Are you ready to revolutionize financial services in Kenya? At Branch, you will be part of a talented, passionate team that is determined to make a positive impact on the lives of our customers. Our team has unmatched experience in financial technology and emerging markets. Since our launch in April 2015, we’ve disbursed over Ksh 3 Billion in loans in Kenya. Our success has led opening services to other countries like Tanzania & Nigeria as well as investments from Silicon Valley’s leading VCs .

Job Description: Loan Review Associate
Reporting to: Loan Review Team Lead.
Position: 2
Other Details: 1 Year Renewable Contract, flexible and comfortable with shift working

This role will be responsible for day to day loan appraisal, loan disbursement and other payment processes.

Key Duties

• Evaluate loan applications for all new borrowers applying for Branch loans
• Identify and report potential fraud
• Manage refunds, repayments, and other payment processes
• Update documentation related to loan reviews and payment processes
• Initiate manual disbursements to customers
• Escalate any credit and risk matters to the team leader
• Propose areas of continuous improvement to the team leader and product team
• Any other duties as may arise on a daily basis

Qualifications

• Degree in Finance/Banking/ Business
• 1 year experience in a Credit, loan review, risk management  role
• Detailed understanding of loan reviews, credit scores and risk levels
• An interest in start-up environment and financial services
• Highly entrepreneurial and comfortable with ambiguity and taking initiative
• Excellent collaborator and team player
• Analytical, comfortable manipulating data and using Excel with excellent attention to detail

Branch International is an Equal Opportunity Employer. This company does not and will not discriminate in employment on any basis prohibited by applicable law.

How To Apply
To apply for this job please visit https://jobs.lever.co/branch.co/b514c833-6851-48ee-a0ad-a3075e78c9f0

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The Manager will be responsible for proper financial management in the Authority and will report to the General Manager Corporate Services. The Manager shall provide advisory functions to the top management on financial matters affecting the Authority. He/she shall also provide oversight of administration function.

Responsibilities

• Preparation of robust financial systems and procedures to guide financial matters in the Authority
• Develop financial controls to ensure prudent usage and management of financial resources
• Preparation and submission of financial statements as required by the law
• Develop and evaluate financial systems and make recommendations for improvement
• Identify incidences of non-compliance with laid down financial systems and financial risks facing the Authority
• Liaise with other Departments so as to ensure that financial and related regulations are complied with and where applicable give procedural guidance including dealing with any staff enquiries on any payment related matters
• Develop and implement expenditure controls so as to ensure that financial expenditure is planned, controlled and properly authorized
• Preparation of the department’s budget and consolidation of the directorate’s budget.
• Preparation of Authority’s annual budget by consolidation of all departmental budgets as per Government Policy and presentation to the Board for approval
• Submission of annual budget to Government as required by law
• Oversee the mobilization of financial resources to support the programs in the strategic plan
• Coordinate the preparation of the Authority’s annual work plans and budgets
• Carry out budgetary control
• Management of accounts payables and receivable
• Oversee the management of the Authority’s financial investment and assets
• Ensuring correct maintenance of customers and suppliers records for the purpose of payment
• Co-ordinate financial audit by the Kenya National Audit Office (KENAO) the end and respond to all issues raised in the management letter
• Advise on Government policies on financial matters
• Preparation of monthly, quarterly, semi-annual and annual performance reports and submit them to the General Manager, Corporate services
• Administer all Authority offices at HQ and all the field offices, ensuring that they are well provided
• In charge of stores management in the Authority
• Any other duties that may be assigned from time to time.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in any of the following disciplines:- Commerce (Accounting option), Commerce (Finance option), Business Administration (Accounting option) or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution
• Master’s degree in any relevant field from a recognized institution
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or Certified Chartered Accountant (ACCA) or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution
• Leadership or Management course is an added advantage
• Certificate in computer applications from a recognized institution.

Experience and Competencies

• At least eight (8) years’ relevant working experience, three(3) of which must be at management level
• Be proficient in accounting packages
• Certificate in Management Course lasting not less than three (3) weeks from a recognized institution
• Demonstrate values of governance as provided in the Constitution of Kenya
• Meets the requirements of the chapter six of the constitution.

