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The African Guarantee Fund (“AGF”), a Pan African non-banking financial institution, was established in 2010 by the African Development Bank, the Danish Government (DANIDA) and the Spanish Government (AECID).
Its main objective is to contribute to economic development and poverty reduction in Africa; through improved access to finance and long-term credit for Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (“SMEs”).
AGF targets financial institutions that wish to increase their lending to SMEs with a mix of guarantee products. AGF also provides support for capacity development of partner lending institutions to improve their SME lending capacity as well as business development providers to help SMEs improve their business management skills and bankability.
AGF will manage the guarantee facility and operate according to market principles.
Currently headquartered in Mauritius and operating out of Nairobi, its Kenyan branch, AGF has ambitious expansion plans to cover all Africa over the next 5 years.
In order to succeed, AGF requires a highly skilled and motivated talent base.
It is in this regard that AGF is now seeking to recruit a Capacity Development Coordinator and an Accountant.
These are new positions and the incumbents will be expected to work very closely with other staff for the overall benefit of the institution.
Capacity Development Coordinator
ESS 460
Reporting to the CEO, the Capacity Development Coordinator who will be based in Nairobi with frequent travel in Africa; will be expected to manage the AGF capacity development facility and provide support to partner lending institutions and business development support providers.
The job holder will be responsible for:
The African Guarantee Fund (“AGF”), a Pan African non-banking financial institution, was established in 2010 by the African Development Bank, the Danish Government (DANIDA) and the Spanish Government (AECID).
Its main objective is to contribute to economic development and poverty reduction in Africa; through improved access to finance and long-term credit for Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (“SMEs”).
AGF targets financial institutions that wish to increase their lending to SMEs with a mix of guarantee products. AGF also provides support for capacity development of partner lending institutions to improve their SME lending capacity as well as business development providers to help SMEs improve their business management skills and bankability.
AGF will manage the guarantee facility and operate according to market principles.
Currently headquartered in Mauritius and operating out of Nairobi, its Kenyan branch, AGF has ambitious expansion plans to cover all Africa over the next 5 years.
In order to succeed, AGF requires a highly skilled and motivated talent base.
It is in this regard that AGF is now seeking to recruit a Capacity Development Coordinator and an Accountant.
These are new positions and the incumbents will be expected to work very closely with other staff for the overall benefit of the institution.
Capacity Development Coordinator
ESS 460
Reporting to the CEO, the Capacity Development Coordinator who will be based in Nairobi with frequent travel in Africa; will be expected to manage the AGF capacity development facility and provide support to partner lending institutions and business development support providers.
The job holder will be responsible for:
- Proactively developing and implementing 5 year capacity development strategies, approach papers and operational policies;
- Coordinating external relations and support the CEO in negotiating support for the AGF Capacity Development facility;
- Preparing and implementing annual capacity development budgets and work plans;
- Managing the capacity development sub facility for partner lending institutions and business development support providers;
- Organising capacity development needs assessments of the identified business development support providers;
- Identifying and managing the procurement and contracting of qualified providers of capacity development to business development support providers;
- Actively contributing to building relationships between partner lending institutions and business development support providers and promoting effective tripartite relationships between partner lending institutions and business development support providers and SMEs; and
- Reporting on progress and results as part of the AGF reporting schedule.
We
are looking for a candidate who holds a Masters degree in finance, business
administration or a related field; with at least 10 years’ managerial and
leadership experience; preferably gained in a financial institution.
The candidate should also demonstrate strong knowledge of strategies, approaches and tools in capacity development as well as a good understanding of financial institutions’ approaches to SME lending, risk mitigation strategies, loan appraisal criteria, etc; coupled with a good knowledge and understanding of the SME context in Africa.
Evidence of ability to work in a professionally and culturally diverse setting is a must.
The candidate must also possess excellent project management and consulting skills, experience in contract management and monitoring as well as excellent IT skills.
Fluency in English and a sound working knowledge of French is a must.
The ideal candidate will be a self driven individual with a passion and flair for helping SME’s succeed.
Accountant
ESS 461
Reporting to the Chief Finance Officer (“CFO”), the Accountant will be responsible for preparing reliable and timely periodic financial reports, compiling budgets and advising on the financial performance of AGF.
The job holder will also be expected to participate in the formulation, implementation and enforcement of accounting and internal control systems.
This is a key role within the Finance Department and the position holder is expected to focus on providing a high level of financial and accounting support across AGF as well as achieving positive outcomes.
The job holder will be responsible for:
The candidate should also demonstrate strong knowledge of strategies, approaches and tools in capacity development as well as a good understanding of financial institutions’ approaches to SME lending, risk mitigation strategies, loan appraisal criteria, etc; coupled with a good knowledge and understanding of the SME context in Africa.
Evidence of ability to work in a professionally and culturally diverse setting is a must.
The candidate must also possess excellent project management and consulting skills, experience in contract management and monitoring as well as excellent IT skills.
Fluency in English and a sound working knowledge of French is a must.
The ideal candidate will be a self driven individual with a passion and flair for helping SME’s succeed.
Accountant
ESS 461
Reporting to the Chief Finance Officer (“CFO”), the Accountant will be responsible for preparing reliable and timely periodic financial reports, compiling budgets and advising on the financial performance of AGF.
The job holder will also be expected to participate in the formulation, implementation and enforcement of accounting and internal control systems.
This is a key role within the Finance Department and the position holder is expected to focus on providing a high level of financial and accounting support across AGF as well as achieving positive outcomes.
The job holder will be responsible for:
- Assisting in managing cash resources in order to maximise returns on investments;
- Ensuring production of timely, accurate reliable financial reports as and when required;
- Providing timely management information for decision making;
- Compiling the annual budget and participating in the strategic planning process;
- Handling payroll management and payments;
- Maintaining proper accounting records;
- Handling all tax matters in relation to compliance and non statutory requirements;
- Co-ordinating procurement of goods and services;
- Co-ordinating external and internal audits and replying to audit queries arising; and
- Assisting the CFO in coordinating AGF fundraising efforts.
We
are looking for a results oriented, analytical and highly motivated individual
who holds a Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting Option) degree and is a Certified
Public Accountant (CPA (K) or ACCA; with a minimum of 6 years’
Accounting/Finance experience preferably in the financial services sector.
The ideal candidate must demonstrate strong grounding in IT with good knowledge of accounting systems as well as good team leadership and excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
If you believe you fit the required profiles, please send your applications in confidence to ess.ke@ke.pwc.com by close of business Friday 4 November 2011, quoting reference number ESS 460 and ESS 461.
Please provide your curriculum vitae containing details of your qualifications, experience, present position, current and expected remuneration as well as copies of professional/academic certificates.
Include day and evening telephone numbers, e-mail address, names and addresses of three references.
Only short listed candidates will be contacted.
The ideal candidate must demonstrate strong grounding in IT with good knowledge of accounting systems as well as good team leadership and excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
If you believe you fit the required profiles, please send your applications in confidence to ess.ke@ke.pwc.com by close of business Friday 4 November 2011, quoting reference number ESS 460 and ESS 461.
Please provide your curriculum vitae containing details of your qualifications, experience, present position, current and expected remuneration as well as copies of professional/academic certificates.
Include day and evening telephone numbers, e-mail address, names and addresses of three references.
Only short listed candidates will be contacted.
