Junior Accountant Career in Kenya

Position: Junior Accountant
 

Department: Accounts
 

Reporting to: Senior Accountant

Job Summary
 

Our client is seeking a junior accountant to help the senior accountant in applying accounting principles and procedures to analyze financial information, prepare accurate and timely financial reports and statements and ensure appropriate accounting control procedures.
 

Duties and Responsibilities

• Maintain financial records by analyzing balance sheets and general ledger accounts.
• Reconcile general and subsidiary bank accounts by gathering and balancing information.
• Provide financial status information by preparing special reports; completing special projects.
• Correct errors by posting adjusting journal entries.
• Maintain general ledger accounts by reconciling accounts receivable detail and control accounts; adjusting entries for amortizations prepaid; analyzing and reconciling retains and accounts payable ledgers; preparing fixed asset depreciation and accruals.
• Secure financial information by completing database backups; keeping information confidential.
• Maintain accounting controls by following policies and procedures and complying with financial legal requirements.
• Accomplish accounting and organization mission by completing related results as needed.
• Any other duties assigned by management

Competence

• Knowledge on accounts payables and accounts receivables
• Attention to detail and thoroughness
• Planning and organizing skills
• Confidentiality
• Deadline-Oriented
• Reporting Skills

Job Specification

• Minimum C.P.A section II from a recognized institution.
• Experience in accounting packages will be an added advantage.
• Strong I.T technical background would be an advantage
• Minimum two (2) years experience as an accounts assistant
• Age – not above 30 years

ONLY candidates fulfilling the requirements of the positions should email

• their detailed CVs,
• indicating your availability and
• expected salary

Via email to ‘therecruiter@dafinaconsultants.com’.  

Indicate JUNIOR ACCOUNTANT on the subject line. 

Deadline for application is 18th February 2013. 

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Senior Accountant Career in Kenya

Position: Senior Accountant
 

Department: Accounts

Job Summary
 

Our client is seeking a senior accountant who will be responsible for ensuring the integrity of accounting information by recording, verifying, consolidating, and entering transactions. 

The holder of the position will be working as the head of the finance team and will be responsible for administering all aspects of the accounting function including payroll processing for transmittal to the payroll service, financial reporting and month end close.

Duties and Responsibilities

Payroll:

• Process payroll on a bi-monthly basis for transmittal to payroll service.
• Prepare the bi-monthly timesheet allocation and corresponding journal entry.
• Follow-up with staff on outstanding timesheets.
• Review timesheets for errors and make any necessary corrections.
• Setup and train new employees on the timesheet system.
• Respond to any staff questions regarding timesheets or pay stubs.
• Reconcile the staff payroll to the general Ledger.

Cash / Revenue:

• Perform bank account transfers.
• Review cash receipts journal entry prepared by the junior accountant.

Accounts Payable:

• Review accounts payable batch prepared by the junior accountant.
• Review the corporate credit entries and supporting documentation prepared by junior accountant.

Financial Reports:

• Review vendor activity to ensure all monthly invoices have been received and processed
• Review contract obligations to ensure all contract invoices have been received and processed
• Perform the operating cash account reconciliation and related journal entries
• Perform various detailed month-end allocations for fringe benefits, shared costs and indirect cost allocations
• Record the release from restrictions revenue journal entry
• Perform various account reconciliations and work to resolve any discrepancies

Other duties / special projects as assigned.
 

Competence

• Accounting
• Research Skills
• Analyzing Information
• Attention to Detail
• Deadline-Oriented
• Confidentiality
• Thoroughness
• Corporate Finance
• Financial Software
• General Math Skills

Job Specification

• Minimum Bachelors degree in Business with a bias towards Accounts/finance or ACCA/CPA graduates.
• Masters in an accounting/financial field will be an added advantage.
• Membership to accounting professional bodies.
• Strong accounting packages knowledge would be an advantage.
• Minimum five years experience three of which should be in a senior accounting position.

ONLY candidates fulfilling the requirements of the positions should email

• their detailed CVs,
• indicating your availability and
• expected salary

Via email to ‘therecruiter@dafinaconsultants.com’.  

