Jobs Kenya

Job Experience: Experience of 2 – 5 years

  • Development Associate (Writing/Reporting)

    Development Associate (Writing/Reporting)

    Job Description
    One Acre Fund is devoted to improving our level of service to Africa’s smallholder farmers season after season. We are constantly growing in scale, impact, and sustainability; our ability to do so reliably and rapidly depends on raising an ambitious level of external funding.
    We are seeking a highly capable and motivated individual to support our growing fund development team in both grant writing and reporting. We want someone who has a true passion for writing, and in particular for communicating complicated ideas in a simple way. Prior experience with grants is not required in this role – being a structured and inspiring prose writer and having a good business mind are the most important prerequisites. This person must be able to step back, understand our programs and needs, and write a strategic appeal that is well-tailored to the grant opportunity at hand. This role will likely start by writing proposals and reports for smaller grants but quickly move into the $500,000+ gift range. Beyond the scope of writing, this role will also provide support in our donor relations management process, working directly alongside account leads to ensure that our donor relationships remain close, consistent, and mutually beneficial.
    This is a career-track position, with significant growth potential to take on ownership of high-level writing and reporting functions. In the long term, this position has multiple pathways to management, based on performance – including managing other team members and/or managing an independent portfolio of donor relations.
    Primary Duties And Responsibilities

    Write concept notes and proposals for grants. Some key characteristics of our writing:
    We tailor our language to each new funder. Most of our funders are quite sophisticated, which keeps our proposal-writing dynamic and our work interesting.
    We emphasize clear logical flow in our writing and make heavy use of hard M&E results and projections, business rationale, and a farmer-facing perspective
    We often prepare for our writing with significant research and outreach to One Acre Fund’s field teams; an ideal candidate would be a skilled and enthusiastic researcher.
    Write high-quality reports for funders. One Acre Fund values our current funders above all others, and we work very hard to provide them with compelling, accurate, and transparent reports about our the progress and results of our field programs.
    Understand our core business intimately. We are seeking someone with a strong business mind. The professional funders we work with do not just want smooth prose – they want business rationale and a tailored message. This position would receive in-depth exposure to our field program to help build an understanding of our operations.
    Organize and execute complex projects. Our team does not have a top-down culture. We would like to hire someone who can independently drive forward execution of complex and multi-stage writing projects, with the support and input of colleagues and team leadership. This person should expect to fully own the role.

    Career Growth and Development
    One Acre Fund invests deeply in building management and leadership skills. Your manager will invest significant time in your career development. We provide constant, actionable feedback delivered through regular management consulting-style career reviews and mentorship sessions. We also have regular one-on-one meetings, where we discuss personal goals and work collaboratively to craft roles, stretch opportunities, and career pathways that each person can be passionate about.
    Qualifications
    We are seeking an exceptional professional with 2 – 5+ years of work experience and a demonstrated long-term interest in international development. We are looking for truly extraordinary candidates who will help take our organization to a new level of impact and scale. This is a competitive posting for a career-track role with a minimum initial commitment of two years. Candidates who fit the following criteria are strongly encouraged to apply:

    Required: Either substantial field experience or 1+ year of professional writing experience in a related field. Ideally both!
    Very strong communication skills. At its core, this position is about communicating complex ideas in simple prose. We are looking for candidates who derive great satisfaction from this act and can demonstrate their ability to do so – in short, we are seeking writers. In your writing samples, we will be looking for confident, clear, error-free prose.
    Genuine interest in international development/agriculture. We are seeking someone with a demonstrated connection to international development/agriculture, who is truly passionate about working every day to positively impact the hardest-working farmers on the planet. Direct experience in this field is a big plus.
    Strong ability to understand business. We would like to hire someone who will truly understand our operations, and be able to communicate their ins and outs simply and effectively.
    Skill in graphic design/desktop publishing is also a plus.
    Strong undergraduate background. Candidates with graduate degrees also encouraged to apply.
    We are looking for passionate professionals who combine strong leadership skills with patience and a humble approach to service to join our growing family of leaders.

