“I Have Never Heard Of Mc Teargas’ Songs before”, Says Juliani

Last week Mc Teargas came on air claiming that Juliani had played his single “2012 Tuko Radha” during the Tukorada Festival. Now in an interview Juliani said, “I have never heard of his songs before.” He went on to say that he does not want to talk about the issue since he believes that it of no importance to him.
He feels than Mc Teargas wants to get attention using his name and he does not want to be part of it at all. Further more the concert wasn’t his in the first place, he was just another artist asked to perform so he doesn’t understand why he is getting the heat for it.
Needless to say he has already made his stand on this situation, and he doesn’t want to be involved in the “unnecessary” drama.

Water Services Trust Fund Finance Manager and Technical Auditor Jobs in Kenya

Water Services Trust Fund Finance Manager and Technical Auditor Jobs in Kenya

Water Services Trust Fund
 

Financial support for improved access to water and sanitation
 

1. Re- Advertisement
 

Position: Finance Manager
 

Reporting: Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer.
 

Location: Nairobi
 

The Finance Manager is responsible for planning, organizing and directing the financial affairs of Water Services Trust Fund
 

Duties and Responsibilities
 

Specific Duties at this level will include but not limited to;

• Take charge of the finance function and ensure the development of the financial management strategy and sound financial management systems
• Provide leadership in the formulation, implementation, analysis and reporting of financial management policies and strategies
• Provide leadership in the preparation of the budget in line with the strategic plan, and monitor and control to enhance effective utilization
• Reviewing donor contracts, cash flow and other financial projections in line with donor requirements
• Participate in financial negotiations with Development Partners and bankers
• Ensure timely preparation of the annual financial statements, donor management reports, monitor and reconcile the same
• Support the Resource Mobilization activities of the Fund
• Ensure timely the preparation of the Funds payroll and statutory returns
• Ensure timely project financial monitoring and reporting
• Implement internal and external audits recommendations
• Ensure timely disbursement and accounting of funds by agents
• Build financial management capacity of Water Service Providers, Communities and Water Resource users associations
• Supervise, appraise and develop staff in finance department
• Ensure proper management of the ICT and Procurement function in the Fund
• Taxation planning and management
• Cash management
• Ensure proper internal control

Qualifications and Experience

• Degree in Finance or business related field such as, Commerce, Finance, Accounting, Management or Economics from a recognized Institution.
• Masters in Finance orin a related field.
• CPA(K) or ACCA
• At least seven (7) years relevant experience in a reputable organization, three (3) of which must be at a senior management level, preferably as head of the finance function
• Member of a professional body (ICPAK)/ ACCA
• Experience in project accounting is an added advantage

Personal Attributes

• Be honest and trustworthy.
• Demonstrate sound work ethics.

Skills

• Computerized accounting.
• Financial management systems.
• Knowledge of accounting systems.
• Knowledge in ISO management systems.

2. Advertisement
 

Position: Technical Auditor
 

Reporting: Reporting to the Internal Audit Manager
 

Duties and responsibilities
 

Key duties and responsibilities will include and not limited to;

• Assessing the adequacy of internal controls over funds received by the project and supported institutions.
• Carry out technical audit of funded projects.
• Assess the adequacy of the systems of control over procurements of supplies, equipment and services.
• Verification of disbursements received and expenditures incurred.
• Evaluate expenditures at the project level, the recipient institutions and implementing agents against the authorized work plans so as to assess their relevance, appropriateness and general enforceability.
• Monitoring and Evaluation, inspection and audit of the completed technical works for quality and quantity timeline.
• Review the technical works and propose measures, procedures, tools, and actions that can contribute to the improvement of the quality of funded projects.
• Carry out technical audit of funded projects to determine compliance to engineering and technical standards.
• Coordination of Auditors and Audi-tees.
• Follow up audit issues.

Qualifications and Experience

• A Degree in Civil Engineering (Building or Construction) or any relevant degree.
• Masters degree in a related field.
• Registered member of a professional body.
• At least 5 years experience in a relevant field.
• Audit experience in a large Audit and Consultancy firm will be an added advantage.
• Experience in project management.

An attractive remuneration package commensurate with above qualification and experience requirement will be offered to the successful applicants.

How to apply
 

Interested and suitably qualified candidates should submit their applications with the job title clearly marked on the envelope to the address below. 

Your application should include a cover letter demonstrating why you are the best suited candidate, copies of your academic and professional certificate and testimonials and copies of professional membership(s) certificates. 

