Chief Accountant & Project Manager - OptiWare Communications

OptiWare Communications Ltd is a leading provider for ICT solutions including ruggedized notebooks, broadcast systems, connectivity and conference systems and data centres. The company now has available the positions of Chief Accountant and Projects Manager whose duties and requirements are detailed under respective headings. CHIEF ACCOUNTANT Duties and Responsibilities • Coordinate and ensure adherence to sound financial policies, systems and procedures in compliance with statutory obligations • Plan and supervise processes in Finance Department for smooth operations • Prepare operations plan and forecast, cashflow projections, expense ratios and reserves • Coordinate preparation, control and evaluation of project budgets • Identify competitive project funding opportunities • Cultivate and maintain conducive working relationships with peers in stakeholder organisations • Maintain custody of financial documents for security Requirements • Minimum Bachelor of Commerce / Business Administration. An MBA in Finance or Strategic Management will be an added advantage • Fully qualified CPA (K) or equivalent qualifications • Business planning and budgetary planning experience and be able to work under pressure, meet targets and manage conflicting priorities • At least five years working experience, two of which must be in a senior position • Excellent inter-personal, communication, negotiation and leadership skills PROJECTS MANAGER Key Responsibilities • Developing projects deployment plans • Capturing detailed client requirements • Control and approval suppliers (stock control, component sourcing, technical skills) • Plan for materials and deplyment to sites • Co-ordinate inhouse and contracted teams and allocate them tasks • Attend project progress meetings • Manage project risk, change control, quality assurance and scope creep • Identify and drive new business opportunities • Provide input during proposal preparation to ensure client requirements are met • Cultivate and maintain conducive relationships with clients Requirements • Candidate must be degree qualified and demonstrate experience of managing ICT projects • Demonstrate budget control, commercial awareness and resource management skills • Experience of managing staff and developing project teams is essential • Excellent communication, presentation, negotiation and reporting skills • At least three years experience If you are up to the challenge and possess the necessary qualifications and experience please e-mail your curriculum vitae to hrm@optiware.co.ke before May 31, 2010. OptiWareCommunications Ltd www.optiware.co.ke

Southern Sudan Interactive Radio Instruction (SSIRI) Project Vacancies

Southern Sudan Interactive Radio Instruction (SSIRI) Project Your browser may not support display of this image. P.O. Box 345 Juba, Southern Sudan Behind Human Rights Commission Tongping 0122437425 sfrazer@edc-ssiri.org Your browser may not support display of this image. Job Announcement The Southern Sudan Interactive Radio Instruction (SSIRI) Project is part of the Ministry of Education, Science and Technology. The primary objective of SSIRI is to develop and broadcast educational radio programs to children, youth, and adults in order to improve access to and quality of education throughout southern Sudan and the Three Areas. In addition, SSIRI has introduced other learning technologies and low-cost alternatives for delivering audio programs to schools and learning centers. SSIRI is administered by EDC and funded by USAID. SSIRI is seeking a qualified Sudanese National for the position of a Senior Accountant to be based in Juba, Central Equatoria State. Primary responsibilities: * Processing payment * Posting transactions into the Quick Books accounting system * Verifying and clearing staff advances * Preparing monthly back – ups for submission to EDC Washington * Maintaining all financial files and records * Building capacity of program staff through field visits and support * Reviewing operational and financial procedures and recommending areas of improvement Qualifications * Must be a Sudanese by nationality * Diploma in Accounting or equivalent accounting qualification * At least 3 years working experience with an International NGO will be desirable * Knowledge of Excel, Quick Books and Microsoft Office * Excellent communication skills in English and working knowledge of Arabic * Should be able to work independently with minimal direct supervision If interested in applying for this position please send your letter of application and CV to the following address: hr@edc-ssiri.org or hand deliver to EDC - SSIRI, behind Human Rights Commission office. Or for more details contact EDC Senior HR/Admin Officer at this email: sfrazer@edc-ssiri.org. * Female applicants are encouraged to apply * The deadline is Thursday 20th May 2010. * Only short listed candidates will be called for an interview.

