Financial Analyst Central East and West Africa (CEWA)The successful individual will be part of our East Africa Finance team located in Nairobi, Kenya. They will be responsible for:
Collecting spend/cost information – creating spend/cost roadmaps, comparisons
Structure of internal/external major/minor structure of revenue and cost
Understanding of allocations from different cost/spend pools
Ability to find data in FIW/AIW/BMSIW etc
PO creation and ability to understand process and influence on financial data
Vouchers and other entries creation based on gathered information from FIW/AIW
Invoicing and revenue creation (periodization, charge codes, business types options)
Registration of new contracts (CFTS logic, invoicing based on correct initial set up, billing plans update and influence on revenue recognition)
AP knowledge and its influence on revenue structure and ability to recognize it in time
Ability to help business with contract wording, billing schedules composition, milestones creation etc
SG&A spend creation, tracking
Headcount structure, Labor claims allocation, set up,
Labor rates calculation
ICA management, ICC management
Ability to create allocation keys, perform redistribution of cost based on that
Accounts receivable/payable management,
Closer cooperation with delivery team, influence on cost structure and flow of cost in time
Ability to work with difference currencies and their influence on revenue/cost flow
Desired Skills and Experience
Excellent excel skills
Good presentation skills
Good analytical skills
At least 4 years working in a busy finance environment
Job Experience: Experience of 4 years
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Financial Analyst Central East and West Africa (CEWA)
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Mechanical Draughtsman
Reporting to the Mechanical Engineer, the successful candidate will be responsible for assisting in design of processing and production facilities for all KTDA managed factories and installations.
Mechanical Draughtsman Job Responsibilities
Carrying out site measurements.
Designing of machinery layouts.
Preparing sketches and drawings for fabrication of machinery.
Delivering technical files and other technical documents as required.
Pre – delivery inspections of machineries.
Carrying out site inspections and meetings during installations
Draw as built plant layouts.
Ensuring drawings and designs meet project/tender deadlines.
Ensuring proper filing and archiving of relevant documents.
Qualifications for the Mechanical Draughtsman Job
Higher Diploma in Mechanical Engineering
A minimum of Four (4) years of relevant experience.
Must have knowledge in use of MS office packages and Autocad.
Should have ability to solve problems by applying relevant business knowledge.
Should demonstrate professional expertise in the relevant work area.
Must have the ability to communicate for both written and oral communication.
Must be able to work under pressure.
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Internal Auditor
Purpose Of JobContribute to an efficient and effective internal audit department through playing a key role in supporting British Council in the management of risk and achievement of objectives. This will include performing all aspects of internal audit assignments (planning, fieldwork & reporting), in support of the annual audit opinion of the adequacy and effectiveness of the governance, risk management and control processes that exist throughout the organisation.Context And EnvironmentThe internal audit department is a globally diverse team with teams in London, Hong Kong and Nairobi (total of 13 Full Time Employees). The department follows a risk-based approach to audit and conducts both country audits and audits of specific risk areas (Program Assurance, Technology/IS, thematic audits etc.) .It delivers a comprehensive, independent and objective audit service to the organisation, whilst ensuring this is achieved in a customer-orientated manner which is in accordance with the British Council values.Accountabilities, Responsibilities And Main Duties
Responsible for conducting and/or leading the preparation, planning, execution and reporting of risk-based audits (including country audits)
Input into the development of the risk-based audit plan
Providing both verbal and written recommendations for improvements to Country, Regional and Functional Management
Delivery of high quality work and the production of excellent working papers and summaries of information.
Preparing (draft) reports, assisting the managers and other members in the team.
The performance of ad hoc assignments as required (e.g. investigations, advisory engagements)
Liaising at all levels of the organisation including senior management
Undertaking administrative travel arrangements (for self and team)
Experience:
Previous (4 years or more) in an Auditor or middle management role with exposure to a mixed portfolio of clients.
Strong experience of risk based audit and internal audit practices
Operating in international and multi-cultural organisation
Qualification:
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Financial Analyst Central East and West Africa (CEWA) Telecom Business Operations Lead
They Will Be Responsible ForThe successful individual will be part of our East Africa Finance team located in Nairobi, Kenya.