It should also include details of telephone contacts, email address, current position and immediate supervisor position, current and expected remuneration and three referees; one academic and two professionals.
 

Chief Executive Officer,
Water Services Trust Fund,
Hill, Mara Road, CIC Plaza, 1st Floor 

P.O Box 49699 - 00100, 

Nairobi.
 

To be received not later than close of business 9th May 2013.
 

Water Services Trust Fund is an equal employer and Persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
 

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Finance Manager Job in Nairobi, Kenya (KShs 200K)

Finance Manager Job in Nairobi, Kenya (KShs 200K)

Finance Manager

Gross Salary: Kshs.200, 000

Availability: Urgently

Job description

Our client is one of the Africa's leading IT solution providers that offers state-of-the-art, comprehensive solutions, custom software development, consultancy, support and training, both on the Oracle E-Business Suite and eHORIZON. 

Over the last two decades, they have implemented its solutions and services across various business verticals including Financial Services, Manufacturing, Consumer Services, Public Services, Utilities, Energy, Transportation and NGOs. 

They are seeking to recruit a suitably qualified candidate for the position of a Finance Manager.

The job holder will report directly to the Managing Director.

The Main purpose of this job is to provide strategic support to the Managing Director and Board of Directors by leading the financial planning and management processes so as to maximize profitable growth and shareholder value of the Company.

The Finance Manager’s duties and responsibilities will be;-

• Formulate, execute and review corporate strategies, policies, plans and budgets in line with functional responsibilities of the Finance Department.
• Provide leadership in the formulation, implementation, analysis and review of effective financial management policies and strategies.
• Provide leadership in the preparation, monitoring and control of the budget in line with the Company’s strategic plan so as to enhance effective utilization of financial resources.
• Ensure timely preparation of monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements in accordance with the International Financial Reporting Standards.
• Ensure efficient and effective management, utilization and control of Company’s assets and financial resources so as to maximize shareholder returns.
• Manage the department’s staff, including responsibility for scheduling work, performance management, setting up of Key Performance indicators,(KPIs),mentoring, coaching and discipline.
• Develop and maintain efficient system of monitoring working capital requirements so as to ensure that operating activities of the Company are optimally funded at reasonable cost.
• Ensure proper internal control mechanisms are put in place.
• Liaise with external auditors and ensure that the annual audit is conducted on time and timely implementation of audit recommendations.
• Tax planning and management.

Qualification and Competencies;

• Holder of a Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Accounting from a recognized University.
• CPA(K)  holder or ACCA
• A relevant Masters Degree will be an added advantage.
• A high degree of strategic and commercial aptitude as well as excellent communication skills.
• At least six years relevant experience in a reputable organization, three (3) of which must be at a senior management level, preferably as head of the finance function.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work under pressure.
• Strong leadership skills and computer literate.
• Honest and trustworthy with sound work ethics.

Our client depends heavily on the passion, innovation and integrity of its people.

They focus on attracting, developing & retaining the best talent.

Their work environment nurtures these three values (passion, innovation & integrity). In addition to a competitive salary and a comprehensive range of benefits commensurate with the requisite, the company can offer a challenging and rewarding career.

If you are innovative, self-starter and results oriented individual, looking for a challenging career and you meet the above requirements, please send your application letter, detailed C.V to jobs@jantakenya.com by 20th April, 2013 indicating ‘Finance Manager’ on the subject line.

DO NOT attach any certificates.

Only shortlisted candidates shall be contacted.

Accountant Job Vacancy in Nairobi, Kenya

We hereby invite applications from suitably qualified, dynamic, experienced and results driven candidates with proven track record to fill the position of an Accountant for one our client.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare, examine, and analyze accounting records, financial statements, and other financial reports to assess accuracy, completeness, and conformance to reporting and procedural standards.
• Compute taxes owed and prepare tax returns, ensuring compliance with payment, reporting and other tax requirements.
• Report to management regarding the finances of establishment.
• Establish tables of accounts, and assign entries to proper accounts.
• Assist in the development, maintenance, and analysis of budgets, preparing periodic reports that compare budgeted costs to actual costs.
• Ensure adherence to IFRS
• Maintain proper financial records and ensure that there are clear audit trails
• Participate in the preparation of budgets and forecasts and report in a clear and timely manner on the attainment of these forecasts and budgets
• Participation in the Planning, managing and coordination of  end of month and end of year closing process and procedures
• Participate in the formulation of internal controls and ensure that these controls are implemented fully
• Participate in the preparation of periodic financial statements and reports as required
• Document and audit company assets as required
• Maintenance of the company’s Petty Cash
• Participate in the annual audit through preparation of financial information in the form of schedules for the auditors
• Assist in the preparation of annual financial statements for auditing

Basic requirements:

• Be a qualified accountant with ACCA or CPA (K) professional qualifications. A university degree will confer added advantage
• Have at least 2 years’ experience preferably in a busy sales and cash intensive environment
• Have excellent communication, analytical and reporting skills
• Have very good Microsoft Excel and familiar with QuickBooks accounting package and
• Be mature and able to work under pressure

If qualified send CV only to jobs@jantakenya.com by 21st April, 2013, indicating the title ‘ACCOUNTANT’ on the subject line.