Technical Officer – Mombasa: PG Bison, Kenya

The company supplies the Construction & Furniture Industry with interior building materials such as wood based panel products, flooring, laminates and associated hardware, and seeks to employ the following person. Technical Officer – Mombasa The candidates should ideally have the following qualifications and e xperience: * A detailed technical knowledge in products such as MDF, Particleboard, Laminates and Flooring * Have good administrative & computer skills – Sage Pastel, Excel ,Word * At least 5 yrs technical experience in a manufacturing or construction firm using wood based panels * A tertiary qualification in Wood Science Technology or related degree. * Technical “hands on” experience & practical problem solving abilities * Transfer of technical and product knowledge skills to staff and customers The Company offers an attractive package to the successful candidate including a competitive salary, result based incentives, leave and medical cover. Applicants are requested to kindly send a CV of not more than 4 pages and a letter of introduction for the attention of : The Business Development Manager, PG Bison Kenya Ltd, P.O Box 45221-00100 , Nairobi, by no later than 31st May 2010. Please note that should you not hear from us by 30th June 2010, your application would have been unsuccessful.

Trust Accountant - Maasailand Preservation Trust (MPT)

Maasailand Preservation Trust (MPT) is looking for a suitable candidate to fill the position of Trust Accountant with the following qualifications: * Must have CPA III qualification or above * Diploma in business or finance related discipline from a reputable institution. Holders of Bachelors of Commerce (B.Com), accounting option or other relevant degree will have a definite advantage * Must be computer literate in MS Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) * Experienced and literate in accounting software (QuickBooks). * Hands-on successful experience of management accounting, running payrolls, and preparing budgets. * At least 3 years experience as an accountant in the private sector or NGO * Ready and willing to work and live in the field * Preference will be given to Maa speakers, but it is not a requirement Please email applications with ONLY cover letter and CV including contact addresses of 3 referees, one of whom must be your current or previous employer. Email applications to: mpt@oldonyowuas.com and copy mptrecuitment@gmail.com Only short-listed applicants will be contacted. Deadline for applications: 7th June, 2010

Financial & Management Accountant - Nairobi Stock Exchange (NSE)

The Nairobi Stock Exchange (NSE) plays a key role in the economy through raising capital for businesses, mobilizing savings for investment and improving corporate governance. We do this through providing a world class trading facility. In line with this mandate, the Exchange is seeking to recruit qualified, dynamic, self- motivated and results- oriented individuals to fill the following positions: Financial & Management Accountant Overall Purpose Reporting to the Manager, Finance, the Financial & Management Accountant will analyse financial transactions, prepare and present financial and management accounts. Key Duties and Responsibilities * Ensure that proper authorization for payments is strictly followed, any expenditure incurred is supported by payment vouchers and other valid accounting documents as well as ensuring that budgetary allocations are not exceeded without justifiable cause; * Analyse and report on assets, liabilities and capital employed; * Prepare statements and reports to summarise current and projected financial position in order to ensure availability of funds to implement planned activities; * Implement and maintain financial information systems to cover the general ledger, asset management as well as revenue collection system; * Prepare accurate and timely management accounts- includes preparation of monthly journals as per set deadlines; * Verify that invoices, receipts, and cheques are posted in the system as per set deadlines * Verify that funds are promptly banked and accounted for in accordance with prescribed regulations; * Prepare payment vouchers, cheque books and cash book records as well as financial statements and entries to monthly accounts in accordance with accounting regulations; * Prepare accurate and timely bank reconciliations as per set deadlines; * Carry out reconciliation of general ledger control account with supplementary records, record keeping and accounting of security documents as well as safekeeping, control and accounting of assets and securities; * Proper maintenance, storage and security of financial and accounting documents in order to ensure that they are properly filed, secured and readily accessible for action Minimum Qualifications * Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Commerce, Business Administration, Economics, Finance or a related field. * Professional qualifications such as CPA, ACA, ACCA, ACMA and membership to a relevant professional body. * Minimum four (4) years experience in a relevant financial organisation focusing on financial management of organisational resources Key Competencies * Knowledge of accounting and budgeting principles and practices; financial and strategic planning, banking, accounting and financial management including planning, forecasting, budgeting and taxation; * Effective communication and interpersonal skills including ability to prepare relevant reports; * Ability to resolve problems in a timely manner, gather and analyse information skilfully, develop alternative solutions, work well in group problem solving situations and reason when dealing with emotional topics; * Ability to maintain professional status, have high integrity and keep abreast of evolving trends in financial management of organisational resources through continuing professional development; * Proficiency in computer applications such as Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint and Outlook express including financial packages These are very challenging positions that provide great opportunity for candidates seeking to grow professionally and work in a highly dynamic environment. If you believe you are the right candidate for any of the above positions and can clearly demonstrate your ability to meet the criteria given above, please submit your application with a detailed CV stating your current position, remuneration, qualifications, experience, names and addresses of three referees, email and telephone contacts together with copies of your academic and professional certificates and testimonials by Friday 28th May 2010 to: The Chief Executive Nairobi Stock Exchange P.O. Box 43633-00100 Nairobi Email: recruitment@nse.co.ke Kindly indicate the position for which you are applying for clearly. Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