How To Apply
Visit the REA website for the full details of the job descriptions, minimum requirements and requisite work experience for each position.
Apply for a position through a standard one-page letter, attaching a detailed CV and copies of certificates.

All applicants MUST
Complete a BIO DATA form which can be obtained from the REA website and send the same IN SOFT (NOT SCANNED) to the Chief Executive Officer on jobs@rea.co.ke.
In addition to the Bio Data form, submit HARD COPIES of their applications together with their updated Curriculum Vitae, certified copies of academic and professional certificates before or on the closing date.

Candidates must submit Tax Compliance certificate from Kenya Revenue Authority, Clearance Certificates from Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission and Higher Education Loans Board; and a valid Certificate of Good Conduct from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI).

Qualified persons including physically challenged, youth and female candidates are encouraged to apply.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Applications should reach:
The Chief Executive Officer,
Rural Electrification Authority,
Kawi House, Block C/South C-Bellevue,
P.O Box 34585-00100,
NAIROBI.
On/or before 31st January, 2018.

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Grade: 3
Post Type: National

Role Purpose:
The Finance and Grants Coordinator is responsible for managing the finance activities, financial controls, computerised accounting systems and staff in Migor/Kitui in line with Save the Children’s financial procedures. S/he will also support grants management, by advising on compliance, chairing monthly awards review meetings, coordinating BVA feedback, and working with budget holders to ensure implementation is on track. The Finance and Grants Coordinator is a senior member of the Migori/Kitui team.

In this challenging environment, the Migori/Kitui Finance and Grants Coordinator will be responsible not only for compliance with critical SCI policies, ensuring that financial resources of the organization are shepherded in an accountable and transparent manner.

Scope:
Reports to: TBC

Dimensions Save the Children has been operational in Kenya since the 1950s, providing support to children through developmental and humanitarian relief programmes delivered both directly and through local partners. Current programming focuses on child protection, child rights governance, education, health, HIV/AIDS, livelihoods, nutrition and WASH. In 2012, as part of a global reorganization process, Save the Children combined the programmes of SC UK, SC Canada and SC Finland to create a single operation in Kenya. In Feb 2014, we completed a second transition, which saw us join forces with the British INGO, Merlin, and merge their health and nutrition programmes with our own. Save the Children now has an operational presence in Bungoma, Dadaab Refugee Camp, Garissa, Mandera, Turkana and Wajir and we work through partners in many other parts of the country. We employ nearly 300 staff and will have an operating annual budget in 2016 of approximately US$20 million.

Key Areas Of Accountability:
GENERAL MANAGEMENT

• As a member of the Migori/Kitui team, demonstrate the behaviours that are consistent with Save the Children’s Mission, Vision and Values and ensure their broader application by staff across the Migori/Kitui programme;
• As a member of the Migori/Kitui team, ensure a conducive and productive work environment;
• Implement the Respectful Workplace & Diversity agenda for staff in the Migori/Kitui Programme;
• Contribute to the wider country programme agenda.
• Carry out the responsibilities of the role in a way which reflects Save the Children’s commitment to safeguarding children, in accordance with our Code of Conduct and Child Safeguarding Policy.

FINANCE

• Maintain robust and adequate financial internal control systems and cash management across the field office in line with SCI’s Finance Manual, Awards management, USAID guidelines and good accounting practices.
• Ensure sufficient cash in the office by producing monthly cash forecasts for Migori/Kitui Office, sending to Nairobi office and following-up to make sure cash is received in time.
• Manage Agresso processes and review all the GLACOS spreadsheets for accuracy and ensuring that data is submitted to Nairobi office on or before the set deadline for processing.
• Verify the accuracy, validity, legitimacy of all payments completeness of financial documents, (purchase requests, work orders, pro forma invoices), proper coding and approval by responsible managers before payments are made while ensuring SAVE THE CHILDREN  creditors are paid promptly.
• Provide support to budget holders in reviewing and understanding monthly financial budget monitoring reports and follow up on any recommended changes.
• Schedule and take lead in planning and convening the monthly finance and grants meetings in the field office ensuring minutes are taken and shared with the grants team in Nairobi.
• Induct new staff into SCI financial policies and procedures applicable in the field offices and ensure that changes in policies are communicated to staff at all levels.
• Adhere to the Finance diary including Monthly Management Controls (MMCs) for field offices, ensuring that all deadlines are met and submissions made to Nairobi Office.
• Maintain good working relationships with other stakeholders and support the implementing partners in improving their Finance and Awards Management skills.
• In collaboration with HR, provide information on staff to Nairobi Finance Officer for monthly payroll preparation and when staff are departing from SCI,  including but not limited to salary advances, food recovery, etc
• Ensure that audit recommendations are followed up & implemented in good time and field staff fully understand and comply with the standard financial procedures.

