One Acre Fund Finance Assistant Job in Kakamega, Kenya

Industry: Nonprofit / International Development / Agriculture
 

Function: Corporate
 

Position: Finance Assistant
 

Employer: One Acre Fund
 

Job Location: Kakamega, Kenya 
 

Commitment: Project Position

Organization Description: One Acre Fund is a start-up NGO in Kenya, Rwanda, and Burundi that is innovating a new way of helping farm families to achieve their full potential. One Acre invests in farmers to generate a permanent gain in farm income. 

We provide farmers with a "market bundle" that includes education, finance, seed and fertilizer, and market access. Our program is proven impactful – every year, we weigh thousands of harvests and measure more than 100% average gain in farm income per acre.  

We are growing quickly. In six years, we have grown to serve 135,000 farm families with more than 1,000 full-time field staff. 

Job Description: One Acre Fund is a rapidly growing organization; increasing the number of sublocations and districts we work in each year.  

We are about to construct a new office facility to accommodate around 250 employees and a residential facility with 60 dwellings in the Kakamega region. 

We are seeking individuals to manage the on-site financial activities on behalf of One Acre Fund.  

Contract details: Project and subject to performance, possibly leading to a permanent position

Candidate Profile 

Interested Applicants must meet the following criteria and requirements (all of equal importance):

• Completion and good results in high school and college;
• 3-5 years of experience in a similar capacity, with excellent references.  Construction experience is preferable, but not essential;
• Accounting/Finance background preferred;
• Strong work ethic and strong numerical skills;
• Attention to detail;
• Good computer literacy and database management abilities, particularly with Microsoft Excel;
• Quick learner and team player;
• Excellent written and verbal communicator in English and Kiswahili;
• Strong sense of accountability and responsibility;
• A logical mind with the capacity to overcome difficult problems creatively;
• Good organizational skills;
• A strong sense of ethics, honesty and integrity;
• Ability to work under pressure, producing quality work with little supervision;

Roles and Responsibilities

• To protect One Acre Fund’s financial position throughout the construction phase;
• Approve and agree the appointed contractor’s monthly valuation;
• Helping to create a robust Bill of Quantities prior to construction and compiling an estimated project cost;
• At the pre-construction phase to be working with the project programme to produce a projected cash-flow throughout the construction phase;
• Working with an assistant to confirm measured works completed and comparing with the Bill of Quantities;
• Comply with One Acre Fund’s financial audit procedures to ensure financial transparency of the project;
• Represent One Acre Fund in a professional manner, reporting on progress and anticipated issues arising;
• Report to One Acre Fund Construction Manager;
• Provide constructive feedback to One Acre Fund of ways to improve the financial reporting procedure, and to be constantly looking to deliver a high quality project and ensure that best practice is followed.

Career Growth and Development: One Acre Fund invests in building management and leadership skills. We provide constant, actionable feedback delivered through weekly mentorship and through regular career reviews. We also have regular one-on-one meetings, where we listen to and discuss career goals, and work collaboratively to craft roles that each person can be passionate about. 
 

Location: Kakamega, Kenya
Preferred Start Date: As soon as possible
 

Compensation: Competitive Salary.
Benefits: Airtime, Transportation allowances and performance based Incentive
 

Career development: Twice annual career reviews and constant feedback. Your manager will invest significant time in your career development.

One Acre Fund Kenya is an equal opportunity employer; both women and men of integrity are invited to apply.

Only short listed candidates will be contacted.

To Apply: Email cover letter and resume to Kenyajobs@oneacrefund.org (Subject line: Finance Assistant + the place you heard of the position).

Interested Applicants to submit their resumes and cover letter by the 8th of October 2014.

USAID TIS Program Grants Intern Job in Kenya

Seeking: Grants Intern
 

Grants Department
 

USAID Transition Initiatives for Stabilization (TIS) Program: The Transition Initiatives for Stabilization (TIS) program is funded by USAID and responds to the complex crisis that has evolved in Somalia. 