Manager, Audit & Risk Management - Nairobi Stock Exchange (NSE)

The Nairobi Stock Exchange (NSE) plays a key role in the economy through raising capital for businesses, mobilizing savings for investment and improving corporate governance. We do this through providing a world class trading facility. In line with this mandate, the Exchange is seeking to recruit qualified, dynamic, self- motivated and results- oriented individuals to fill the following positions: Manager, Audit & Risk Management Overall Purpose: Reporting administratively to the Chief Executive and functionally to the Audit, Risk & Corporate Governance Committee, the Manager, Audit & Risk Management will be responsible for developing and implementing independent, systematic and objective audit reviews and programmatic evaluations of business policies, systems, processes and practices to assesses the effectiveness of internal controls and degree of compliance as well as identifying organisational risk factors in the management of the Exchange. He/ she will also prepare audit reports and recommendations to help improve the quality of service delivery systems as well as implementing good corporate governance practices to enhance the NSE’s credibility Key Duties and Responsibilities * Preparation of the annual audit plan/ timetable for NSE and managing its implementation; * Carry out system evaluations and audits on an ongoing basis; * Plan and ensure execution of system, financial, operational, compliance audits and management audits; * Prepare final reports and clear any audit queries with various Heads of Departments and the Chief Executive and circulation to the Audit, Risk and Corporate Governance Committee * Follow up on audit queries and recommendations * Evaluate the adequacy of internal controls by conducting protective and constructive audits of controls mechanisms, financial records, administrative procedures, workflow process as well as MIS and security systems; * Analyse data and information from the departments for evidence of deficiencies and weaknesses in internal controls, duplication of effort, extravagance, fraud or lack of compliance with approved policies and laws and regulations and vendor agreements; * Assist in developing risk management tools for the Exchange. Minimum Qualifications * Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Auditing or Business Administration from a recognized institution; a Masters degree would be an added advantage. * Professional qualifications such as CPA, ACA, ACCA, ACMA or equivalent * Professional qualification in audit of information systems e.g. CISA, CISM * Membership of a relevant professional body; * Minimum eight (8) years relevant professional experience in the areas of accounting and auditing gained from an organization with strong internal control frameworks; three (3) of which should have been in a senior position preferably as head of the internal audit function. Key Competencies * Sound knowledge of capital market operations * Sound understanding and knowledge of financial information systems e.g. SAGE, ACCPAC or similar systems * Hands-on experience in carrying out information systems audits * Hands-on experience in the use CAATs (Computer Assisted Audit Techniques) * Proficiency in MS Office applications * Ability to provide timely and accurate information on matters related to audit without compromising the independence or objectivity of the risk management function * Ability to maintain confidentiality of privileged information and to ensure absolute discretion and sensitivity to confidential matters These are very challenging positions that provide great opportunity for candidates seeking to grow professionally and work in a highly dynamic environment. If you believe you are the right candidate for any of the above positions and can clearly demonstrate your ability to meet the criteria given above, please submit your application with a detailed CV stating your current position, remuneration, qualifications, experience, names and addresses of three referees, email and telephone contacts together with copies of your academic and professional certificates and testimonials by Friday 28th May 2010 to: The Chief Executive Nairobi Stock Exchange P.O. Box 43633-00100 Nairobi Email: recruitment@nse.co.ke Kindly indicate the position for which you are applying for clearly. Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

