| Do You Consider Yourself Rich? Posted: 17 Jul 2011 01:15 PM PDT This is not my question. It’s from one of my favorite columnist in today’s Daily Nation. And coming from a weekend its a timely question. Did you drink all your money like there will be no Monday? Are you the type always broke by the 10th of the following month? This article is all about being organised with our finances. Read on. With all the new cars, one would be forgiven for wondering where reports of the economy going south are
coming from, that people are living on shoestring budgets. If things were so bad, how is it possible, then, that poorly done apartments are being sold for ridiculous amounts? If you are one of those people who are wondering all the above, stop kicking yourself for 'not working hard enough' to keep up with the Kamaus next door because you — although you might be living in Umoja but would prefer to live in Kilimani, although you might be a regular matatu customer but you would be happy to drive even a Probox — are probably in a better financial position than the guy who seems to have all you would like to have. Confused? Not for long, just belt up mon ami. To the naked eye, Kenya is full of rich people. You would be forgiven for thinking that you, your neighbours and the guys in Kakuma are the last lot of poor people, but you couldn't be far from the truth.
They might be smiling on the outside, but on the inside, they tread like they would on a minefield.
They pray a lot; not for world peace, but that they do not lose their job for at least three years — enough time to sort their debtors. There are a lot of big salaries, but very few people can claim to be rich. Ideally, it would be wise for the big salaried to immediately start investing a fraction of their money, if only to be ready for a rainy day (which always comes at some point), but we live in a cosmetic world, our priorities tend to be warped, we want the good things in life now. If you answer 'yes' to more than two, you, my friend, are living beyond your means.
If you lost your job today, would you be able to survive for a year without asking for bailouts from friends?
Are you saving less than five per cent of your salary?
Does a third of your salary go to your rent? (How could you?)
Are you taking loans to buy luxury items, for instance installing a Jacuzzi? Do you have more than four items in your house on loan; for instance the car, the 50" flat screen, the leather sofas? Do you use your credit card more than your debit card, and do you have more than one? I hope our MPs will read this because I believe the reason they are so resistant to the idea of paying taxes is that they have been living way beyond their means. Not to say debts are a no no because big economies are driven by borrowed money, but we need to know what we can do without. Powered By WizardRSS.com | Full Text RSS Feed | Amazon Plugin | Settlement Statement | WordPress Tutorials 
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| Accountant Job Opening. Posted: 17 Jul 2011 12:40 PM PDT A job opportunity exists for a qualified accountant (CPA or ACCA) with at least 5 years relevant experience to join one of our clients, a vertically integrated agro-industrial business in Kampala-Uganda, to assume responsibility for the processing of all financial transactions and preparation of financial statements. * Processing of financial transactions in accordance to IFRS * Preparation of financial statements and financial reports on a monthly & annual basis
* Submission of VAT, income tax & other statutory submissions
* Managing the fixed asset registers of the particular division
* Assisting with the preparation of cash flow projections & cashbook positions
* Management of procurement activities, suppliers & contractors' accounts & credit terms
* Preparation and presentation of bank & creditors reconciliations
* Providing input to the preparation of annual budgets for the division's activities
* Negotiating and updating insurance programs to suit the company's needs
* Interpretation of variance reports and providing guidance to department managers to understand the financial reports & statements
* Ensuring all plantation, harvesting & production activities are properly accounted for in terms of stocks, fuel, tools and assets.
* Implementing suitable internal control systems to safeguard the assets of the company
* Compliance with FSC audit / ISO certification requirements in terms of financial responsibilities
* Integration of financial management systems on IMIS, Sage Pastel and the payroll system
* Management of the payroll & statutory benefit contributions including the maintenance of the leave register
* Training of plantation & production administrative clerks to ensure quality outputs are delivered to the finance department. * A graduate with a professional accounting qualification (CPA or ACCA)
* At least 5 years experience in a related environment in an accounting & cost accounting capacity
* Excellent knowledge of the Company's Act and related rules & regulations
* Ability to enhance business processes & efficiencies
* Knowledge of finance and accounting software packages, Sage Pastel evolution will be a distinct advantage & experience in accounting system implementation
* Working knowledge of tax rules and legislation in Uganda
* Demonstrated planning & organizing skills and ability to prioritise tasks and outputs
* Excellent written and communication skills (English)
* Experience in agri-business and knowledge of biological asset valuation or experience in a production environment would be a distinct advantage (IAS 41)
* Demonstrated ability to deal with government bodies, insurance companies, banks, auditors and operational teams.
* Excellent Excel capabilities and ability to manipulate data to provide projections and financial models
* Project management and time management skills, with a specific focus on scheduling and monitoring Send your application including a cover letter indicating your desire to work with our client; a detailed CV highlighting relevant experience, details of current and expected salary, a daytime phone contact, email address, and the names of three professional referees by close of business Wednesday 27th July 2011 Adept Systems
MANAGEMENT CONSULTANTS
P O Box 6416, Nairobi, GPO 00100
Email: recruit@adeptsystems.co.ke
Only short listed candidates will be contacted. Please note that we do not charge fees for receiving or processing job applications.