Indicate SENIOR ACCOUNTANT on the subject line. 

Deadline for receiving applications 22nd February 2013

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Customer Relations, Sales and Marketing Trainer Job in Kenya

CAP Youth Empowerment Institute Kenya, is supported by MasterCard Foundation, was established to provide Basic Employability Skills Training (BEST) for disadvantaged youth in the society with particular focus on women to get equitable, qualitative learning and access to promising labour market oriented opportunities, savings and credit that support their pathways to safe and positive futures. 

The key purpose of the organization is to assist 10,000 disadvantaged youth to make informed choices, develop labour-market oriented employability skills and access job placements, savings and enterprise development support. 

About the position 

Successful candidate will be posted in one of the CAP Centers currently operational as a CRS Trainer. 

He/she will train Sales, Marketing and Customer relations. 

The right candidate must be self-driven and must work with minimal Supervision.

Job Responsibilities 

• We are looking for people who have pride, passion and energy, but mostly love TEACHING. 
• Take responsibility for the quality of teaching delivered. 
• Guidance and skills development to ensure that standards are maintained and improved. 
• To act as a personal tutor to CAP students. 
• Developing, customizing and delivering Sales, Marketing and Customer Relations. 
• Assist students get internships and placements. 
• Link the youth with potential employers. 
• Adequately equipping the students with Sales, Marketing and Customer Relations. 
• Assist in the design and preparation of materials, resources and information to be used in respect of programmed delivery. 
• Carry out monitoring, guidance, support and mentoring of the learners and take action as required. 

Skills 

• Ability to meet deadlines and handle diverse tasks simultaneously using prioritization. 
• Strong oral and written communication skills. 
• Strong interpersonal, leadership, and motivational skills.
• Excellent Presentation skills. 
• Dynamism, creativity and flexibility. 
• Networking skills a must. 
• Must be flexible. 

Requirements 

• One (1) year working experience in either customer relations, Sales and Marketing. 
• Aged 26 - 33 years. 
• Must be mature and with the right attitude. 
• Must have passion of working with young people. 
• Demonstrated Experience in transferring Sales and Marketing knowledge. 
• Degree in Business Administration/Customer Relations or related field. 
• Relevant Training in Information Technology.

How to apply
 

To express interest in this opportunity, send your CV to hrcapyei@gmail.com by 6th February 2013.
 

Cover letter should be pasted on the body of the email and not as an attachment. 

Applicants are required to quote their current and expected salary. 

Only short listed candidates will be contacted.

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Events Manager Job in Kenya

Our Client, which is  a media and marketing organization focusing on the youth. 

Amongst its key products being  a teen publication is looking for an events manager
Roles and Responsibilities

Should be able to manage a team of event activators, event crew, artists, MC's, security, sound, etc. (manage suppliers related with events production)

Should be able to recruit event crew, event activators, artists, MC's, security, sound, etc. (manage suppliers related with events production)

Should have contacts & relationships with experienced event crew, event activators, artists, MC's, bouncers, police,etc. (need to demonstrate this)

Should be able to develop creative event ideas

Should be able to develop, produce and deliver projects from proposal stage right up to delivery

Should be able to create detailed event budgets (basic knowledge of accounts, Excel, necessary)

Experience working with an events, logistics or projects-based organisation e.g. NGO is very important (at least 3 years' experience)

Qualifications

Graduate’s or masters degree in Marketing / Public Relations or Branding; Training in events management will be an added advantage.
 

At least 3 years of experience in a similar role;

If you are up to the challenge, posses the necessary qualification and experience, please send your CV only indicating why you are the most suitable candidate for the role clearly quoting the job title (Events Manager) on the email subject to jobs@corporatestaffing.co.ke

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Anthill Bees Limited Accounting Intern Job in Nairobi Kenya

Anthill Bees Limited 

Internship Opportunity

Job Title: Accounting Intern
 

Duty Station: Nairobi with occasional travel to the field
 

Duration: Six (6) months
 

Hours per week: 25
 

Application Deadline: 10th February, 2013.
 

