Jobs at Strathmore University
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Jobs at Strathmore University
Deadline of these Jobs: 21 October 2022
Strathmore University is a Chartered University located in Nairobi, Kenya. It was the first multiracial and multi religious educational institution in English speaking Eastern Africa and more recently the first institute of higher learning to be ISO certified in East and Central Africa in 2004. 

Finance and Admin Coordinator

Responsibilities and Accountabilities

  • Provide strategic direction on financial matters through financial data analysis such as cash flow analysis, financial ratios, financial performance and advise the management accordingly.
  • Develop and update accounting, finance and internal controls policies, processes, and procedures.
  • Ensure accurate and timely preparation and presentation of the company’s periodic financial accounts and statements (cashflows, management accounts, balance sheet, profit and loss statement, journals and General Ledgers) and cashbook, bank reconciliations and month-end controls accounts.
  • Ensure preparation and updating of asset register and asset management, list of liabilities (loans, suppliers) and capital account entries.
  • Ensure accuracy, integrity and security of the company’s financial information by adhering to internal controls, observing confidentiality and ensuring regular data backups.
  • Oversee the preparation and coordination of external audit activities.
  • Coordinate the preparation and monitoring of the company’s budgets, forecasts and financial projections and report on variances.
  • Effective management of the working capital of the company (regular stock takes), suppliers, debtors, and cash balances.
  • Oversee timely and accurate processing of payroll and other payments (Payment Vouchers and Petty cash/Cheque /EFT Payments, routine bills such as electricity bills, internet bills, rent bills, water bills, contract-based payments).
  • Ensure compliance with the Kenyan Statutory requirement, e.g., ensure accurate deduction and timely filing/submission of NHIF, NSSF, PAYE, VAT and NITA, EPZ returns, VAT Returns, AFA returns, KRA Import / Export returns, corporation tax, Withholding taxes as per the requirements of the Republic of Kenya.

Minimum Requirements

  • Bachelor of Commerce qualifications in finance or accounting or equivalent qualifications from a recognised institution.
  • CPA Section 4
  • At least 2 years’ experience in a supervisory role preferably in the Construction industry.
  • Demonstrated experience in the implementation of accounting management systems and softwares.
  • Demonstrated practical experience and understanding of statutory compliance including VAT, WHT, NHIF, NSSF, income tax, and other statutory compliance.

Competencies and Attributes

  • High level of Integrity and high professional standard.
  • Strong business and commercial acumen.
  • Be a hands-on problem solver with excellent analytical and organizational skills.
  • Excellent communication including presentation and report writing skills.
  • Dependable and Problem Solver.
  • Interpersonal skills with the ability to build relationships with various stakeholders.
  • Strong management and leadership skills, including the ability to negotiate, motivate and influence others.
  • Computer proficiency especially accounting softwares such as Quickbooks.
    Attention to detail.

Construction Manager

Responsibilities and Accountabilities

  • Facilitate preparation of accurate tender documents to ensure the adequate budget provision for approved projects.
  • Pre-start process including review of the initial site appraisals, site layouts, site preparation details and budgets and statutory approval documentation.
  • In charge of site preparation processes, programmes organisation.
  • Start-up of site work including organising site visits, site staff travel, site work pre-requisites, site documentation and site foremen deployment.
  • On-site work planning and organisation, site instructions and site inspections, work certification; on-site trouble shooting and problem solving, handover and project shut down.
  • Participating in facilitating training, work study and staff management.
  • Inter-departmental communications including periodic reporting, construction updates and correspondence.
  • Provide feedback on design and process standardization including design of process, procedures and tools; determination of labour resource requirements; review of designs, drawings and contracts; and feedback on design implementation and buildability.
  • Plan and coordinate a project from start to finish, including organising the schedule of work, costings and budget.
  • Plan the work and oversee the buying of necessary materials and equipment hire and manage staff for the project.
  • Manage the construction site on a day-to-day basis, including supervising the labour force, monitoring subcontractors, checking materials, inspecting work and overseeing quality control.
    Ensure the project is delivered on time and on budget by setting benchmarks, agreeing budgets and monitoring progress.
  • Design drawings with architects, and surveyors.
  • Promote and maintain health and safety, including site inspections to ensure safety rules are being followed, quality environmental impact and cost control.
  • Maintain regular communication and attend meetings with clients and their representatives to inform them of progress on the project, i.e. stakeholder management
  • Communicate with any consultants, subcontractors, supervisors, planners, quantity surveyors and others involved in the project.
  • Deal with any unexpected problems that may occur during the project.

Minimum Requirements

  • Diploma/degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent qualifications from a recognized institution.
  • 5+ years of project experience working in the construction industry required.
  • Professional membership will be an added advantage.
  • Must be skilled at 3D Impressions and AutoCAD designs.
  • Proficient with MS Office Suite of tools, exposure to schedule software.
  • Ability to design drawings and have an appreciation of construction processes.
  • Familiarity with project and department budget process and tools.

Competencies and Attributes

  • Possess business etiquette with a strong work ethic, high level of honesty/integrity, results-oriented, ability to deliver under pressure
  • Numeracy skills to handle the financial and mathematical demands of the role.
  • Integrity and high professional standard
  • Good Oral and Written Communication Skills
  • Dependable and Problem Solver
  • Analytical and Organizational Skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Knowledge of project controls
  • Risk assessment/management
  • Conceptual planning ability
  • Conflict management and problem-solving skills
  • Leadership ability
  • Multi-tasking ability
  • Communication, meeting, and presentation skills
Job Info
Job Category: Several Jobs in one Advert jobs in Kenya
Job Type: Full-time
Deadline of this Job: 21 October 2022
Duty Station: several locations
Posted: 13-10-2022
No of Jobs: 2
Start Publishing: 13-10-2022
Stop Publishing (Put date of 2030): 13-10-2066
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