Job Description

Summary: Our client is the world’s largest manufacturer in the confectionery space.  As a result of its continued growth, our client is seeking to recruit a Payables Accountant. 

This position will report to the Finance Manager- East Africa.Job Purpose: The Accountant is responsible for providing financial and administrative support through processing of accounts payables transactions in order to ensure effective, efficient and accurate financial and administrative operations.

Principal Accountabilities

Responsible for capturing vendor invoices in the SAP system

Filing of VAT returns to Kenya Revenue Authority as per the due dates

Responsible for reconciliation and clearing of vendor accounts

Maintenance of general ledger reconciliation for payroll accounts

Closely monitor advance payments to vendors and clearing of the same.

Closely monitor one time vendors and advice Finance Manager on the periodic status.

Prepare the hedge reports on a quarterly basis and also book hedges on a quarterly basis as per the IFCO

Update weekly cash flow on share point every Monday as per the global deadline

Help finance manager forecast year end AP balances and accruals, on a periodic basis

Perform any other duty as directed by the Manager

Requirements

A Bachelor’s degree in commerce (preferable)

CPA III

Have at least two years experience in a FMCG company.

Have excellent communication skills, verbal and written

Analytical and problem solving skills

A proactive and results oriented individual

Good computer knowledge on Ms Excel, word, office among others

Ability to follow up issues through and high level of confidentiality

How to Apply

Send your application including a cover letter indicating your desire to work with our client; a detailed CV highlighting relevant experience, details of current and expected salary, a daytime phone contact, email address, and the names of three professional referees by end of day Friday 6th March 2015 to:Adept Systems
Management Consultants
P O Box 6416, Nairobi, GPO 00100
Email: recruit@adeptsystems.co.ke

Only short listed candidates will be contacted. 

Please note that we do not charge fees for receiving or processing job applications. 

ICT Sales Job Openings in Mombasa, Kenya
Position: ICT Sales Representatives – Mombasa
Location: Mombasa
Nature of Job: Full time

ICT Sales Employment Duties and Responsibilities

Selling and marketing ICT products

Sourcing for clients

Attending initial sales meetings and meeting the clients

Determining a client’s business requirements and whether the products being considered are suitable

Decide whether the software or hardware needs adapting to meet the client’s needs

Answering any technical questions the client might have

Presenting your findings to a technical team to act on, and then to the client
ICT Sales Job Qualifications

BSc. In a computer related course, those with a diploma and similar experience can also apply

Qualification in Business or marketing course

Experience in ICT Sales

Background in ICT industry

Experience Administration

Send CV to info@royalagencies.co.ke

Only the shortlisted candidates will be contacted

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Job Title: Executive Officer

Reports to: Chairperson

Supervises: Program Managers, Lead researchers

Start Date: Immediate

Location: Nairobi

Program Overview

The Women Educational Researchers of Kenya (WERK) is a professional association of researchers committed to democratic principles and the principle of non-discrimination on the basis of race, ethnicity, religion or gender with interest in education, gender and development. The goal of WERK is to build a gender equitable Kenyan society through linking research to action and advocacy.

Overall responsibility:

As the chief administrative officer and legal representative of WERK, the Executive Officer will provide the vision, leadership and direction that WERK needs to achieve its goals; reporting to the Board of Directors and under the supervision of the Chairperson shall support the Board to carry out its governance functions; recommend and participate in the formulation of new policies and make decisions within existing policies as approved by the Board; provide management and leadership to achieve economical, productive performance, forward looking programming and constructive growth of the organization.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

Leadership and management:

· Provide overall program leadership, that is strategic and in line with the organizational vision, mission and values;

· Ensure that the organization is of sound health, with functioning systems, well-funded and able to carry out its mandate;

· Ensure compliance with relevant laws and regulations including filing of all legal and regulatory documents;

· Provide operational leadership and management of the human, financial and physical resources of WERK in line with established policies and guidelines;

· Plan, formulate and recommend for the approval of the Board of Directors basic policies and programs which will further the objectives of the organization; and execute all decisions of the Board as directed;

· Work with the Chairperson to enable the Board fulfill its governance function by facilitating optimum performance of its committees, and individual Board members while focusing on long-range strategic issues;

Fundraising and communications:

· Articulate new proposals and initiatives for funding by donors and Governments by developing and securing a sustainable, diversified local and international funding base of foundations,development agencies, corporations, etc.

