Accountant Job in Kenya - Oxford University Press (OUP)

Oxford University Press (OUP), the largest University Press in the world, is a department of the University of Oxford. 

It furthers the University’s objective of excellence in research, scholarship, and education by publishing worldwide. 

OUP EA Ltd., a market leader in Educational Publishing, seeks to recruit an Accountant who is passionate, focused and self-d riven.
 

Key Responsibilities
 

Fixed assets management

• Maintain the company’s assets recording system for all capital assets
• Ensure all fixed assets are properly labelled or tagged
• Reconcile the fixed assets register to the general ledger
• Prepare timely asset management reports

Stock management

• Ensure stock movements are correctly picked up in the system and analysed appropriately
• Carry out stock reconciliation exercise on a daily basis
• Prepare monthly stock depreciation schedule and recognize any charges to the profit and loss account

Bank reconciliation

• Prepare bank reconciliations for all Company accounts

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Bachelor of Commerce degree — Accounting or Finance option plus CPA II
• At least five years relevant work experience
• Good knowledge of SAP and SUN systems a must
• Highly organized, professional and analytical
• Positive attitude and sound work ethics

Interested candidates who meet the above criteria are encouraged to send their application letters and detailed CVs to hr@oxford.co.ke not later than 7th September 2012. 

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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CNFA Finance Specialist Job in Nairobi Kenya

CNFA is a Washington, DC - based, non - partisan, not - for - profit international development organization dedicated to stimulating sustainable economic growth and to reducing poverty around the world by nurturing entrepreneurship, agricultural enterprises and market linkages. 

Applications are invited from qualified candidates to serve as the Finance Specialist for a USAID funded program based in Nairobi, covering North East Province and Tana River District. 

The successful candidate will serve a fixed term contract to June 6th 2013.

General Responsibilities

The Finance Specialist will be responsible for overall project finances; will develop the project’s financial plan, including monitoring and reporting systems that meet the funders requirements; and will manage contracting activities. 

This individual will serve as the primary communication link on financial, administrative, and agreement compliance matters as they relate to our programs in Kenya and with our partners, sub grantees, and funding agencies.

Primary duties and responsibilities

• Advising project staff and sub grantees on federal grant requirements and providing training on financial management and record keeping, new systems, and policies. 
• Ensuring compliance with donor and organizational requirements. 
• Managing financial and regulatory aspects of US federal and project relationships.
• Overseeing the day-to-day monitoring of financial activities, human resources, subcontracting, and consultant procedures.
• Working with the Senior Vice President for Operations and Compliance, the Chief of Party and technical staff to develop and coordinate the annual work plan with the budgeting process with partners and staff in compliance with federal and foundation regulations.
• In coordination with CNFA’s Headquarters, overseeing the project accounting and financial management system to ensure that the financial planning, monitoring, and reporting needs of federal and foundation, the Country Directors, and partners can be met in a comprehensive and timely manner. 
• Providing appropriate information, advice, and technical assistance to partners on project-related financial, administrative, and compliance issues including: 

1. Clear guidance on financial reporting requirements and feedback on monthly budget monitoring and reporting;  
2. Financial and compliance prequalification of reviews of potential local partners, 
3. Coordinating receipt of appropriate audit reports, review, and follow up of audit findings, 

• Guidance on all aspects of agreement compliance issues including procurement, property administration, and amendment processes. 
• Supervising project procurement and inventory functions, ensuring that such procurements comply with federal requirements. 
• Managing systems to monitor financial and grants management needs, and training staff to use the system. 
• Regularly visits project sites as well as the sub-contractor offices in those districts slated for intervention.
• Ensures that appropriate security procedures and roles are followed by the project staff. 
• Supervising and coordinating effective close down of project at end date.

Qualifications

Education: Bachelors and Masters degree in business field and CPA/ACCA/CA qualification is required.

Work Experience: A minimum of ten (10) years of progressive experience in senior management position with at least five (5) years in management of USAID funded project- finances.