Jobs in Kisumu Kenya

1. Management Accountant 2. Security Manager 3. Public Relations Officer 4. Electrical Engineer 5. Nurse in – Charge 6. Nurse (2 Posts) 7. Technical Draughtsman (2 Posts) 8. Fitter (3 Posts) 9. Electrician (3 Posts) 10. Power House Operator/Turbine Alternator Attendant (4 Posts) 1. Management Accountant Reporting to Head of Finance, management Accountant will be responsible for:- * Coordinating and preparing the company’s Annual Operation and Capital Budgets * Preparing of monthly cost reports and analyses * Preparing of monthly management accounts reports * Reconciling and costing of company stores and stocks * Costing of Nucleus Estate Agricultural Inputs * Producing of company annual operation and capital budgets for the Board through head of department * Storage of company statistics and providing such data as may be required by the Government Persons Specifications * Aged below 45 years * Holder of B.Com. ( Accounting Option) or its equivalent with five years relevant work experience * CPA (K) Finalist and a member of ICPAK * Must be IT proficient with strong ability to work with financial applications * Strong analytical and communication skills 2. Security Manager Reporting to Managing Director, Security Manager will be responsible for:- * Providing comprehensive security system to ensure a comprehensive security system that ensures maximum protection of employees and Company property * Advising management on matters relating to security and safety * Ensuring maximum Security vigilance and coordinated patrols throughout the Company. * Ensuring adequate deployment of security guards in key areas of the company. * Undertaking fraud detection investigations * Conducting internal investigations on accidents in liaison with the police and other security agencies * Preparing and controlling budgets * Developing and maintaining maximum discipline within the security force. Persons Specifications * Aged below 45 years * Bachelor of Arts (Criminology) degree * Be in possession of a certificate in fraud investigations * Excellent experience in security management acquired in industry or armed forces. * Must have attained the rank of Superintendent or higher while in armed forces. * Must be IT proficient * Should be of unquestionable integrity with excellent analytical and report writing skills. 3. Public Relations Officer The Job Reporting to Corporate Public affairs Manager, Public Relations Officer will be responsible for:- * Improving and sustaining a positive image of the company. * Maintaining excellent stakeholders’ relations. * Liaising with both electronic and print media for dissemination of information. * Building sustainable and mutually beneficial partnerships for all stakeholders with the aim of furthering the goals and the Vision of South Nyanza Sugar Company Limited. * Assisting in formulating the Company’s communication strategy. * Supervising information and communication activities. * Carrying out significant information processing work including collation and maintaining corporate publications. * Regular updating of content on the company website. Persons Specifications * Aged below 45 years * University degree in Communications, public Relations or Social Sciences with post Graduate Diploma in Journalism or Public Relations * Must have three (3) years’ relevant work experience * Good understanding of current affairs Business issues. * Excellent communication skills (both oral and written) fluency in Kiswahili and English languages. * Team player – Strong interpersonal skills with high professionalism * Strong presentation (including use of Multi – Media) skills. * Proficiency in use of latest versions of MS – word, email and web searches. 4. Electrical Engineer The Job Reporting to the Electrical Engineering Manager, the holder of the post will be responsible for: * Commissioning and installation of electrical machines to the right standards. * Supervision of all electrical Section daily works and maintenance. * Availing of electrical equipment, Machinery and Systems to meet the desired corporate goals * Embracing of customer focus, teamwork, integrity and staff requirements * Ensuring health, safety and environmental practices are adhered to. * Controlling cost of running electrical equipment and maintaining required stock levels. * Availing of electrical plants and carrying out trouble shooting in electrical lines M/C’s electrical drives and their conditions. * Carrying out proper section budget planning and execution within