Chief Operating Officer Job in Kenya

Job Title: Chief Operating Officer

Reports To: Chief Operating Officer

Location: Nairobi

Closing Date: Open Until Filled

Summary

  A multinational information technology company providing the complete systems solutions from conception to implementation and maintenance.

They render their services to small and large organizations worldwide and major in Banking Software, Micro Finance software, Savings Co-operative Internet Banking, Switching Software Products, Mobile Banking and other financial software products.

They encourage creativity and productivity while working closely with their customer base to create products that are functional and easy to implement.

They are looking for a high calibre individual to fill the post of Chief Operating Officer.

S/He will be responsible for the company’s day-to-day operating activities, including revenue and sales growth; expense, cost and margin control; and monthly, quarterly and annual financial goal management.

Primary Responsibilities

• Direct company operations to meet budget and other financial goals.
• Direct short-term and long-range planning and budget development to support strategic business goals.
• Establish the performance goals, allocate resources, and assess policies for senior management.
• Demonstrate successful execution of business strategies for company services.
• Direct and participate in acquisition and growth activities to support overall business objectives and plans.
• Participate in capital market development, including participation in road shows, bank meetings, analyst meetings, and more.
• Develop, establish, and direct execution of operating policies to support overall company policies and objectives.

Skills and Requirements

• Excellent interpersonal, communications, public speaking, and presentation skills.
• Solid working knowledge of budgeting, sales, business development, and strategic planning.
• Ability to generate respect and trust from staff and external constituencies.
• At least 15 years of experience, with 5 in an executive level position, such as general manager or vice president

How to Apply

Interested candidates holding the necessary requirements, good performance and / or references are encouraged to send their applications with detailed CV names and contacts of 3 referees, current telephone number and email address, to recruiter@personnelresource.com

Only short listed candidates will be contacted.

“Personnel Resource is an equal opportunity employer”

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Grants Intern (Lodwar) Job in Kenya at International Rescue Committee (IRC)

The International Rescue Committee (IRC) in Kenya serves vulnerable populations in the Turkana region and refugees in the Kakuma, Dadaab camps and in the Eastleigh, Nairobi.

The IRC implements programs in the areas of comprehensive primary health care, nutrition, protection, peace building, sanitation and hygiene and HIV/AIDS and prevention and response to gender based violence issues.

Applications are invited for the position of:

Grants Intern, Lodwar

Reporting to the Grants Coordinator, the grants intern will be part of the Program/Grants management team led by the Deputy Director of Programs.

The Grants intern will be based in Lodwar.

Responsibilities:

• Contributing to efficient grants management including proposal development, reporting and grants monitoring roles.
• Identify and work for a specific ‘Special Project’ bringing his/her core skills and motivation to the same.
• Development of concept notes, donor proposals
• Preparation of donor reports, internal IRC reports
• Perform grants management functions including, updating the Grant Tracking Sheet and the T1s
• Maintaining updated information in electronic and hard copy files, this will include agreements, proposals, reports and other relevant communication regarding the grant.
• Share information with field teams
• Review program monthly reports
• Maintain updated information related to IRC Kenya and its programs to be shared with donors, Government and IRC head quarters as necessary
• Travel to field sites, participate in activities as necessary
• Organize and coordinate events-World HIV/Aids Day, Refugee Day, Peace Day etc. commemorated by the organization.

Requirements:

• University Degree.
• Computer Skills- Microsoft Word, Excel, Internet.
• Ability and willingness to learn and work with teams based in Nairobi and field sites.

To apply please go to www.rescue.org/careers and search for name of the position.

Please apply on or before 12th December, 2011.

IRC is an equal opportunity employer

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Finlays Chief Accountant (JKIA) Job in Kenya

The organization

Finlays is Kenya’s largest agricultural export group employing 22,000 people and annually exporting 400 million stems of flowers, 7 million kilos of vegetables, 26 million kilos of black tea and 3 million kilos of tea extract.

The organisation is geographically located in Nairobi, Naivasha, Kericho, Mt Kenya and Mombasa, together with 1,200 vegetable out growers throughout the country and 10,000 tea out growers.

The group has established itself as a reliable, responsible, innovative and sustainable producer with a deep knowledge and passion for its products.

Finlays, a wholly owned subsidiary of the Swire Group, maintains strategic focus to develop a sustainable business which in turn drives integration, development and growth possibilities within Kenya and internationally.

Location

The position is based at our Jomo Kenyatta International Airport export hub an operation that employs 2,000 people in produce processing, freight and outgrower farms development.

The Job

Reporting to the Director – Produce & Freight and functionally to the Head Office based Head of Finance, the job holder will be responsible for coordinating and controlling the accounting, budgeting and financial activities.

The key responsibilities for this role include:

• preparing of the detailed monthly management accounts with insightful analysis of performance against key performance criteria;
• reviewing and maintaining a sound l management information system as a useful tool for informed decisions through key performance indicators and analysis and interpretation of finance and accounting reports;
• responsibility for the management and existence of effective systems and controls in the preparation of employee payroll and prompt remittance of statutory and other deductions;
• providing leadership and technical guidance to the accounting/clerical staff including performance management, mentoring, training and development;
• being the key contact person in liaising with and facilitating internal and external audit work , taking ownership for driving resolutions against issues arising;
• controlling cash-flow planning for the region towards achieving the company’s treasury planning objectives in liaison with the Head of Finance; and
• responsibility for the preparation of the budget proposals and actively participating in budgetary control in liaison with departmental heads.

The person

We require a candidate with the following as the minimum requirements:

• a qualified accountant with ACCA, CPA (K) or CA professional qualifications;
• five years relevant experience in a busy Agricultural /manufacturing firm, two of which should be as head of an accounting section;
• excellent communication and analytical skills with the ability to develop and work within a team to deliver on commitments;
• ERP systems experience and excellent excel skills; and
• Self driven with ability to work under pressure, prioritize work and meet tight deadlines.

Application Procedure

If you meet the above requirements and are interested in applying for this role, please send your CV with a covering letter to the Human Resources Director, P.O. Box 10222, Nairobi 00400. Email: hrd.kenya@finlays.net to reach not later than 16 December 2011.

Those applicants who will not have heard from us by 1 January 2012 should consider their applications unsuccessful.

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Kenya National Assembly Pupilage Programme Vacancies- The Parliamentary Service Commission

Republic of Kenya. Kenya National Assembly

The Parliamentary Service Commission

Pupilage Programme

The National Assembly is one of the institutions set out in the Council of Legal Education (Admission) Regulations, 2007 as an institution in which students of the Kenya School of Law may undertake their pupilage program.

The parliamentary Service Commission now seeks three (3) highly motivated Kenyans to undertake their pupilage program in the National Assembly for a period of six (6) months commencing January, 2012.

The successful pupils shall be selected from applicants who-

(a) Possess a Bachelor of Laws (LL.B) degree (Upper Second Class Honours) from a recognized University;

(b) Are admitted to the Kenya School of Law;

(c) Demonstrate a good verbal and written communications skills in both English and Kiswahili;

(d) Demonstrate a proactive attitude and willingness to learn and to be part of a team handling challenging tasks within strict timelines; and

(e) Are computer literate.

Applications, together with certified copies of academic certificates and testimonials, should be submitted so as to be received on or before Friday 16th December, 2011.

The applications shall be in a sealed envelope clearly marked “Application for Pupilage” and shall be addressed to-

The Clerk/Secretary
Parliamentary Service Commission
Parliament buildings
P.O.Box 41842-00100
Nairobi

Only short listed candidates will be contacted for interviews

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