Deadline of this Job: 27 August 2022
The role entails leading, coordinating, and reviewing financial & data analysis, research & data gathering, and automation of analysis. The role is also responsible for coordinating, guiding, and reviewing internal reporting workstreams. He / She will be the point of contact for one or more primary functions in the business where they have primary responsibility for Business Partnership, supporting the relevant Executives and Managers with Project Management, Idea Generation, Cost reviews & Budget vs. Actual reviews. He / She will also be a critical Team player to lead, guide and work with the Analyst(s) and Senior Analyst(s) in their development of Technical and Soft Skills.
Key Responsibilities
• Leading, Coordinating and Review of analysis & research: The core of the work performed by the role holder will be to manage various analysis and research from start to end. This includes:
• Assigning the task to the relevant Analyst(s) and/or Senior Analyst(s).
• Understanding the scope of the workstream and communicating the same to the Analyst(s) and/or Senior Analyst(s) performing the task
• Guiding the Analyst(s) and/or Senior Analyst(s) on various legs of the workstream to also enable them to learn and improve.
• Coordination of workstream: This includes communication of timelines, organizing sessions and managing stakeholders to ensure all stakeholders are informed and updated.
• Review of the analysis: This includes validation of assumptions and their sources. It also includes reviewing quality (as per standards) & accuracy of the work done.
• Assess the recommendation and/or quality and usefulness of Findings: The role holder is accountable for any recommendations and/or findings presented to make decisions.
• Important note: The role holder is also responsible for managing the automation of analysis where possible.
Some examples of workstreams include (but not limited to):
• Analysis of implementing capital projects that are intended to improve operations and efficiency.
• Research into additional sectors / business units that the company can expand into.
Leading, Coordinating and Review of internal reporting: This is the management of various internal reporting cadences from start to end. This includes:
• Assigning the task to the relevant Team members.
• Guiding the Analyst(s) and/or Senior Analyst(s) on various legs of the workstream to also enable them to learn and improve.
• Coordination of workstream: This includes communication of timelines, organizing sessions and managing stakeholders to ensure all stakeholders are informed and updated.
• Review of the reports: this is geared towards ensuring the accuracy and quality of all reports.
Some examples of workstreams include (but not limited to):
• Business Review Meeting (BRM) presentations.
• CFO Summary.
• Budget vs. Actual analysis.
External Reporting: Reporting is a critical part of the FP&A function. This includes provision of information in various formats (presentations, word documents and excel files) to multiple stakeholders. Reporting plays a key role in enabling timely business decisions that are geared towards achieving our objectives. Specific workstream for the job holder will include:
• Developing the Monthly Board materials including but not limited to:
• Board presentation,
• Monthly KPIs,
• Monthly Management Accounts Summary
Budget Development & Monitoring: Budget development and monitoring enables the Business to effectively monitor cash, spend and resource management across the Business. It is a critical path towards developing, attaining & reviewing strategic business objectives within the short-term and long-term. Specific workstreams for the role will include:
• Developing the budget together with the Executives and Managers on an annual basis for at least 3 Cost Centers as allocated within the process used by the Team (Driver based modelling).
• Reforecasting the Annual budget on a Quarterly basis to ensure clear visibility of changes in structures, resources, business units and overall costs.
• Monitor Monthly Budget vs. Actual trend and conduct reviews for the allocated Cost Centers, summarizing material items in order of priority for review by their Line Manager.
• Conducting any analysis as allocated by their Line Manager in relation to budget over-runs, additional costs & re-allocations of budgets.
Business Partnership: Business Partnership is an activity that entails providing various types of support to Executives and Line Managers. It is part of the core functional responsibilities in aiming to provide decision and execution support to the organization. This includes but is not limited to:
• Monthly cadences that review cost, performance and enable forward looking initiatives that can improve the Function.
• Providing operational support and thought leadership to Executives and/or Managers to act as a sounding board for opportunities and/or challenges and strategizing around how to best move forward.
• Initiating and/or Supporting initiatives: this includes working together with Executives and Managers in idea generation, financial reviews, and recommendations.
• The role is also acts as a Liaison to the Business Intelligence Team to Coordinate and Manage all Data requests being handled within the Team and for other purposes.
Management of Analyst(s) and/or Senior Analyst(s): The role holder is responsible for the day-to-day Management of the Analyst(s) and/or Senior Analyst(s) within the Team directly assigned to them. This includes but is not limited to:
• Providing clear guidance on the “Ways of Working” within the function. This includes teaching and guiding them in relation to Analysis, Presentations, Recommendations, Formatting and Communication.
• Managing Leave proactively with the Analyst(s) and/or Senior Analyst(s) to ensure the Team is well resourced at any given time in relation to all workstreams.
• Support learning and development activities for the Analyst(s) and/or Senior Analyst(s) as per their needs.
• Participate in monthly 1-on-1 performance reviews with the Analyst(s) and/or Senior Analyst(s) to give guidance, share constructive feedback and institute corrective action where performance falls below expectations.
Compliance:
• Comply with all organization policies, procedures, and statutory guidelines. Minimize and mitigate risks to the organization and enforce zero-tolerance to non-compliance.
• Close gaps/lapses identified as an outcome of audits; risk and/or any other compliance review; investigations; or other assessment mechanisms and take corrective/preventive actions within the agreed timelines.
Self-Management:
• Model Twiga’s culture and way of working and inculcating this within the team.
