PLANT AND EQUIPMENT ASSISTANT JOB IN KENYA

Position Title: Plant and Equipment Assistant
Location: Nairobi
Background
Lee Construction Limited is a fully Kenyan owned Company involved in a wide variety of development projects and has successfully completed Civil Engineering and Environmental Services including: water supply and reticulation, dams, sewerage and drainage, building works, road construction, telecommunications and power works.
The Position

We are currently recruiting for the position of Plant and Equipment Assistant to assist in the management and maintenance of motor vehicle and plant equipments for the various Projects.
For this position, Lee Construction seeks someone who is highly motivated with strong problem solving skills and high level communication skills (both oral and written).
Job Specification
Academic: Minimum Certificate in plant engineering or mechanical engineering
Professional: Logistics and Supplies qualification
Experience: At least 4 years in automotive and plant maintenance
Key skills and qualities

• Good interpersonal skills,
• excellent negotiation skills,
• ability to multi task,
• prioritize and work under pressure;
• analytical and able to communicate effectively and in a timely manner.

Responsibilities include:

• Advice on repairs of equipment and plant whilst conducting site visits
• Plan and schedule maintenance of plant and equipment;
• Maintaining of daily work tickets;
• Getting all documentation for plants and motor vehicle on time i.e. insurance, inspections etc and ensuring that the same are up to date;
• Documents job cards system and field store systems;
• Monitor and Control fuel consumptions;
• Administer the stock control and inventory management function;
• Work in collaboration with the site workshop staff to make sure that the equipment is safe and operates at peak conditions every time;
• Keep records of equipment failures and provide needed information and data to the Site Administrator and Plant and equipment Manager;
• Make sure that vendor maintenance and repair manuals are kept current and filed properly;
• Implementation and enforcement of Transport and procurement regulations, policies and procedures.

Application Process
All applicants will include CV, Salary expectations, a minimum of three references and should be submitted to the Human Resources Manager, Lee Construction Ltd via email on jobs@leeconstruction.co,ke
Deadline for all Applications: 22nd August 2011 at 5.00p.m
Lee Construction Ltd is an equal opportunity employer

VACANCY FOR FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE MANAGER

Job Title: Finance and Administrative Manager
Number of Positions Open: 1
Reports To: CEO
Location: Nairobi, Kenya
Closing Date: Open Until Filled
Summary
Our client specializes in Brand Strategy, Brand Innovation, Brand Identity and Brand Alignment.

The candidate will be managing a team of very strong accountants and needs to have a wealth of experience in regards to financial management. They will be expected to look at the bigger picture and advice the board where necessary.
Primary Responsibilities
Commercial Management of the entire business cycle to ensure a timely and profitable implementation of projects.

• Actively be involved in contract negotiations for the various projects.
• To manage the financial planning process for all projects within LANTech.
• To actively contribute to the preparation and quality review of all financial aspects of proposals of clients.
• Undertake financial risk analysis for all opportunities.
• Ensure all activities are well costed, assessing the profitability of individual contracts.
• Devise appropriate resource and management structures for new projects.
• Lead financial relationships with stakeholders, the board and business partners.
• Develop financial strategies, plans and budgets.
• Modify and improve on existing financial accounting and management information systems.
• Plan and control capital expenditure.
• Treasury and Cash Management functions.
• Design and document policies and procedures:

1. Budgets
2. Financial decision making structure
3. Business processes
4. Supplies credit rating

• Work out capitalisation requirement and possible resources:

1. When it is required
2. What financing is required
3. How it will be raised
4. Implement the process to raise capital

a) Implement priority based budgetary planning and control
b) Implement project based financial appraisal
c) Implement project based accounting
d) Define and document profit and cost centres for project/activity based accounting
e) Implement profit and cost centre business Units

• All financial and management accounting.

1. To support business decision making through analysis and interpretation of financial data.
2. Undertaking monthly financial reviews to assess progress against key financial indicators including operational expenditure management costs, debt management, client invoicing, revenue and profitability.
3. Work with the Directors to ensure that all financial planning returns are accurate and reflect a true picture of the profitability of the business.
4. Providing strategic direction for accounts function role.
5. Computerization of the financial systems and records.
6. Preparation of monthly management accounts.
7. Ensuring that all expenditures are bona-fide and properly supported.
8. Ensuring compliance with established policies, plans and procedures.
9. Cash flow management.
10. Reporting financial performance of the company to the board of directors.

• Administration.

1. Exercise overall responsibility for the day to day operations.
2. Nurturing the organisation’s human capital, ensuring that appropriate management structures and policies are developed and implemented.
3. Relationship management and networking with business partners, suppliers and banks for favorable terms.
4. Working with the firm’s investment bankers on IPO related issues

Skills and Requirements

• Be a degree holder in Business Administration or its equivalent, additional qualifications will be an advantage;
• Possess at least 5 years experience in either retail or FMCG brand management with proven management skills at middle to senior management level;
• Be innovative and result oriented with a proven track record of integrity, accountability and implementation;
• Be computer literate;
• Possess and be able to demonstrate a practical orientation combined with the proven ability to operate effectively at a strategic level;
• Exemplary judgment and professional standards;
• Excellent presentation skills;
• Ability to lead, influence and establish credibility within a culturally diverse organization.