Collecting spend/cost information – creating spend/cost roadmaps, comparisons
Structure of internal/external major/minor structure of revenue and cost
Understanding of allocations from different cost/spend pools
Ability to find data in FIW/AIW/BMSIW etc
PO creation and ability to understand process and influence on financial data
Vouchers and other entries creation based on gathered information from FIW/AIW
Invoicing and revenue creation (periodization, charge codes, business types options)
Registration of new contracts (CFTS logic, invoicing based on correct initial set up, billing plans update and influence on revenue recognition)
AP knowledge and its influence on revenue structure and ability to recognize it in time
Ability to help business with contract wording, billing schedules composition, milestones creation etc
SG&A spend creation, tracking
Headcount structure, Labor claims allocation, set up,
Labor rates calculation
ICA management, ICC management
Ability to create allocation keys, perform redistribution of cost based on that
Accounts receivable/payable management,
Closer cooperation with delivery team, influence on cost structure and flow of cost in time
Ability to work with difference currencies and their influence on revenue/cost flow
Required Technical and Professional Expertise
Excellent excel skills
Good presentation skills
Good analytical skills
At least 4 years working in a busy finance environment
Preferred Technical And Professional ExperienceNA
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Senior Finance Executive
This is an exciting and unique career opportunity to gain exposure working with a regional finance team covering financial reporting and controllership for various countries within Africa and beyond.
Key Responsibilities:
Assist or supervise in the preparation of financial reports;
Analyse financial reports and records and make recommendations relating to account for reserves or other significant financial factors;
Ensure activities comply with legal, professional and ethical standards;
Assist in the design and implementation of financial reporting and analytical systems;
Analyze actual versus standard costs and prepare variance reports; and
Compile cost data for preparation of operating budgets.
Apply if you meet the following Minimum Criteria:
Bachelor’s degree in Finance or a business related field;
Professional membership of ACCA or ICPAK
At least 4 years experience in finance working in a multinational
Ability to work under pressure;
Excellent oral and written communication skills;
Excellent organizational and time management skills;
Excellent knowledge of and practical experience working with MsExcel;
Experience working with SAP is essential;
High standards of integrity and strong business ethics.
The following is an added advantage;
Experience working in the research industry;
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Production Supervisor Marketing Executive Sales Representative Sales Coordinator Operations Supervisor Sales Supervisor Site Engineer Mechanical Fitter Oracle Super User – Finance
Responsibilities for the Production Supervisor Job
Manages and supervises departments personnel activities
Store /stock incharge
Responsible for overall operations division
Ensure that all works done in the factory are covered by the work order
Ensure that all products running in the production have a complete bill of material
Cross check the work of technical office and certification in the production floor
Ensure that all work under progress have sufficient materials up to the last processing stage, including packing materials
Ensure the planned outputs are met on daily, weekly and monthly basis.
Implementation of policies in order to achieve the departmental and company objectives
Ensure the manufacturing of products or goods is conducted efficiently, safely and meets the organizations standards
Requirements for the Production Supervisor Job
Candidate must possess at least a Bachelors Degree, Engineering, Mechanical engineering
At least 4 years experience as a production supervisor, preferably paper processing industry
Knowledgeable in all areas of furniture production
Good at providing innovative solutions to problems in production
Good supervisory skills
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Sales Manager – Healthcare Products
Sales Manager Job Requirements
Minimum 4 years experience as a Team Leader
Experience in sales of Nutraceuticals, Dermatological or other OTC products
Good relationship with Trade particularly Retail Chains and super Markets
Result oriented
Team player
Experienced in carrying out campaigns
Innovative
Age not more than 35
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Procurement and Logistics Manager Admin and Finance Manager Clinical Officer
Duties and responsibilities:
Logistics – organizing export with Chinese (and potentially other) suppliers and liaise with local import agents in Kenya
Vendor relations (including contract manufacturers)
Supply & Demand Forecasting – work with management team to determine ordering needs, lead times etc.
Distribution.
Coordinate strategic sourcing, planning and logistics activities for the business.
Maintain material resources planning and logistics activities for the business.
Facilitate activities with engineering and other departments in the clarification and development of clear and concise specifications for materials, products, equipment and services.
Work with the R&D team to help guide new product development
Assist in ERP implementation and training
Work with Inventory & Supply Chain Controller on warehousing and material control, including monthly analysis if variances. Try to reduce monthly materials variances
Work with the Quality Manager to ensure the quality of our raw materials are sufficient, whether being procured in Kenya or other countries
Drive continuous improvements in the supply chain
Lead team in negotiations with vendors/carriers in an effort to gain the required service levels at a price point that enhances organizational profitability.
Lead supply chain team in identifying risk mitigation requirements.
