Senior Accountant Job Vacancy in Kenya - Beauty and Cosmetic Industry

Our client in the beauty and cosmetic industry is looking for a Senior Accountant.
 

Job purpose:
 

The senior accountant is responsible for applying accounting principles and procedures to analyze financial information, prepare accurate and timely financial reports and statements and ensure appropriate accounting control procedures.
 

Key responsibilities and accountabilities:

• Preparation of monthly management accounts and year- end financial statements.
• Manage administration, personnel issues and payroll preparation.
• Working Capital management.
• Budget and cash flow preparation, control and financial forecasting.
• Treasury control and safeguarding of company assets.
• Liaise with external auditors to ensure timely annual audit of the company financial statements.
• Manage risk by ensuring the company has proper insurance covers.
• Manage all office related purchases.
• Setting up internal controls and ensuring proper implementation of the same.
• Work closely with logistics manager to ensure timely clearance of goods and payment of the related taxes.
• Negotiation of contracts with service providers for best quality service at reasonable prices.
• Ensure all taxes and other statutory deductions are paid timely.
• Revenue control and management.
• Handle all company insurances including claims.
• Supervise management of company bank accounts and cash including monthly bank reconciliations.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Should have 4 years and above experience in the same position.

Email cv to riona@kentrain.co.ke by 30th of November 2012

Field Sales Executives Jobs in Kenya

Unighir Ltd., specializing in designing of professional kitchens and providing high quality catering equipment within East Africa is looking to recruit Field Sales Executives to support business growth and expansion in various regions i.e. Nairobi (4), Coast (1), Western (1), Central (1) , Rift Valley (1).

Position Overview:
 

Reporting to the Head of Retail Sales, the Field Sales Executives’ main role will be to ensure sale of kitchen and catering equipment within the region as per specified targets.   

They will be responsible for establishing and maintaining business relationships.
   
Responsibilities:

• Sale of Industrial kitchenware and equipment (stainless steel / fabrication / supply of industrial food processing equipment and weighing scales)
• Development of new sales leads across the region
• Customer retention
• Participating in market analysis, surveys and sales promotion activities

Requirements

• Minimum 3 years experience in sale of industrial kitchenware and catering equipment or other technical equipment
• Relevant training in Sales and Marketing streams
• Possess a “Can do” attitude with a desire to make things happen at a very fast pace
• Ability to confidently interact with client representatives at all levels
• Strong customer account focus
• Possess effective communication, presentation and problem solving ability
• Holder of valid driving license is an added advantage

Please send your CV to jobs@unighir.com indicating the job title on the subject.

Resident Medical Officer Job in Kisumu Kenya

Position: Resident Medical Officer
 

Company Profile: Our Client is one of the leading Health Care providers in the country. 

The Hospital provides general medical services, specialist clinics and high-tech diagnostic services, and has a well-equipped 24-hour Emergency Department
 

Location: Kisumu
 

Main Purpose of the Job
 

The successful candidates will be responsible for providing consultation and quality clinical judgment to patients in Ambulatory, Emergency Medicine and In-patient care settings in the hospital or it’s Outreach Health Centers (OHCs).
 

Main Responsibilities
 

SHOs will work under guidance and supervision of Resident as well as Affiliated (Visiting) Specialist and Consultant Staff with Privileges in the institution.
 

Their responsibility includes performance of procedures and treatments within their competency as approved by the institution, and active participation in the hospital continuing education programs.
 

Skills

• Prioritizing
• Motivation
• Ability to transfer Skills \ Training
• Work Ethic
• Achievement focus
• Self Motivation
• Energetic and enthusiastic
• Team Player
• Multitasking Skills
• Logical thinking
• Technical knowledge
• Cost conscious

Required Qualifications

• MB, ChB or equivalent from a recognized university.
• Must be registered/ licensed by the Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentist Board
• Competency in emergency procedures e. g.  ACLS, ATLS etc will be an added advantage
• At least one year working experience

To apply for this position send your CV to mycv@myjobseye.com quoting the position in the subject line and preferred location. 

Kindly also mention your current/ last salary and benefits. 

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted

Youth Polytechnics Instructor Jobs in Kenya

Applications are invited from suitably qualified Kenyans for the following vacancies in the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports.