    Language: High level of English fluency required.
    Preferred Start Date
    Immediate
    Location
    New York, NY strongly preferred. Kigali, Rwanda or Nairobi, Kenya optional.
    Compensation
    Commensurate with experience, and dependant on location
    Benefits
    Health insurance in our group plan, 401k contributions, education savings contributions, flexible work environment, strong maternity/paternity benefits, sabbatical policy, and others
    Sponsor International Candidates
    Yes, but for Kigali location only.
    East Africans strongly encouraged to apply.

  • Development Manager

    Development Manager

    Job description
    Reporting to the Managing Director of the country and functionnaly to the Managing Director of the branch in the headquarter in Paris, the DEVELOPMENT MANAGER leads the development of the country subsidiary to achieve targets in terms of number of new restaurant openings while being totally conform to all Burger King’s specifications.
    Job Details

    Prospects sites in relation with legal advisor to obtain leases
    Manages relations with Real Estate Brokers to gather potential viable sites
    Evaluates all potential sites through site visits, initial sketchs of site, financial viability analysis and project timeline
    Prepares scoring cards for potential sites and prepares investment files in order to get financial approval from Headquarter
    Makes sure the location is signed off by the Construction Manager who develops for all restaurants, layouts, construction, contract biddings
    Obtains all authorizations from Administration, City council, Estate for construction and operations. Follows all steps of the process until signing of the lease
    Candidates will show a real expertise in this activity of DEVELOPMENT OF RETAIL with proof of their experience and their results.
    High capacity in terms of negotiation and strong leadership to achieve high targets
    Very good knowledge of the country (originating should be an advantage) and of the food culture

    Requirements

    Competencies are required in Marketing, Finance as well as understanding of principles of Construction.
    Usual language in our business is English
    2-5 years experience

    Note
    Salary will include a fixed rate + incentive when targets are achieved and overpassed
    (Fixed rate will depend of the HR market in each country and incentive should be :

    30% when target of development is achieved : number of restaurants opened in a year
    10% incentive for each additional restaurant opened in a year)

    Contract : permanent with 6 months trial period

  • Regional Human Resources Manager

    Regional Human Resources Manager

    Job Description:
    Reports to:    Regional Director – Africa and the VP – Human Resources
    Summary of role:
    Reporting to the Regional Director –Africa (with a dotted line reporting to the VP – Human Resources), the Regional HR Manager (RHRM) will have responsibility for all aspects of human resources for the Africa region.  These include employee engagement, organizational design, employee relations, performance and reward management, recruitment, training and development, in compliance with country and organizational requirements, and developing and/or maintaining Human Resources Policy and Procedure Manuals for Kenya and South Africa country offices.  The RHRM will also be responsible for working with African Management team (AMT) and staff on employee relation issues. The ideal candidate will partner with the AMT and Human Resources in New York HQ to ensure organizational strategy and goals are being supported by HR programs and practices in the region. This role requires strategic and operational expertise with the ability to communicate change and engage employees and managers alike.
    Specific Responsibilities: 

    Function as an HR business partner for IAVI in Africa, developing and effectively communicating HR policies and procedures consistent with the philosophy and culture of IAVI, while ensuring local practices, laws and regulations are adhered to.
    Manage the staff recruitment (in coordination with Recruiting Manager from HQ) and consultant hiring process locally including onboarding, participating in the workplans and budgeting processes to ensure realistic workforce planning for the Africa region.
    Ensuring all contractual agreements in the region are in line with the local laws.
    Assist managers in developing and regularly review and update job profiles and descriptions to ensure roles and responsibilities are clear for each position.
    Manage development programs that support talent development and retention
    Proactively identify and handle employee relations issues with a focus on conflict resolution while ensuring fair and consistent treatment of employees in the region. Analyze employee relations trends, provide periodic detailed reports, and propose methods for improvement.
    Continuous review of Human resources policies to ensure they support best practice and compliance with local laws
    Manage reward and compensation programs, overseeing the implementation of compensation and benefits strategies including administering and managing employee welfareinsurance programs and pension plans
    Preparation of and monitoring of the Regional HR budget.
    Preparation of relevant regional human resources management reports.
    Manage the collection, storage and update of staff records including supporting and managing regional employee data within our global HR system. 
    Support managers to maintain good staff relations, providing specialist advice, coaching and practical support.
    Work with the Finance Manager and local counsel in each country to ensure compliance with the local tax laws
    Any other comparable duties and tasks that may be assigned by the Regional Director or the VP – Human Resources in the general support of IAVI activities worldwide.
    Partner closely with HR team in HQ office on global processes and initiatives (goal setting, performance management, merit cycles, engagement surveys, talent management). May get involved with HR programs for other offices globally. 
    Providing training to managers and staff on HR related programs and initiatives
    Facilitate orientation, onboarding and offboarding for all local staff
    Liaising with our Clinical Research Center partners in Africa to share tools, learning opportunities and to help strengthen their HR practices especially in critical compliance areas for IAVI.

