Swift Human Resource Consultants Kenya Job Adverts: Finance Manager, Project Manager and Assistant Project Manager/Project Leader

Swift Human Resource Consultants Kenya Job Adverts: Finance Manager, Project Manager and Assistant Project Manager/Project Leader

Our client is a large retail software solutions, smart card system and terminal based integration service provider in East Africa with over ten yrs presence in the market and has cut a niche for itself as a state of the art IT and business transformation solutions provider, emerging as one of the top 100 SME companies in Kenya, are looking to fill in the positions below:
1. Finance Manager
Note: Only candidates who are ASIANS will be considered for this particular position (client’s request)
Responsibilities:

    * Providing and interpreting financial information;
    * Monitoring and interpreting cash flows and predicting future trends;
    * Analyzing change and advising accordingly;
    * Researching and reporting on factors influencing business perfomance.
    * Developing financial management mechanisms that minimize financial risk;
    * Conducting reviews and evaluations for cost-reduction opportunities;
    * Managing the company's financial accounting, monitoring and reporting systems;
    * Liaising with auditors to ensure annual monitoring is carried out;
    * Developing external relationships with appropriate contacts i.e. auditors, bankers and statutory organizations such as KRA;
    * Producing accurate financial reports to specific deadlines;
    * Managing budgets;
    * Arranging new sources of finance for the company's debt facilities;
    * Supervising departmental staff;
    * Keeping abreast of changes in financial regulations and legislation.
    * Generate and manage payroll administration, implementation of internal controls.
    * Make regular reports to senior management on income, expenditure and any variations from budgets.
    * Act as cheque signatory for and authorize expenditure up to limits as agreed by the board of directors
    * Identify and implement plans with the assistance of the human resource manager for department training and development needs.
    * Review collection reports to determine the status of collections and the amounts of outstanding balances.
    * Manage the accounting function for the sister – distributor - company

Knowledge and Skills:
    * Knowledge of economic and accounting principles and practices, the financial markets, banking and the analysis and reporting of financial data.
    * Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning and resource allocation.
    * Knowledge of the law and government regulations.
    * Knowledge of capital raising strategies that support a firm’s expansion.
    * Monitor cash flows and trends.
    * Knowledge of the training requirements in the financial department that assist in creation of a training programme.
    * Keenness of detail that allows for easy detection of errors or problems resulting in quick rectification.
    * Ability to assess individual as well as team performance.

Work Abilities:

    * Ensure continual teamwork within the department.
    * Ensure integrity and honesty when performing duties at all times.
    * Ability to take on responsibilities and challenges.
    * Ensure team motivation is maintained while offering direction and guidance.
    * Delegate work to other individuals within the team.

Qualification
    * ACCA and/or CPA qualified
    * Bachelors degree in Accounting/Business/Commerce or Economics
    * Masters degree in any of the above would be an added advantage
    * 5 years’ experience in a mid-sized corporate entity, preferably an IT company
    * Experience in the implementation of ERP/Accounting systems and in performing internal audit services
    * Experience in formulating and executing debt collection strategies in ICT industry will be an added advantage

2. Project Manager
    * Min. 5 to Max 8 years exp in MS Technologies (VB, Vb.Net, ASP.Net), Java with Internet/Ecommerce Background, SQL Server/Oracle Database with Operating Systems Windows 2005/2008/Linux Server and on XP, Vista, Windows 7 Desktop operating system.
    * Manage multiple projects and team
    * Client Management and Interaction
    * Requirement Gathering, GAP Analysis, Documentation, Review and Control
    * Project Planning, Schedules, Estimations, Forecasting, Risk Management
    * Monitoring Project Progress and Performance
    * Team building, Mentoring, Team management and leadership skills
    * Good experience on Windows and Web Based Portal Systems
    * Should have hands on exp in VB, .Net, ASP.Net, Core Java and J2EE technologies with Web 2.0/3.0
    * Experience on Smart Card, Bio-Metric Finger Print based applications.
    * Comply with Quality standards and the Quality Management system of the company
    * Able to work well both independently and with the team to ensure quality and timely delivery.
    * Bachelor or Master Degree in IT/Computers (B.Tech/M.Tech/MCA).
    * PMP, Microsoft, Sun, Oracle Certificate will be an added value
    * At least 5+ years of Total Experience and 2+ Years as a Project Manager

3. Assistant Project Manager/Project Leader
    * Min. 4 to Max 6 years exp in MS Technologies, Java Internet/Ecommerce Background, SQL Server, Oracle Database, Server Operating Systems on Windows and Linux and on XP, Vista, Win 7 Desktops.
    * Manage multiple tasks/projects and team
    * Client Management and Interaction
    * Requirements Gathering, GAP Analysis, Documentation and Control
    * Project Planning, Schedules, Estimations, Forecasting, Risk Management
    * Monitoring Project Progress and Performance and Reporting to PM
    * Team management and leadership skills
    * Good experience on Windows and Web Based Portal Systems
    * Should have hands on exp in VB, .Net, ASP.Net, Core Java and J2EE technologies with Web 2.0/3.0
    * Experience on Smart Card, Bio-Metric Finger Print based applications
    * Comply with Quality standards and the Quality Management system of the company
    * Able to work well both independently and with the team to ensure quality and timely delivery
    * Bachelor or Master Degree in IT/Computers (B.Tech/M.Tech/MCA).
    * PMP, Microsoft, Sun, Oracle Certificate will be an added value
    * At least 4+ years of Total Experience and 2+ Years as a PL

Good remuneration with benefits to be discussed

If you meet the above, kindly send your application along with an up-to-date CV with telephone contacts for three professional referees to info@swifthr.org including your daily telephone contact, current net salary and your expectation.

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted. Deadline is 31st July 2010