• Deliver the performance objectives. Participate in monthly 1-on-1 performance reviews with line manager, and institute corrective action where performance falls below expectation.
• Proactively manage own learning and development.
• Adhere to the annual leave plan agreed with the line manager.
• Adhere to people management policies.
Minimum Qualifications And Requirements
• A Bachelor’s or a master’s in finance, Economics, Actuarial Science, Business Administration or another relevant field.
• CFA Level 1 has been completed or has at least 3 years of experience in a similar role.
Relevant Skills & Experience
• Robust financial, modelling and business analysis skills, conducting financial due diligence, market assessment and valuation.
• Able to build a 3 Financial Statements model end to end.
• Investment banking, VC, PE or consulting experience is an added advantage.
• Strong Excel and quantitative skills with the ability to quickly learn new technical skills.
• Strong communication and social skills and the ability to work within a multi-cultural team environment.
• Sound expertise and practical application of data and financial analysis.
• Highest standard of accuracy, highly organized and a strong sense of initiative.
• Self-driven and tech savvy.
• Able to handle multiple workstreams at once, whilst prioritizing and executing within above average timelines.
• Ability to understand, coordinate and execute complex workstreams.
• Ability to drive ownership among the functions and stakeholders the individual will be partnering with. This includes ownership of (but is not limited to): budgets, workstreams, planning of workflow, initiatives.
The role entails leading, coordinating, and reviewing financial & data analysis, research & data gathering, and automation of analysis. The role is also responsible for coordinating, guiding, and reviewing internal reporting workstreams. He / She will be the point of contact for one or more primary functions in the business where they have primary responsibility for Business Partnership, supporting the relevant Executives and Managers with Project Management, Idea Generation, Cost reviews & Budget vs. Actual reviews. He / She will also be a critical Team player to lead, guide and work with the Analyst(s) and Senior Analyst(s) in their development of Technical and Soft Skills.
Key Responsibilities
• Leading, Coordinating and Review of analysis & research: The core of the work performed by the role holder will be to manage various analysis and research from start to end. This includes:
• Assigning the task to the relevant Analyst(s) and/or Senior Analyst(s).
• Understanding the scope of the workstream and communicating the same to the Analyst(s) and/or Senior Analyst(s) performing the task
• Guiding the Analyst(s) and/or Senior Analyst(s) on various legs of the workstream to also enable them to learn and improve.
• Coordination of workstream: This includes communication of timelines, organizing sessions and managing stakeholders to ensure all stakeholders are informed and updated.
• Review of the analysis: This includes validation of assumptions and their sources. It also includes reviewing quality (as per standards) & accuracy of the work done.
• Assess the recommendation and/or quality and usefulness of Findings: The role holder is accountable for any recommendations and/or findings presented to make decisions.
• Important note: The role holder is also responsible for managing the automation of analysis where possible.
Some examples of workstreams include (but not limited to):
• Analysis of implementing capital projects that are intended to improve operations and efficiency.
• Research into additional sectors / business units that the company can expand into.
Leading, Coordinating and Review of internal reporting: This is the management of various internal reporting cadences from start to end. This includes:
• Assigning the task to the relevant Team members.
• Guiding the Analyst(s) and/or Senior Analyst(s) on various legs of the workstream to also enable them to learn and improve.
• Coordination of workstream: This includes communication of timelines, organizing sessions and managing stakeholders to ensure all stakeholders are informed and updated.
• Review of the reports: this is geared towards ensuring the accuracy and quality of all reports.
Some examples of workstreams include (but not limited to):
• Business Review Meeting (BRM) presentations.
• CFO Summary.
• Budget vs. Actual analysis.
External Reporting: Reporting is a critical part of the FP&A function. This includes provision of information in various formats (presentations, word documents and excel files) to multiple stakeholders. Reporting plays a key role in enabling timely business decisions that are geared towards achieving our objectives. Specific workstream for the job holder will include:
• Developing the Monthly Board materials including but not limited to:
• Board presentation,
• Monthly KPIs,
• Monthly Management Accounts Summary
Budget Development & Monitoring: Budget development and monitoring enables the Business to effectively monitor cash, spend and resource management across the Business. It is a critical path towards developing, attaining & reviewing strategic business objectives within the short-term and long-term. Specific workstreams for the role will include:
• Developing the budget together with the Executives and Managers on an annual basis for at least 3 Cost Centers as allocated within the process used by the Team (Driver based modelling).
• Reforecasting the Annual budget on a Quarterly basis to ensure clear visibility of changes in structures, resources, business units and overall costs.
• Monitor Monthly Budget vs. Actual trend and conduct reviews for the allocated Cost Centers, summarizing material items in order of priority for review by their Line Manager.
• Conducting any analysis as allocated by their Line Manager in relation to budget over-runs, additional costs & re-allocations of budgets.
Business Partnership: Business Partnership is an activity that entails providing various types of support to Executives and Line Managers. It is part of the core functional responsibilities in aiming to provide decision and execution support to the organization. This includes but is not limited to:
• Monthly cadences that review cost, performance and enable forward looking initiatives that can improve the Function.
• Providing operational support and thought leadership to Executives and/or Managers to act as a sounding board for opportunities and/or challenges and strategizing around how to best move forward.
• Initiating and/or Supporting initiatives: this includes working together with Executives and Managers in idea generation, financial reviews, and recommendations.