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| HR & Admin Job. Salary 40k. Lady Job. Posted: 17 Jul 2011 12:32 PM PDT HR & Admin Manager Jobs In Kenya.
Our client, a major KBL distributor located in Ruiru is looking for an aggressive lady to fill the above vacant position.
· Must have training and/or experience in handling HR related duties
· Must have training and/or experience in handling administrative related duties such as insurance,
procurement, security, fleet management, processing of statutory requirements, etc
· Must have Administrative/HR related work experience at management level position
· Must have at least an advanced Diploma in HR
· Must have worked for at least 5 years in mainstream HR and Admin work
· Young and energetic
· Ready to learn
· Aggressive and with very good business acumen.
· Excellent in oral communication.
· 35 years and above. If you are interested and meet the above requirement, kindly email you rCV to Frank Management Consult Limited
Nyaku House 1st Floor,
P.O BOX 5351-00200
NAIROBI Emails; frankmconsult@yahoo.com and jobsfmc@yahoo.com Frank Management Consult Ltd
Nyaku House,1st Floor,
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| Accounts Assistant at Alpex Consulting Africa Posted: 17 Jul 2011 11:00 AM PDT Location: Nairobi
Description:
Accounts Assistant at Alpex Consulting Africa Limited (ACAL) in Nairobi – Kenya Jobs, Careers and Vacancies ACCOUNTS ASSISTANT CODE: F/A 02
Reports to: Finance and Administration Officer Purpose of the Position
To provide support, in maintaining efficient and accurate finance and accounting function. Responsibility - To receive and process all invoices, expense forms and requests for payment.
- Verify calculations and input codes in to the Accounts system in an accurate manner.
- Undertake bank reconciliations.
- To deal with daily transactions for the petty cash and ensure that reconciliations are completed as per the guidelines.
- Prepare cheques for payment.
- Support the planning and execution of the audit process and implementation of the Audit recommendations.
- Provide preliminary ICT support to staff.
Key Result Areas - Accurate data entries.
- Timely processing of payments.
- Accurate reconciliations.
- Effective preliminary ICT support
Miminum Qualifications - Bachelor Degree in Finance & Accounting.
- CPA II.
- High Level of ICT Proficiency.
Experience
At least three years of relevant experience. If you are interested any of these opportunities, please visit our careers link on our website at www.acal.co.ke for detailed job profiles and fill the online Recruitment Form. Also send a soft copy of your application with a detailed CV at recruitment@acal.co.ke, not later than Friday 29th July 2011 Apply to this job 
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| Finance and Administration Officer at Alpex Consulting Africa Posted: 17 Jul 2011 10:52 AM PDT Location: Nairobi
Description:
Finance and Administration Officer at Alpex Consulting Africa Limited (ACAL) in Nairobi – Kenya Jobs, Careers and Vacancies FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION OFFICER – CODE: F/A 01
Reports to: The CEO Purpose of the Position
Ensure efficient and effective functioning of ACAL's Finance and administration department Responsibility - Develop, implement, improve and maintain financial and administrative processes, procedures and guideline
- Ensure proper cash flow management, bookkeeping, Accounting, budgeting and cost controls in ACAL
- Responsible for management of the asset register
- Ensure efficient and effective administration of the staff payroll.
- Responsible for all ACAL's financial and accounting reporting for both internal use and statutory requirements
- Develop budgeting methodology and aid section managers in preparing their budgets and other financial reports
- Consolidate budgets from section managers to develop ACAL's overall budgets.
- Monitor ACAL's actual cost and recoveries versus budgeted cost and recoveries and prepares periodic reports.
- Ensure that taxes and other payments are made in a timely manner to all government agencies.
- Plan and participate in the Audit process and ensure implementation of the Audit recommendations
- Ensure adherence to the accounting and administration processes, procedures and guidelines
- Ensure efficient provision of office services, upkeep of office and equipment and supply of office supplies
- Responsible for the purchasing of all office supplies, computers and equipment
- Assign work, supervise, train and appraise section staff
Key Result Areas - Timely financial reports.
- Efficient processing of payments
- Efficient provision of office services including ICT, office cleanliness and maintenance.