    We recognize each candidate brings a unique set of skills and expertise and therefore we prioritize the following core competencies:
    Job requirements:

    Demonstrated proficiency in partnering with and influencing business leaders
    An understanding of priority-setting, resource management and the bridge-building required to develop enduring working relationships
    A confident, clear and conscientious communicator – who can work effectively with key stakeholders and members of staff at all levels of seniority  
    Excellent written and verbal English communication skills.
    The position requires visionary and creative thinking skills and a strong professional demeanor.
    Excellent analytical, decision-making, and problem-solving skills.
    Must be able to juggle multiple assignments, meet deadlines, work flexibly in a dynamic, fast-paced environment, and maintain a sense of perspective.
    The position requires a fair-minded, people-oriented and caring individual with excellent interpersonal skills and sensitivity to diversity.
    Must be able to balance employee needs and concerns with organization policies and business management concerns.
    It requires a highly motivated individual with a strong customer service orientation and a demonstrated commitment to IAVI’s organizational values and credo.
    Ability to work in a matrix-management environment.
    Ability to work independently with minimum supervision in a multi-cultural environment.
    Knowledge of HR information Management Systems and proficiency in MS Office packages.
    An energetic strategic and dynamic individual who embraces change.
    Have a sense of humor, flexibility and humility.

    Job qualifications:

    Must have a strong foundation in HR with at least 5 years of experience in a progressive HR environment with at least 2 years in a regional HR capacity.
    Bachelors in Human Resources or related field or equivalent experience.
    Must have Human Resources certification from the institute of Human Resources Management, Kenya.
    A solid understanding of labour laws and practices in East and Southern Africa.

    IAVI operates as an intense mission-driven organization trying to solve one of the most difficult and important scientific challenges of our time, so we seek someone who feels passion for IAVI’s goal of ending AIDS.

  • IT Risk Officer

    IT Risk Officer

    Job Description

    Reports To: General Manager – Risk and Compliance
    Job Summary: The main purpose of the job is to align IT risk to business strategies and objectives and offer continuous support to ensure functionality in a secure environment.
    Key Responsibilities

    Identification of key risks within the business and risk mitigation through implementation of relevant processes and procedures.
    Provision of detailed reports to management on key systems around incidents, breaches and usage.
    Participate in gathering, design, development and deployment of system requirement within the Business, and provide advice on security best practice and controls.
    Monitor, contain and report any incidences.
    Work closely with the IT team on incidence response and resolutions.
    Periodic collection and compilation of metrics and measurements to report on progress and success of the InfoSec program.
    Participant within the Incident response team (IRT) from a technology solution perspective.
    Technical review and updating of existing policies and Procedures.
    Enterprise security review of infrastructure.
    Penetration testing and vulnerability assessments.
    Conduct process reviews to ascertain the effectiveness of system deployments.
    User management reviews using Identity and Access Management system or manual process
    Penetration Testing and Vulnerability management and reporting
    Guidance and training to staff in all areas of the Business.
    Detailed reporting on Cyber incidences
    Data analytics
    Any other changes that arise.

    Qualifications

    Bachelor’s degree in computer science or related field
    Industry certifications in security (Security+, CISM, CISA, CISSP, CCE, etc.)
    Technology specific security technology certifications (CCSA, CCNA/CCNP Security, AESA, GCFA, ENCE, MCSE, MCSA etc.)

    Experience

    At least 5 years’ work experience in Information and Communication Technology
    2 years’ work experience in the fields of IT Risk, Information Security with an interest in forensics.

    Competencies
    Technical Competencies

    Proven practical experience and understanding of Information Security principals.Knowledge &experience with various network protocols (TCP/IP), log correlation, vulnerabilities & network management tools and penetration testing tools.