• The role is also acts as a Liaison to the Business Intelligence Team to Coordinate and Manage all Data requests being handled within the Team and for other purposes.
Management of Analyst(s) and/or Senior Analyst(s): The role holder is responsible for the day-to-day Management of the Analyst(s) and/or Senior Analyst(s) within the Team directly assigned to them. This includes but is not limited to:
• Providing clear guidance on the “Ways of Working” within the function. This includes teaching and guiding them in relation to Analysis, Presentations, Recommendations, Formatting and Communication.
• Managing Leave proactively with the Analyst(s) and/or Senior Analyst(s) to ensure the Team is well resourced at any given time in relation to all workstreams.
• Support learning and development activities for the Analyst(s) and/or Senior Analyst(s) as per their needs.
• Participate in monthly 1-on-1 performance reviews with the Analyst(s) and/or Senior Analyst(s) to give guidance, share constructive feedback and institute corrective action where performance falls below expectations.
Compliance:
• Comply with all organization policies, procedures, and statutory guidelines. Minimize and mitigate risks to the organization and enforce zero-tolerance to non-compliance.
• Close gaps/lapses identified as an outcome of audits; risk and/or any other compliance review; investigations; or other assessment mechanisms and take corrective/preventive actions within the agreed timelines.
Self-Management:
• Model Twiga’s culture and way of working and inculcating this within the team.
• Deliver the performance objectives. Participate in monthly 1-on-1 performance reviews with line manager, and institute corrective action where performance falls below expectation.
• Proactively manage own learning and development.
• Adhere to the annual leave plan agreed with the line manager.
• Adhere to people management policies.
Minimum Qualifications And Requirements
• A Bachelor’s or a master’s in finance, Economics, Actuarial Science, Business Administration or another relevant field.
• CFA Level 1 has been completed or has at least 3 years of experience in a similar role.
Relevant Skills & Experience
• Robust financial, modelling and business analysis skills, conducting financial due diligence, market assessment and valuation.
• Able to build a 3 Financial Statements model end to end.
• Investment banking, VC, PE or consulting experience is an added advantage.
• Strong Excel and quantitative skills with the ability to quickly learn new technical skills.
• Strong communication and social skills and the ability to work within a multi-cultural team environment.
• Sound expertise and practical application of data and financial analysis.
• Highest standard of accuracy, highly organized and a strong sense of initiative.
• Self-driven and tech savvy.
• Able to handle multiple workstreams at once, whilst prioritizing and executing within above average timelines.
• Ability to understand, coordinate and execute complex workstreams.
• Ability to drive ownership among the functions and stakeholders the individual will be partnering with. This includes ownership of (but is not limited to): budgets, workstreams, planning of workflow, initiatives.
Cluster Hotel Finance Director(CFO) job at Little Kitchen Help Ltd
Deadline of this Job: 27 August 2022
The ideal candidate will be responsible for ensuring consistent corporate financial strategy through a range of avenues such as managing and allocating accounts, financial statements, and tax data. The candidate will also be the point of contact for banks, auditors, and tax authorities.
You will be responsible for the leadership and operation of the finance function of the Company. Besides delivering on regulatory, financial and management reporting and continuous improvement of processes to ensure operational efficiency, you will further develop and mentor a finance function which partners with the business to support key strategic objectives. The Finance Director is responsible for a team of 4 and will report to Managing Director (Ireland).
Key Responsibilities
• Partner with Executive Management Team to provide high level financial insight and support to optimise the Company's performance and profitability and enable achievement of key strategic objectives.
• Together with the finance team, ensure accurate and timely monthly management accounts and reports are prepared and filed to EMEA set timelines.
• Partner with Heads of Department, providing comprehensive management information to enable improved performance and growth.
• Develop and continuously review appropriate reports to assist the Company's meeting of its financial targets and objectives.
• Prepare the annual budget and review on a quarterly basis providing updated forecasts
• Identify, implement, and champion initiatives to deliver process efficiencies.
• Manage all financial reporting including annual Company Audit, Pension Audit and PSRA Audit, Taxation and Statutory regulatory requirements.
• Lead, motivate and coach all members of the Finance Team.
• Work collaboratively with other departments to ensure excellent service.
Experience & Skills
• At least 5 years of industry experience in a similar role.
• Graduate level qualifications and a recognized professional accountancy qualification.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills and the ability to draw insight from data to communicate financial issues to stakeholders.
• Stakeholder management skills, and experience of working with stakeholders to develop strong financial understanding across the Company.
• Driven to continuously improve ways of working.
Personal Attributes/Skills
• High level of personal integrity, ethical and professional standards.
• Excellent attention to detail whilst also able to take a strategic view.
• Excellent analytical skills.
• Collaborative working style.
The ideal candidate will be responsible for ensuring consistent corporate financial strategy through a range of avenues such as managing and allocating accounts, financial statements, and tax data. The candidate will also be the point of contact for banks, auditors, and tax authorities.
You will be responsible for the leadership and operation of the finance function of the Company. Besides delivering on regulatory, financial and management reporting and continuous improvement of processes to ensure operational efficiency, you will further develop and mentor a finance function which partners with the business to support key strategic objectives. The Finance Director is responsible for a team of 4 and will report to Managing Director (Ireland).
Key Responsibilities
• Partner with Executive Management Team to provide high level financial insight and support to optimise the Company's performance and profitability and enable achievement of key strategic objectives.
