Employment Opportunities in Kenya

A leading Financial Institution member based with Branch Network in Kenya has the following vacant positions to fill:-

1. Deputy General Manager (Operations)

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The Deputy General Manager (Operations) will report to the Chief Executive Officer and will be responsible to:-

• To design, plan and co-ordinate all aspects of Operations Management of the organization, by establishing and managing the implementation of sound work systems and delivery of quality services as approved by the Board of Directors.
• To design the best work systems and methodology to enhance the organization's effectiveness and customer service delivery.
• To oversee effective implementation and co-ordination of approved operational plans, projects, programmes and systems for various departments.
• To study the work process flow and re-design efficient work methodology.

Job Requirements:

• The candidate must have a minimum of BBA/BCOM, (Accounting/Business Management or equivalent qualifications).
• An MBA preferably in Strategic/operations Management will be an added advantage.
• He/she should possess Post Graduate qualifications in business related field i.e., Finance, Accounting, Business Management or investment.
• Must be a membership to a professional body
• He / she should have a wealth of commercial awareness with proven track record
• Must have strong leadership, analytical, interpersonal, planning, organisation, communication and negotiation skills.
• He/she should have excellent team building skills and a team leader and have hands on experience in strategic Management techniques and experience of organisational change and development.
• The candidate must have a Minimum often (10) years experience gained in a large and busy financial or commercial institution at senior management level.

2. Deputy General Manager (Finance)

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The Deputy General Manager (Finance) will report to the Chief Executive Officer and will be responsible to:-

• To design, plan and coordinate all aspects of financial management of the organization, by establishing and managing the implementation of sound accounting and financial control systems and procedures in accordance with the standing financial instructions approved by the Board of Directors.
• To advise the Chief Executive Officer and Board of Directors on the financial plan including the preparation of estimates of income and additional sources of revenue.
• To put in place systems for control of expenditure and the development of capital plan and methods of accumulating a capital reserve in accordance to the Strategic plan. He/she will advise on effective ways of maintaining adequate liquidity to finance the operations of the organization and to plan and supervise the maintenance of appropriate controls with regard to debt and credit management, assets management, tariffs and charge rates.
• To prepare, co-ordinate and supervise management and financial information including the establishment and maintenance of effective control systems for preparation of monthiy, quarterly and year-end management and consolidated accounts for the organization.
• To maintain good working relationships with Financial Institutions and banks in order to obtain appropriate facilities required to meet business objectives at minimum cost.

Job Requirements: -

• The Successful candidate should have a B. com in Finance or Accounting.
• Those with Masters Degree in Accounting or Finance will have an added advantage.
• He/ she should have full professional accounting qualifications in either - CPA (K), ACCA, ACA or CIMA and a membership of Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Kenya (ICPAK).
• He/she should have a Minimum often (10) years post qualification and experience, five years of which one must have risen to post of Rnance Manager and above.
• He/she should have good knowledge and/or understanding of computerised accounting systems preferably in multi.-user/network, and regulated environment.

3. Senior Analyst ICT

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The ICT Officer will be responsible to plan, monitor and evaluate ICT Programme and activities to ensure that I.T. goals and systems standards are developed and implemented to attain the organization's goals and objectives.

The Officer will:-

• To carry out feasibility studies in the organization's existing computerized areas with a view to recommend appropriate improvement in line with the user requirements and job (performance) demands.
• To prepare progress reports on the system's performance and development efforts in the organization.
• To evaluate systems and ensure adherence to the established performance and systems development, implementation, training, maintenance and documentation standards of the organization's I.T. Systems.
• To supervise and compile overall systems documentation and ensure adherence to systems documentation standards for systems developed.
• To carry out programme and systems training for I.T. Personnel.
• To design, schedule and manage training for users.

Job Requirements:

• Bsc. Degree in Computer Science and professional qualifications in the relevant field from a recognized Institution.
• Five years practical experience in ICT, 3 of which must be in systems analysis, design and development, security analysis and network administration, ICT budgeting and strategic planning.
• Must have experience with Microsoft and Oracle server applications.
• Must have CISA, Microsoft, oracle and Unix Certifications.
• Have excellent leadership, verbal and written communication skills.

4. Senior Finance Officer

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The Finance Officer will be responsible to Plan, Organise and Coordinate the banking Activities to ensure that there is efficient Customer care, service delivery and economic operations.