Advert No. 1/2012
Vacancy: Instructor, (Youth Polytechnics)
Posts: One Thousand, One Hundred And Five (1,105)
Terms of Service: Three (3) Years Contract
Salary: Kshs.15,000 p.m.

Technical Fields / Disciplines:

• Motor Vehicle Technology
• Information Communication and Technology (ICT)
• Fashion Design and Garment Making Technology
• Building Technology (Masonry)
• Appropriate Carpentry and Joinery
• Electrical/Electronics Technology
• Metal Processing Technology
• Agri-business (Agriculture)
• Food Processing Technology
• Hair Dressing and Beauty Therapy
• Leather Work Technology
• Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Technology

a) Duties and Responsibilities

• Duties and responsibilities at this level will involve theoretical and practical instruction in the area of specialization; 
• preparing and maintaining of schemes of work, lesson plans, lesson notes, teaching and learning materials and trainee records; 
• carrying out trainee assessment; ensuring proper care and maintenance of tools and equipment; 
• conducting co-curricular activities; maintain trainee discipline; guidance and counseling of trainees; 
• monitoring trainees on field work and industrial attachment and compiling progress reports.

b) Requirements for Appointment
For appointment to this grade, a candidate must be in possession of:-

• Diploma in any of the technical fields/disciplines; and
• Certificate in Computer Applications from a recognized institution.

OR

• Minimum of Kenya Certificate of Primary Education (KCPE) for Nairobi, Mandera, Wajir, Garissa, Marsabit, Turkana and Samburu Counties;
• Minimum of Form Four academic certificate for other Counties; and
• Minimum Trade Test Grade III in the relevant profession for instructors working in a Youth Polytechnic (YP) under the Board of Governors (BOG).

Note:

 
Applicants should specify clearly the discipline applied for and Home County on the application letter and at the bottom of the envelope. 

Copies of academic, professional certificates and identity cards should be attached. 

Applications should be addressed and hand delivered or posted to:

The Permanent Secretary
Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports
Kencom House, 3rd Floor, Room No. 368
P.O. BOX 34303-00100
Nairobi.

To reach him not later than 26th November, 2012.

Note:
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and shall be required to produce originals of their National Identity cards, academic and professional certificates and other testimonials during interviews.
Canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification

IEBC Support Election Trainers Job in Kenya

Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC)
Temporary Jobs

Support Election Trainers (SETs)

The SETs will assist the Returning Officer in carrying out all forms of electoral training.

Duties and responsibilities

• To implement the electoral training plans developed by the Commissions headquarters;
• To develop and distribute electoral training materials at cascaded levels;
• To carryout actual training of the Presiding Officers their deputies with the supervision of the Returning Officers;
• To supervise and evaluate other individuals that will be engaged in the training of clerks at lower level clusters; and
• To assess the evaluation forms and compile electoral training reports.

Requirements and qualifications

• Graduates or diploma holders;
• Over three years working experience and especially in voter registration, elections and voter education or any educational related activities;
• Residents of the respective constituencies of application and not related in any way to the Commission staff;
• Computer literate;
• Competent in arithmetic and computation skills;
• Willing to work for long hours with minimal supervision; and
• Persons with integrity and willing to abide with the Commissions values, ideals and norms.

Individuals who have trained for the commission, served as Head Clerks or Presiding Officers/Deputy Presiding Officers will have an added advantage.

Terms and conditions

• The engagement of SETs will be ad hoc, within four months to elections but not exceeding sixty (60) days with effect from 1st November 2012.
• Payments will be based on the period of engagement at a rate paid Ksh.2500/- per day
• There are no additional benefits or allowances attached to this engagement.

NB.

1. Applicants attention is drawn to Section 30 of the IEBC Act in which Members or Employees of the Commission will be held liable on conviction to a term of imprisonment not exceeding three years or to a fine of not more than one million shillings or both for subverting the process of free, fair elections or interfering with the functions of the commission in discharging its duty.

2. Applicants should fill the online form provided on the Commission website www.iebc.or.ke/careers. Applications must be received on or before 20th November 2012.