• Together with the finance team, ensure accurate and timely monthly management accounts and reports are prepared and filed to EMEA set timelines.
• Partner with Heads of Department, providing comprehensive management information to enable improved performance and growth.
• Develop and continuously review appropriate reports to assist the Company's meeting of its financial targets and objectives.
• Prepare the annual budget and review on a quarterly basis providing updated forecasts
• Identify, implement, and champion initiatives to deliver process efficiencies.
• Manage all financial reporting including annual Company Audit, Pension Audit and PSRA Audit, Taxation and Statutory regulatory requirements.
• Lead, motivate and coach all members of the Finance Team.
• Work collaboratively with other departments to ensure excellent service.
Experience & Skills
• At least 5 years of industry experience in a similar role.
• Graduate level qualifications and a recognized professional accountancy qualification.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills and the ability to draw insight from data to communicate financial issues to stakeholders.
• Stakeholder management skills, and experience of working with stakeholders to develop strong financial understanding across the Company.
• Driven to continuously improve ways of working.
Personal Attributes/Skills
• High level of personal integrity, ethical and professional standards.
• Excellent attention to detail whilst also able to take a strategic view.
• Excellent analytical skills.
• Collaborative working style.
Accountant job at Shamiri Institute
Deadline of this Job: 27 August 2022
OVERALL PURPOSE OF THE JOB
The accountant's primary responsibility is to provide leadership on grant budgeting, management, and the facilitation of efficeint financial management within the Operations team at Shamiri.
Essential Duties, Responsibilities, & Skills
Grant Management & Accounting
• Ensure that all policies and procedures follow Kenyan laws and/or funding source requirements and that all such laws and requirement are respected and consistently followed.
• Provide support for institutional and donor specific budget development and financial reporting
• Ensure strict adherence to donor contracts, fulfil financial guidelines for each donor though accurate and timely reporting and reliable fianncial records for future reference.
• Ensure timely preparation and dissemination of donor/grant expenditure reports internall for informed decision making.
Financial Management
• Assists in preparation of annual institution audits as well as project specific audits.
• Support prudent resource management by expenditure verification from receipts received, float refunds, etc. and ensure that budget and expenditure reports are sent out to program teams within the stipulated timelines.
• Maintain and file records of expenditure, process invoices and cliams for payments and track payments relating to office costs and program activities.
• Administer fianncial accounts and manage petty cash.
• Prepare timely monthly bank, cash, and MPesa reconciliation statements.
• Prepare accurate and timely financial reports as may be necessary for review and decision making.
Administration
• Assist in departmental planning and execution.
• Lead in proper recording; keeping of grant files.
• Any other duty assigned from time to time.
Educational/Training Background & Experience
• Degree in relevant field (Finance, Accounting)
• Certified Public Accountant CPA.
• Minimum two years experience in working for an NGO or a company limited by guarantee.
• Excellent hands-on experience in computerized fianancial management systems.
• Proven experience in donor or project financial program management and administration.
• Ability to work independently.
• Hands-on bookkeeping experience.
• Ability to plan, organize, and coordiante under pressure with strict adherence to timelines and deadlines.
• Strong organizational skills and close attention to detail in order to produce high quality output.
OVERALL PURPOSE OF THE JOB
The accountant's primary responsibility is to provide leadership on grant budgeting, management, and the facilitation of efficeint financial management within the Operations team at Shamiri.
Essential Duties, Responsibilities, & Skills
Grant Management & Accounting
• Ensure that all policies and procedures follow Kenyan laws and/or funding source requirements and that all such laws and requirement are respected and consistently followed.
• Provide support for institutional and donor specific budget development and financial reporting
• Ensure strict adherence to donor contracts, fulfil financial guidelines for each donor though accurate and timely reporting and reliable fianncial records for future reference.
• Ensure timely preparation and dissemination of donor/grant expenditure reports internall for informed decision making.
Financial Management
• Assists in preparation of annual institution audits as well as project specific audits.
• Support prudent resource management by expenditure verification from receipts received, float refunds, etc. and ensure that budget and expenditure reports are sent out to program teams within the stipulated timelines.
• Maintain and file records of expenditure, process invoices and cliams for payments and track payments relating to office costs and program activities.
• Administer fianncial accounts and manage petty cash.
• Prepare timely monthly bank, cash, and MPesa reconciliation statements.
• Prepare accurate and timely financial reports as may be necessary for review and decision making.
Administration
• Assist in departmental planning and execution.
• Lead in proper recording; keeping of grant files.
• Any other duty assigned from time to time.
Educational/Training Background & Experience
• Degree in relevant field (Finance, Accounting)
• Certified Public Accountant CPA.
• Minimum two years experience in working for an NGO or a company limited by guarantee.
• Excellent hands-on experience in computerized fianancial management systems.
• Proven experience in donor or project financial program management and administration.
• Ability to work independently.
• Hands-on bookkeeping experience.
• Ability to plan, organize, and coordiante under pressure with strict adherence to timelines and deadlines.
• Strong organizational skills and close attention to detail in order to produce high quality output.
Deadline of this Job: 02 September 2022
Our Finance team is looking for 2 passionate self-starters to join our graduate trainee program. As a graduate trainee, your main role will be supporting the Finance team’s running of daily operations under the guidance and supervision of the Associate Finance Manager. You will also work collaboratively with other teams to efficiently deliver client requests.
