Company Founded: Founded in 2010

Finance Intern Procurement & Administration Officer

Farsight is recruiting a Finance Intern with demonstrated experience in finance and accounting. Working closely with Finance departments, the finance intern is instrumental in supporting program activities through his/her services.
Essential Job Responsibilities

Receive and process all cash advances on time and arrange for bank runs in coordination with the Finance Officer to ensure cash is availed to staff and sub recipients on a timely basis.
Receive and examine payment requests supporting documents
Assist with recording invoices into the accounting system
Follow up on positing of captured invoices for timely payment processing
Processing all payment requests submitted from suppliers and staff
Maintain an unpaid invoices file
Ensure that all recurrent invoices and utility bills are paid on time
Recording and updating financial books of accounts with payments
Record grant liquidations after review by Finance Officer
Assist in preparation of journals/ Filing all financial documents
Reviewing of supplier reconciliation/accounts payable and ensure accounts payable are up to date
Assist in the production of monthly financial reports
Other duties as requested by the supervisor
Purchase of office supplies.

Reports Directly To: Finance Officer
Knowledge and Experience

Relevant Degree in Finance or Accounting
Atleast CPA Part 2
Atleast 1 year of experience
Strong organizational skills.
Excellent oral and written English skills.
High computer skills on MS Office programs, especially in MS Excel.

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October 25, 2024
Finance Assistant

Reporting to the Finance and Administration Manager, the Finance Assistant will efficiently execute finance and accounting operations, supporting the other functions of operations – administration, logistics and human resources – in ensuring effective support to the Institute’s programmes. The role is expected to ensure the financial and legal integrity of the Institute within the framework of policies, procedures and statutory requirements. In addition, he/she will provide support to project teams on compliance to donor rules and regulations providing budgetary oversight on project activities. He/she is expected to maintain appropriate books of accounts, transaction activities and their relevant documentation.
Responsibilities

Finance and Accounts
Operations

Keep records and undertake data capture for income and expenditure
Maintain individual GL accounts and ensuring authenticity of data
Keep imprest and related expenditure vouchers and ensure approval as per authority and designated AFIDEP staff

Management of payables

Prepare payments and settlements ensuring they are supported by appropriate documentary evidence
Maintain proper debtors and creditors statements and schedules
Manage and maintain staff advances accounts and recoveries
Maintenance of proper financial transaction documentations

Budgetary and funds management

Cash flow management and reconciliations
Monitor bank accounts to ensure funds are available when needed and prepare monthly reconciliations
Monitor expenditure by the approved budgets and budget lines
Monitor and manage disbursement and receipts of funds
Contribute to development of institutional and activity budgets

Reporting

Support production of monthly management accounts
Support production of quarterly financial statements
Produce ad hoc reports as requested
Filing statutory returns and deductions
Issue receipts for all income

Human Resources Management

Staff benefits management
Payroll processing and settlement
Maintenance of staff benefits accounts – pensions, education allowance, transport allowance, holiday allowances, e.t.c.
Staff benefits accounts reconciliations
Ensuring proper staff benefits documentation

Administration

Procurement systems support
Receiving supplies and signing off delivery notes
Stock reconciliation reviews
Ensuring proper procurement documentation

Qualifications, Skills, Knowledge

At least a business degree from a recognised University
Professional accounting qualification – CPA, ACCA, CIMA
Proficient with automated financial management system. Proficiency with Microsoft Dynamics Navision software will be an added advantage
Proficient with MS office, especially advanced excel and able to deal with complicated worksheets
High integrity and accountability
Team player with excellent interpersonal skills
Excellent communications skills – written and spoken

Experience

Proven experience in performing operations of a busy finance department. Experience in international development organisation will be an added advantage
A minimum of 2-3 years relevant experience in similar environment
Ability to work independently with minimum supervision
Proven experience in operating an automated financial management systems

Additional information: This position will be for an initial period of 2 years, renewable depending on performance, needs of the Institute and availability of funding. A competitive remuneration package will be offered commensurate with qualifications and experience.