 DO NOT attach any certificates.

Only shortlisted candidates shall be contacted

N.B. We do not charge any fee for interviews and neither for having your CV in our database

SACCO Deputy General Manager (Finance), Deputy General Manager (Operations), FOSA Manager, Accountants, Audit Assistant, FOSA Operations Officer, Finance Officers, Programmer and Secretary Jobs in Kenya

Our client, a large SACCO with many members spread across the expansive country-wide network, is seeking the human capital to fill the following key positions:

Deputy General Manager, Finance
 

The position is responsible for the financial strategy
 

Key Responsibilities

• Providing leadership and inspiration to assigned team to meet departmental objectives
• Spearheading the formulation, implementation, maintenance and review of sound financial policies
• Budgeting and trend forecasting to guide the SACCO Management and Board of Directors to achieve business objectives
• Implementing effective revenue collection strategies and treasury management practices
• Developing and maintaining financial controls to mitigate risks
• Financial analysis, reporting, and interpretation to assist in decision making
• Advising Management on financial viability of investment proposals
• Keeping the SACCO Management abreast of changes in financial regulations & legislation and recommending on compliance
• Developing and maintaining external relations with appropriate agencies and contacts to ensure smooth running of SACCO business
• Safeguarding the SACCOS assets

Qualification, Experience & Skills

• B.Com or Business related degree from a recognized University, a Masters degree in Finance will be an added advantage
• CPA (K) or ACCA qualified and registered with ICPAK
• Minimum 10 years working experience in accounting and financial environment with 5 years in Senior Management Position
• Experienced in implementing strategies in a regulated environment
• Computer literate with sound knowledge in accounting packages

Deputy General Manager, Operations
 

The position is responsible for planning and organizing resources to ensure operational efficiency
 

Key Responsibilities

• Managing and supervising business development to ensure effective coverage of market segments, and revenue growth and focus on customer service excellence
• Leveraging best practice to design work systems and methods which foster efficiency in the SACCO processes
• Organizing regular business forums with SACCO members to gain understanding of emerging needs and providing business solutions to enhance customer satisfaction and retention
• Instilling discipline and facilitating the team to deliver targets on key performance indicators
• Undertaking specific research to collect and analyse data on market conditions, client preferences, competitive activity for identifying new markets

Qualification, Experience & Skills

• B.Com or Business Related degree (Accounting/Finance) from a recognized University
• MBA preferably in Strategic/Operations Management will be an added advantage
• Post graduate qualification in business related field i.e Finance, Accounting, Business
• Management or Investment
• 10 years experience gained in a large and busy financial or commercial institution at Senior Management level
• Must be a member of a professional body
• Proven track record of commercial awareness
• Must have strong leadership, analytical, interpersonal, planning, organization, communication and negotiation skills
• Should have hands on experience in strategic management techniques and experience of organizational change and development

Senior Finance Officer (FOSA Manager)
 

The position is responsible for efficient FOSA operations in all branches

Key Responsibilities

• Managing and supervising FOSA operations to ensure adherence to customer charter, internal controls and effective customer service
• Business forecasting, budgeting and treasury management to meet liquidity and cash reserve requirements
• Reviewing and enforcing best practice in business transactions for seamless operations
• Enforcing effective records management for accountability and safety of cash and accounting documents
• Overseeing loans processing, appraisals ad approvals for conformance to Credit and FOSA policies and procedures
• Preparation of work-plans, assigning targets and facilitating periodic staff performance appraisal
• Reviewing product-lines and service quality standards and proposing improvement for competitive business returns
• Nurturing effective relationship management with clients, partners and other financial institutions for positive image and customer satisfaction
• Monitoring daily and monthly cash reconciliations
• Preparing timely management reports for decision making
• Providing security briefs to senior management for safety of customers and organizational assets

