Financial Jobs

Celtel executive(s)
From Careers in Africa:
Openings for:
– Director, Compensation and Benefits
– Director, Talent Management
– HR Director
– Finance Director
– Group Business Planning Director
– Group Controller
– Group Consumer Segment Manager
– Group SME Segment Manager
– Sales Director
– Managing Director
– Operations Director
– Vice President Operations

Financial Director
Seaboard Corporation is seeking a Financial Director for the Unga Group in Nairobi, Kenya. This executive position will be responsible for financial reporting, administration, taxation, risk management, etc for a 25+ person accounting department. This candidate must be a Certified Public Accountant or Chartered Accountant with US GAAP experience, audit and treasury management experience, exposure to financial statement conversion (preferably US$, with at least ten years Financial Controller experience in a third world country. The position is for an indefinite period of time and we pride ourselves on promoting within the organization. For consideration please email your resume to Brad_warner@seaboardcorp.com. Qualified citizens of Kenya are strongly encouraged to apply for this position.

Audit Quality Assurance Officer Ref AQAO/05
At the Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Kenya (ICPAK), who will undertake quality reviews on audit practices to ensure compliance with international audit standards and take follow up actions. Applicants must have ICPAK members of good standing who have bachelor’s degree, 5 years working audit experience, and good knowledge of international finance reporting & audit standards. Apply through KPMG executive selection division e-mail: esd@kpmg.co.ke by 28 October

Programme Officer Ref: WFP/38/05
The World Food Programme is seeking a Programme Officer for its Dadaab Duty Station who will oversee all monitoring activities, food distribution and post-distribution in the camps. Applicant must advanced university degree and/or equivalent experience with emphasis in international affairs, social sciences, development studies or a field relevant to international development assistance. Also desirable to have at least 5 years postgraduate job-related experience in development or food aid support, with good analytical ability and fluency in both written and oral English & Kiswahili. Kenyan nationals, particularly females, with the above qualifications and experience are requested to apply to the Human Resources Officer, World Food Program, P. O. Box 44482-00100 Nairobi by October 25.

R&R

WC to Malindi: Newly crowned F1 champion Fernando Alonso and his Renault team will return visit to Kenya in December. This has become an annual event that involves team building and physical training at the Malindi estate of the team principal Flavio Briatore.

TV debate: The Media Owners Association has convened a debate on the proposed draft constitution which will be broadcast on most of the major television and radio stations on Tuesday, October 18, at 7:30 PM. Members of the Cabinet from both fruit camps will answer questions sent ahead by members of the public via e-mail. In the countdown to the 2002 general elections attempts were made to have a televised debate featuring the presidential candidates, but which didn’t take place since the big two candidates, Uhuru Kenyatta and Mwai Kibaki, never committed.

Good week for investors: Last week saw the completion of a successful rights issue by Uchumi, confirmation of the Kengen IPO for 2006, and partial privatization of the management of the Kenya & Uganda railways by a South African firm after an extensive bidding process. Meanwhile, right issues have emerged as the preferred investment vehicle for privatizing state companies as they enable firms to raise new capital, gain new shareholding & management and reduce government ownership – since the government opts not to take up its allocated rights – this happened at KCB, Uchumi, and next at KPLC.

Paint obsession: The Nairobi City Council wants the City to look good but only in terms of appearance. They have issued a notice to building owners who don’t paint their dilapidated buildings – which the council considers to be a nuisance – or they will be fined 1,500 shillings per day and charged in court under the publish health act. There are so many old buildings crumbling on the inside and with cracked sidewalks on the outside, that paint is the least of their problems. The Council has also taken to painting road markings, while not really bothering with potholes or pavements.

Debt Relief: The Kenya Planters Coffee Union (KPCU) has again extended its debt moratorium window, this time by 3 months to December 31. This is a waiver on all interest above 18% on coffee farmers debts accrued between 1992 and 2001. Enquiries can be made to the firms’ lawyers.

Bank Jobs

Back by popular demand are occasional postings on banks and other financial jobs. Most of these appear in the daily newspapers (Wednesday & Friday) and preference is given to those that enable applications via e-mail (for international applicants).

Financial controller
At Kenya Commercial Bank: applicants must have at least 3 years financial management experience in a similar position and also have a business degree (MBA an advantage) in addition to being a qualified accountant (CPA or ACCA). Apply to ess.ke@ke.pwc.com (through PWC executive Selection) by October 28th.

General manager
For a small financial services firm to manage the firm’s strategy in areas of market expansion and customer growth. Applicants who must have good knowledge of financial industry & leadership experience – are asked to send the usual (CV, app. letter, references/testimonials) in addition to a 2 page essay on financial investment in the retail sector (i.e. for individuals , small businesses and SACCO’s) to recruitment@dunvon.com by October 21 (PDF preferred, but Word acceptable)

Human resource manager Ref: 131/HR/FN
New position at a rapidly growing financial institution. Applicants must be aged 32 – 40, and have a degree in human resource management or development and at least 5 years HRM experience. Apply to Hawkins.associates@khigroup.com

Information systems auditor
Equity Bank is looking to hire an information systems auditor: tasks include to perform IS audits, support financial and performance audits, do data analysis, as well as evaluate new & existing operating systems, technology and networks. Applicants must be over 30 years, have university degrees in business or Information technology, as well have obtained a CISA certification and possess 5 years audit experience. Apply to isauditor@ebsafrica.co.ke by Oct 21.

Investment manager
At Madison Insurance company: Applicants must be graduates who are also qualified accountants (CPA or ACCA) with at least 3 years experience in investment management, corporate finance, investment banking or stock broking. Apply by October 28th to the managing director, Madison insurance, P. O. Box 47382-00100

Managers
At a fast-growing local bank – apply to the administration manager, P. O. Box 34181-00100 Nairobi by Oct 29 for the following positions:
Marketing manager: who will manage the strategic planning process, product & service brands, product development and corporate social responsibility. Applicants should have an MBA (marketing option preferred), 4 years brand management experience, and possess good banking knowledge
Branch manager (upcountry): must have at least 2 years experience in a similar position and be at least 30 years old.

Senior associates Ref: HC/SA/AC/1
Prwicewaterhousecoopers is seeking senior associates for its Kenyan and Ugandan offices. Applicants must have 3 to 6 years working experience in busy accounting or IT environments in areas such as eBusiness, systems governance, business continuity, information security systems, business system controls, project management and IT audits. Apply to the human capital coordinator Prwicewaterhousecoopers services limited. P. O. Box 43963 Nairobi, Rahimtulla Towers by October 21.

dream office

a first class seat on Emirates Airlines – from airliners.net

Software tender

Kenya Commercial bank (KCB) is running an international tender seeking a comprehensive risk management software solution – that should be able to process applications, analyse financial statements, set & monitor risk limits across customer segments & business units, analyse risk interrelations, classify accounts according to CBK regulations, manage performing & non performing assets, and enable compliance with both BASEL II and IAS 39 standards. Tenders can be obtained by e-mailing kcbhq@kcb.co.ke and the deadline is November 10. Hopefully this will not see a repeat of past tender problems.