FOSA Accountant Employment Opportunity

A fast growing Sacco based in Nairobi intends to recruit a FOSA Accountant reporting to Finance Manager on a 2 year renewable contract.

He/she must possess the following qualifications: -

• Holder of CPA Part II
• High degree of integrity
• High degree of arithmetic accuracy and attention for details
• Two years working experience in FOSA.
• Must have worked with recognized financial software.
• Should be between 25 and 35 years of age.

Send us your C.V, copies of your academic and professional certificates and testimonials and three referees who can vouch for your work standards and ethics accompanied by a hand written application letter addressed to:

P. O. Box 66121 – 00800
Nairobi

So as to reach us on or before 26th November 2009.

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted for interviews.

Systems Administrator

Ref: SA/NRB/003

Duties and Responsibilities:-

Reporting to the Manager, the candidate will be responsible for:-

• Planning, design, documentation and implementation of various systems, hardware and software
• Developing, maintaining and monitoring procedures for all server backups
• Monitoring, planning and coordinating the distribution of client/server software and service packs
• Performing on-site and remote technical support
• Formulating, implementing and managing integrated ICT strategies, policies and procedures within the Society.
• Overseeing the development, design, and implementation of new applications and changes to existing computer application systems.
• Investigating user problems, identifying their source, determining possible solutions, testing and implementing these solutions.
• Providing the necessary support and training including preparing training plans for Society staff.
• Introducing innovative ideas to support the various business processes necessary to improve delivery of services.
• Support the definition of data and systems security policy, strategies and techniques that can guarantee that the institution meets its critical role in the government;
  

Qualifications, Experience and Skills

• Must be a holder of a bachelors degree in IT or Computer Science
• Experience with windows 2000/2003 server platforms
• Solid knowledge of LAN/WAN Configurations with experience in routers, switches, internet firewalls and wireless technology
• Hardware and Software troubleshooting skills.
• Minimum 3 - 5 years working experience in a busy IT environment with remote locations
• Strong troubleshooting, decision-making and problem-solving skills
• Excellent analytical, interpersonal, communication and presentation skills.
• Leadership skills to guide and mentor the work of less experienced personnel and ability to work as part of a team.
• Proven experience in assignments / projects of similar nature and scope
• Web Development Skills.
• Good Organizational Skills.
• Accounting Knowledge

This position is on contract basis, 3 years renewable.

Kindly submit your application with detailed CV stating your current position, current remuneration level, three professional referees and telephone contacts quoting the position’s ref. No by 2nd December 2009.

Apply to:

Compliance and Consultancy Dept. -
KUSCCO LTD., KUSCCO Centre –
Upper Hill – Kilimanjaro Avenue – Off Mara Road,
Box 28403-00200, City Square,
Nairobi Kenya

Email: bdrc @ kuscco.com

Career Opportunities in Small Business Finance

A growing financial institution in Kenya with offices in Nairobi providing Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises with innovative and affordable loan products, wishes to recruit suitably qualified and results oriented persons in the following positions for our Nairobi office:

Loan Officers

The ideal candidate should have the following:

• Degree/ Diploma in Banking/Business Administration/Microfinance
• 2 -3 years experience in sales, credit assessment or banking
• Extrovert personality and good communication skills
• Proficiency in MS Word & Excel, and good administration skills
• Ability to interpret basic financial info & relate to technical info
• Ability to work effectively in a team and to meet targets
• Ability to identify new clients
• Ability to appraise and assess loan applications
• Ability to ensure timely repayments from clients

Legal Officer

The ideal candidate should have the following qualifications:

• Law Degree/Post Graduate Diploma and enrolled as an advocate
• Specialisation in commercial law and some training in business
• Expertise in preparing all legal documents pertaining to loans
• Implement litigation strategy & internal recovery desk for bad loans
• Good communication and presentation skills
• Excellent leadership and supervisory skills
• Ability to work under pressure
• Results oriented
• Ability to coordinate recovery efforts

Credit Coordinator

The ideal candidate should have the following qualifications:

• Diploma in Business Management/Administration/Banking/Microfinance OR
• Completed CPA or CFA
• Min 3 years experience in MFI or banking , hereof min 1 year as team leader
• Extrovert personality and good communication skills
• Good financial analysis and interpretation skills
• Good organisational skills and high stress threshold
• Results oriented
• Strong leadership and supervisory skills
• Able to work 6-day weeks and changing working hours

Key Responsibilities

• Managing a team of loan officers and other support staff
• Target setting and follow up
• Coordination of team resources
• Team field supervision and compliance control
• Training of the team as well as new team members
• Management reporting
• Ensuring a healthy portfolio and quality assessment of loans

Debt Recovery Officers

The ideal candidate should have the following qualifications:

• Certificate/Diploma in Credit Management/Business Studies
• 2-3 years experience in a financial or professional services firm in the credit control/debt collection department
• Basic understanding of commercial law
• Superior negotiation and communication skills
• Must have a valid certificate of good conduct
• Must have a good track record
• Must be aggressive and consistent
• Diligent, hardworking and able to work 6-days week

Both Corporate and Individuals may apply and enclose a detailed capability CV

These are exciting but demanding roles, in return the successful candidate will get a great work environment and a competitive package.

If you believe that you meet the above criteria, send us your detailed CV and application stating your current position, remuneration, email and phone contacts to career @ growthafrica.net OR P.O Box 17726, 00100 not later than 28th November 2009

I.T Intern Career Opportunity: Premier College of Professional Studies

Premier College of Professional Studies is currently looking for an Intern in ICT who has proficiency in Ms Word, Ms Access, Spreadsheets, PowerPoint, Computer Maintenance and Networking Skills.

No remuneration.

To contact me the candidate should sent a C.V to premierict @ gmail.com

Premier College of Professional Studies
P.O Box 10065-00100
Nairobi.