The overall program goal is to mitigate conflict; to promote stability and community cohesion, and to strengthen citizens’ relationships with government officials. 

TIS implements quick impact activities linked to longer-term stabilization goals.

The TIS program is currently seeking a skilled, diplomatic, effective, and highly motivated Grants Intern to join our Nairobi based grants team.

Qualifications and skills sought:

• Student with degree in either Accounting, Commerce, Financial Management, Political Science, International Relations, International Development or appropriate field.
• Excellent writing and communications skills
• Demonstrated attention to detail, ability to follow procedures and meet deadlines.
• 2 – 3 months internship experience preferably with International NGO is highly desirable.
• Work independently and cooperatively with team members.
• Excellent computer skills (Outlook express, MS Office, emails).
• Good interpersonal skills, ability to multi-task and self-manage
• Ability to work with multi-ethnic team in a culturally appropriate manner
• Must have a good command of English in both oral and writing skills. Somali speaking is an asset.
• Be able to interact with partners and peers.
• Ability and willingness to learn and work with teams based in Nairobi and field sites.

Do you have the above qualifications and skills? 

Please send your CV and three professional references to TIS@dai.com. 

Closing date: Sunday, October 5, 2014. 

Please note only short listed candidates will be contacted.

Investment advisors Jobs Re-Advertisement in Nairobi Kenya (KShs 40K)

one of the leading insurance and financial services companies in East Africa, with their headquarters in Nairobi and a network of branches spread across Kenya, and East Africa

They recognize that to achieve leadership they have to be revolutionary, customer focused and inclusive. 

They continuously innovate and set the pace for the market. 

It is in this light that they are looking for the best sales staff in the market to fill in the position of Investment Advisor

30 Positions

Key Roles

• Planning and prioritizing personal sales activities geared towards achieving agreed business targets.
• Maintain and develop new customers through appropriate prospecting sales methods, and relevant internal liaison, to optimize quality of service, business growth and customer satisfaction.
• Manage and retain clients through a thorough and professional customer service
• Provide financial advice to clients according to their r requirements and risk profile, as well as the performance of the specific portfolios.
• Carry out a detailed fact find review of potential clients and recommend appropriate investments products.
• Respond to follow up sales enquiries
• Report on weekly sales according to organizations requirements.

Qualifications

• An undergraduate degree and or /appropriate qualification/training in sales and marketing
• Work experience in financial service sector would be an added advantage .i.e banks, insurance companies
• Must  have sold/selling investment plans

If qualified’ kindly send your application letter and CV to jobs@jantakenya.com clearly indicating ‘Investment Advisor 40k’ on the subject line by 30th July 2014. 

Do not attach any certificates.

Only shortlisted candidates shall be contacted.

Cesvi Country Administrator Job in Juba, South Sudan

Vacancy Number: SS001/14
 

Post Title: Country Administrator
 

Organization: Cesvi
 

Duty Station: South Sudan (Juba)
 

Duration: 3 months with possibility of 9 months extension
 

No. of Post: 1

Background: Cesvi’s programmes in East Africa are focused on humanitarian aid both in development and emergency context, including conflicts, natural calamities and environmental disasters. The main thematic areas of intervention are: Child Protection, Health, WASH, Food security, Livelihood and Resilience.

Job Summary
 

Objective 1: Check the monthly accounts of the bases and those of the capital

• Check the mission’s cash and bank balance
• Check eligibility of invoices
• At the end of each month, check the level of advances for each cash box
• Verify recording of expenses in each cashbook
• Edit comments on the accounting of each base monthly
• Verify presentation of accounting vouchers

Objective 2: Consolidate the mission’s accounts monthly

• Verify payment of rental agreements when they fall due and split the charges over the periods.
• Verify that the staff data base is complete and updated
• Update the depreciation files for the mission’s equipment and vehicles
• File monthly the original documents related to advance accounts in a separate file;
• Integrate the cash and bank books into the accounting software
• Check expenditure by the field to enter data into the accounting software
• Update the software for each project