Our Culture: Relationship-Oriented - We're Your Business Friend
 

We place ourselves in your shoes and think outside in. 

Our belief is that only when we have established a trusting relationship with you, do we deserve the business you are entrusting us with. 

We believe in long-term relationships, and we will support your business vision even after the completion of your project.
 

Why People Like Working Here: The advertised job is positioned as a career development opportunity for young men & women gaining experience in management of SME & Project Accounts & Funds.

Job Description:

• Enter financial transactions in the books of accounts under the supervision of the Accountant
• Set up new accounts in the books
• Keep track of accounts receivables and payables through aging of accounts, and maintain records for said accounts
• Duties could include show reconciliations, balance sheet analysis, preparation of show folders, recording of journal entries, and assistance with sales and other tax filings
• Assist in the preparation of internal reports
• Assist staff and senior staff in the AHB office with various duties associated with the business promotion.

Qualifications:     

• University degree and/or professional equivalent, preferably Accounting Major or Bachelor of Commerce or similar
• Training and experience in areas of the job description above
• Willingness to travel when required including to marginal areas with limited infrastructure
• Ability to get along with Clients & Staff
• Good writing skills and workable computer literacy, in particular: Standard Accounting packages, MSWord, Excel and internet usage.

Application Instructions: Please provide application letter and resume to jobs@anthillbees.com  

Only candidates who meet minimum qualifications will be acknowledged.  

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AAR Insurance Sales Executives Jobs in Nairobi Kenya

AAR Insurance       
 

Vacancies Available
 

Positions: Sales Executives   

Where: AAR Insurance (Kenya), P.O. Box 41766 - 00100
 

Location: Nairobi
 

Requirements

• Well groomed and presentable
• Excellent communication skills
• Age : 25 years and above
• Education: College Graduates are preferred but Professional training will also be considered.   
• Must be ambitious and focused to succeed in sales career
• Experience in Sales and Marketing especially of insurance products will be an added advantage.

Remuneration: Commission basis.

If interested, please forward your CV and application letter to pkauki@aar.co.ke or address it to THE BRANCH  MANAGER – VOYAGER, NHIF BRANCH.

Closing Date: 30/03/2013

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Vetlab Sports Club Credit Controller Job in Nairobi Kenya

Vetlab Sports Club is a Private Members Club situated in Nairobi and seeks to employ a suitable Kenyan Citizen with the right attributes to fill the position below

Credit Controller  

Job Description:

• Preparation and implementation of a receivables collection plan
• Collection of outstanding debts from members and sponsors
• Ensure set collection targets are achieved
• Sending updated statements to members and sponsors on a monthly basis or as need arises
• Handling all members related issues with regard to payments and communicating with them via email, mail, phone or personally
• Close monitoring of members accounts for non payments and delayed payments and make necessary recommendations
• Updating the members payments schedule on a daily basis
• Follow established procedures for debt collection and come up with new ideas for the same

Job Specification

• CPA (k) finalist
• 2 year experience in as a credit controller.
• Ability to work in an environment that demands exceptional performance.
• Be computer literate and a team player.

Applications letters accompanied by a detailed resume, stating expected remuneration, should be sent to the e-mail address below by Friday, 15th February, 2013

info@vetlabsc.com 

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Data Entry Clerk Job in Kenya

My client needs urgently a Data Entry Clerk with the following qualities;
 

- accurate and good in Excel.

-  should have at least 3-4 years work experience in a  manufacturing company and be able to analyse data and prepare reports.

Email cvs ASAP to  riona@kentrain.co.ke before the 7th of Feb 

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French Proof Reader Job in Kenya

Tradusemble is a private French - based firm that is upcoming and currently requires the services of a French proofreader to assist the head translator in proofreading translated documents.
 

Qualifications: Minimum of DALF C1.
 

Age range: 30-35 years.
 

Experience: Minimum 1 year.
 

If interested kindly send C.V. in French to: tradusemble@gmail.com

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