Qualification, Experience & Skills

• B.Com or Business Related degree (Accounting/Finance, Cooperative Management) from a recognized University CPA Finalist
• K.I.B. Diploma will be an added advantage
• Minimum 5 years practical working experience in Finance,
• Banking or Accounting field, 3 years of which in a responsible position in Banking or Commercial Organization

FOSA Accountant
 

The position is responsible for overall management of accounting transactions and records
 

Key Responsibilities

• Preparing timely financial statements including, trial balance, balance sheet, income and expenditure and variance analysis reports
• Setting up internal controls within FOSA
• Ensuring effective treasury management including collection and banking of cash
• Maintaining and updating the FOSA General Ledger
• Maintaining accounting documents to ensure safe custody of cash and financial records
• Monthly reconciliation of bank accounts
• Reconciliation of all control accounts to the underlying subsidiary ledgers
• Preparation of monthly management accounts
• Reconciling and tallying daily the Tellers’ float with records
• Liaison with Society Branches on accounting matters

Qualification, Experience & Skills

• B.Com or Business Related degree (Accounting/Finance) from a recognized University
• CPA Finalist
• Minimum 3 years relevant working experience
• Computer literate

ATM Accountant
 

The position is responsible for ATM transactions
 

Key Responsibilities

• Taking charge of the Card Centre
• Instituting controls over the management of ATM cards
• Daily reconciliation of ATM control account and MSACCO account
• Liaison with Cooperative Bank on all ATM issues and MSACCO service providers

Qualification, Experience & Skills

• B.Com or Business Related degree (Accounting/Finance) from a recognized University
• CPA Finalist
• Minimum 3 years working experience
• Computer literate

Assistant Audit & Compliance Officer
 

The position is responsible for risk management
 

Key Responsibilities

• Identifying, analyzing and evaluating areas of significant weakness and constituting risks to the business and recommending appropriate actions to Management
• Administering registries, archives, libraries and movement or retrieval of documents and information including computerized records for safety
• Benchmarking practices adopted across the value chain and standardizing procedures with respective departmental heads to improve operational efficiency
• Verifying and examining all payment vouchers to ensure compliance to established policies
• Carrying out risk assessment and evaluation as part of the audit process and proposing mitigation measures

Qualification, Experience & Skills

• B.Com or Business Related degree (Accounting/Finance) from a recognized University
• CPA Finalist
• Minimum 2 years practical working experience in auditing field
• Computer literate

FOSA Operations Officer

The position is responsible for loans processing

Key Responsibilities

• Overseeing effective implementation of loan requirements, conditions and procedures in compliance to the Co-Op Act lending stipulations
• Receiving and processing FOSA loan applications to facilitate issuance of loans to meet members’ expectations
• Creating and maintaining records of loan applications, approvals and deferred cases for effective records management
• Sensitizing members on the Society’s lending policy and requirements for faster processing of loan applications
• Checking defaulters reports for action
• Preparing reports facilitate decision making
• Supervising the cashiers for efficient and courteous customer service
• Attending to members’ loan queries

Qualification, Experience & Skills

• Degree in Business related field
• Diploma in Banking or CPA Finalist
• Minimum 2 years working experience
• Computer literate

Payment and Branch Finance Officer
 

The position is responsible for branch emergency accounts
 

Key Responsibilities

• Effecting reimbursement of branch emergency floats in liaison with operations function
• Reconciliation of branch bank accounts
• Instituting internal controls to ensure efficient member payments
• Instituting measures for the recovery of nonperforming branch disbursements

Qualification, Experience & Skills

• B.Com or Business Related degree (Accounting/Finance) from a recognized University
• CPA Finalist
• Minimum 2 years working experience
• Computer literate

System Analyst/Programmer
 

The position is responsible for systems integrity and utility to users
 

Key Responsibilities

• Maintaining the running systems and peripherals to ensure functionality and meet users’ needs
• User administration including security setup, file systems and maintenance of user accounts
• Programming of systems to ensure user satisfaction
• Monitoring network infrastructure to ensure interactive communication, faster access to information and sharing of ICT resources
• Conducting routine system and software audits and performance for customer satisfaction
• Users’ training
• Analyzing technology requirements and advising the management
• Participating in requisitioning of ICT Equipments to ensure good quality purchase
• Updating the Society’s website to ensure availability
• Performing backup and recovery procedures

Qualification, Experience & Skills

• A degree in Computer Science/IT from a recognized University
• Professional certificates
• Minimum 5 years practical working experience in Programming/ development
• Familiar with Oracle Operations System

Personal Secretary
 

The position is responsible for administrative support services Key Responsibilities