He/she will be responsible to:-

• To provide day-to-day Management and smooth running of the Credit and Savings activities in accordance with the established and standing rules and regulations
• To develop, formulate and recommend policies to act as a basis for carrying out the operations of the department
• To co-ordinate the Marketing, Finance, Operation and Credit Control activities of the Bank
• To review the list of all the accounts opened to monitor growth
• To review delinquent loan accounts and advise on corrective action
• To review financial statistical reports on section, customers' deposits and withdrawals to establish any unusual events
• To review all outstanding balances every month to ensure strict credit administration and follow up
• To keep and update record of commissions, charges on products made by competitors and make regular recommendations to the Chief Executive Officer for reviews to ensure that the Bank keeps abreast with the competition
• To maintain good public relations with major Government departments for continuity of member registration

Job Requirements:

• University Degree in Commerce, Finance/Banking or Business management.
• Diploma in Banking (ACIB or KIB equivalent.)
• Marketing qualifications will be an added advantage
• Minimum of seven (5) years post qualification experience,
• Thorough understanding of Bank operations.
• Highly innovative with excellent analytical skills

5. Senior Procurement Officer

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A leading Financial Institution member based with Branch Network in Kenya would like to fill the position of a Senior Procurement Officer.

Reporting to the Head of Finance, the Officer will be responsible to design, plan, and provide appropriate procurement strategies to optimise and accomplish results in the areas of acquisition, procurement and supplies of goods and services.

He/she will ensure that there is right quality and quantity at the right time from the right sources at the right price, and ensure undisrupted services to the organization.

The officer will provide expert advice on procurement/acquisition and guide the Management on compliance with the Procurement Act 2005 and the PPOA regulations.

He/she will post and allocate purchasing costs in budgetary control accounts and maintain accurate supplier's registers.

Job Requirements:

• The candidate must have a minimum of Bachelors Degree in a Business Related field with bias in procurement/supplies/supply chain management.
• Must have a Diploma in supplies Management from the Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supplies (UK), KNEC or its equivalent.
• Must have strong leadership, analytical, interpersonal, planning, organisation and communication skills.
• He/she should have excellent team building skills and a team player
• The candidate must have a Minimum of seven (7) years experience gained in a busy Financial or Commercial organization.

6. Assistant Security and Risk Assessment Officer

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The Assistant Security and Risk Assessment Officer will be responsible to: -

• To guide and direct the security operations to ensure sufficient security cover is provided to the organization, its customers and tenants.
• To compile security reports and submit them to the Security and Risk Assessment Officer.
• To supervise the Security Wardens and allocate duties and keep a record of the inflow and outflow of visitors.
• To spearhead investigations in reported discrepancies that occurs in security coverage,
• To preparations of security reports to the Security and Risk Assessment Officer. « To ensuring the health and safety of customers and staff at all times

Job Requirements:

• "O" Level/KCSE C+ and above with credit passes in English and Maths,
• Gazetted officer in the Police with a rank of Inspector and above
• Commissioned officer in the Armed Forces with the rank of Captain and above
• Investigations and security with proven Management and leadership qualities.
• Good communications Skills
• Wide knowledge in investigations and prosecution
• Five (5) years experience in a similar position.

7. Personal Secretary

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Reporting to respective Head of Department the officer will be responsible to:

• Handles telephone calls and enquiries for effective communication
• Drafts and types routine correspondence for message delivery
• Makes appointments to facilitate successful meetings and deliberations
• Maintains filing system for storage and prompt retrieval of information « Maintains office cleanliness and orderliness for hygiene and comfort
• Organises travelling logistics for convenience and successful itineraries
• Follows up correspondence and reports for effective communication
• Documents minutes for record and information

Job Requirements:

• "O" Level/KCSE C+ and above with credit passes in English and Maths,
• Diploma in Secretarial Studies
• Three (3) years experience in a similar position.
• Must have good customer care, organisational skills, smart/pleasant, positive attitude, excellent Computer skills, Interpersonal relations skills, communication skills,

Applications accompanied by detailed Curriculum Vitae and copies of Certificates should be forwarded to the address below by 30th December 2011.

The Advertiser, The Standard
Voucher No. TS 2146
P.O. Box 49990-00100
Nairobi