October 25, 2024
Sales & Marketing Personnel

Level: Junior Level
Salary Range : 15-20k (Exclusive Of Commissions)
Requirments

1-3 years’ experience of sales and marketing(not mandatory)
Have atleast done CPA upto section 2
A diploma in sales and marketing
Conversant with the use of social media platforms
Computer literate
Excellent communication skills
Very charismatic
Excellent at customer service

Job Description

Serving clients in our main branch (Nairobi)
Entering sales data
Receiving stock and keep records
Ordering stock from the warehouse
Daily reporting and accounting of sales
Dispatching sales to our other outlets
Coming up with marketing campaigns

October 25, 2024
Irrigation Sales Manager

Job description
Position Description:
Reporting to the Irrigation Manager.
The Irrigation Sales Engineer will be responsible for:
Developing individual sales strategies and business plans that will ensure that the Irrigation business objectives are met in terms of Profitability, Customer retention and growth.
Major Areas of Responsibility

Marketing of irrigation systems (Overhead and drip irrigation) Green house covers and structures.
Innovation and implementation of new ways of irrigation which are cost effective in use.
Direct sales of irrigation equipments
Design of drip and overhead irrigation systems.
Assist in follow up of debts initiated by self.
Visit existing customers to maintain the account as well as establish new accounts.
Participate in approved irrigation fairs and exhibitions.
Fully develop assigned irrigation markets and products
Meet irrigation budgets set by the irrigation Manager.
Update the irrigation Manager on daily sales plans, visits and work schedules
Prepare weekly sales plans and forward to irrigation manager.
Maintain the set sales margins for all products
Performing any other duties as may be assigned by the Irrigation Manager and or his assigns from time to time.
Scope of Responsibility
Geographical Scope Kenya

Minimum Qualifications

A University degree or diploma in Engineering disciplines like Water, Civil and
Agricultural Engineering specialties.
Any further qualification in Sales would be an added advantage
At least 4 years experience in Engineering and Sales management.
Strong understanding of customer and market dynamics and requirements.
Willingness to travel and work in a local, regional and global market set up.
Proven leadership and ability to drive sales and manage teams.
Proficient in the use of MS Office 2000, Internet and E-mail.
Posses excellent verbal and written communication skill to prepare proposals and tactfully and decisively manage clients, suppliers and other third-parties
Driven and able to motivate others; providing creative and innovative solutions to internal and external clients

October 25, 2024
Chief Finance Officer HR Senior Assistant Director Senior Supply Chain Management Officer Senior Librarian Accountant Records Management Officer ICT Officer Office Assistants Clerical Officers Clerks Personal Secretaries

In addition to the above requirements an officer must have the following qualities:-

Ability to articulate, interpret and implement national policies;
Creativity and innovativeness;
Honesty and integrity;
Ability to work under pressure;
Ability to build and lead cohesive teams;
Results oriented; and
Self driven.

Duties and responsibilities
An officer at this level will head the Finance division and he/she will be responsible directly to the Director of Public Prosecutions professionally and administratively to the Deputy Director of Central Facilitation Services for efficient and effective management of the division. Specifically, duties and responsibilities at this level will entail:-