REPORTING AND FINANCIAL ANALYSIS

• On a monthly basis, analyse trends, document the variance commentary and communicate to the budget holders of the country office
• Ad hoc analysis required by the country office budget holders that will help better manage all the revenue streams, e.g. award funds, other private funds and expense trends and details
• Ensure timely preparation and submission of financial reports to donors in compliance with USAID guidelines and contractual agreements

GRANTS MANAGEMENT

• Support the development of new proposals, in particular, with respect to budget development
• Develop phased budgets in collaboration with programme managers
• Manage and update the master budget for Migori/Kitui, and pro-actively highlight gaps
• With support from Nairobi, create an accountable system for billing staff across grants which ensures full expenditure of each salary line by the close of grants
• Provide managers with information on the funding pipeline for each staff position
• Coordinate and chair awards opening and closing meetings in Migori/Kitui, with programme managers
• Coordinate the monthly Awards Review Process, including chairing the monthly BVA review meeting in Migori/Kitui
• Support capacity building of coordinators and managers in grants management

POLICY & DONOR REGULATIONS COMPLIANCE

• Assist Migori/Kitui office in day to day compliance and award financial management issues. Gather information from Kenya Office Awards Team and/or other units within Finance in resolving an issue related to compliance.
• Work closely with the Awards team in ensuring donor compliance amongst the implementing partners at the field level.

STAFF MANAGEMENT

• Manage finance staff performance in compliance with SCI Kenya Policies;
• Coach, mentor, and support opportunities for continual staff development;
• Support adherence to child safeguarding policy.

SKILLS AND BEHAVIORS (our Values in Practice)
Accountability:

• Holds self accountable for making decisions, managing resources efficiently, achieving and role modelling Save the Children values
• Holds the team and partners accountable to deliver on their responsibilities - giving them the freedom to deliver in the best way they see fit, providing the necessary development to improve performance and applying appropriate consequences when results are not achieved

Ambition:

• Sets ambitious and challenging goals for themselves (and their team), takes responsibility for their own personal development and encourages others to do the same
• Widely shares their personal vision for Save the Children, engages and motivates others
• Future orientated, thinks strategically

Collaboration:

• Builds and maintains effective relationships, with their team, colleagues, Members and external partners and supporters
• Values diversity, sees it as a source of competitive strength
• Approachable, good listener, easy to talk to

Creativity:

• Develops and encourages new and innovative solutions
• Willing to take disciplined risks

Integrity:

• Honest, encourages openness and transparency

Qualifications

• A first degree in Commerce Accounting, Business Administration, Finance, or related field. Post-graduate diploma preferred.
• Part II qualified in a recognized professional qualification in Accounting (CPA, ACCA)
• Minimum 5 years similar work experience within a fast-paced work environment with 2 years experience managing a USAID funded project.
• Excellent communication skills (Verbal and Written)
• Fluency (Verbal and Written) in English is required. Somali language skills a major advantage.
• Excellent presentation and facilitation skills.
• Strong team player, collaborative and capable of building effective relationships across all levels
• Strong results orientation, with the ability to challenge existing mind-sets
• Problem solving and risk mitigating skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Officer Products (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint) and financial software such as Agresso.
• Comply with the requirements of Save the Children’s Safeguarding Policy and other Global Policies.
• A commitment to promoting diversity and equality of opportunity in employment and empathy with SC values and objectives

How to Apply
To apply for this position go to the career portal at https://kenya.savethechildren.net/jobs/job-details/337

Disclaimer: Save the Children International does not charge any kind of fee at whichever stage of the recruitment process and does not act through recruitment agents