the approved targets. Persons Specifications * Aged below 45 years * Must be holder of Bsc. (Electrical Engineering) from a recognized University. * Must have good management, communication and interpersonal skills. * Must be able to work long hours to meet deadlines. * Knowledgeable in electrical fault diagnosis, trouble shooting, equipment maintenance, condition monitoring and repairs. * At least 5 years ‘hands on’ experience from a recognized firm preferably manufacturing industry and conversant with work on electrical systems up to 11kv and above. * Must be IT Proficient * Knowledge in variable speed drives, programme logic controls systems, instrumentation and electronic controls will be an added advantage * Must be knowledgeable in energy management 5. Nurse in – Charge The Job Reporting to Medical Officer, the Nurse In-Charge will be responsible for; * Ensuring effective provision of quality nursing services at the Medical Center. * Maintaining discipline among the nursing staff and submits recommendations on disciplinary matters to his/her superiors. * Overall cleanliness in offices of the Medical Officer, Clinical Officers, Nurses and all the offices of the entire medical centre. * Preparing weekly and monthly duty roster for the Nursing staff. * Preparing continuous roster for CME for the medical centre staff. * Providing routine Nursing care to the patients. * Coordinating follow ups and defaulter tracing of clients receiving services at the medical centre. * Ensuring services at the MCH/FP, CCC and Outreaches at the labor camps are maintained. * Ensuring proper and correct documentation, report making by the end of every month. Persons Specifications * Aged below 45 years * Holder of KCSE C + or KCE Div. III certificate * Diploma/Degree in KRCHN * Must be registered with, Nursing Council of Kenya. * 5 years experience in a busy Health institution. * Good leadership and communication skills. * Ability to work for long hours. * Must be IT proficient. 6. Nurse (2 posts) The job Reporting to the Nurse In – charge the Nurse will be responsible for; * Providing general Nursing care to patients * Administering medicines [oral tablets/syrup] and injectable fluids and infusion to patients as prescribed by Medical Officer or Clinical Officers * Monitoring conditions of patients placed under observation * Examining, diagnosing and prescribing drugs to patients while on-call or when called upon to do so. * Administering Immunization to babies. * Cleaning, stitching and dressing minor wounds, cuts Incision and drainage of uncomplicated abscesses. * Performing normal or emergency deliveries of babies where patients cannot reach the nearest Hospital * Counseling and examining antenatal, post-natal and family planning clients in MCH/FP clinic and dispenses contraceptives. * Administering First Aid and attends to emergencies. * Giving health education talks to patients, clients and community. * Conducting out-reaches and School health programmes, home visitations and follow-up of chronic cases. * Maintaining cleanliness of medical equipments, instruments and working area. * Accompanying patients referred for treatment to other hospitals. * Any other duties that may be assigned from time to time. Persons Specifications * Aged below 45 years * Holder of KCSE C- or KCE Div. III certificate * Certificate/Diploma in Nursing. * Certificate in PMTCT. * Over 3 years working experience in a busy Health Institution * Registered with Nursing Council of Kenya. * Good communication and interpersonal skills. * Ability to work long hours with minimum supervision. * Must be IT proficient. 7. Technical Draughtsman (2 posts) Reporting to Projects Engineer, Technical Draughtsman will be responsible for: * Carrying out production work of engineering technical drawings and sketches as required by the manufacturing team. * Interpreting drawings and ensuring accurate implementation * Controlling drawings then reproducing and distribution of same as may be required from time to time * Ensuring all modifications and amendments are well documented * Developing designs for proposed new equipment Layouts and products. * Providing technical advice on engineering drawings and carrying out inspection of spares to ensure they conform to working drawings * Keeping records of Mill Setting calculations and carrying out board trials in liaison with the area Engineer * Providing comprehensive project services and reporting on status including cost of projects carried out by the Company * Managing and