Key Responsibilities
• Preparing client quotations
• Preparing client invoices
• Revenue collection/ credit management
• Maintaining an accurate record of expenses
• Carry out any other Finance and accounting tasks required by the team leader.
Knowledge & Experience
• Basic understanding of Finance and Accounting operations.
• Basic understanding of office suites (proficiency in Google sheets is an added advantage)
• Highly proficient written and verbal skills
• Strong adaptability and positive attitude
• High level of integrity and professionalism.
• Sound communication and interpersonal skills
• Self-drive and ability to execute tasks accurately with minimal supervision
Education & Professional Qualifications
• Should have a Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Economics, Finance (or any other related field), or have completed all necessary coursework awaiting graduation.
• Should NOT have graduated more than 1 year ago.
Our Finance team is looking for 2 passionate self-starters to join our graduate trainee program. As a graduate trainee, your main role will be supporting the Finance team’s running of daily operations under the guidance and supervision of the Associate Finance Manager. You will also work collaboratively with other teams to efficiently deliver client requests.
Key Responsibilities
• Preparing client quotations
• Preparing client invoices
• Revenue collection/ credit management
• Maintaining an accurate record of expenses
• Carry out any other Finance and accounting tasks required by the team leader.
Knowledge & Experience
• Basic understanding of Finance and Accounting operations.
• Basic understanding of office suites (proficiency in Google sheets is an added advantage)
• Highly proficient written and verbal skills
• Strong adaptability and positive attitude
• High level of integrity and professionalism.
• Sound communication and interpersonal skills
• Self-drive and ability to execute tasks accurately with minimal supervision
Education & Professional Qualifications
• Should have a Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Economics, Finance (or any other related field), or have completed all necessary coursework awaiting graduation.
• Should NOT have graduated more than 1 year ago.
Accounts Assistant- Intern job at Salix Data
Deadline of this Job: 18 August 2022This specific role provides Accounting Assistance services to both internal (for SALIX) and external (for SALIX’s customers). SALIX has a growing sector of its business where customers want to outsource invoice processing and basic Accounting functions.
INTERNAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
• Assist with creating project accounts in the accounting system
• Assist in accounts payables and receivables management
• Assist other project managers to create and track invoices.
• Assist in Investigating all project expenses not billed to customers
• Assist in Internal Accounting
• Assist in Investigating project variances and submit variance reports to management
• Assist with Project management tasks.
EXTERNAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
• Assist in completing operations by developing schedules, assigning and monitoring work, gathering resources, implementing productivity standards, resolving operations problems, maintaining reference manuals, implementing new procedures.
• Assist in providing quality service by enforcing quality and customer service standards.
• Occasionally assist with meeting clients to take detailed ordering briefs and clarify specific requirements of each project
• Assist in tracking project performance, using appropriate systems, tools, and techniques, specifically to analyze the successful completion of short- and long-term goals
• Assist in project management tasks
• Assist with data entry tasks as may be required
• And any other duties assigned
Qualifications
• Diploma or Degree in Accounting, Finance. (Relevant certification in project management is a plus)
• One year of relevant experience in accounting and project management.
• Excellent knowledge of accounting regulations and procedures, including the Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
• Hands-on experience with accounting software like FreshBooks and QuickBooks
• Experience with general ledger functions
• Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, good analytical, and multi-tasking skills
• Additional certification (CPA or CMA) is a plus
A successful candidate for this position will;
• Detail Oriented – achieve thoroughness and accuracy when accomplishing a task.
• Willingness to think proactively and anticipate future needs
• Proven ability to solve complex problems methodically
• Possess time keeping skills
• Can work and deliver with minimal supervision
• ·Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Have a positive attitude – our culture at SALIX is very collaborative and we strive to provide an enjoyable work environment. We look for people that will enhance this culture
INTERNAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
• Assist with creating project accounts in the accounting system
• Assist in accounts payables and receivables management
• Assist other project managers to create and track invoices.
• Assist in Investigating all project expenses not billed to customers
• Assist in Internal Accounting
• Assist in Investigating project variances and submit variance reports to management
• Assist with Project management tasks.
EXTERNAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
• Assist in completing operations by developing schedules, assigning and monitoring work, gathering resources, implementing productivity standards, resolving operations problems, maintaining reference manuals, implementing new procedures.
• Assist in providing quality service by enforcing quality and customer service standards.
• Occasionally assist with meeting clients to take detailed ordering briefs and clarify specific requirements of each project
• Assist in tracking project performance, using appropriate systems, tools, and techniques, specifically to analyze the successful completion of short- and long-term goals
• Assist in project management tasks
• Assist with data entry tasks as may be required
• And any other duties assigned
Qualifications
• Diploma or Degree in Accounting, Finance. (Relevant certification in project management is a plus)
• One year of relevant experience in accounting and project management.
• Excellent knowledge of accounting regulations and procedures, including the Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
• Hands-on experience with accounting software like FreshBooks and QuickBooks
• Experience with general ledger functions
• Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, good analytical, and multi-tasking skills
• Additional certification (CPA or CMA) is a plus
A successful candidate for this position will;
• Detail Oriented – achieve thoroughness and accuracy when accomplishing a task.
