Job Experience: Experience of 4 – 6 years

  • Accountant 

Finance Manager 

Assistant Fraud Quality Supervisor 

Fraud Prevention Assistant 

Fraud Prevention Manager 

Lead Trainer 

Quality and Performance Supervisor

    Accountant Finance Manager Assistant Fraud Quality Supervisor Fraud Prevention Assistant Fraud Prevention Manager Lead Trainer Quality and Performance Supervisor

    JOB PURPOSE & SUMMARY
    Our client is looking for an Accountant to join their vibrant team in Nairobi. The selected candidate will establish and maintain internal accounting controls as well as oversee the preparation & submission of all taxation processes.
    Key Responsibilities

    Gather and monitor financial data (e.g. sales revenues and liabilities)
    Prepare monthly, quarterly and annual statements (balance sheets and income statements)
    Forecast costs and revenues
    Manage tax payments
    Organize internal audits
    Prepare budgets (for the entire company and by department)
    Monitor and report on accounting discrepancies
    Conduct detailed risk analyses to assess potential investments
    Analyze financial trends
    Perform month-end and year-end close processes

    Key Skills and Qualifications

    Bachelor’s Degree in Finance and Accountancy or equivalent.
    A minimum of 4-6 years of experience in a similar role within a fast-paced, result-oriented environment.
    Good communication skills both written and verbal.
    A passion for Customer Service with outstanding problem-solving skills, documentation skills, quality focus, as well as information analysis skills.  
    Outstanding work ethics (reliable, motivated, professional, and able to work under minimum supervision)

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  • Quality & Compliance Manager

    Quality & Compliance Manager

    About the company
    Surgipharm was established in 1985 and has been an Imperial majority-owned Company since 2017. It is one of the leading suppliers of healthcare products in Kenya with offices strategically located in Nairobi and Mombasa. The business partners with most major pharmaceutical and medical device manufacturers operating in Kenya. Surgipharm serves all the major customer groups in Kenya including the Ministry of Health, parastatals, Non-Government Organisations, Hospitals, Clinics, Pharmacies and Wholesalers.
    Surgipharm is now seeking an experienced Quality and Compliance Professional to lead the company’s Quality and Compliance agenda, building on the strong heritage of Quality, Ethics, Compliance and Trust established in the business.
    Job Function

    Lead the quality and compliance function, and its implementation across the organization.
    Ensure proper internal controls are in place to mitigate against quality & compliance risks by independently assessing the control environment.
    Work in collaboration with the Managing Director and management team to promote a value-based compliance culture through communication and training initiatives.
    As the Risk Champion, support the business to proactively identify and manage risks in all aspects of the business unit’s strategy and operations,
    Advise the management team in the business on risks associated with emerging business strategies and pragmatic options for risk mitigation.

    Key performance areas:
    Quality Assurance

    Accountable and responsible for the company’s Quality Management System
    Oversee self-inspections of Surgipharm Limited facilities – Nivina Towers, Kings Business Park and Surgipharm Limited Mombasa Branch.
    Ensure third-party qualification and oversight.
    Develop and review Quality documents including SOPs, GDP deviations, validation reports etc.
    Observe and comply with the Company Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
    Observe and comply with WHO, Local and relevant regulatory standards set on Good Distribution Practices and Good Storage Practices (GDP & GSP).
    Observe and comply with Health and Safety Requirements of Kenya and compliance with International Standards.
    Act as a backup in the absence of the QA Officer for receipt & release of pharmaceutical products as per advice from Principal Companies
    Create and deliver quality related internal trainings related to GDP.
    Ensure final disposition for returned, recalled, and rejected products and responsibility to accept returns into saleable stock in lieu of warehouse manager.
    Ensure third-party qualification and oversight.
    Coordinate product recalls and handle technical complaints with the help of the warehouse manager, branch manager Mombasa and regulatory affairs manager.
    Report metrics and trends of product complaint program and other quality systems as assigned.
    Participate in compliance processes, procedures, audits and CAPAs.