    Experience with:

    Active Directory and NTFS
    OS (Windows Server; Windows 7/8/10, Linux)
    Firewalls, IDS, IPS and other Security solutions
    Malware detection & prevention techniques
    Encryption technologies – whole disk, e-mail, data at rest, in motion
    Web-layer security including securing of APIs
    Working knowledge of security techniques
    Good understanding of event monitoring – common events formatting in Syslog, Windows event viewer, etc.
    Knowledge on Identity and Access Management including secure practices on user provisioning and roles management.
    Cyber response skills
    Technical writing skills

    Behavioural Competencies

    Excellent communication skills.
    High standards of integrity and professionalism
    Analytical skills
    Problem solving skills

  • Surgeon Mental Health Supervisor

    Surgeon Mental Health Supervisor

    Location: Dadaab, Dagahaley Refugee Camp
    Project Summary: The objective of our project is to provide primary and secondary level of healthcare to the Refugees in Dagahaley refugee camp. MSF provides a full package of medical care through 2 primary health care units and 1 hospital (100 beds) with 24 hour emergency and Operating Theatre.
    Health services include curative, preventative, nutritional activities and emergency preparedness and intervention with partners.
    The selected candidate will be reporting to the Hospital Director
    Start date: 1st week of April
    Package: Attractive salary package on offer with additional benefits including comprehensive health cover.
    Contract duration: 6 month fixed term contract
    Purpose: Organize and carry out surgical activities, ensure pre and post-operative surgical care, in accordance with MSF policies, protocols and universal hygiene standards and in close collaboration with medical staff in the emergency, intensive wards and operation theatre in order to improve patients’ health conditions.
    Train and capacity build the surgical competencies of the Project MDs in performing appropriate preoperative, intraoperative and postoperative emergency surgical interventions
    The job activities include but are not limited to;

    Coordinates the implementation of MSF clinical policies, tools, guidelines and protocols ( antibiotic prophylaxis, post-operative pain management, thrombo-prophylaxis, caesarean section, blood transfusion, etc) and recommendations (standard hygiene and sterilization rules, prevention to HIV, TB, Syphilis and Hep B exposure) in order to minimize clinical risks.
    Undertake pre-operative consultations, evaluating the surgical risks with the anaesthetist and with Project MDs, and obtaining the patient’s signed consent to operate.
    Carry out emergency and programmed surgical intervention following MSF protocols and policies including swab counts, ensuring appropriate use of surgical equipment and proper OT registry entry/documentation of all OT intervention.
    Carry out post-operative clinical care and ward rounds collaborating with the anesthetist, the Operating Theatre Nurse, MD and ward staff or other Unit
    Managers to ensure compliance with MSF protocols and rational use of medicines. Attend OPD, emergency room when required.
    Review the emergency disaster response plan of the hospital along with the anesthetist and the medical doctor and /or the responsible nurse and run role hospital practical rehearsals, in order to ensure the continuity of the services under any circumstance
    Knows and helps implement the accidental blood exposure policy.
    In collaboration with the nurse/midwife, supervise the application of surgical rules regarding preparation and work of the operating department.
    Supervision and control of surgical equipment, tools and drugs Supports other medical teams/wards when needed (i.e. midwifes and obstetric teams in the maternity ward, etc.)
    Undertake pre-operative consultations, evaluating the surgical risks with the anaesthetist and with Project MDs, and obtaining the patient’s signed consent to operate.
    Train and upgrade the emergency surgical competencies including preoperative, intraoperative and post-operative surgical care of the Medical Officers in the Project.
    In collaboration with the Anaesthetist, OT nurses and the Project MDs carry-out the collection and analysis of quantitative surgical- anaesthesia data, using post-operative observation sheets, routine data collected, patient files, operating department register, patient file, etc upload into Gecko to monitor quality.
    Monthly review data and analyse clinical trends and comment on adverse events / poor clinical outcome. Support organizing the operating program and with OT staff monitor use of material and equipment and advice on instrument needs and coordinates patient referral.
    Introduction and supervision of protocols for the surgical cases referrals.
    Develop a system for following up patients referred to other institutions for further management
    Plan, evaluate, and supervise the training of the staff (Project MD and OT nurse) in order to ensure the amount of knowledge required and to improve people diagnosing, triage, and early detection capabilities.
    Conduct case reviews, mortality audits and near miss audits in the surgical department.
    Prepare monthly situation reports of the program and send the report to the MTL and HD.
    Conduct a bimonthly evaluation of the surgical competencies of the Project MDs and report and give feedback to the HMT, MTL and Medical Coordinator.
    Conduct an End evaluation and capitalization report of the program with the MTL and HD and send the report to the Medical Coordinator
    Chair the Infection Prevention Committee and initiate and implement strategies with a view to Reducing post op sepsis.