Facilitate organisational activities to mitigating risk.
Applicant Requirements:
Degree in procurement preferable or in a related field
Previous experience in supply chain, procurement or similar.
At least 4 years experience in the similar role.
Detail oriented.
Problem solver
Risk averse.
Excellent communication skills.
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Senior Finance and Grants Officer
General Position Summary: Working in the Finance Department under the direction of the Country Finance Manager, the Senior Finance and Grants Officer is responsible for the accounting and documentation of all financial transactions in a timely and accurate manner for the Mombasa office.
S/he will also be responsible for reporting, file maintaining, tracking and monitoring sub grantees and ensuring compliance with the terms and conditions of the sub grant agreement.
Essential Job Functions: Financial Management:
Prepare the monthly bank reconciliations;
Maintain the bank file, ensuring that all bank information is properly filed and updated;
In the absence of the cashier, finance officer will maintain custody of the office cash fund, make daily payments of the approved transactions and other duties related to office cash handling ensuring proper segregation of duties is applied;
Review expense reports (travel expense reports and operational expense reports) for accuracy and completeness and ensure that expense reports have been fully approved and documented before payment;
Prepare payment vouchers and ensure that all transactions are properly and fully documented and recorded in the cash/bank sub journal and in this process proper segregation of duties is applied;
Record payment vouchers daily in the cash/bank sub journal;
Assist with month end balance sheet account reconciliations;
Providing support to the finance officers in field offices;
Make sure that all supporting documentation is prepared and filed according to MC procedures;
Assist the Finance Manager in responding to audit inquiries;
Sub Grant Management:
Conduct sub grantee pre-award assessments and recommend modifications to the sub grant agreement and/or monitoring plan to lessen financial and compliance risks;
Assist in the preparation and review of sub grant agreements;
Responding to requirements of sub-grant monitoring and trainings in respective areas as required;
Provide on-going training and support to sub grantees in Mercy Corps sub grant financial procedures and assist in conducting formal sub grantee training workshops;
Review sub grantee financial reports for correctness and completeness and ensure that reports are submitted on time;
Assist in sub grantee site audits and prepare site visit reports;
Follow up on all sub grant compliance issues and audits and document resolutions;
Maintain sub grant tracking as well as financial files in accordance with the Field Finance Manual;
Process sub grantee payments and reconcile sub grant financial tracking to general ledger reports;
1Assist in sub grant close-outs ensuring that all requirements of the sub grant agreement have been met and that sub grant funds have been properly settled;
Responsible for ensuring that all sub-grant records in country are in order and completed;
Other:
Conduct himself/herself both professionally and personally in such a manner as to bring credit to Mercy Corps and to not jeopardize its humanitarian mission;
Other duties as assigned.
Organizational Learning: As part of Mercy Corps’ agency-wide Organizational Learning Initiative, all team members are responsible for spending 5% of their work time in formal and/or non-formal professional learning that benefit Mercy Corps as well as themselves.
Accountability: Mercy Corps team members are expected to support all efforts towards accountability, specifically to our beneficiaries and to international standards guiding international relief and development work while actively engaging beneficiary communities as equal partners in the design, monitoring and evaluation of our field projects.
Supervisory Responsibility: NoneReports Directly To: Country Finance Manager
Works Directly With: Finance team members in Nairobi, All Program staff in Mombasa and support staff in Mombasa and Nairobi offices.
Knowledge and Experience:
A minimum of four years of finance experience, including budgeting and grant management or auditing;
A university degree in finance, accounting or a related business field is required and certification CPA, ACCA is an added advantage;
Two years work experience in the Finance Department and working with sub grantees in an International Non-governmental Organization;
Good understanding of major international donor rules and non-profit accounting;
Prior experience with computerized general ledger software;
Advanced computer skills in MS Office programs, particularly Excel and Access;
Strong analytical skills coupled with a solid understanding of financial and procurement systems; Prior auditing experience is considered a plus;
Excellent oral and written English skills
Success Factors:
The ability to interact effectively with international and national personnel is required;
A demonstrated ability to multi-task, meet deadlines and process information in support of changing program activities is necessary.
A high professional standard of finance and procurement ethics as well as the willingness and ability to enforce compliance with Mercy Corps and donor policies and procedures is essential.
The ability to effectively monitor sub grantee compliance as well as to provide support and training for sub grantee personnel is critical.
The Senior Finance and Grant Officer must be willing to travel to Mercy Corps field offices, sub grantee’s offices and project sites.