    Compliance

    Ensure annual ABAC certification and conflict of interest declaration is undertaken by staff.
    Drive accountability throughout the organisation toward greater business transparency.
    Ensure and effective Compliance and whistle-blowing culture & programme.
    Partner with Management team to proactively assess and manage risks in a way that enables the organization to deliver sustainable business growth.
    Accountable for ensuring proper internal controls are in place by independently assessing the compliance framework.
    Report all major or critical audit findings/non-compliance (from internal, national authority, customers and principal audits) to the head of the business and Imperial central team as soon as its identified.
    Coordinate and interact with all other staff involved in risk identification and management at the operation and interface with the relevant functional risk owners to obtain risk information and/ or assistance.
    Ensure principal specific requirements (contracts, code of practice, quality agreements) are complied with, in including these in written controls
    Custodian of the business risk register.
    Ensure effective Risk Management Committee meetings are undertaken per agreed frequency and agenda

    Nature of position

    Permanent

    Qualifications required:

    Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent.
    Diploma holders with more than 5 years relevant work experience will be considered.

    Experience required:

    4 – 6 years of relevant work experience in the pharmaceutical industry
    Audit/ risk management experience.
    Quality Management Systems/Internal Audit Auditor certification will be an added advantage.
    Pharmaceutical license is preferred.

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  • Senior Consultant – Project Management And Digital Transformation

    Senior Consultant – Project Management And Digital Transformation

    Who are we looking for
    High performing individuals who will provide specialist Technology Consulting Transformation advice to our clients either as part of large change programs co-delivered with other EY Service Line teams and Alliance Partners, or as a direct “go-to-market” offering.
    As part of a high-performing team, you will be expected to deliver exceptional client service by providing advice on how technology enablement, digital transformation and enterprise intelligence contribute to performance improvement, as well as provide advice on how digital technology can act as a key growth driver in enterprise-wide business transformations. Additionally, you will be expected to follow current project management standards within established timeframes, and at defined quality levels, and ensure that projects are completed on schedule and according to client specifications.
    This position is client-facing and requires travel to client sites across the East African region, as necessary.    
    To be successful you need to have 

    Bachelor’s Degree in either: Computer Science, BBIT, Software Engineering, or equivalent. 
    A globally recognized professional qualification in project management is desired: Prince 2, PMP etc.
    4 to 6 years of work experience in dynamic IT environments in reputable organisations, at least 3 of which should be in a Technology Consulting or Project Management role at Consultant level, or above.       
    Experience in leading key workstreams within large multi-faceted Technology Transformation Programs in complex and dynamic environments is required.
    Experience in leading key workstreams within large Technology Transformation Programs involving the leading Global Technology Solution providers such as Microsoft, SAP, etc, is required.
    Knowledge and experience working with leading emerging technologies such as AI, RPA, Advanced Analytics etc, is desired.
    Proven track record and experience in leading multi-disciplinary Consulting and delivery teams is desired.   
    Robust program and project management experience and expertise. 

    Other Personal qualities

    Unquestionable Integrity and Ethics.
    Strong analytical skills.
    Excellent communication skills, both oral and written.

    Apply via :

    careers.ey.com

  • Internal Auditor (Information Systems)

    Internal Auditor (Information Systems)

    Job Purpose:
    Responsible for planning; conducting audits on Information and Systems in line with the audit plan or as requested by the board or audit committee.
    Key responsibilities:

    Conduct continuous risk assessment of the information and technology environment in the group.
    Execute the IS audit plan and when required, oversee the activities of the IS Audit team, using a risk based approach / methodology.
    Be involved in the development of the Group’s annual Information and Systems audit plan.
    Continuous review of internal processes and controls to determine their effectiveness of the Group’s risk management plans.
    Should be capable of facilitating an integrated approach to IT and business auditing.
    Assist IS Audit manager to coordinate with external auditors on IT related matters.
    Provide knowledgeable advice on engagements relating to information systems, controls and processes.
    To be involved in pre and post implementation reviews for new and internally developed systems, and in the review and follow up of computer security matters.
    Develop new, enhance and / or improve and maintain a sound audit manuals, work papers audit procedures and standards.
    Attend to other relevant duties and responsibilities as may be assigned by the IS Audit Manager.
    Determine internal audit scope for particular assignments.
    Maintain open communication with management and audit department management.
    Identify and communicated to management “continuous improvement initiatives, and evaluate the adequacy of internal control systems.
    Gather adequate audit evidence to support findings and suggestions for improvement.
    Assisting the Manager in the review and documentation of existing internal control systems for adequacy and effectiveness, and making recommendations for improvement.
    Deliver on performance requirements as defined in the departments’ strategy map, balanced scorecard and Personal Scorecard.