    Education: Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery with a specialization in MMed Surg
    Experience: Surgical experience as stated in surgical CV/skill form (number of independently per-formed surgical interventions) corresponds with the surgeries that are performed in the mission and qualification is duly certified and verified. Desirable experience with MSF or other NGO’s in developing countries.
    Languages: Essential, mission language; local working language would be an asset.
    Competencies

    People Management.
    Commitment.
    Flexibility.
    Results.
    Teamwork.

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  • Virtual Sales Account Manager

    Virtual Sales Account Manager

    Job description
    What You’ll Do
    Are you passionate about being challenged and appreciated while embarking in a dynamic career? In an environment where colleagues become friends, where managers actively coach and where creativity and ambition are valued?
    You will build direct relationships with customers, will work closely with and use the selected channel partners to improve new sales opportunities and renewals within your territory. You will lead all aspects of sales while using state of the art technologies to remotely collaborate with customers and demonstrate new sales models (cloud, services & software) to help customers maximize their revenue.
    Who You’ll Work With
    The Global Virtual Sales and Customer Success organization is one of Cisco’s fastest growing sales teams and is the talent engine for Cisco Sales with diverse and motivated teams that consistently deliver profitable growth.
    We serve our customer life-cycle through a series of selling motions to drive higher value and an optimal experience from Cisco solutions. We are a dynamic and international team that brings excitement to the sales floor every single day. We connect Cisco customers with solutions that can transform their businesses and change the world for the better.
    We will provide you with a platform for success including mentoring, training and on-the-job learning that will strongly support you in your career advancement. You will discover a creative, flexible and award-winning working environment using the latest Cisco technology to enable and empower you to perform to the very best of your abilities. Our teams adapt quickly in response to market changes and we are all highly encouraged to give back to our local communities.
    Who You Are
    If you love selling in a changing environment, are achievement-oriented and believe in performance rewards for exceeding annual sales goals though strong collaboration with partners and internal stakeholders, we have a place for you.
    Our Minimum Requirements For This Role

    2-5 years’ experience in similar or adjacent industry, start-up or consultancy company
    The love for IT and ability to tap into technology
    Sales experience or Technical/Customer service background
    Fluent English; any additional languages proficiency is welcome.
    Prior experience dealing with government or financial sector are highly sought after

    Why Cisco
    At Cisco, each person brings their unique talents to work as a team and make a difference.
    Yes, our technology changes the way the world works, lives, plays and learns, but our edge comes from our people.

    We connect everything – people, process, data and things – and we use those connections to change our world for the better.
    We innovate everywhere – From launching a new era of networking that adapts, learns and protects, to building Cisco Services that accelerate businesses and business results. Our technology powers entertainment, retail, healthcare, education and more – from Smart Cities to your everyday devices.
    We benefit everyone – We do all of this while striving for a culture that empowers every person to be the difference, at work and in our communities.

  • Assistant Director (Manager) – Business Development

    Assistant Director (Manager) – Business Development

    This is a key position in the firm charged with the responsibility of leading and overseeing the development and growth of profitable new business and to develop and maintain effective relationships with existing customers. The position holder also ensures business growth through managing business development activities that are deliverable in accordance to the firm’s strategy.
    Key Responsibilities

    Strategic responsibilities :