• Willingness to think proactively and anticipate future needs
• Proven ability to solve complex problems methodically
• Possess time keeping skills
• Can work and deliver with minimal supervision
• ·Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Have a positive attitude – our culture at SALIX is very collaborative and we strive to provide an enjoyable work environment. We look for people that will enhance this culture
Deadline of this Job: 24 August 2022
The PMEAL Officer will work as part of Johanniter Kenya national team reporting to the Programme manager. Based in Kakuma, Turkana County, the incumbent will lead the design of tailor made tools and will support partners in the monitoring, evaluation and learning plans for Johanniter projects in the key sectors of Nutrition, Health, WASH and Livelihoods/food security. The PMEAL Officer will work closely with the Johanniter Programme Manager and the partners’ programme/M&E staff in designing and implementing M&E plans for their specific projects.
Tasks
Strategy and Vision:
• Actively supports the values of Johanniter International Assistance in Kenya.
• Contributes to the development and implementation of the global strategy of Johanniter International Assistance
Accountability and Monitoring Systems Development:
• Overall responsible for the implementation of the Johanniter Monitoring and Evaluation plans in Kenya.
• Leads in proposal development and programme design, indicator definitions, theory
• of change and log frame design.
• Develops and/or updates MEAL tools, databases and reporting formats in close collaboration with the project /partner teams and program manager.
• Develops real-time data management and Key Progress Indicator (KPI) systems for the running pro- jects to inform rapid decision making.
• Produces monitoring and accountability checklists monthly for all projects in Kenya
• Conducts quarterly joint field process monitoring for projects in Isiolo, Embu and Limuru
• Supports Johanniter and the partner staff in data collection and analysis including using advanced mobile data collection and analysis systems.
• Conducts periodic data audits and analyses to ensure high-quality data.
• Produces beneficiary counts; i.e. a monthly, quarterly and annual gender & age disaggregated overview per grant per partner.
• Contributes to the rollout of Johanniter’s global strategic initiatives related to measurement & accountability, and enables reporting against Johanniter’s global standards and requirements.
• Monitors overall project implementation of Johanniter’s partners and provides feedback to the Programme Manager on a regular basis.
Assessment, Learning and Documentation:
• Leads the project team in all other aspects of MEAL, for example, surveys, baselines, evaluations, joint project monitoring and reviews / lessons learning workshops/events.
• Ensures relevant, timely, and quality project support to the partners on assessments & evaluations;
i.e. supports in developing the survey tools, data analysis and report writing.
• Attends and participates in relevant meetings with Johanniter and Partner projects teams on project monitoring and learning i.e. updates on projects progress on achievements & challenges for actions and reactions.
• Contributes to organizational learning documentation and dissemination of key findings stemming from monitoring, assessment, and other analyses of project learning activities.
• Tracks and ensures organized, comprehensive electronic filing of documented reports, baselines, evaluations and assessments.
• Collects and files success stories, case studies, and project pictures from all the partner projects quarterly and file them accordingly.
• Facilitates and participates in information sharing among Johanniter staff, partners & donors.
• Participates in relevant field-level coordination meetings, forums and networking with other local NGOs, Johanniter partners, INGOs, UN agencies and donors.
• Responsible for taking relevant meeting minutes by and with Johanniter staff, partners and donors and share/file them accordingly.
• Compiles periodic reports with relevant indicator data per grant, showing targets versus actuals and action plans and share with the projects teams/managers.
Capacity Building:
• Supports Johanniter and partner staff on data management and storage.
• Facilitates capacity building for Johanniter and partner staff on skills/knowledge related to Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning, including; designing monitoring tools, analyzing /monitoring data, conducting assessment/evaluation, and implementing feedback mechanisms.
• Participates in the assessments of new Johanniter partners.
• Undertakes regular visits to other Johanniter field locations, to support monitoring and evaluation processes and contribute to the development and roll-out of accountability processes. i.e. provide training, mentorship, technical assistance, while ensuring that accountability and learning tools and strategies are under- stood and implemented effectively.
Other:
• Represent Johanniter in relevant forums and networks in Turkana County.
• Assist the country office team in translating guidelines and templates
• Support the Country Office in all other tasks.
Person Specification
Profession/Qualification:
• Bachelor’s degree in Monitoring and Evaluation, Statistics, Development or Social studies, or related field from an accredited academic institution.
Experience:
• 5+ years work experience in Humanitarian or development organizations and working with local national partners.
• 3+ years working in a PMEAL position
• Practical experience in capacity building of local implementing partners capacity in PMEAL.
• Practical experience working in humanitarian context in Arid and Semi-Arid Counties of Kenya.
• Practical experience in conducting data collection exercises (Qualitative and Quantitative) i.e. Possess knowledge and skill in research methodology and use of digital data collection tools.
• Proficiency in Microsoft suite Excel, SPSS, STATA, KOBO, ODK, NVIVO or any other analytical software.
• Demonstrated experience and skills in project reporting, knowledge management & learning process.
• Knowledge of humanitarian standards and codes, including SPHERE, is preferred.
• Knowledge of local languages in the Johanniter International Assistance project sites is desirable.
Skills:
• Highly developed interpersonal and communication skills including influencing and coaching
• Fluency in English. Knowledge of other local languages in Johanniter project sites is an asset
• Excellent analytical skills
• Very high level of written English and ability to write quality reports
• Detail oriented
• Strong organizational skills are required
• Willingness to travel regularly to other Johanniter Kenya project sites i.e. Isiolo, Mandera, Kiambu, Embu and Nairobi.