Developing sound financial management policies to guide in finance operations, reporting and strategy, in order to attain high quality standards and facilitate compliance with the relevant regulations;
Developing the overall financial management strategy to ensure alignment of the ODPP strategy with the overall National Development strategy;
Leading ODPP in the Medium Term Expenditure Framework (MTEF) Sector Resource allocation process;
Preparing of ODPP Public Expenditure Review report;
Preparing the ODPP overall budget, to ensure sufficient allocation of resources required for the implementation of the ODPP overall strategy;
Advising the Accounting Officer on all financial management matters for ODPP for informed decision making in the management of resources;
Undertaking organization risk management in the ODPP to ensure pro-activeness in the management of risk at the office for minimal disruption to the delivery of public prosecution services;
Ensuring ODPP prepares and submits to the National Treasury annual work plans, procurement plans and cash flow to assist in the implementation of the finance strategy along quality standards and timelines;
Systematically schedule expenditures consistent with the work plans to support successful implementation of programmes;
Preparing of the ODPP’s Annual Report, chapter on Finance;
Coordinating the preparation of expenditure schedules to ensure resources are availed in a timely manner;
Monitoring the implementation of the financial management strategies, policies and standards to ensure the delivery of quality financial services that are compliant with the set regulations;
Monitoring the cash flow forecasts for ODPP to ensure the availability of funds for the day to day activities of the institution;
Reviewing reports on monthly utilization of budgets and make recommendations on the budget variances to ensure efficiency in utilization of the ODPP resources;
Monitoring ODPP compliance with all statutory requirements on finance management , to safeguard ODPP from penalties and any other risks associated with non – compliance;
Coordinating supplier performance management through the analysis of value delivered against signed contracts and services provided by suppliers, in order to achieve value for money for ODPP
Approving the expenditure budgets submitted by department heads in line with the laid down budgetary allocations, to enhance efficiency in the utilization of resources;
Reviewing reports on monthly utilization of budgets and making recommendations on the budget variances to ensure efficiency in utilization of the ODPP resources; and
Participating in relevant committees to support the implementation of the ODPP mandate.

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October 25, 2024
Corporate Sales Manager

Job description
Our client in Technology and Capacity Building business is looking for Senior Sales people to join its sales team.
The ideal candidate should be:-

Over 5 years experienced in Business Development, Sales and Marketing
Preferably worked in the IT Education Industry or Soft Skills training company.
Track record of generating sales worth minimum 25 million per year
Degree/Diploma in Information Technology
Degree/Diploma in Business with Sales and Marketing
Strategic, Focused, Fast Learner, Good Communicator, Flexible, Resulted Oriented, Smart looking with Right Attitude

October 25, 2024
New Stores Officer

Job Description

To ensure proper control of stocks in & out of the store
Set up and maintain electronic documentation of organization’s assets.
Principal custodian of the Stores and all Stock items
Prepare spare parts, materials requisitions based on the Systems/manual Internal Order Request
Receive all items and sign delivery notes and GRN upon confirmations accordingly
Ensure that all parts need to be repaired are delivered & collected from the repairing agent
Make follow of delivery of parts, consumables from purchasing officer
Raise daily job cards in liaison with the purchasing officer.
Carry out a monthly stock take and send a Stock summary report to the Purchasing manager
Liaise with Purchasing Officer in all matters concerning requisitions & supply
Monitor efficiency of parts and services and advice on the quality to the H.O.D
Compile and send defined reports per schedule.
Maintain and up to date filing system of administrative paperwork
Generate of job cards and GRN’s
Update and maintain purchasing records
Manage supplier relations
Pre- qualification of suppliers
Supervise direct reports
Ensure implementation of company policies, procedures and SOP’s
Develop and foster good relations with suppliers
Uphold and maintain ethical standards in procurement
Facilitate supplier payments and Coordinate deliveries to various departments
Perform any other duties assigned by the HOD or any other authorized superior

Job Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in any relevant field.
Diploma in Purchasing and Supplies Management from a recognized institution is a MUST.
At least 3 years’ experience in stock control and management in a busy organization.
Good communication and interpersonal skills.
Proficiency in computerized stock management package.
Excellent planning and organizational skills.
Must be self-motivated, honest and reliable person who can work with minimal supervision.

Key Competencies

Attention to detail and accuracy
Book Keeping
Inventory Management
Report writing and communication
Data entry, analysis and management.
People management
Time Management
Good verbal and written communication skills
Organizational skills
Problem analysis and problem solving skills

October 25, 2024
Chief Legal Officer

Job Reference: ACA/CLO/5
Responsibilities
The Chief Legal Officer is responsible to the Deputy Director Enforcement and Legal Services and will be:-

Coordinating the implementing the provisions of all the legislations administered by the Agency;
Facilitating out of court settlement between parties in a counterfeit matter.
Reviewing legal documents/instruments.
Preparing opinions and briefs papers and memoranda;
Providing legal advice;
Attending court on behalf of the Agency; and
Perform any other duty as may be assigned by the management.