How to Apply
Interested candidates holding the necessary requirements, good performance and / or references are encouraged to apply with detailed CVs, inclusive of names and contacts of 3 referees, current telephone number and email address by sending CV to recruiter@personnelresource.com
Only short listed candidates will be contacted.
“Personnel Resource is an equal opportunity employer”

VACANCY AT NAIROBI HOSPITAL

ACCOUNTANT

Ref: HRD/SA/08/11

The Nairobi Hospital , a leading health care institution in Eastern Africa, seeks to employ a Senior Accountant.
Reporting to the Financial Controller, the successful candidate will have the overall responsibility of providing comprehensive financial and management accounting services to departments within the allocated division.

Particular Responsibilities Include:

* Assisting the budget holders with the preparation of business plans and capital investment appraisals.
* Preparing, implementing and monitoring the division’s budgets, special revisions and expenditure.
* Ensuring that operational and capital expenditure are appropriate by reviewing and comparing costs with industry standards.
* Supervising and reviewing the billing, revenue capture and expenditure function of the divisions.
* Evaluating profitability improvement, cost reduction programmes and savings targets.
* Ensuring a smooth closedown of accounts at month-end and year-end in liaison with other Senior Accountants and the ICT Department.
* Supervising the compilation of monthly, quarterly and annual financial reports for the divisions.
* Participating in regular stock takes, following up on resolution of variances and taking corrective action.
* Reviewing systems and procedures within the division to increase efficiency and to comply with any new guidelines proposed by internal and external audit reports.
* Developing and conducting on the job training for finance staff in the division.

Qualifications and Experience:

* CPA (K) and a Bachelor of Commerce degree majoring in accounting or its equivalent.
* IT literacy and proficiency in accounting software applications.
* Six (6) years progressive working experience in accounting with at least three of these at a senior level.
* Expert knowledge of accounting, auditing and financial and management reporting.
* Considerable ability to establish solid working relationships with departmental managers and direct reports.
* Ability to work to meet strict deadlines.
* Experience in working with ERP systems.
If your background, experience, competence match the above specifications, please send your application and a detailed C.V. quoting the reference on the application letter. Include your current remuneration, testimonials and full contact details of 3 referees including day time telephone number to:
The Human Resources Manager
The Nairobi Hospital
P.O. Box 30026
Nairobi – 00100

Or e-mail: hrm@nbihosp.org

To be received not later than Monday 22nd August 2011.
Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

OXFAM NAIROBI IS RECRUITING

Regional Accountant

Location: Regional Centre, Nairobi – Kenya
Level: C2 National
Salary: Ksh 224,782 gross per month
Contract Type: Open Ended
Make a difference, where it really counts
Are you a highly motivated finance professional looking for a challenge? We have an exciting opportunity for you in the Horn East and Central Africa (HECA) regional centre. This region comprises Ethiopia, Eritrea, South Sudan, Somaliland, DRC, Rwanda, Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania.

The Role

As Regional Accountant your role will entail supporting the finance managers in the region in all aspects of financial management including budget preparation, monitoring and reporting.
You will ensure that all donor financial requirements are met and that donor reports are timely and accurate and ensure compliance to policies and procedures in all areas.
You will also contribute to capacity building of finance staff in the region in financial management and interpretation of financial information for management decision-making.

The Person

You will require knowledge and experience of institutional donor funding requirements particularly DFID, EU, ECHO and UN to be able to advise programme staff accordingly.
In addition you must have strong analytical and numeracy skills as well as be able to demonstrate experience of working with computerised accounting packages and spreadsheets with ability to transfer these skills to other users.
Good knowledge of local and regional laws and statutory requirements is essential for this role.
The scope of this position makes it very challenging, thus requiring a dynamic and organized individual.
You will be a CPA (K) or equivalent and have an undergraduate degree in a related field.
You will have intensive working experience, preferably in an NGO.
You will have highly developed interpersonal skills and a proactive approach to issues. This role also requires excellent communication skills. A working knowledge of French will be an added advantage. The role will involve travelling within the region for extended periods.
This is a challenging opportunity for a dedicated and highly motivated professional, with a strong commitment to Oxfam’s values and beliefs.
If you believe you are the candidate we are looking for, please submit your application and CV in English detailing your experience for the post and include daytime telephone contacts tohecajobs@oxfam.org.uk or apply online at www.oxfam.org.uk/jobs using the Ref. No. INT. 4790.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Closing date: 19 August 2011

We are committed to ensuring diversity and gender equality within our organization.