    Key Performance Measures:

    As would be described in your Personal Score Card.

    Knowledge, experience and qualifications required:

    Bachelor’s degree in relevant field (IT, Computer science or business).
    Certified Information Systems Analyst (CISA), CRISC or CISM.
    4-6 years working experience in an Audit related field.
    Good understanding of the SDLC and agile.
    Knowledge and experience of operating systems, databases, IT networks (LAN & WAN) and financial applications. 
    Working knowledge of IT / IS and governance standards (COBIT, ITIL, NIST, OWASP, ISO 27001).
    Good understanding of IT risks.

    Technical/ Functional competencies:

    Knowledge of internal audit procedures.
    Knowledge and experience in data analysis / analytics.
    Decision making – ability to make strategic decisions in a timely and effective manner. 
    High moral and ethical standing.
    Highly motivated

    Apply via :

    britam.taleo.net

  • Manager, Banking Applications 

Senior Manager, Infrastructure and Cyber Security

    Manager, Banking Applications Senior Manager, Infrastructure and Cyber Security

    The key responsibilities include but not limited to the following-

    Working within the global IT team and with service partners, lead successful implementations of BI’s core banking applications – Temenos R20 banking system with Financial Crime Mitigation, data analytics and reporting system, financial consolidation platform, and digital financial services solutions – at Country offices by (1) providing technical direction in all migration to the BIHBV Temenos Model Bank (2) working with country IT managers to ensure the establishment of published standards, policies, and procedures for maintaining the integrity of the Model Bank
    Ensure effective technical and user support for core application– system maintenance, product specification and documentation of system changes, development of management reports, management of an efficient test environment
    Ensure security of business data within core applications
    Coordinate end-user training for core applications with IT Service Manager and country IT managers
    Lead the implementation and testing procedures to ensure that newly released software produce the expected results for the business operations.
    Apply strict change control measures in any customizations required by the country offices.
    Establish and enforce core applications system backup, recovery, and data retention criteria.
    Relate well with BI strategic service partners to resolve complex technical problems
    Document recovery procedures and security settings for applications for the purposes of disaster recovery and user security.
    Encourage teamwork and the sharing of best practice amongst all staff.
    Work with Service partners and other IT staff to achieve timely resolution of core application issues
    Keep in line with the trend in the market, advise management on market development (e.g., Temenos development roadmap and current developments in microfinance and banking industry)

    Safeguarding Responsibilities:

    Ensure the safety of team members from any harm, abuse, neglect, harassment and exploitation to achieve the programme’s goals on safeguarding implementation. Act as a key source of support, guidance and expertise on safeguarding for establishing a safe working environment.
    Practice, promote and endorse the issues of safeguarding policy among team members and ensure the implementation of safeguarding standards in every course of action.
    Follow the safeguarding reporting procedure in case any reportable incident takes place, encourage others to do so.

    Other Responsibilities :

    Develop and maintain own knowledge, expertise, and professionalism.
    Keep abreast of current developments in microfinance and IT industry.
    Remain current with organization’s technological requirements and new developments in the industry.
    Meet personal training and development needs through relevant professional and commercial training and networking.

    Educational Requirements:

    At least Bachelors’ Degree in Computer Science or Information technology.
    Professional certification in ITIL Foundation and Microsoft SQL Server is a plus.

    Skills and Competencies Requirements:

    Good knowledge of TCPIP communication protocol
    Wide knowledge of and advanced skills in computer hardware and software programs of diverse functionality. Including but not limited to, communications systems, desktop applications, and network administration programs.
    Significant experience in supporting Microsoft SQL server database
    Application development skills especially in Java, Visual Basic and/or C++ a plus
    Experience with integration technologies such as Apache ActiveMQ, Rest APIs will be an advantage
    Exceptional oral and written communication skills with the ability to communicate clearly and persuasively, interpret documents, understand procedures, write reports and correspondence; speak clearly to third parties and employees.
    Able and willing to solve complex analytical challenges, independently analyze information; and make recommendations based on analysis.
    Self-motivated team player with the ability to adapt and work co-operatively and effectively in different situations and teams to carry out assigned tasks.
    Disposition to share knowledge fully and willingly with other employees in the interest of the organization.
    Commitment to the BRAC International mission, core values the ability to incorporate the mission and values in the workplace.
    Must be proficient in written and spoken English.