Objective 3: Participate in managing the national staff and ensuring administrative follow-up of the files

• Check contract dates and inform the base administrator and PMs of their expiry date ;
• Keep the individual files up-to-date;
• Check that the procedures regarding recruitment and contract terminations are followed;
• Supervise the preparation of new employment contracts;
• Establish administrative documents related to employment contracts;
• Follow up the annual appraisals, ensure that all staff involved in the appraisal schedule it properly and respect the dead lines
• Check the database for salary payroll form the bases and validate them before the payment;
• Ensure that all the due taxes are regularly calculated and paid by the base administrator concerned 

Objective 4: Participate in the pre-audit of financial contracts

• Supervise archiving and presentation of financing contracts (Analytical accounting Book), distribute invoices after journal entries, edit the expenses vouchers from HQ);
• Elaborate the listing of risks for validation by the administrator
• Check validity of accounting data with the intermediary and final reports.

Objective 5: Supervise the team

• Ensure training of cashiers and accountants on the mission;
• Check the cashbooks and carry out the physical inventories;
• Ensure training in book-keeping on the mission;
• Carry out appraisals of the team members.

Qualifications/ Desirable
 

Competencies

• Bachelor of Commerce (Finance)
• Strong Computer skills especially in Excel / Accounting systems
• Prior experience in book keeping preferably with NGOs, excellent numerical and analytical skills
• Knowledge of donor funds management
• Good command of English language both written and oral

Submission Guidelines: Persons qualified for this position are invited to submit their CV (including 3 referees) and COVER LETTER ONLY to CESVI to the e-mail address: recruitment.nairobi@cesvioverseas.org 

Please quote the Position (i.e. Application for Country Administrator position) in the subject line of your e-mail application. 

Please do not send more than one application and do not attach certificates at this stage. 

Inquiries on phone or e-mail will not be entertained.

Female candidates are encouraged to apply.

Closing date for applications is 16th July 2014 at 17:00. 

However Cesvi reserves the right to close the vacancy before the above mentioned date in case a large number of applications is received. 

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted

CESVI is an equal opportunities employer.

Pact PEACE III Project Senior Finance Officer Job in Nairobi Kenya

Pact is an International NGO with an office in Kenya among several other offices across the world, which enables systematic solutions that allow those who are poor and marginalized to earn a dignified living, be healthy and take part in the benefits that nature provides. 

Pact accomplishes this by strengthening local capacity, forging effective governance systems and transforming markets into a force for development.
 

PEACE III is a five-year project (2014-2019), funded by USAID and implemented by Pact. 

The aim of PEACE III is to support EA regional and US government goals in improving stability along EA’s border regions by strengthening the horizontal and vertical linkages within and between local, national and regional conflict management actors.
 

PEACE III will work with local implementing partners to build capacity of community peace leaders and organizations while strengthening inter-personal and inter-communal collaboration at all levels
 

Pact is seeking to recruit dynamic, qualified and experienced individuals to fill the following position:

Position Title: Senior Finance Officer
 

Supervisor: Finance and Administration Manager
 

Supervises: Finance Officer 

Location: Nairobi

Job Summary: Reporting to the Finance and Administration Manager, the Senior Finance Officer will primarily be responsible for the day to day management and reporting of the program funds disbursed; and financial monitoring and mentoring of partners.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Review and post invoice and payment batches entered by the Finance Officer into the accounting system before payment vouchers and checks are raised
• Review and post cashbook batches after checks have been signed by authorized Pact  In Kenya signatories
• Process the payroll
• Review petty cash payments requests before cash is disbursed and arrange for petty cash to be replenished every two weeks before close of accounting month
• Reconcile travel advance accounts for staff before additional advances are issued.
• Analyze balance sheet items on a monthly basis and clear or follow up on outstanding items
• Review accounts payable accounts and ensure payments are made promptly and any outstanding balances are reconciled.
• Review purchase orders raised in the accounting system and post them to the correct accounting codes before purchases are made ensuring tracking of commitments
• Keep track of cash position and prepare cash request for additional funds on need basis to HQ
• Prepare invoices to other Pact country offices once Pact in Kenya pays an expense on their behalf
• Prepare monthly Reports for Pact
• Generate and post journals
• Review outstanding grant advances account when grantees request for advances and ensure that grantees are not holding too much cash at any one time to reduce risks associated with cash management.
• Facilitate addition of new sub-grantees in the accounting system
• Carry out reconciliation of grant advance accounts and follow up with grant officers to ensure grantees are liquidating in a timely manner.
• Review and post Grantee Liquidation Reports and raise any differences resulting from currency fluctuations
• Assist in the preparation of project budgets and review of Project Status RReports.
• Carry out Financial Monitoring and Mentoring of grantees on need basis.
• Facilitate training of grantees on Financial/Grant Management.
• Assist in organizational audits for Pact in Kenya.

Skills and Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business or any other related field.         
• CPA III
• At least three (3) years’ experience in a similar position preferably in an NGO environment.

Competencies

• Strong analytical skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Excellent computer skills including proficiency in accounting packages such as Quick-books, Pastel etc.
• Strong report writing skills.
• Strong coordination skills.
• Auditing skills.

Application Process
 

We encourage interested applicants to submit their applications to the attention of Pact HR Office in Kenya via the following email address: kenyahr@pactworld.org clearly indicating in the subject field of your email Senior Finance Officer by 23rd, July 2014. 

All applicants should submit their application with a detailed CV in MS Word (.doc) version, which should include names and contacts of 3 referees.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. 

Pact is a fair and equal opportunity employer.

Investment Advisors Jobs in Nairobi, Kenya (40K)

one of the leading insurance and financial services companies in East Africa, with their headquarters in Nairobi and a network of branches spread across Kenya, and East Africa.

Their customers are their inspiration and they seek to build lifelong relationships with them by offering relevant services that enhance the quality of life. 

They do so in a simple, friendly, efficient and inclusive way, giving them what they want, when and where they want it. 

In so doing, they are able to serve and empower customers, ensuring their peace of mind and financial freedom.

They recognize that to achieve leadership they have to be revolutionary, customer focused and inclusive. 

They continuously innovate and set the pace for the market. 

It is in this light that they are looking for the best sales staff in the market to fill in the position of Investment advisor
 

30 Positions
 

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Key Roles

• Planning and prioritizing personal sales activities geared towards achieving agreed business targets.
• Maintain and develop new customers through appropriate prospecting sales methods, and relevant internal liaison, to optimize quality of service, business growth and customer satisfaction.
• Manage and retain clients through a thorough and professional customer service
• Provide financial advice to clients according to their r requirements and risk profile, as well as the performance of the specific portfolios.
• Carry out a detailed fact find review of potential clients and recommend appropriate investments products.
• Respond to follow up sales enquiries
• Report on weekly sales according to organizations requirements.

Qualifications

• An undergraduate degree and or /appropriate qualification/training in sales and marketing
• Self driven, result oriented with a positive outlook and clear outlook on high quality business with ability to work under strict deadlines and sakes targets
• A natural forward planner who critically assess own performance
• Mature, credible and comfortable in dealing with high net worth clients
• Excellent communicator, well presented and business like
• Able to demonstrate success and must have had experience in previous sales jobs
• Work experience in financial service sector would be an added advantage .i.e banks, insurance companies
• Highly confident, articulate and with excellent communication skills
• High levels of energy and enthusiasm with strong passion to exceed and excel.

If qualified kindly send your application letter and CV to jobs@jantakenya.com clearly indicating ‘Investment Advisor 40k’ on the subject line by 20th July 2014. 

Do not attach any certificates.

Only shortlisted candidates shall be contacted.

World Vision Somalia Intern (SomRep) Career Opportunity

World Vision is an International Christian Relief and Development organization, whose goal is to achieve long-lasting benefits in the quality of life for vulnerable children and their families, displaced persons and communities. 