Qualifications
For appointment to the grade of Chief Legal Officer, a person must have:-

Master’s degree in Law or Business Management/Administration;
Bachelor of Laws (LLB) degree from a recognized institution;
Must be an advocate of the High Court of Kenya in good standing;
At least ten (6) years working experience, three (3) of which must have been at a Managerial level in litigation;
Demonstrated managerial, administrative and professional competence in work Performance;
Attended a Senior Management Course not lasting less than four (4) weeks.

October 25, 2024
IT Business Development Manager Internal Auditor Human Resource Manager

The IT business Development Manager will be responsible for building and maintaining a market position through locating, developing, defining, negotiating, and closing business relationships.
Job Responsibilities

Identify trendsetter ideas by researching industry and related events, publications, and announcements; tracking individual contributors and their accomplishments.
Locate or proposes potential business deals by contacting potential partners; discovering and exploring opportunities.
Screen potential business deals by analyzing market strategies, deal requirements, potential, and financials; evaluating options; resolving internal priorities; recommending equity investments.
Develop negotiating strategies and positions by studying integration of new venture with company strategies and operations; examining risks and potentials; estimating partners’ needs and goals.
Close new business deals by coordinating requirements; developing and negotiating contracts; integrating contract requirements with business operations.
Protect the organization’s value by keeping information confidential.
Update job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading professional publications; maintaining personal networks; participating in professional organizations.
Enhance organization reputation by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests; exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s in Business administration or related field where MBA will be an added advantage.
At least 2 years proven experience in a similar role preferably in an IT or Online Marketing firm.
Strong business acumen.
Excellent communication and IT skills.
Strong sales and negotiation techniques.
Good team working and leadership skills.
Strong problem-solving and creative skills

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October 25, 2024
Fellow

Job description
Fellowship Opportunity with Open Capital Advisors
Start date: Flexible. Location: Nairobi, Kenya
The Fellow Role
We continue to expand rapidly and are looking for exceptional staff to join our team in a 3 to 6-month role based in Nairobi. During this time, you will work closely on new initiatives and work alongside senior management while managing & mentoring our growing analyst team.
As a Fellow you will support analyst training and mentorship while they work on live projects across a range of high-growth industries and client types. Our model is especially focused on execution and implementation, and you will support analysts embedded directly at the client site, working with all levels of client staff.
You will join us at an exciting time – we are seeking to achieve broad, ambitious growth goals, and leverage our strong international brand in the impact investing and frontier market space. As we look to deepen our reach in the broader African market, there will continue to be many opportunities to engage in regional work. The right candidate should be excited and genuinely motivated by the challenging strategic, financial, and operational questions we answer for our clients.
Desired Skills And Experience
We are looking for exceptional leaders and executers who share our motivation and drive. Fellows should be able to manage analysts, perform excellent work, contribute fresh ideas, and take pleasure in the work we do. Our team is energetic and driven and we are quick to reward performance and initiative. We are open to Fellows with a variety of backgrounds, but top candidates will typically have the following:

Several years of experience at a top global consulting firm, investment firm, bank, law firm, or experience as an entrepreneur or leader in a high-growth business, with significant responsibility for deliverables and client service;
Strong communication skills and analytical abilities and insightful, structured way of presenting information;
Ability to effectively work with clients at all levels and backgrounds;
Interest in guiding teams and mentoring our analysts & junior team members;
Desire to work and live in Nairobi for at least 3 months and broader interest in the region;
Multiple languages and previous Africa experience useful but not required;

Compensation
We offer a stipend and assist in arranging logistics, including housing.
If you are interested, please apply here. We are recruiting on a rolling basis.

October 25, 2024