Program Accountant Kenyan Jobs

Title of the Job: Program Accountant

 
Department: Finance
Reports To: Finance Manager

Purpose of the Job:

• Financial Planning
• Financial Reporting
• Financial Accounting for Business units.
• Payment approvals
• Cash flow management
• Donor Reporting

Key Responsibilities/ Accountabilities:

KANCO Finance & Admin Careers in Kenya

Position: Technical Director Finance & Administration
 
Reports to: Deputy Executive Director

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Job summary (purpose of position)
The Technical Director –Finance and Administration will provide effective financial leadership and management for KANCO’s programmes and projects. He/she will be expected to provide leadership in Finance and Administration.

Specifically, the job holder will be responsible for the functions of Procurement; Accounting;Budgeting; Budget monitoring; Internal control; Compliance; Reporting and; Grants administration and Human Resource.

Major duties and responsibilities:

APDK Accountant Jobs in Kenya

Position: Branch Accountant
 
Ref No.:213/JW/FN
 
Our client, the Association for the Physically Disabled of Kenya (APDK), a well established NGO offering rehabilitation and habilitation services to persons with disabilities wishes to fill these two vacancies in their Mombasa Branch.

The successful candidate will be expected to prepare and maintain monthly cash flow projections for the period for which funding is available, prepare and maintain up-to date accounting systems for the branch, ensuring that all transactions are duly recorded.

He/she will also be required to prepare financial reports for APDK and for individual donors. Applicants should hold a degree in Commerce or related field, be fully qualified CPA (K).

They should have a minimum of 5 years accounting experience and those with knowledge of not for profit accounting reporting requirements will have an added advantage.

KIPPRA Finance Careers Kenya

Position: Finance and Investments Manager.
 
The Kenya Institute for Public Policy Research and Analysis (KIPPRA) is a public Institute established in 1997 to support public policy by contributing to the formulation of medium and long-term strategic perspectives for development of the country as well as developing the required human and institutional capacities by undertaking economic forecasting, policy analysis and research, and through capacity building for the achievement of national development goals.

It is governed by the KIPPRA Act No. 15 of 2006.

The Institute is seeking qualified candidates to fill the following positions:

Finance and Investments Manager
  Ref. No FIM/13
Reporting to the Executive Director, the Finance & Investments Manager will be responsible for all aspects of financial control and reporting by providing appropriate financial advice and undertaking related financial administration and management.
Grade: KIP 3
Division: Finance & Investment
Supervisor: Executive Director
Supervisory Responsibilities: Accountant, Assistant Accountant

Key Responsibilities
Oversees all Finance functions including those necessary for auditing, budgeting, financial analysis, capital asset and property management in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, financial policies and procedures, and all other applicable rules and guidelines.
Providing financial management advise to KIPPRA board and management;
Monitoring, analyzing, and interpreting KIPPRA’s financial performance evaluation reports and making recommendations to management on policy changes
Prudent management of finance, and physical assets of the organization; preparing monthly/quarterly financial projection, statements and budgets; exercising expenditure controls of the organization;
Supervising accounting activities; updating management reports; monitoring and evaluating implementation of the statutory mandate; and
Working in close consultation with Executive Director on all financial management issues.

Qualifications & Attributes
A Masters degree in Commerce, Business Administration or Finance.
Certified Public Accountant CPA (K). Certified Financial Analyst (CFA) is an added advantage.
Minimum of 10 years three (3) of which must be in a Finance/Accounting managerial role.
Experience in donor fund accounting desirable.
Accounting Softwares: Working knowledge of accounting software packages and Microsoft Office applications.
Ability to work independently, as well as in a team.
Ability to write clear and concise reports.

Terms and Application Procedure
KIPPRA offers competitive terms and conditions of employment.
Successful candidates will be employed on a 3-year contract, renewable on the basis of performance.
Interested candidates are invited to submit an application letter indicating the reference number of position applied on both letter and envelope, copy of updated/detailed CV, copies of academic and professional certificates, current and expected salary, and names and contacts (telephone and e-mail) of three (3) professional referees who are familiar with the candidate’s qualifications and work experience.

The application should be addressed to:

The Senior HR and Administration Officer,
Kenya Institute for Public Policy Research and Analysis,
Bishops Garden Towers, 2nd Floor, Bishops Road,
P.O. Box 56445-00200, City Square,
Nairobi

Website: www.kippra.org

All email applications should be sent to: hr-july2013@kippra.or.ke

Applications should reach not later than close of business 26th July 2013.