• Ability to meet deadlines/perform duties on time.
• Ability to work under pressure, making decisions in urgent situations with high problem-solving skills
The PMEAL Officer will work as part of Johanniter Kenya national team reporting to the Programme manager. Based in Kakuma, Turkana County, the incumbent will lead the design of tailor made tools and will support partners in the monitoring, evaluation and learning plans for Johanniter projects in the key sectors of Nutrition, Health, WASH and Livelihoods/food security. The PMEAL Officer will work closely with the Johanniter Programme Manager and the partners’ programme/M&E staff in designing and implementing M&E plans for their specific projects.
Tasks
Strategy and Vision:
• Actively supports the values of Johanniter International Assistance in Kenya.
• Contributes to the development and implementation of the global strategy of Johanniter International Assistance
Accountability and Monitoring Systems Development:
• Overall responsible for the implementation of the Johanniter Monitoring and Evaluation plans in Kenya.
• Leads in proposal development and programme design, indicator definitions, theory
• of change and log frame design.
• Develops and/or updates MEAL tools, databases and reporting formats in close collaboration with the project /partner teams and program manager.
• Develops real-time data management and Key Progress Indicator (KPI) systems for the running pro- jects to inform rapid decision making.
• Produces monitoring and accountability checklists monthly for all projects in Kenya
• Conducts quarterly joint field process monitoring for projects in Isiolo, Embu and Limuru
• Supports Johanniter and the partner staff in data collection and analysis including using advanced mobile data collection and analysis systems.
• Conducts periodic data audits and analyses to ensure high-quality data.
• Produces beneficiary counts; i.e. a monthly, quarterly and annual gender & age disaggregated overview per grant per partner.
• Contributes to the rollout of Johanniter’s global strategic initiatives related to measurement & accountability, and enables reporting against Johanniter’s global standards and requirements.
• Monitors overall project implementation of Johanniter’s partners and provides feedback to the Programme Manager on a regular basis.
Assessment, Learning and Documentation:
• Leads the project team in all other aspects of MEAL, for example, surveys, baselines, evaluations, joint project monitoring and reviews / lessons learning workshops/events.
• Ensures relevant, timely, and quality project support to the partners on assessments & evaluations;
i.e. supports in developing the survey tools, data analysis and report writing.
• Attends and participates in relevant meetings with Johanniter and Partner projects teams on project monitoring and learning i.e. updates on projects progress on achievements & challenges for actions and reactions.
• Contributes to organizational learning documentation and dissemination of key findings stemming from monitoring, assessment, and other analyses of project learning activities.
• Tracks and ensures organized, comprehensive electronic filing of documented reports, baselines, evaluations and assessments.
• Collects and files success stories, case studies, and project pictures from all the partner projects quarterly and file them accordingly.
• Facilitates and participates in information sharing among Johanniter staff, partners & donors.
• Participates in relevant field-level coordination meetings, forums and networking with other local NGOs, Johanniter partners, INGOs, UN agencies and donors.
• Responsible for taking relevant meeting minutes by and with Johanniter staff, partners and donors and share/file them accordingly.
• Compiles periodic reports with relevant indicator data per grant, showing targets versus actuals and action plans and share with the projects teams/managers.
Capacity Building:
• Supports Johanniter and partner staff on data management and storage.
• Facilitates capacity building for Johanniter and partner staff on skills/knowledge related to Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning, including; designing monitoring tools, analyzing /monitoring data, conducting assessment/evaluation, and implementing feedback mechanisms.
• Participates in the assessments of new Johanniter partners.
• Undertakes regular visits to other Johanniter field locations, to support monitoring and evaluation processes and contribute to the development and roll-out of accountability processes. i.e. provide training, mentorship, technical assistance, while ensuring that accountability and learning tools and strategies are under- stood and implemented effectively.
Other:
• Represent Johanniter in relevant forums and networks in Turkana County.
• Assist the country office team in translating guidelines and templates
• Support the Country Office in all other tasks.
Person Specification
Profession/Qualification:
• Bachelor’s degree in Monitoring and Evaluation, Statistics, Development or Social studies, or related field from an accredited academic institution.
Experience:
• 5+ years work experience in Humanitarian or development organizations and working with local national partners.
• 3+ years working in a PMEAL position
• Practical experience in capacity building of local implementing partners capacity in PMEAL.
• Practical experience working in humanitarian context in Arid and Semi-Arid Counties of Kenya.
• Practical experience in conducting data collection exercises (Qualitative and Quantitative) i.e. Possess knowledge and skill in research methodology and use of digital data collection tools.
• Proficiency in Microsoft suite Excel, SPSS, STATA, KOBO, ODK, NVIVO or any other analytical software.
• Demonstrated experience and skills in project reporting, knowledge management & learning process.
• Knowledge of humanitarian standards and codes, including SPHERE, is preferred.
• Knowledge of local languages in the Johanniter International Assistance project sites is desirable.
Skills:
• Highly developed interpersonal and communication skills including influencing and coaching
• Fluency in English. Knowledge of other local languages in Johanniter project sites is an asset
• Excellent analytical skills
• Very high level of written English and ability to write quality reports
• Detail oriented
• Strong organizational skills are required
• Willingness to travel regularly to other Johanniter Kenya project sites i.e. Isiolo, Mandera, Kiambu, Embu and Nairobi.