    Experience Requirements:

    At least 6 years’ experience supporting Temenos core banking systems in medium to large organizations
    at least 4 years of advanced Microsoft SQL database management experience

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    If you feel you are the right match for the above-mentioned position, please follow the application instructions accordingly:External candidates need to email their CV with a brief introductory letter indicating current and expected salary at recruitment.bi@brac.net

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    recruitment.bi@brac.net

  • Zonal Sales Manager 

Retail Area Manager

    Zonal Sales Manager Retail Area Manager

    Airtel Kenya wishes to recruit Zonal Sales Managers within the Sales and Distribution Department. The main purpose of the role will be to drive the growth of business and generation of revenue through effective recruitment onboarding and management of Franchise partners, customer acquisition and recharge revenue growth of airtel mobile and airtel money through distributors, retailers, and internal teams. Roles are in multiple locations countrywide.
    Responsibilities for the role include but are not limited to:

    Implementation and adoption of effective distribution strategy to grow sales within the assigned zone
    Ensure achievement of set Key Performance Indicators as cascaded for the role
    Prepare, plan and execute sales programs aimed at market penetration, relationship building, share growth e.g., Sales promotions, Road shows etc.
    Ensure internal collaboration, teamwork development and implementation of key management and sales routines on the ground
    Ensure incremental revenues through effective distributor stock management and distributor sales force management
    Effectively manage team and allocated resources by ensuring adherence to the set work ways and standards
    Support achievement and compliance to Airtel Kenya branding/merchandising standards for Channel and Franchise Partners in the assigned zonal area
    Evaluate Franchise partners financial capability, recruit and manage them for productivity
    Escalate any trade or network issues to the Network Regional manager and follow up for closure

    Qualifications :

    Minimum of a graduate degree
    4 to 6 years hands on experience in retail sales within telecom, service sector or FMCG industry

    Behavioral competencies:

    Good leadership skills, able to successfully lead a team
    Good analytical, presentation and effective communications skills
    Good planning and organization skills
    Excellent negotiation and interpersonal skills
    High agility, personal standards and goal oriented

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    Interested and qualified candidates are invited to apply for the role by sending an application letter and resume to hr@ke.airtel.com. State the name of the vacancy. Applicants should be flexible to move to any market in the country. The deadline for applications is 5.00pm on Tuesday 7th January 2023.

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    hr@ke.airtel.com

  • BAM Retail Sales Executive (Investments) – Business Development 

Retail Pensions Operations Associate (Fixed Term Contract) – 2 Positions 

IT Apps Developer – 2 Positions

    BAM Retail Sales Executive (Investments) – Business Development Retail Pensions Operations Associate (Fixed Term Contract) – 2 Positions IT Apps Developer – 2 Positions

    Job Purpose:
    Assist the BDM Investments to implement the business development strategy for assigned sales intermediaries and client types as well as maintaining relationships with the same.
    Key responsibilities:

    Assist the Investments BDM to develop and implement the Financial Advisor (FA)/ Independent Financial Advisor (IFA) channel strategy and assigned client segment.
    Provide regular training to the Britam FA/IFA Network on investments products, markets etc.
    Maintaining relationships with the FA/IFA network to ensure sales target are met.
    Ensure preparation of client investment proposals on a timely basis.
    Be responsible for day to day relationship management of assigned clients.
    Provide Customers with high service standards.
    Maintain potential investments client database and provide such information as required by management.
    Initiate communication platforms to engage the assigned client types through questionnaires, surveys, webinars, social media and any other mode with assistance from the marketing team.
    Design a research methodology to gather market intelligence from the assigned client type and other external sources to help identify which markets to direct most efforts to and also find out what can be done to bridge the gaps.
    Perform any other duties as may be assigned from time to time.
    Delegated Authority:  As per the approved Delegated Authority Matrix.

    Key Performance Measures:

    As described in your Personal Scorecard.

    Knowledge, experience and qualifications required:

    Bachelors’ degree in a business related degree.
    4-6 years’ experience in a similar position.

    Technical/ Functional competencies:

    Knowledge of investment classes.
    Customer, market and competitor understanding.
    Effective negotiation skills.
    Excellent organizational and analytical skills.
    Report writing skills.

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