    Ensure all activities are well coordinated and supportive of the firms ‘go to market’ strategy
    Work alongside the partners and staff in Kenya, in interacting with existing and potential clients, acting as an enabler of market best practice, and instilling sound principles of business development, brand building and reporting excellence.
    Drive Account centricity for Kenya
    Business development strategy implementation for Kenya including pursuit pipeline growth and strategy tailored to grow current client base.
    Understand Kenya economy/market, current dynamics for business and growth opportunities.
    Trend analysis to identify opportunities for expanding current client base and to create a pursuit strategy.
    Network with business association and communities

    Operational responsibilities:

    Participation in the identification and targeting of Priority Accounts
    Priority Account Sales Measurement, analysis and holistic reporting
    Priority Account revenue measurement, analysis and reporting
    Priority Client care measurement, analysis and reporting
    Directing and mentoring Business Development Coordinators in region – includes building capability and structure
    Managing the BD team performance effectively, dealing with poor performance issues providing opportunities for individual growth and development in line with career aspirations, and promoting mobility to provide staff with access to new experiences.
    Coaching Priority Account Managers

    Management and/or direct involvement in the execution of local brand and relationship building campaigns that reinforce the firm’s positioning through:

    Advertising
    Sponsorships
    Exhibitions and conferences
    Events and hospitality
    Mail-shots and newsletters
    Thought leadership
    Marketing collateral
    Media relations
    Recruitment marketing
    Alumni interventions
    Management of onsite, outsourced event managers.

    Management of client relationships at a system and process level ensuring:

    Data quality on all firm’s clients in CRM system
    Support from account leaders
    Financial management and planning including preparing of annual budgets and quarterly forecasts

    Qualifications:

    A Degree with Economics/Social Science subjects/MBA desirable
    CPA/ACCA/CPS (K) qualification & Membership to ICPAK/ACCA/ICPSK

    Experience:

    Proven 5 years’ experience in Business Development/Marketing
    2 years in managerial positions
    Proven ability to grow the business portfolio and understand/apply concepts of cross selling
    In addition, the role requires a good understanding of the services offered by the firm and the revenue generating priorities to ensure that Regional Marketing & Business Development supports the business units in achieving their objectives.

    Competencies:

    Confident negotiator with ability to ‘close the deal’
    Strong organisational and project management skills
    Ability to delight and understand customer needs
    Ability to create strong networks with market players
    Strong communication skills in all forms; written/spoken, email, telephone and presentation.

  • Assistant Financial Controller

    Assistant Financial Controller

    Job description
    Do you have experience setting up internal projects and accounting systems? Can you create models and graphs that communicate important takeaways? Have you worked in internal finance as a business manager or comptroller, preferably for a financial services company?
    Lendable is looking for an individual who can assist the Finance Director and Head of Capital Markets on firmwide / global actions. Their main responsibility will be to maintain all accounting and reporting obligations of Lendable, create internal financial analysis, manage AR/AP, approve internal spending expense and invoice management. They will also be the main contact for all due diligences and audits of Lendable as well as responsible for maintaining and updating capital markets-related documentation and assisting with prospective investor communications.
    Responsibilities:

    Manage all accounts receivable and accounts payable for Lendable, working in connection with our external accountants and bookkeepers in Nairobi and NY to make sure everything is accurately reflected in our general ledgers. Eventually, you will take over full control of our general ledgers and our external accountants will provide only support and prepare our tax returns.
    Administer and manage our expense and invoice management system, Concur and produce reports using that system.
    Handle any accounting and finance-related queries that arise from internal stakeholders and senior management and generally support the Finance Director in providing detailed reports to senior management and the board of directors of Lendable.
    Keep control and manage all accounting schedules and receipts and a filing system for purposes of our year-end audit process.
    Author and support the creation of monthly accounting report templates that provide insight into the management and the performance of the business and assist the Finance Director is periodic reporting to all interested parties.
    Work with internal deal operations teams to make sure their reporting feeds into our general ledges where appropriate.
    File monthly taxes in Kenya.
    Support the Head of Capital Markets with the creation of new PowerPoint slides and periodic investor-driven marketing documents.
    Be able to run simple pricing and relative value models and build a database of comparable financing deals and trades drawing from available research sources.