• Ability to meet deadlines/perform duties on time.
• Ability to work under pressure, making decisions in urgent situations with high problem-solving skills
Deadline of this Job: 21 August 2022
Duties and Responsibilities
Under the direct supervision of the Senior Human Settlement Officer, overseeing Western Africa, and in close collaboration with the involved professionals of UN-Habitat, ISSP and ESEA in the establishment of the CEH, the international consultant will have to: a) Review and proofreading of the redaction of reports and documents.
• Regarding the operational units: support for the development of operational units (constitution of teams, choice and mobilization of consultants, etc.).
Regarding the research component:
• mobilization of networks of university researchers from the North (Francophonie, Canada) for the development of research at the CEH; (ii) support for the construction of master's and doctoral programmes.
Regarding trainings (innovation support):
• provide outputs for the editing of the content of short-term professional training (face-to-face or mixed) (planning, editing and management, construction, programming, etc...); (ii) inputs to the creation of online capsules (tutorials) on training in negotiation, associative platforms, collaborative methods.
Qualifications/special skills
Academic Qualifications:
• Advanced university degree (Master degree or equivalent), in Urban Planning, Architecture, Housing, Construction, Urban Management, and/or other relevant discipline with a focus on human settlements is required is required.
Experience:
• Minimum 15 years of experience at international level, with relevant knowledge in the field of urban planning, housing, urban development, project management, research and training is required. Familiarity with the academic research sector is an asset.
• Language: Fluency in written and oral French and English are required.
Duties and Responsibilities
Under the direct supervision of the Senior Human Settlement Officer, overseeing Western Africa, and in close collaboration with the involved professionals of UN-Habitat, ISSP and ESEA in the establishment of the CEH, the international consultant will have to: a) Review and proofreading of the redaction of reports and documents.
• Regarding the operational units: support for the development of operational units (constitution of teams, choice and mobilization of consultants, etc.).
Regarding the research component:
• mobilization of networks of university researchers from the North (Francophonie, Canada) for the development of research at the CEH; (ii) support for the construction of master's and doctoral programmes.
Regarding trainings (innovation support):
• provide outputs for the editing of the content of short-term professional training (face-to-face or mixed) (planning, editing and management, construction, programming, etc...); (ii) inputs to the creation of online capsules (tutorials) on training in negotiation, associative platforms, collaborative methods.
Qualifications/special skills
Academic Qualifications:
• Advanced university degree (Master degree or equivalent), in Urban Planning, Architecture, Housing, Construction, Urban Management, and/or other relevant discipline with a focus on human settlements is required is required.
Experience:
• Minimum 15 years of experience at international level, with relevant knowledge in the field of urban planning, housing, urban development, project management, research and training is required. Familiarity with the academic research sector is an asset.
• Language: Fluency in written and oral French and English are required.
Senior Accountant officer job at Ministry of Health
Deadline of this Job: 24 August 2022
Requirements for appointment to this post, a candidate must have:
• A Bachelor’s Degree in Commerce (Accounting or Finance option), Business Administration (Accounting option) from a recognized institution or any other relevant qualification adjudged to be its equivalent from an approved institution
• Passed Part III of Certified Public Accountants (CPA) Examination or its recognized equivalent;
• 5 years’ work experience
• 2 years in the function of accounting
• Registered with the Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Kenya (ICPAK) and Registration of Accountants Board (RAB).
• Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.
Specific Duties
Reports to Head, KNBTTS
• To facilitate budget development
• Develop and Implement a Finance and Accounting system for the Service, including during its Transition to a semiautonomous institution that is functional, within regulations and integrated with essential systems such as Human Resource and Activities
• To undertake financial planning and execution of budgets in line with approvals and regulations
• Ensure compliance of KNBTTS with finance and accounting requirements of the Service and of MOH
• Liaise with function areas of the Service and with MOH to develop MTEF plans, budget proposals, engage in MTEF negotiations, advise the Head and facilitate budget availability
• Liaise with function areas to make accounting returns for the Service
• Liaise with the MOH Internal Audit Department on an on-going basis
• To liaise with MOH Finance and Accounts Departments for execution of budget, making returns, reporting,
Requirements for appointment to this post, a candidate must have:
• A Bachelor’s Degree in Commerce (Accounting or Finance option), Business Administration (Accounting option) from a recognized institution or any other relevant qualification adjudged to be its equivalent from an approved institution
• Passed Part III of Certified Public Accountants (CPA) Examination or its recognized equivalent;
• 5 years’ work experience
• 2 years in the function of accounting
• Registered with the Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Kenya (ICPAK) and Registration of Accountants Board (RAB).
• Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.
Specific Duties
Reports to Head, KNBTTS
• To facilitate budget development
• Develop and Implement a Finance and Accounting system for the Service, including during its Transition to a semiautonomous institution that is functional, within regulations and integrated with essential systems such as Human Resource and Activities
• To undertake financial planning and execution of budgets in line with approvals and regulations
• Ensure compliance of KNBTTS with finance and accounting requirements of the Service and of MOH
• Liaise with function areas of the Service and with MOH to develop MTEF plans, budget proposals, engage in MTEF negotiations, advise the Head and facilitate budget availability
• Liaise with function areas to make accounting returns for the Service
• Liaise with the MOH Internal Audit Department on an on-going basis
• To liaise with MOH Finance and Accounts Departments for execution of budget, making returns, reporting,