· Initiate, develop and maintain strategic relationships with key stakeholders and partners;

· Serve as an external voice for the organization,communicating WERK’s expertise and impact broadly and effectively;

· Ensure that the Board of Directors, staff and members are kept fully informed on the conditions and operations of the organization, and on all important factors influencing them;

Program Leadership:

· Assure program quality and organizational stability through development and implementation of standards and controls, systems and procedures, and regular monitoring, evaluation and learning of all WERK activities and programs;

· Ensure inter programme synergy, linkages and learning

· Form strategic partnerships to support WERK programs and use WERK external presence and relationships to garner new opportunities;

· Monitor and understand the broader Kenyan education space and changes within the field; apply this understanding to organizational priorities and programmatic offerings;

General Responsibilities

· Attend all meetings of the Board of Directors;

· Promote interest and active participation in the organization’s activities on the part of the membership;

· Lead, plan and organize the activities of the association including official meetings;

· Acts as the official spokesperson of the organization;

· Undertake any other lawful tasks as may be assigned by the Chairperson of WERK

Special Skills, Aptitude or Personality Requirements

· Highly computer literate with extensive knowledge of Word and Excel

· Very strong technical knowledge of education programming, policy trends in education, and recent developments in child protection, community involvement in education and teacher professional development interventions

· Ability to translate monitoring and evaluation into practical evidence that can be used to inform lobbying and advocacy messages

· Training and facilitation skills; ability to motivate and develop skills of others

· Flexible, reliable and culturally sensitive

· Initiative and ability to work independently

· Cross cultural awareness and sensitivity

· Ability to work both as part of a team and independently

· Empathy with organizational Vision, Mission, Goals and Objectives

· Positive thinking and attitude.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

· The candidate should possess a Master’s Degree acquired no less than 5 years agoin a relevant or a related field such as education, a PhD acquired not less than 3 years ago is an added advantage;

· 10 years or more of senior management experience;track record of effectively leading and scaling sustainable programs in the education sector;

· Demonstrable experience in fund raising and grant management;track record of revenue generation preferred;

· Ability to write clear, structured, articulate, and persuasive proposals;

· Strong leadership skills and good motivator;

· Experience in management and governance;

· Excellent project management and organizational skills;

· Ability to balance multiple tasks simultaneously and make rapid decisions regarding detailed complex concepts and administrative issues;

· Creative thinker with an indisputable passion for results; with the ability to establish and build a wide range of key relationships across the education, business, and government sectors;

· Excellent verbal and strong writing skills in English and Swahili.

Job Description

Summary: Our client is the world’s largest manufacturer in the confectionery space.  As a result of its continued growth, our client is seeking to recruit a Fixed Assets, Costing and Treasury Accountant. 

This position will report to the Finance Manager- East Africa.

Job Purpose: The position holder will prepare and review on a periodic basis the year on year costing analysis, actual reporting and stock movements. 

Maintenance of the SAP Fixed Assets system including reconciliation and ensuring adherence to fixed assets procedures. 

Upload of payments from SAP to the citi-direct and bank reconciliations.Principal Accountabilities

Maintenance of the fixed assets system on SAP – co-ordinate additions, disposals and reconciliations in the system.

Ensure that all additions and disposals are done as per company procedures.

Ensure that asset verifications are done as per company procedure.

Prepare the quarterly year on year costing calculations.

Prepare the periodic actual reporting report.

Coordinate and reconcile stock counts as per company procedures.

Periodic monitoring and reporting of the Capex spend vs. plan

Vendor payment processing on citi-direct.

Responsible for bank reconciliations.

Support Senior Cost Accountant on period end close.

Member of the factory tender committee.

Any other assigned duty from time to time by the finance manager.

Primary FPPS submitter.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting or any other related field.

CPA III

Proficiency in use of Microsoft Excel, word, power point

2-3 years working experience in busy FMCG

Ability to work with minimal supervision

Excellent Analytical skills

Excellent customer orientation

Ability to plan and follow through

Be accountable & responsible

Knowledge of SAP software

How to Apply

Send your application including a cover letter indicating your desire to work with our client; a detailed CV highlighting relevant experience, details of current and expected salary, a daytime phone contact, email address, and the names of three professional referees by end of day Friday 6th March 2015 to:Adept Systems
Management Consultants
P O Box 6416, Nairobi, GPO 00100

Email: recruit@adeptsystems.co.keOnly short listed candidates will be contacted.

Please note that we do not charge fees for receiving or processing job applications.