Kakamega County Chief Officers Jobs (13 posts)

The Republic of Kenya
County Government of Kakamega
Office of the Governor

Vacancies

Pursuant to the Constitution of Kenya (2010) and the County Government Act No. 17 of 2012, the County Government of Kakamega invites applications from suitably qualified persons to fill the following vacant positions:

Position: County Chief Officers (13 Posts)
  Job Group ‘S’
The 13 posts are in the following Ministries:
County Treasury and Economic Planning (2)
i) Finance
ii) Planning
Education, Science and Technology, and ICT. Agriculture, Livestock, Fisheries, and Co-operatives (3) Agriculture and Co-operatives Fisheries Development Livestock Development Health Services Lands, Housing, Urban Areas and Physical Planning. Public Service and Administration Transport & Infrastructure Labour, Social Services, Culture, Youth and Sports. Environment, Natural Resources, Energy, Water and Forestry. Industrialization, Trade and Tourism.
  Duties and responsibilities
The Chief Officer shall be the authorized officer in a specific ministry and shall be responsible to the respective County Executive Committee Member.

Duties will include:
The administration of a county ministry.
Formulation and implementation of effective programs to attain vision 2030 and sector goals.
Development and Implementation of strategic plans and sector development plans.
Implementation of Policies and regulations.
Providing strategic policy direction for effective service delivery.
Ensuring compliance with the National Values and Principles of good governance as outlined in Articles 10 and 232 of the Constitution of Kenya.
Performing any other duties as may be assigned from time to time.

Requirements:
Be a Kenya citizen.
Have a Bachelor’s degree from a University recognized in Kenya.
Possession of a Master’s degree in a relevant field will be an added advantage.
Have vast knowledge and experience of not less than 10 years in the relevant field, five of which should be in a managerial position,
Demonstrate thorough understanding of county development objectives and Vision 2030,
Be a strategic thinker and result oriented.
Have excellent communication, organizational and interpersonal skills.
Have capacity to work under pressure to meet strict timelines.
Have ability to work in a multi-ethnic environment with sensitivity and respect for diversity
Satisfies the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution.
Demonstrate understanding and commitment to the values and principles as outlined in articles 10 and 232 of the Constitution of Kenya.
Be computer literate.

Remuneration
Salary: Kshs.120, 270- Kshs.180,660 p.m.
House allowance: Kshs.56, 000 p.m.
Other Allowances: Kshs20, 000 p.m

Terms of service: Contract.

How to apply
 
All applications should submit their applications together with copies of their detailed Curriculum Vitae, academic and professional certificates, testimonials, National Identity card or Passport, and any other supporting documents.

The positions applied for should be indicated on top of the envelope.
Kakamega County residents will be required to indicate their constituency of origin.

Applications should be submitted to:
 
Secretary
County Public Service Board
P.O Box 36-50100
Kakamega

Hand delivered applications can be submitted to the County Headquarters at the Customer Care Desk.

All applications should reach this office on or before 23rd July 2013.

County Government of Kakamega is an equal opportunities employer, all are encouraged to apply

Finance Executive Job Openings Kenya

Kenya Medical Association Sacco ltd is a fast growing Savings and Credit co-operative Society drawing membership from Medical doctors, Dentists, Pharmacists, their spouses and Children over 18 years.

The Sacco is looking for self motivated and hardworking individual to join our Team in the 

Position of Finance Executive

Duties and Responsibilities:
Reporting to the General Manager, and working as part of a team of professionals, the Finance Executive will carry out the following duties:
Managing Sacco member accounts within the Sacco to ensure compliance to Sacco policies.
Ensuring loan repayments by members as stipulated in the loan agreements and Sacco bylaws.
Posting of transactions in the computerized accounting system within the Sacco and generating reports as required.
Carry out Account reconciliations as required from time to time.
Market Sacco products and services to new and existing members of the Sacco.
Maintain a good corporate image of the organization and ensure first class customer service.
Carry out Insurance related duties as assigned and ensure teamwork with the rest of the office team.
All other relevant duties as shall arise and assigned to by the management from time to time.

Minimum Qualifications
Business related University Degree such as: Banking, Accounting, Finance, Micro Finance, Entrepreneurship, Co-op Management, Business Management, Insurance or Economics
Additional Professional qualification in any of the above areas will be an added advantage.
Secondary Education Qualification of C+ (Plus) and above in KCSE.
Computer literate – Knowledge of Navision ERP will be an added advantage.
Be a team player with excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
Personal initiative, creative and able to work independently.
Aged between 22 – 28 years.

Only persons who meet the above qualifications are invited to apply to the address below, 
 Stating the Position on the subject line and attaching a C.V, with 3 professional referees, copies of certificates, and a telephone contact and e-mail address.

Please quote your current and expected remuneration in your application.

The General Manager,
Kenya Medical Association Sacco ltd
P.O.BOX. 413 -00202
KNH- Nairobi.
E-mail; careers@kmasacco.com

So as to be received not later than Friday, 12th July 2013

NB: Only e-mail Applications will be considered.