The Somalia program wishes to invite applications from highly competent dynamic, self-driven and results oriented candidate to fill the below mentioned position.

Intern - SomRep

To learn and grow in World Vision Somalia’s internship program by providing multi-disciplinary support for the Somalia Resilience Program (SomReP) Technical Unit team in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.

Major Responsibilities

• Assisting the GIS officer in development of databases and data collection tools for a variety of purposes.
• Assist in collection, evaluation and dissemination of programmatic information on a regular basis for analysis and reporting purposes.
• Assist in planning, organizing and servicing conferences, seminars and training workshops- preparing presentations and facilitating ICT needs as required.
• Assist in the planning, organizing and servicing conferences, seminars and training workshops.
• Provide research assistance in identifying suitable research institutions for SomReP to partner with.
• Conduct donor research via the Internet and other means to assist SomReP team in identifying and targeting donors and funding opportunities.
• Update SomReP donor map and fundraising strategy documents as key milestones are met.
• Create diagrams, charts and simple visuals for donor presentations, proposals and other communications.
• Help schedule and organize quarterly SomReP donor coffees and other key presentations.
• Assist in maintain register of equipment and other assets financed from each SomReP donor.
• Assist the administrative Assistant on office administrative issues, particularly pertaining to records, payments and other key issues.
• Take notes at SomReP technical and steering committee meetings.
• Help confirm and arrange future meeting times.
• Assist Consortium member agencies in retrieving and confirming key information for the smooth running of SomReP programs.
• Assist M&E team in ensuring partners submit timely internal monitoring reports
• Help maintain reporting schedules for SomReP grants, staying in contact with SOs and implementing partners to ensure deadlines are clear and met by all.
• Format and proofread sub-recipient quarterly and bi-annual narrative reports and consolidated SomReP reports to donors.
• Assisting in preparing monthly and quarterly M&E reports in time for team reflection meetings

Qualifications: Education/Knowledge/Technical Skills and Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Social Sciences/Communications/Accounting/ Commerce/Finance /Economics/Statistics/Administration or other areas of study.
• Recent graduate with at least one year of professional experience.
• Should be Computer Literate, work well with MS Word and MS Excel and Internet research methods
• Highly motivated to learn and work in a high-performance environment.
• Willingness to tackle challenges and seek creative solutions in everyday assignments.
• Demonstrates well-developed interpersonal skills, excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Must be able to meet urgent and last-minute deadlines, work with grace under pressure, and function well in a high-performance team.

Interested and qualified candidates should submit their detailed CV’s together with names and addresses of three referees to the address below clearly indicating ‘Intern - SomRep’ on the email subject. 

All applications should be received by June 13, 2014. 

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

People and Culture Manager
World Vision International – Somalia Program
P.O. Box 56527 – 00200
Nairobi, Kenya

Email: recruitsomo@wvi.org

Accountant Job Vacancy - Kenya National Bureau of Statistics

The Kenya National Bureau of Statistics (KNBS or the Bureau) is a corporate body established under the Statistics Act (2006). 

It is the principal Government agency responsible for the collection, compilation, analysis, publication and dissemination of official statistical information and its custody. 

It also oversees the coordination, supervision and development of programmes within the National Statistical System.
 

The Kenya National Bureau of Statistics invites applications from suitably qualified and experienced individuals with excellent credentials to fill the following position:-

Job Title: Accountant
 

KNBS: Level 6
 

Ref: KNBS/Acct/2/2014
 

No. of Posts: 1

Job Purpose: Reporting to the Senior Accountant, the Officer will be expected to carry out various duties as assigned in the Finance Department.