maintaining the Drawing Office Library (control of Equipment manuals),Equipment Tools and their operations * Keep an Update Register of Factory Assets Persons Specifications * Aged below 45 years * KCSE Grade C+/Div III and above * Holder of Technician Certificate Part III Mechanical Engineering (Specialized in Technical Drawing * Must be IT Proficient with knowledge in Auto CAD (Computer Aided Drawing) * A Minimum of two (2) years of relevant work experience preferably in Construction, Consultancy or, manufacturing firm * Should be self motivated with passion for attaining set targets within the set time framework * A team player * Have excellent communication, supervisory and leadership skills for interpersonal relations 8. Fitter (3 posts) Reporting to Maintenance Supervisor the Fitter will be responsible for: * Ensuring availability of Plant by repairing breakdowns * Monitoring operations to detect defects * Ensuring safe house keeping * Carrying out programmed jobs * Repairing of breakdowns effectively to be able to handle pumps and general machinery alignment both angular and linear. Must be able to read Vaneer calipers and Micrometer Screw gauge amongst the tools * Carry out routine maintenance of equipment and plant Persons Specifications * Aged below 45 years * Holder of KCSE C or KCE Div. III certificate and above * Diploma in Mechanical Engineering with three (3) years relevant work Experience or, * Craft certificate in Mechanical Engineering with at least five (5) years relevant Work experience preferably in a busy manufacturing firm. 9. Electrician (3 Posts) Reporting to the Electrical Supervisor, Electrician will be responsible for; * Trouble shooting electrical problems * Checking and maintaining machines and installation of new equipment as may be directed by his superiors * Ensuring safety of equipments and staff assisting in the job training and coordinating operations of machine installations with other sections * Maintaining machines and equipment in the factory and outside * Undertaking new installations in both the factory and the company in general * Maintaining power supply system and ensuring efficient system Persons Specifications * Aged below 45 years * Holder of KCSE C + or KCE Div. III certificate * Diploma in Electrical Engineering ( Power Option) with three (3) years relevant work experience in a busy manufacturing Firm * Be able to work with minimum supervision * Must be IT Compliant with emphasis on P.L.Cs’ and V.S.Ds’ * Should be familiar with power system of up to 11 KV. 10. Power House Operator/Turbine Alternator Attendant (4 Posts) Reporting to the Electrical Supervisor, power House Operator will be responsible for; * Carrying out standard operations of the steam – electrical turbine alternator. * Observing standard procedures before putting any TA in operation. * Ensuring safe operation of the turbine – alternators. * Ensuring that the normal parameters are maintained and are at safe level. * Giving report on power generated and power consumed in the form of hourly and monthly report. * Maintaining fuel (diesel) for emergency standby generators and running same when required. * Training staff for the ongoing multi- skilling program. * Doing some limited machine maintenance during weekly maintenance. * Knowing the use of TA protection systems and understanding the seriousness of each. * Working in teams with fellow operators. * Controlling steam for process house. * Effectively maintaining turbine alternators. * Maintaining and effectively monitoring TA parameters’ records. * Maintaining a high level of cleanliness in the power house and immediate environments. * Ensuring proper procedures are followed in change over from various power sources i.e. TAS, diesel generator sets and Kenya Power and Lighting Source. * Being conversant with power plant (steam flow) system • Operating Power systems ranging from 6.6KV to 11KV Persons Specifications * Aged below 45 years * Holder of KCSE C + or KCE Div. III certificate * Be in possession of Government Grade Test (GTT III.) * Be conversant with live steam temperature changes. * Minimum experience 5 years and knowledgeable in mechanical maintenance * Have proper understanding of basic power house operations and steam power plant operations. Those interested and meet the above job specifications to submit their applications along with copies of their certificates and detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV) immediately but not later than May 28, 2010. DNA 611 P.O.Box 947 Kisumu