The Commission is an equal opportunity employer. Canvassing will lead to disqualification. 

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. 

Shortlisted candidates will be vetted as per Chapter Six of the Constitution.

IEBC Assistant Returning Officers, and Voter Registration Clerks Jobs in Kenya

Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC)
Temporary Jobs

Voter Registration for Kenyans Residing Outside Kenya

Assistant Registration Officers / Assistant Returning Officers (AROs)

Assistant Registration Officers (AROs) outside Kenya will be responsible to a Returning Officer who will be based in Nairobi.

Duties and Responsibilities

• The registration of all Kenyans residing abroad who hold a valid Kenyan passport;
• Collation, collection of Kenya’s Diaspora voters data by use of BVR and forward to the returning officer in Kenya;
• Link up with other Kenyan authorities in the Kenya’s mission in the identification of legally registered Kenyans residing abroad;
• Linking up with agencies that will be accredited to carryout voter education on voter registration;
• Assisting the Commission in carrying out actual voter education campaigns within the Kenyan Diaspora in the country of residence; and
• Ensuring the safety of the BVR kits and other voter registration materials.

Requirements for recruitment

AROs must be public officers currently on deployment in the Kenyan Mission abroad.

Specifically;

• They should be Kenyans holding a degree or a diploma from a recognized college;
• Three years’ experience in handling tasks related to public relations, community or social work, public administration or information technology;
• Legally residing in the country of residence;
• Knowledge in IT;
• Competent in arithmetic and computations;
• Willing to work for long hours with minimal supervision; and
• Persons with integrity and willing to abide with the Commissions values, ideals and norms.

Terms and Conditions

AROS will be contracted:-

• For a period not exceeding forty five (45) days during voter registration period;
• For sixty (60) days to the General elections; and
• For a wage of USD. 100 for each day worked for the Commission; and
• No other benefits or allowances will paid to them apart from the expenses the Commission will incur on transport and airfare (economy class).

Currently there exist 47 positions for the AROs abroad and applicants should indicate the Embassy/High Commission they are deployed by the Kenya Government.

Voter Registration Clerks in the Diaspora (VRC-D)

Duties and Responsibilities

Reporting to the Assistant Voter Registration Officer (ARO) the clerks will perform the following duties and responsibilities:

• Register voters at the country /mission station within the stipulated period;
• Ensure accurate entry of voter details in the voters register;
• Ensure safe custody of registration material and BVR equipment during the registration exercise; and
• Adhere to the Commissions values and goals

Requirements for recruitment
The VRC-D must be:-

• Legally residing in the country of residence;
• Form four graduates with a C- and above or equivalent;
• Computer literate with IT certification;
• Competent in arithmetic and computations;
• Willing to work for long hours with minimal supervision; and
• Persons with integrity and willing to abide with the Commissions values, ideals and norms.

Terms and Conditions
VRC-D will be contracted:-

• For a period not exceeding forty five (45) days during voter registration;
• For sixty (60) days to the General elections; and
• For a wage of (USD. 60) for each day worked for the Commission; and
• No other benefits or allowances will paid to them apart from the expenses the Commission will incur transport and airfare (economy class) NB.

1. Applicants attention is drawn to Section 30 of the IEBC Act in which Members or Employees of the Commission will be held liable on conviction to a term of imprisonment not exceeding three years or to a fine of not more than one million shillings or both for subverting the process of free, fair elections or interfering with the functions of the commission in discharging its duty.

2. Applicants should fill the online form provided on the Commission website
www.iebc.or.ke/careers and forward to the Kenya’s mission in the respective countries of residence. 

Applications must be received on or before 15th November 2012.

The Commission is an equal opportunity employer. Canvassing will lead to disqualification. 

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. 

Shortlisted candidates will be vetted as per Chapter Six of the Constitution.

Director of Criminal Investigations Job in Kenya

The National Police Service Commission

Vacancy in the Position of Director of Criminal Investigations

Pursuant to the Constitution, particularly Articles 10; 232; 243; 246(3) and Chapter Six and Sections 28, 29 and 30 of the National Police Service Act, 2011 , the NPSC seeks to recruit a Director of Criminal Investigations who satisfies the provisions of the Constitution and those of the National Police Service Act, 2011 and the additional criteria below. 