Key Responsibilities

• Implementing the Bureau’s accounting policies and procedures;
• Supervision of cash office operations to ensure prompt banking of cash and cheques, timely recording of receipts, payments, reconciliation of bank and petty cash accounts;
• Handling all bank reconciliations and bank correspondences;
• Verification of payment vouchers and accruals of funds;
• Maintenance of accurate and updated accounting information;
• General Ledger administration and reconciliations as a basis of preparing the financial statements;
• Monitoring and authorizing Petty Cash expenses and reimbursements;
• Management of staff imprests and advances;
• Apportioning of prepayments and County surrenders to specific cost centers;
• Provide the liaison with external auditors in audit of financial statements;
• Preparing Project Accounts;
• Performing any other duties as may be assigned by the Senior Accountant.

Minimum Requirements

• Have first degree in Commerce from a recognized University;
• Be a holder of CPA II or its equivalent;
• 3 years financial accounting experience;
• Be familiar with workings of computerized financial systems;
• Be familiar with Government Financial systems and ERP;
• Holders of a CPA III certificate with more than 5 years working experience may also be considered;
• Have a high level of integrity;
• Experience in Project accounting will be an added advantage.

Applicants should submit application letters accompanied by detailed curriculum vitae using the given format (click here to download CV format); provide daytime contacts and certified copies of academic and professional certificates, transcripts, testimonials and National ID/Passport. 

Kindly note that failure to attach the required documents will lead to disqualification.

The reference number for the post applied for should be clearly marked on the envelope and addressed to:-

The Director General
Kenya National Bureau of Statistics
P. O. Box 30266 – 00100
Herufi House, 1st Floor, Room 131
Nairobi

Applications must be received not later than 15th June, 2014. 

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

KNBS is an equal opportunity employer

Female candidates and persons living with disabilities are encouraged to apply

Senior Accountant (Management Accounting) Job Vacancy -Kenya National Bureau of Statistics

The Kenya National Bureau of Statistics (KNBS or the Bureau) is a corporate body established under the Statistics Act (2006). 

It is the principal Government agency responsible for the collection, compilation, analysis, publication and dissemination of official statistical information and its custody. 

It also oversees the coordination, supervision and development of programmes within the National Statistical System.
 

The Kenya National Bureau of Statistics invites applications from suitably qualified and experienced individuals with excellent credentials to fill the following position:-

Job Title: Senior Accountant (Management Accounting)
 

KNBS: Level 5
 

Ref: KNBS/ SAMA/1/2014
 

No. of Posts: 1

Job Purpose: Reporting to the Chief Accountant, the Officer will be expected to carry out various duties as assigned in the Finance Department.
 

Key Responsibilities

• Implementing the Bureau’s accounting policies and procedures;
• Handling all bank reconciliations and bank correspondences;
• Verification of payment vouchers and accruals of funds;
• Maintenance of accurate and updated Management accounting information;
• Monitoring and authorizing Petty Cash expenses and reimbursements;
• Management of staff imprests and advances;
• Apportioning of prepayments and County surrenders to specific cost centers;
• Providing the liaison with external auditors in audit of financial statements;
• EFT preparation – Budgeting, budgetary control, Quarterly reporting, and Cash flow management
• In charge of Vote book costing, Variance analysis, Bank reconciliation and preparation of Board papers;
• Custody of accountable documents’
• Any other duties as may be assigned by the Chief Accountant ;

The Applicant Must

• Be in a possession of a B. Com degree and CPA III or equivalent;
• Have at least 5 years financial accounting experience;
• Be familiar with workings of computerized financial systems;
• Be familiar with Government Financial systems and ERP;
• Have a high level of integrity.

How to Apply

Applicants should submit application letters accompanied by detailed curriculum vitae using the given format (click here to download CV format); provide daytime contacts and certified copies of academic and professional certificates, transcripts, testimonials and National ID/Passport. 

Kindly note that failure to attach the required documents will lead to disqualification.

The reference number for the post applied for should be clearly marked on the envelope and addressed to:-

The Director General
Kenya National Bureau of Statistics
P. O. Box 30266 – 00100
Herufi House, 1st Floor, Room 131
Nairobi

Applications must be received not later than 15th June, 2014. 

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

KNBS is an equal opportunity employer

Female candidates and persons living with disabilities are encouraged to apply