• Responding to enquiries from internal and external parties for customer satisfaction
• Receiving and dispatching correspondences to destination as appropriate
• Filing and maintaining records to ensure up to date reference and safe keeping of documents.
• Maintaining an accurate diary of Supervising Authority
• Operating office equipment and ensuring proper usage

Qualification, Experience & Skills

• Diploma (full) Secretarial studies or related qualification
• Minimum 3 years practical working experience in a busy commercial office with exposure in Office Management
• Computer literate

Accountant
 

The position is responsible for preparation of Management and Financial Accounts
 

Key Responsibilities

• Bank reconciliations
• Reconciliations of control accounts
• Ensuring daily backups of client transactions for data security and  reference
• Performing day-end, month-end and year-end procedures    

Qualification, Experience & Skills

• B.Com or Business Related degree (Accounting/Finance)   from a recognized University
• CPA Finalist
• Minimum 3 years practical working experience
• Computer literate

Audit & Compliance Officer II / Audit Assistant
 

The position is responsible for document control
 

Key Responsibilities

• Reviewing and confirming the validity and accuracy of vouchers and accompanying notes
• Reconciling balances of all cash and suspense accounts
• Maintaining a register of vouchers’ movement in the archives for traceability

Qualification, Experience & Skills

•  B.Com or Business Related degree (Accounting/Finance) from a recognized University
•  CPA Finalist
•  Minimum 2 years practical working experience
•  Computer literate

How to Apply
 

Interested candidates who meet the above requirements should submit application (indicating current and expected salary) and CV with 3 professional Referees, not later than 22nd April, 2013 to the following address. 

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Executive Selection Services
Federation of Kenya Employers
Waajiri House, Argwings Kodhek Rd, Milimani
P.O Box 48311 – 00100 

Nairobi, Kenya
 

Email ess@fke-kenya.org
 

Website: www.fke-kenya.org

CIC Actuarial Assistant Job in Kenya

CIC Actuarial Assistant Job in Kenya

Actuarial Assistant

 
Purpose of the Job

To provide actuarial analysis to CIC Life to ensure the company is always aware of its liability position, product performance and provide expertise in product development and pricing.

Duties & Responsibility

• Preparation of valuation data
• Assist in the performance of statutory and non-statutory actuarial valuation of the life business
• Determine the level of profitability and performance of new and existing products
• Product development and pricing of life insurance products
• Statistical analysis of the life business, pension and medical business
• Assist in the forecast of actuarial liabilities of the life business
• Market intelligence
• Analysis of industry statistics
• Monitor per policy expense of products
• Monitor mortality experience to determine sufficiency of premiums
• Liaising with the external actuary on all actuarial aspects and compliance to the insurance act
• Work closely with the underwriting department to determine the adequacy of premium rates
• On-going Data clean up and system audit

Requirements
Academic Qualifications

• BSc. Actuarial Science
• At least 3 Professional Actuarial papers completed

Professional Qualifications

• At least 3 Professional Actuarial papers completed

Relevant Work Experience

• Total of at least 1 year working experience the insurance industry

Skills/ Knowledge

• Excellent in statistical analysis
• Knowledge of statistical packages (eg. SASS)
• Excellent use of excel
• Analytical skills
• Problem solving skills with attention to detail
• Progress in Actuarial exams
• Proficient knowledge on the insurance industry in Kenya
• Excellent report writing and presentation skills

If you meet the above requirements and consider yourself up to the challenge, please email your application and a copy of your CV clearly indicating on the subject of your email the job Ref No.

 For example: Ref : Application for Actuarial Assistant Position to:

The Group Human Resources Manager
CIC Insurance Group Ltd

Strictly through Email to: recruitment@cic.co.ke

The application should reach us by close of business on 26th April 2013. 

Please note only shortlisted candidate will be contacted. 

If you do not hear from us by 15th May 2013consider your application unsuccessful.

Engineering Underwriting Job in Kenya

Engineering Underwriting Job in Kenya

African Reinsurance Corporation

Engineering Underwriter (PS 2)

The African Reinsurance Corporation (Africa Re), a pan-African International Financial Institution, announces a vacancy for the position of Engineering Underwriter in the Nairobi Regional Office.

A. Main Duties / Responsibilities

This position is for an Engineering Underwriter who will manage a portfolio of accounts (treaties and facultatives) for cedants in East Africa.

B. Detailed Duties/Responsibilities

The successful candidate will have the direct responsibility of underwriting and developing the portfolio he/she is in charge of and shall report to the Regional Director.

