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  • Senior Predictive Analyst

    Senior Predictive Analyst

    Job description
    Department: OPERATIONS
    Division: OPERATIONS
    JOB PURPOSE:
    Acts as an advisor to the business and helps relate and interpret the analyses to identify specific business issues, solutions and competitive advantage.
    Lead advancement in best practices in relation to the collection, analysis, visualization, and communication of decision based metrics to improve products and to optimize operational and financial performance.
    DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITY:

    Leads the design and build of cutting edge risk and pricing models to optimize our lending decisions by using advanced modeling and simulation techniques to optimize the performance of our loan products and operations
    Leads and/or participates in the design of state-of-the-art software tools to collect, process, and analyze large volumes of structured and/or unstructured data that are often sparsely populated and prone to data inaccuracies.
    Apply statistical analysis and predictive modeling to help our marketing teams acquire and retain more valuable customers
    Investigate new analytics methodologies, use cases, and data sources, to institute new and best practices within the department.
    Use advanced data mining techniques to identify and fight fraud.
    Use pattern matching and algorithms to develop insights into the organization’s IT operations, predicting service incidents or impending resource shortfall
    Analyze the trade-off between different levers across the product lifecycle (pricing, volume etc.), how this relationship impacts overall cash flow, revenue and financial/portfolio strategies and to provide recommendations on how to improve product performance.

    QUALIFICATIONS:

    Advanced degree in actuarial science, mathematics, statistics, economics, or applied sciences.
    10+ years of quantitative experience in an advanced analytics, financial engineering, risk analytics or related role required.

    KEY SKILLS REQUIRED:

    Strong background in machine learning, hypothesis testing, regression analysis, statistics, or probability, as well as experience creating predictive analytics on high dimensional, noisy data that may also contain missing values preferred.
    Experience working with large volumes of data composed of different instruments, coming from different sources.
    Experience in natural language processing, especially in text analytics and news aggregation methodologies preferred.
    Hands-on technical experience with conceptualizing large scale data solutions, such as — Hadoop, Teradata, Sybase IQ, Microsoft Analytics Platform System (Client), etc. preferred.
    Knowledge of statistics, machine learning and predictive modeling
    Experience with statistical software packages (such as SAS, R), and/or applications for data visualization and reporting to end users (such as Business Objects, Qlik or Tableau)
    A deep and broad understanding of core and emerging analytics methods and approaches and how they can be deployed to drive value within and across client organization.

    WORK CONDITIONS

    On-call availability
    Willingness and ability to travel and be away for long periods of time at a go

  • Sales Account Manager

    Sales Account Manager

    Job description
    Key Responsibilities:

    Responsible for Sales Strategy
    Drive the sales efforts intended for to the corporate market at the same time build a Sales force that maximizes revenue growth within the company.
    Responsible for Individual Targets
    Responsible for Sales through Partners, Telcos, ISPs, Enterprise and Broadcasting, Government etc
    Manage partners directly and through the Channel Development Manager
    Work with team to device sales drives that focus on long term commitments and advance payments
    Develop new sales efforts by creating new business opportunities and convert them into profitable revenue.
    Drive business opportunities up market by focusing on key products and vertical segmentation.
    Ensure Sales Teams achieve revenue and P&L targets by shaping structured prospecting tactics, strategies and Market territory coverage. Design product, pricing and promotion solutions in concert with offer management, product, marketing and network planning.
    Responsible for marketing and promotion activities.
    Create and maintaining accurate account plans and reviews with senior level management.
    Provide leadership to sales management individuals on a daily basis
    Responsible for managing quotation, proposal tender and submit them to customers
    Develop and create new business partners within the country and outside across Africa.
    Provide effective leadership and motivation to the team, instilling a culture of commitment and accountability.
    Ensure that necessary skills are in place to meet the growing demands.
    Full responsible for P&L within the organization
    Manage key strategic accounts (above $1,000/month) to closure
    Manage the team to ensure that all leads are pursued with relentless vigor
    Work with team to offer special comprehensive communication solutions
    Work with team to develop, package and market specific services that will boost our standing in the market
    Timely weekly, monthly, quarterly and annual reports

    Education:
    Degree in Telecommunications or Business Management Fields from a recognized University.
    Key Competencies:

    Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills along with ability to develop and sustain effective team work.
    Capable in team building with good track backed with good human resource management skills.
    High level of leadership skills and sophisticated analytical skills combined with excellent interpersonal skills.
    Prefer experience as a successful General Manager in a telecom complex environment with enterprise corporate market sales management, operations, people management experience and owning the customer experience in managed local and internal market areas.
    Should be able to exhibit self-motivation and the ability to work effectively and efficiently even under high pressure;
    Excellent interpersonal skills with high degree of management and advanced analytical skills
    He/She must be persuasive with high level of diplomacy and capable in organization and lead a professional team.

    Experience
    At least 3-4 years’ experience at senior management level preferably in telecommunications industry

  • Finance Intern Procurement & Administration Officer

    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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  • Finance Assistant

    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.

  • Sales & Marketing Personnel

    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

  • Irrigation Sales Manager

    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

  • 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

    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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  • Corporate Sales Manager

    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

  • New Stores Officer

    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

  • Chief Legal Officer

    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.