Pensions Manager and Accountant Jobs in Kenya

A well established Pension Scheme with a fund value of Shs. 2 billion with about 1,400 Members would like to fill the following vacancies immediately.

1. Pensions Manager

Reporting to the Board of Trustees of the pension scheme, the successful candidate will manage and oversee all the operations of the scheme.

Key duties and responsibilities of the position include:

• Administering, supervising and managing staff, assets and activities of the scheme;
• Ensuring that the scheme operates efficiently, meets its performance targets, quality and customer care targets as well as complying with best practice;
• Providing effective and efficient communication between scheme members, the sponsor, service providers and the regulator;
• Ensuring ethical and good corporate governance practices including financial procedures and controls as well as compliance with regulations in force;
• Developing and implementing an effective strategic plan in consultation with the Board of Trustees and other stakeholders/advisers,

Qualifications, experience and other requirements:-

• Must be a graduate in either Economics, Commerce, Business or Finance related disciplines, preferably advanced to a Master’s level;
• A professional qualification or training in investment banking and/or management would be an added advantage;
• Should possess good IT and quantitative skills;
• Excellent inter-personal, organization and leadership skills with ability to motivate staff, build effective relationships with business clients, peers, staff and regulatory authorities at all levels.
• At least five (5) years experience in a senior management position preferably in pensions industry, finance, financial services sector, banking or funds management.

2. Accountant

Reporting to the Pensions Manager, the successful candidate will manage the day to day accounting functions of the Scheme, ensure that scheme accounts are prepared in a timely and accurate manner an in accordance with the RBA regulations and acceptable accounting standards.

Key duties and responsibilities of the position include:

• Preparation of schemes budget and presenting it to the Board for approval.
• Maintain the books of accounts for the Pension Scheme.
• Generate quarterly and monthly reports for the scheme
• Prepare the payroll and oversee bank reconciliations
• Facilitate audits and ensure legal and professional compliance.
• Collection of fund debts

Qualifications, experience and other requirements:-

• Must be a graduate in either Economics, Commerce, Business or Finance related disciplines
• Must be a CPA (K) or equivalent qualification;
• Excellent knowledge of dealing with investment and financial assets;
• Good knowledge of retirement benefits schemes or general investment accounting would an added advantage.
• At least three (3) years experience in a similar function.
• Must be a person of unquestionable integrity.

If you qualify and up to the challenge, please submit your application along with a detailed CV, stating your current position and remuneration, copies of certificates and testimonials so as to reach us on or before 19th October, 2012 addressed to:

DN/A 1382
P.O. Box 49010-00100, NAIROBI