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SCALE: 15
RE: UOE/ADM/FO/C/04/09/2017

Duties and Responsibilities:

• To head the Finance department of the University and ensure effective accountability to the Vice-Chancellor or his/her appointee for proper management and implementation of activities in the Department
• Oversee operations of the finance department, set goals and objectives, and design a framework for these to be met.
• To ensure the preparation of the University annual budget and ensure that they are aligned with the University’s Strategic plan.
• Analyze financial performance against key business metrics and document pertinent financial highlights that will enable management to determine progress against budgets.
• Identify, investigate, and analyze potential operational improvement as appropriate, based on findings,make proposal for operational changes (policy, procedures, processes, etc.)
• Provide financial reports and interpret financial information to Management while recommending further courses of action.
• Advise on investment activities and provide strategies that the University should take to maintain the financial health.
• Develop trends and projections for the University’s finances and Conduct reviews and evaluations for cost-reduction opportunities.
• Liase with auditors to ensure appropriate monitoring of company finances is maintained.
• Correspond with various other departments, discussing and agreeing on future paths to be taken.
• Performing any other duties and responsibilities as may be assigned by the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (A&F) or the Vice-Chancellor from time to time.

Qualifications and Experience

• Doctorate in related field from a recognized Institution
• CP (K)/ACCA finalist
• At least three (3) years work experience as Deputy Finance Officer - Scale 14
• Membership registration with ICPAK or any other relevant professional body
• Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results through appraisal process
• Management training lasting not less than four (4 weeks)
• Proficiency in information and Communication Technology
• Evidence of continuous professional development.

Terms and Conditions of Service:

• The appointment will be on permanent and pensionable terms
• Successful candidate will be offered a competitive remuneration package, including house allowance and other benefits in accordance with the Kenya Government public service guidelines.

General Requirements:
All applicants must satisfy the Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya by getting clearances from the following bodies:

• Higher Education Loans Board (HELB);
• Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC);
• Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA);
• Credit Reference Bureau (CRB);
• Commission for University Education (CUE) and
• Current certificate of good conduct from the National Police Service (NPS).

Submission of Applications:

• All applicants for the above positions are advised to send ten (10) copies of the applications.
• Applicants are advised to indicate the reference of the position applied on the envelope.
• Applicants for the position of the Deputy Vice Chancellor (Administration & Finance}, Deputy Vice Chancellor (Planning, Research & Extension), Registrar (Planning) Finance Officer, and Deputy University Librarian should send soft copies of their applications via the e-mail to the Chairman of Council at chairmancouncil@uoeld.ac.ke or hand delivered applications to be dropped in the Tender Box in the Chairman’s office using the Chairman’s address given below or send by post.
• All applicants should submit detailed curriculum vitae (detailing academic qualifications, professional experience, and membership of the professional associations, copies of certificates, e-mail addresses and telephone contacts.
• Applicants should provide names, telephone numbers and contact addresses of three referees.
• Applicants are advised to contact their referees to write and send confidential reports directly using the addresses given below to be received not later than 21st November, 2017.

The Chairman of Council, The Vice-Chancellor,
University of Eldoret, University of Eldoret,
P.O BOX 1125-30100, P.O. Box 1125-30100,
ELDORET, KENYA. ELDORET, KENYA.
Email: chairmancouncil@uoeld.ac.ke Email: vc@uoeld.ac.ke
Website: www.uoeld.ac.ke Website: www.uoeld.ac.ke

Applications should be received on or before Friday the 14th November, 2017 at 4.00 pm.

NOTE: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and any canvassing will result to automatic disqualification. University of Eldoret is an Equal Opportunity Employer and People with Disabilities are encouraged to apply.

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Purpose: To assist in the management of AICHM office finances including, logistics and human resources

Job Responsibilities

• Perform day tday accounting operations and financial management functions
• Ensure compliance of both international and internal financial standards
• Prepare annual financial budgets
• Receive and record income
• Make and record payments
• Transact bank account deposits and withdrawals
• Oversee the petty cash and the cashier responsible for operating the petty cash
• Reconcile cash monthly and whenever else required
• Reconcile all bank accounts monthly and whenever else required
• Generate invoices monthly and as appropriate
• Maintain records of debtors and creditors
• Calculate and prepare payroll, including statutory deductions
• Prepare income and expenditure statements monthly and whenever else required
• Prepare a balance sheet monthly and whenever else required
• Generate financial reports as requested
• Prepare an annual budget before the end of October, and revise/update it as necessary; Supervise day to day accounting operations and financial management functions
• Ensure compliance of both international and internal financial standards
• Prepare annual financial budgets
• Monitor the financial expenditure of the office and projects against the budgets and inform the Programme Coordinator of the budget status for appropriate action.