The duties of the Underwriter shall comprise :

• Negotiation for new and renewal of Reinsurance contracts;
• Portfolio management and business relations;
• Monitoring premium and claims payments;
• Insurance Risk Surveys and assessments;
• Assessment and Rating of Engineering risks;
• Managing relationships with Cedants;
• Compiling Performance Progress reports.

C. Key Performance Indicators

• Premium production in line with budget and growth potentials;
• Good claims management;
• Good relationship with cedants;
• Underwriting profitability in the class of business written;
• Market/ Product expansion;
• Reliability of forecast made on premium, claims and underwriting results;
• Accuracy of data provided to management.

D. Technical Competencies Required For This Position

• Applies the core principles of insurance to everyday situations;
• Demonstrates an understanding of standard policy wordings, extensions and limitations;
• Applies knowledge of what is needed for an insurance contract to be legally valid;
• Demonstrates an understanding of underwriting capacity;
• Knows and applies organizational underwriting philosophy;
• Identifies data sources which can be used for pricing decisions and factors that can affect pricing;
• Provides complete and accurate quotations for risks and apply the underwriting policy and guidelines;
• Demonstrates awareness of the data that indicates how an underwriting portfolio is performing for own area of business;
• Knows how claims notification information is used in the claims handling process for own area of business;
• Manages the claims handling process to achieve timely settlement and minimize leakages;
• Advanced technical competence in reinsurance & retrocession;
• Good skills in business software tools: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, RMS;
• Very good technical knowledge of reinsurance and retrocession.

E. Minimum Qualifications and Experience

Applicants not older than 40 years and should hold the following qualification:

• First University degree in relevant field (Engineering) plus Masters plus 5 years post qualification relevant qualitative work experience with emphasis on risk surveys, underwriting/rating engineering risks and Reinsurance underwriting;

Or

• First University degree in relevant field (Engineering) plus full professional qualification plus 5 years post qualification relevant qualitative work experience with emphasis on risk surveys, underwriting/rating engineering risks and Reinsurance underwriting;

Or

• First University degree in relevant field (Engineering) plus 9 years post qualification relevant qualitative work experience with emphasis on risk surveys, underwriting/rating engineering risks and Reinsurance underwriting.

F. Additional Requirements For Candidates For This Position:

Applicants must be:

• Nationals of member States of Africa Re;
• Additional professional qualifications would be an added advantage;
• Bilingualism (English/French) would be an added advantage;
• Relevant work experience in a Reinsurance company or in the department of Reinsurance of an insurance company would be an added advantage.

G. Other Information

Salary and other conditions of service are competitive and comparative to what is obtainable in similar international organizations.

H. Procedure

Interested candidates for this position are requested to complete and submit the employment form online.

Closing date for submission of applications: 3rd May 2013

African Re Database Administrator Job in Lagos

African Re Database Administrator Job in Lagos

African Reinsurance Corporation 

Database Administrator (PS 2)

The African Reinsurance Corporation (Africa Re), a pan-African International Financial Institution, announces a vacancy for the position of Database Administrator at the Headquarters in Lagos, Federal Republic of Nigeria.

A. Main Duties / Responsibilities

The successful candidate will have the direct responsibility of supporting the ICT Department with the planning, administration, installation, configuration and control of the database systems used by the Corporation and ensuring efficiency, integrity and security of the corporate technological environment. He shall report to the Director of Information Technology (DICT).

B. Detailed Duties/Responsibilities

The duties of the Database Administrator shall comprise:

• Database Administration
• Database Maintenance
• Database Support
• Database Security
• Back up & Recovery
• ICT Risk & Compliance
• Ensuring full compliance with the ICT policies and procedures

C. Key Performance Indicator

• Quality of database operations administration
• Performance of systems
• Internal user feedback
• Quality & Timeliness of updates
• Efficiency & Effectiveness
• Quality of restore and backup retrieval
• Audit findings

D. Technical Competencies Required For This Position

• Oracle database core administration experience
• Oracle e-business Suite Application and database administration will be an added advantage
• Experience in Oracle web logic administration
• Experience in SQL/SQL* Plus programming PL/SQL and stored procedures/packages
• Experience in deployment in SOA suite, creation of Data sources, JMS destination, securing web services
• Experience in setup of High Availability architecture with clustering for Oracle Apps server and RAC for databases
• Experience working with Oracle Enterprise Manager
• Experience in performance tuning of Oracle 10g Application Server preferred

E. Minimum Qualifications and Experience

Applicants not older than 40 years and should hold the following qualification:

• First University degree in relevant field (Computer Science/ Engineering) plus Masters plus 5 years post qualification relevant qualitative work experience in Data base Management;

or

• First University degree in relevant field (Computer Science/Engineering) plus full professional qualification plus 5 years post qualification relevant qualitative work experience in Data base Management;

or

• First University degree in relevant field (Computer Science/ Engineering) plus 9 years post qualification relevant qualitative work in Data base Management.

