markets Association)6 years’ post-qualification working experience, 3 of which must have been in a senior role within the Treasury function, preferably in a financial institution(s);Candidate must demonstrate skills/know how in dealing, financial analysis and knowledge of financial marketsApplicant should possess good working knowledge of Reuters Extra and Reuters DealingApplicant must demonstrate strong leadership and communication skillsThe above position is a demanding role which the bank will provide a competitive package for the successful candidate. If you believe you can clearly demonstrate your abilities to meet the criteria given above, please submit your application with a detailed CV, academic credentials, e-mail and telephone contacts, to: 6th Floor Commercial Plaza, 7 Kampala Road. You may also apply by email to: recruitment@kcb.co.ugTo be considered, your application must be received by 25th January 2013.Please note that only short listed candidates will be contacted, and that canvassing may lead to a candidate’s disqualification.

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Faulu Kenya Deposit Taking Microfinance Limited is a dynamic Christian organization within the micro-finance sector and continues to experience tremendous business growth. Faulu was the first company in Kenya to be licensed by the Central Bank as a deposit taking micro finance. In line with the growing business needs we are seeking highly competent professionals to fill the following positions: -1. Treasury & Financial Planning ManagerThe position is tenable at our Head Office in Nairobi, and reports to the Head of Finance. Its overall purpose is to ensure budgetary financial plans are prepared and implemented, manage the treasury function and preparation of relevant reports to internal and external parties.The key roles and responsibilities will be:
Robust treasury management to ensure that there is no unnecessary cash liquidity, underfunding and maintain optimum investments.Cash management and preparation of weekly treasury reportsIn liaison with Banking Operations, monitor Vault cash amounts and advice as appropriate.Monitor the investment maturities and advise holding banks on payment instructions.Prepare related reportsArrange approved Forex trades for any payments required for borrowing or supplier payments.Carries out Scenario planning and forecasts and together with the Head of Finance, implement Contingent planning.Coordinate budgeting process with the Head of Finance for the entire company, and ensure its implementation in the financial system.Prepare and disseminate quarterly performance against budgets for branches and departments.Preparation of designated financial reports to external parties, review with the Head of Finance and timely dissemination to the relevant parties.Prepare Asset and Liabilities (ALCO) reports on a timely basis.

University degree in Finance, Accounting or related fields. A relevant master’s degree is desirable.Professional qualifications in Accounts required i.e. CPA (K), ACCA.Working knowledge of Emerge T-24 core banking system and Great Plains ERP is desirable.Working knowledge of budget preparation in a busy financial or commercial environment.At least 3 years supervisory experience in a busy commercial or financial institution in treasury management, cash management, financial analysis or related role.Proven financial accounting experienceGood decision making and communication skills.Established conceptual and analytical skillsPerformance oriented, decisive and independent
Reporting to the Head of Marketing, the position holder will be primarily responsible for developing and implementing the Marketing strategy in line with the overall corporate Strategic direction.Working closely with the Head of Marketing, the main roles will include: -
Formulate, coordinate and implement the marketing strategyAllocates resources per objectives and manages the cost of the marketing budgetSelects the appropriate channels of promotion and communicationLead in marketing concept creation, with management team and the advertising agency. Manage agency and related relationships.Develops and positions Faulu brand offer to achieve the highest level of customer preference and satisfaction.In liaison with Research function analyses the product and initiate improvements / adjustments to optimize sales resultsFormulates and ensures implementation of competitive market Intelligence strategiesSupports the implementation of Customer Relationship Management initiativesDefines / advises policy for optimum use of various products and services distribution channelsDrive marketing innovationsIn liaison with Research function provides market and industry analysis in order to proactively identify & recommend new business opportunities, products and servicesSteers and motivates marketing team to maximum levels of quality and productivity.Initiates training and development of staff.Keeps staff updated on targets and provides guidelines how to achieve them.

University degree in Marketing or related fields. MBA will be definite advantageProfessional qualification in marketing or equivalent qualification a mandatory requirement.Over 7 years in marketing with at least 3 years managerial experience in a similar position preferably within financial sector.Hands on experience in mass market sales and penetration will be a definite advantageProven leadership capability.Membership of a relevant professional body.Good decision making and communication skills.Established conceptual, market modeling and analytical skillsPerformance oriented, decisive and independentThorough knowledge of all the operations within Marketing Department in a banking/ financial institution.
If you meet the above criteria and have passion to serve in a Christian environment, please email your application letter, a detailed CV and testimonials including 3 referees and daytime telephone contact to:Email: excitingcareers@faulukenya.comApplications to reach us on or before 30th November 2012. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.