Banking: Obtain monthly bank statements and submit transfers
Logistics:

• Prepare documents required to facilitate project operations, including Requests for Procurement, Requests for
• Quotations, Tender Evaluation Protocols, Purchase Orders, Contracts and other related documents
• Manage and maintain updated inventory of assets.
• Procure office and projects supplies and equipment
• Ensure that office equipment is adequately maintained and functioning

Administration:

• Draft correspondence, follow up and respond to queries on office matters.
• Ensure that all operations are compliant with the local laws and regulations
• Assist in preparing and organizing of meetings/seminars, workshops; make all logistical arrangements for meetings and workshops
• Maintain confidentiality in all aspects of client, staff and agency information.
• Other administrative tasks within the office as required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Business Administration, Masters Degree will be an added advantage
• Must be CPA K
• Minimum of five years’ experience in finance
• Familiarity with MS Word, MS Excel required. Familiarity with computerised accounting packages an asset.
• Fluency in English and Kiswahili
• This is a 12 months contract renewable subject to availability of funds

How to Apply
Applicants should include a cover letter,detailed CV documenting work history and current responsibilities, salary history, and educational certificates, and three references. Only individuals who meet the above-mentioned qualifications will be considered. All application should be made through EMAIL: info@aichm.org addressed to: The Executive Director, AIC HEALTH MINISTRIES, BOX 40431-00100 NOT later than 11th October 2017.

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About the Role
Key responsibilities for the role include:

• Design and develop improved robust financial management and reporting systems and processes that will lead the finance function to becoming a high performing and highly effective department
• Drive financial planning and cashflow management for the organisation. Conduct monthly financial reporting and provide analysis to executive team and relevant budget owners
• Manage a team of junior and mid-level finance people across schools in Kenya
• Oversee the collections process and ensure all targets are reached through collection of fees
• Oversee all audit and internal control operations
• Oversee robust budget setting and management system and engage  with managers around this process
• Liaise and coordinate with the Finance Leader for South Africa to ensure best practice and transfer of knowledge, processes and systems across all Nova Pioneer geographies
• Ensure adherence to financial laws and guidelines

About You
Skills and Qualifications required:

• You have at least a Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance or relevant field; MSc/MA or CPA is a requirement
• You have at least 5 years of experience managing a finance department significant responsibility
• You have very strong finance capability and you have an interest in a long term pathway to CFO. This role could grow into a Finance Director role for Kenya or into a CFO role overseeing both South Africa and Kenya
• You are relatively entrepreneurial and enjoy a challenge. You get excited about designing and building effective financial systems and processes. This is a demanding role where you'll be required to create order from chaos. You must be ready to put in the time it takes to build your vision
• You have led teams and coached individuals to achieve results. People love working with you and for you
• You have excellent communication skills. You are able to communicate effectively with your finance team, school leadership as well as shareholders and investors. You are able to provide a clear and persuasive pitch to anyone and have excellent written and verbal communication skills
• You are results driven. You set clear, attainable and measurable targets for your team and are able to motivate them to achieve their personal and the departmental goals
• You have a vision for your department which aligns with the organisation’s long term vision
• You are a stickler for detail and ensure that you and your team are accurate and thorough in all that you do

How to Apply:
Fill this form online to apply for this position: http://novaacademies.applytojob.com/apply/Kp5ycPaSYA/Finance-Leader-Kenya

We cannot process applications that are emailed to us.

Please note: Where a copy of your resume is required, copying and pasting from a formatted document e.g. Microsoft Word may not result in the formatting transferring correctly to the final resume. You are encouraged to attach your resume in Microsoft Word® or PDF format to protect formatting.

Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis until the right candidate is identified. Only qualified candidates will be invited for interviews.

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