F. Additional Requirements For Candidates For This Position:

Applicants must be:

• Nationals of member States of Africa Re;
• Additional professional qualification in Oracle Certified Professional (Database Administration) will be an added advantage.
• Bilingualism (English/French) would be an added advantage.
• Relevant work experience in a Reinsurance company, in the department of Reinsurance of an insurance company or in a reputable international organization would be an added advantage.

G. Other Information

Salary and other conditions of service are competitive and comparative to what is obtainable in similar international organizations.

H. Procedure

Interested candidates for these positions are requested to complete and submit the employment form online.

Closing date for submission of applications: 3 May 2013

Centaur Insurance Brokers Underwriting Assistants Jobs in Kenya

Centaur Insurance Brokers Underwriting Assistants Jobs in Kenya

Applications are invited from suitably qualified Kenyan Citizens for the following positions that have arisen in Centaur Insurance Brokers Ltd.

Position: Underwriting Assistant 

2 Posts

Reporting to: Senior Underwriter

Job Summary: To provide operations support to Senior Underwriter to ensure high level of efficiency and quality
in service delivery.

Key Tasks, Duties and Responsibilities

• Registration of new business in the system
• Processing Renewals and benefits adjusted in mid-term of the policy
• Timely preparation and dispatch of Policy Documents and other relevant documents.
• Process cancellation of policies where premium is not paid.
• Filing of bring-ups for action by Senior Underwriter
• Processing of debit notes, credits and refunds.
• Any other duties as may be assigned by Senior Underwriter from time to time.

Competence Requirements

• Computer literate (MS-Office Suite)
• Ability to work well with others as a team player
• Excellent communication skills, highly confidential & organized
• Attention to detail & sense of business urgency

Qualification and Experience

• Minimum C+ grade in both English and Mathematics in O-Levels.
• Minimum Insurance Professional qualification (AIIK)
• Minimum One (1) year experience in underwriting. 
• Experience gained in an Insurance Broking firm will be an advantage.

If you meet the above minimum requirements, send your curriculum vitae to wanja@africaonline.co.ke and copy kwamure@africaonline.co.ke.

Indicate the above position on the Email subject line so as to be received not later than 26th April, 2013.

Centaur Insurance Brokers Senior Underwriters Jobs in Kenya

Applications are invited from suitably qualified Kenyan Citizens for the following positions that have arisen in Centaur Insurance Brokers Ltd.

Position: Senior Underwriter  

2 Posts

Reporting to: Broking Manager

Job Summary: To provide Technical Support and enhance Service Delivery by effecting insurance covers and producing quality, timely, relevant and accurate insurance documents to all our clients.

Key Tasks, Duties and Responsibilities

• Review all new applications for insurance – determine the profiles of risks presented to the company for insurance and assess their acceptability or otherwise.
• Review proposals for insurance renewals and adjust benefits where necessary by reviewing previous files, worksheets, etc.
• Ensure New, Renewal and Endorsement business is properly booked in the system
• Supervise processing of Debit Notes, Credits and Refunds.
• Ensure timely preparation and dispatch of Policy Documents and other relevant documents.
• Monitoring cancellation of policies where premium is not paid.
• Ensure all related activities to underwriting are properly coordinated and enforced
• Participate in Sales initiatives.
• Assist in Tendering process as guided by the manager.
• Assisting Marketers with the mega quotation terms.
• Maintain good public relations with the Underwriters and Clients.
• Receiving and attending to enquiries from Clients
• Able to guide staff
• Any other duties as may be assigned by Broking Manager from time to time.

Competence Requirements

• Computer literate (MS-Office Suite) and ability to handle enquiries through our interactive website
• Ability to work well with others as a team player
• Excellent Communication Skills, Highly Confidential, Organized and Confident
• Attention to detail & sense of business urgency

Qualification and Experience

• Minimum C+ grade in both English and Mathematics in O-Levels.
• Minimum Insurance Professional qualification (AIIK) or at an advanced stage of ACII Dip.
• Minimum Three (3) years experience in the Insurance Industry. 
• Experience gained in an Insurance Broking firm will be an advantage.
• Insurance experience in both Underwriting and Claims departments will be an advantage

If you meet the above minimum requirements, send your curriculum vitae to
wanja@africaonline.co.ke and copy kwamure@africaonline.co.ke.