The Director of Criminal Investigations shall, in the performance of the functions and duties of office, be responsible to the Inspector General and shall be the chief executive officer of the Directorate of Criminal Investigations responsible for implementing the decisions of the Inspector-General;
efficient administration of the Directorate; the day-to-day administration and management of the affairs of the Directorate and the performance of such other duties as may be assigned by the Inspector General, the NPSC, or as may be prescribed by the National Police Service Act, 2011 , or any other written law.

1 . Qualifications of the Director of Criminal Investigations

A person shall be qualified for appointment as the Director of Criminal Investigations if the person -

• is a citizen of Kenya;
• holds a degree from a University recognized in Kenya;
• has had at least ten years’ proven experience at management level of a public institution;
• has had a distinguished career in his/her field;
• has knowledge and experience in criminal investigation or policing;
• has proven relevant experience in any of the following fields—

1. management; (y) finance;
2. law; (vi) governance; or
3. economics; (vii) public administration; and
4. change management;

• meets the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution.

The Director of Criminal Investigations shall be appointed for a single six year term and is not eligible for re-appointment.

2. Functions of the Director of Criminal Investigations

The Director of Criminal Investigation shall

• be responsible for the effective and efficient administration and operations of the Directorate;
• provide strategic guidance and direction for the Directorate;
• be responsible for the preparation of the budget and planning for the directorate;
• monitor and evaluate the Directorate;
• undertake supervision of the Directorate;
• coordinate training, research and development in the Directorate;
• provide internal oversight of the Directorate;
• improve transparency and accountability in the Directorate.
• co-operate and engage in joint security operations with the Deputy Inspectors-General of both the Kenya Police Service and the Administration Police Service, other Government departments and security organs, where necessary, when relevant, to ensure the safety and security of the public, and
• perform any other functions that may be assigned by the Inspector-General under this Act or any other law.

3. Disqualification Criteria

No person shall be qualified for appointment as Director of Criminal Investigations if the person —

• has previously been convicted of any criminal offence;
• has violated the Constitution;
• is an undischarged bankrupt;
• has been adversely mentioned in any report by a Commission of Inquiry or any Parliamentary Committee;
• canvasses directly, indirectly, by proxy, by emissary, by ethnic or clan whipping, by pressure groups, by other associations or in any other way;
• knowingly, willingly and blatantly lies, misrepresents, cheats and fails to disclose material facts.

4. Additional Criteria for Selection

The NPSC will be seeking evidence of a candidate’s suitability to serve in the positions advertised.

1. Applicants should attach their Curriculum Vitae, copy of National Identity Card or Passport, testimonials, samples of their three top writings (if any), or supervised projects or any other evidence of proven relevant expertise herein being sought;
2. In addition to the qualifications set out in the Constitution and the Enabling Statutes, applicants must further furnish clearance certificates from:

• Director, Ethics and Anti Corruption Commission (EACC);
• Commissioner General, Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA);
• Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP);
• Chief Executive Officer, Higher Education Loans Board (HELB);
• Professional bodies (where applicable) to which the applicant belongs such as LSK, ICPAK, AAK, IEK, etc;
• Certificate of good conduct;
• Credit Reference Bureau

5. Security Report

In addition, the National Security and Intelligence Service (NSIS) may be requested by the NPSC to provide a report on all shortlisted applicants.

6. Application Submission

Applications and certified copies of the supporting documentation should be;

• delivered to the Public Service Commission, Commission House, Room No. 008, Harambee Avenue, Nairobi, and/or
• submitted online together with scanned accompanying documents to: NPSC@publicservice.go.ke

All applications will be referenced;
The applications should be addressed to:
The Chairperson
National Police Service Commission
Public Service Commission
Commission House, Room 008
P.O. Box 30095-00100, Harambee Avenue Nairobi

The applications should be submitted on or before 5.00 PM, Friday,16t” November, 2012.

7. Important Notice

• Names of all applicants and the interview schedule of those shortlisted shall be published in the print media and the Kenya Gazette;
• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for the interviews.

Johnston M. Kavuludi, HSC
Chairperson,
National Police Service Commission