Languages: Fluency in oral and written English and Kiswahili.

Interested candidates may submit resume and cover letter to jobs@cnfakenya.org by Monday, 3rd September 2012.

Only short listed candidates will be contacted. 

CNFA is an “equal opportunities” employer.

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Clearing & Forwarding Company General Manager Job in Kenya

We are an established clearing and forwarding company with major clients in East and Central Africa. 

We are looking for qualified candidates to fill in the position of a “General Manager”
 

Key Responsibilities

• Ensuring policies are put in place to govern all the operations of the organization;
• Supervision of all employees to ensure that all policies and procedures are implemented in all areas e.g.: port operations, shipping line procedures, customs procedures and accounting procedures
• Following-up and solve any problem that may arise with shipping line, Kenya Revenue Authority, or port operations.
• Coordinating with client companies to obtain volume of future shipments for internal planning as well as maintaining good relationship and positive image of the company.
• Streamlining operations to achieve continuous efficiency in management and establishing clear procedures.
• Identifying, soliciting and directing all aspects of public relations, operations and other staffing;

Skills Required

• Must posses leadership skills and be a team player
• Ability to work independently with sound decision making techniques
• Good supervision skills
• Ability to delegate work and provide solutions to technicalities as well as conflict Management

Qualifications and Other Requirements

• Must be 36 years and above in age
• Must have over 6 years experience in the same capacity
• Holder of a degree in Business Management or related field
• Must have a diploma in clearing & forwarding course, or any other related course from a recognized institution.
• Must demonstrate the ability to maintain good working relationships with all the stake holders in the field.
• Must be flexible in work habits and schedules,
• Must have good knowledge of government procedures relating to imports & exports knowledge of customs laws pertaining to Kenya, east and central Africa.
• Must be well conversant with port operations procedures with established relationship with all stake holders of the clearing and forwarding industry.

Applications must be received on or before 17th September 2012

Applications enclosing current CV, Certificates and testimonials should be sent to:
 

DNA 1359
Box 80708-80100
Mombasa
 

E-mail: logisticsrecruits@gmail.com
 

Only successful candidates will be contacted

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Financial Controller Job Opportunity in Nairobi Kenya

Group / Location: Kenya, Nairobi

Job Title: Financial Controller

Job brief / purpose: Management of all in country Financial, Legal, IT and Administrative activities in Kenya

Area currently encompasses 2 legal entities, 2 assets, 1 Joint Venture

Relationships    

Reports to Financial Controller – Africa
 

Dotted line report to General Manager – Kenya
 

Responsible for work of Kenyan Accountancy and Admin staff
 

Works closely with other members of Kenya team, and Perth Finance team

Responsibilities    

• Ensure all standard the organization procedures and policies are followed in country, particularly organization Delegation of Authorities
• Ensure all local accounting processes are completed efficiently and to the appropriate deadlines
• Management of Pronto ledger, transaction processing, cash and banking, local supplier management
• Management of tax compliance and monitoring of local fiscal environment – escalating potential issues as required.
• Ensure compliance with all other local government requirements
• Financial reporting, local budgeting, forecasting and cost control
• Manage local administration function, including correspondence, office procedures, facilities supervision etc
• Management of local IT & communications needs, liaising with Perth IT department as required
• Provide assistance to Country Manager and in-country team in all matters relating to Finance and Administration
• Deputise for Country Manager when he is outside Kenya
• Provide information and reports to Perth/London teams as required
• Liaise with London and Perth re requirements for and implementation of supplier contracts in Kenya, as well as administration of documents relating to government compliance
• Liaise with External Advisors as required

Qualifications/Experience    

• Educated to degree standard
• Qualified Accountant, with a minimum of 5 years post-qualification experience
• Experience in Oil & Gas exploration preferred
• Experience in Kenya preferred

Special Working Conditions: Based in Nairobi, with travel to Perth, London or other parts of Kenya as required

If interested , send your CV to recruitkenya@kimberly-ryan.net

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