Indicate the above position on the Email subject line so as to be received not later than 26th April, 2013.

Accountant Job Vacancy in Kenya

Accountant Job Vacancy in Kenya

Job Title: Accountant
 

Application: recruit@odumont.com
 

Deadline: 27/04/2013

Duties and Responsibilities
 

Financial accounts, budgeting and forecasting

• Produce monthly financial accounts in the approved format;
• Provide budget holders with financial information which meets their needs;
• Facilitate the preparation of the annual budget and update forecasts as necessary.

Financial and regulatory reporting

• Prepare statutory accounts for the Companies, in the appropriate format;
• Liaise with external auditors;
• Ensure all regulatory and other returns are prepared and submitted timely.

Financial transactions

• Ensure the efficient processing of all financial transactions, including invoicing and collection of moneys due;
• Ensure that all money received in and paid out is correctly allocated;
• Ensure the purchase ledger is maintained, with accurate coding, and that suppliers are paid in a timely manner;
• Ensure the bank and other control accounts are reconciled monthly.

Cash flow

• Manage banking arrangements under the direction of the Chief Accountant;
• Maintain a daily cash flow schedule and produce regular cash flow reports;

Systems and IT

• have sound knowledge of the accounting packages such as quickbooks, sage ,tally etc

Taxation

• Prepare monthly and quarterly VAT returns;
• Involve and instruct external tax consultants when necessary.
• Experience in Accounts payable a must.
• Knowledgeable in insurance matters
• Statutory deductions i.e. NSSF, NHIF, withholding tax and HELBS

Inventory

• Maintaining proper reporting and financial controls; and
• Ensuring adherence to all practices and policies required to meet these objectives.

Skills Set Needed

• Project Management and Audit Reviews
• Knowledge of accounting principles and practices
• Knowledge of finance principles
• Knowledge of financial reporting
• Proficiency in relevant accounting software
• Team management skills.
• Technical accounting skills
• Excellent planning and organizing skills
• Scheduling and monitoring skills
• Excellent communication skills
• Problem analysis and problem-solving skills

Qualifications:

• Should be a CPA K
• A degree in accounting, BCOM or Finance is an advantage

Experience:

• A minimum of 5 years’ working experience in a manufacturing environment
• Experience in Accounts payable a must.
• Knowledgeable in insurance matters
• Statutory deductions i.e. NSSF, NHIF, withholding tax and HELBS

Qualifying candidates should send their application letter together with detailed Curriculum Vitae to recruit@odumont.com before COB 27th April 2013.

FKE Finance & Operation Services Chief Manager Job in Nairobi Kenya

FKE Finance & Operation Services Chief Manager Job in Nairobi Kenya

The Federation of Kenya Employers (FKE) is the national umbrella organization for employers in Kenya and its key mandate is to promote the interests of employers.
 

FKE seeks to ensure that national labour and social policy provides an environment favourable to enterprise sustainability and job creation. 

We are seeking to engage dynamic and results driven professionals to fill the following positions:

Chief Manager – Finance & Operation Services

Reporting to the Executive Director, the successful candidate will coordinate and ensure the delivery of all support services: Finance, Human Resources, General Administration, Procurement and Information Technology to ensure proper support to technical departments.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, formulate and ensure implementation of all support services policies and procedures
• Develop the support services strategies such as ICT, HR
• Manage the budgeting process
• Manage Financial accounting and reporting for FKE
• Formulate, Review and implement FKE financial systems
• Taxation planning and compliance
• Property/Asset management
• Investment management
• Manage and support all divisional staff

Minimum Requirements

• University Degree in accounting from a recognised university
• CPA (K) and an MBA from a recognized university
• Good leadership, motivational, planning and coordination skills

An attractive and competitive remuneration package commensurate with one’s experience and qualifications will be offered to the successful candidates. 

Interested and qualified individuals should forward their applications enclosing detailed curriculum vitae, current salary, expected remuneration, copies of certificates and testimonials and three references with a day time telephone contact and send to the following email address: recruitment@fke-kenya.org  to reach the undersigned not later than April 30, 2013. 

Only successful candidates will be contacted. 

Hard copies of applications and CVs can be sent to: 

The Executive Director, 

Federation of Kenya Employers,

P. O. Box48311-00100 

Nairobi. 

Or hand delivered at their offices at Waajiri House, Argwings Kodhek Road- Milimani, Nairobi