    Competencies & Applied Values:

    Project Management

    Can manage internal projects to set up new internal accounting systems and procedures
    Prioritizing crucial time-critical tasks to make sure deadlines are met

    Artifact Creation

    Can create simple yet powerful excel models that outsiders can easily understand
    Can create simple and intuitive slides that tell stories

    Being Demanding

    Natural urgency to seek to improve our accounting and finance function
    Always asking how we could provide better reporting data to internal stakeholders, management and the board of director

    Strives to never make mistakes and immediately takes responsibility when they do

    Rigorous Communication

    Exceptional at communicating directly

    Exceptional EQ

    Can create models and graphs that communicate important takeaways

    Integrity

    Always does right by the business and seeks to make sure our procedures and processes are following generally accepted accounting principles and practices.
    Doesn’t hesitate to flag potentially challenging situations

    Judgement

    Exceptional ability to prioritize
    Exceptional knack for when to escalate
    Team Player
    Doesn’t point fingers
    Knows how to get needed resources without rubbing others the wrong way

    Requirements:

    5+ years of relevant accounting and bookkeeping experience (including GAAP), including up-to-date knowledge of QuickBooks and Excel modeling
    2+ years in an internal finance, business manager, or comptroller role, preferably for a financial services company, like a commercial or investment bank, alternative lender, or asset manager.
    Fluent in Powerpoint

  • Accountant Research Assistant Sonographer Peadiatrics Clinical Officer M & E Research Assistant

    Accountant Research Assistant Sonographer Peadiatrics Clinical Officer M & E Research Assistant

    Job Description
    Duties:

    Providing accurate and timely management accounting reports and business performance data.
    Coordinating the preparation of accurate and up-to date financial and management accounting information to facilitate decision making.
    Establishing and maintaining effective internal control systems and procedures.
    Maintaining robust cash handling and banking procedures.
    Designing and implementing effective systems of monitoring performance against budget.
    Identifying significant budget variances and possible remedial action.
    Producing divisional and corporate forecasts for income and expenditure on monthly, quarterly and annual basis.
    Providing relevant and timely monthly statements, reports and reconciliations together with appropriate interpretation and advice for the Senior Management Team.
    Ensuring effective cash flow and treasury management.
    Liaising with the external auditors and managing the annual audit process

    Primary/Operational Duties

    Maintenance of General Ledger, Accounts Analysis, Reconciliations and Review of the Trial Balance
    Ensure that all the Hospital’s bank and cash accounts are reconciled on a monthly basis and that outstanding items are followed up and cleared.
    Maintenance of the Fixed Assets Register
    Preparation & Input of Journal Entries in the system with the approval of the Finance Manager
    Preparation of management report for both internal and external reporting.
    Compilation of information and preparation of schedules required by internal and independent auditors for assigned areas of responsibility
    Ensure accurate and timely month-end closing tasks that include, account analysis, reconciliations, accruals, journal entries, actual to forecast variance analysis etc.
    Assisting in the improvement in internal controls related to inventory and monitoring inventory transactions
    Reconciling inventory accounts to the general ledger
    Analyzing inventory cost variances and other accuracy issues impacting perpetual inventory records
    Assist with planning, execution, reconciliation and reporting of physical inventory counts
    Ensure all incoming and out-going invoices are settled on time
    Ensure the company complies with all PAYE, VAT, Tax return and financial reporting requirements
    Perform day-to-day accounting functions
    Any other responsibility assigned by the Finance Manager

    Education & Experience

    Bachelor of Commerce degree majoring in accounting or its equivalent.
    CPA(K) or ACCA.
    Minimum three (5) years progressive working experience
    Experience in healthcare industry is an added advantage
    At least two (2) years’ experience in an audit firm

    Knowledge and Skills Requirements

    Excellent analytics and experience with financial statements, QuickBooks, and Excel
    Proficient in accounting software applications and use of ERP.
    Highly resourceful, independent, and self-starting
    Ability to communicate findings compellingly to colleagues and advisors
    Interest in global health
    Expert knowledge of accounting, auditing, financial and management reporting.
    Experience in auditing would be an added advantage
    Effective leadership skills
    Results and detail oriented
    Easy-going enough to work in a fluid start up environment in Nairobi

    Key competencies
    This role is critical to Jacaranda’s goal of delivering high quality clinical care and maintaining superior patient satisfaction. The holder of this position should be very organized, flexible,demonstrate highest degree of honesty, integrity, confidentiality, and strong work ethics.

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