Minimum Qualifications - Bachelor Degree in Finance & Accounting
- CPA (K)/ ACCA
- High Level of ICT Proficiency
Experience
At lease five years of relevant experience If you are interested any of these opportunities, please visit our careers link on our website at www.acal.co.ke for detailed job profiles and fill the online Recruitment Form. Also send a soft copy of your application with a detailed CV at recruitment@acal.co.ke, not later than Friday 29th July 2011 Apply to this job 
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| Human Resource/Organizational Development Manager at Alpex Consulting Africa Posted: 17 Jul 2011 10:45 AM PDT Location: Nairobi
Description:
Human Resource/Organizational Development Manager at Alpex Consulting Africa Limited (ACAL) in Nairobi – Kenya Jobs, Careers and Vacancies HUMAN RESOURCE/ORGANIZATIONAL DEVELOPMENT MANAGER CODE:HR/OD 01
Reports To: The CEO Purpose of the Position
To provide strategic leadership in the development, maintenance and growth of the Human Resource/Organisational Development consultancy line of service. Responsibility - Develop and implement strategic plans to develop, maintain and grow HR/OD consultancy line of service
- Develop and monitor budgets for the HR/OD line of service
- Identify opportunities, develop proposals & presentations and deliver HR/OD consultancies including performance management assignments
- Manage project budgets and ensure optimal utilization of resources in each project
- Ensure delivery of quality services to client
- Develop and improve methodologies and approaches to deliver HR/OD consultancies and assignments
- Manage the project cycle execution including planning, delivery, billing and closure
- Maintain relationships with client
- Assign duties, train, supervise and appraise section staff
Key Result Areas - Pipeline of the assignment (work in progress, contracted, negotiate, proposed, identified).
- Methodologies developed/improved
- Budgets versus the actual costs
- Actual revenue versus targets
Minimum Qualifications - MBA.
- High level of IT proficiency.
Experience
At least five years of relevant experience in a busy consultancy environment . If you are interested any of these opportunities, please visit our careers link on our website at www.acal.co.ke for detailed job profiles and fill the online Recruitment Form. Also send a soft copy of your application with a detailed CV at recruitment@acal.co.ke, not later than Friday 29th July 2011 Apply to this job 
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| Driver Guide at Private Safaris Posted: 17 Jul 2011 10:29 AM PDT Location: Nairobi
Description:
Driver Guide at Private Safaris in Nairobi – Kenya Jobs, Careers and Vacancies Private Safaris (E.A) Ltd is a subsidiary of Kuoni travel group. It is one of the leading and most reliable Destination Management Company in East Africa. With over 50'000 guests per year and its own fleet of buses and Safari vehicles, Private Safaris (E.A) Ltd leads the way in standards within Eastern Africa. To strengthen our team, we are now seeking qualified persons to fill the following positions: DRIVER GUIDE Job summary
Prevent and resolve any guest related problems that may arise and be a good ambassador of the company. Main Tasks and Responsibilities will include: - Transferring clients to and from the respective destinations.
- Taking good care of company vehicles and report vehicles’ defects both mechanical and physical.
- Notify the superiors on any emergency situation arising out of motor vehicle defect.
- Report to work in time and at least 30 minutes before picking time.
Minimum Job Specification: - Driver guide techniques.
- PSV for five year.
- Valid driving license.
- Current driver guides tourism certificate.
- Current certificate of good conduct.
- Presentable, approachable, friendly, responsible, able to communicate and helpful at all times to the guest and the team.
- Excellent Knowledge of both written and spoken Italian, Spanish or German language.
If you believe you are the right candidate and can clearly demonstrate your ability to meet the criteria given please apply below with a detailed curriculum vitae stating your current position, Names of three referees, telephone contact and email address to:htpp//www.privatesafaris.co.ke/jobs.asp Human Resources Manager
Private Safaris (E.A.) Ltd
Mobil Plaza, 2nd Floor
P.O. Box 16913 , 00620
Muthaiga ,Nairobi to be received not later than July 24,2011 Apply to this job 
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| Latest Technical Jobs in Kenya Posted: 17 Jul 2011 10:28 AM PDT SMEC International (Pty) Ltd (www.smec.com) is a leading engineering consulting firm with over 4000 employees providing multidisciplinary engineering services. SMEC has an established network of over 40 major offices throughout Australia, Africa, Asia, The Middle East and The Pacific. SMEC is currently accepting CVs for the following positions:
Water and Sanitation Engineer Surveyor Hydro-geologist Sociologist/Resettlement Specialist CAD Technician SMEC offers excellent employment conditions.
Professionals with adequate degree and at least five years of relevant experience are invited to send their detailed curriculum vitae and a cover letter to procken@smec.com before July 22, 2011.
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| Teachers and Librarian Jobs in Kenya Posted: 17 Jul 2011 10:27 AM PDT Established in 1961, the Aga Khan High School, Nairobi is a private coeducational, multicultural day secondary school. The school offers both the KCSE and IGCSE curricula and will offer the A-level programme starting September 2011. The school would like to invite interested applicants to apply for the following positions: Mathematics Teacher History Teacher Business Studies Teacher
Requirements:?Applicants must have a B.Ed degree in their respective teaching fields and a minimum of 5 years experience in a reputable school that teaches the IGCSE and A-level curriculum. Librarian Requirements: - Hold a Bachelor of Science Degree in Information Sciences majoring in Library and Information studies.
- Be proficient in Computer skills, especially in Database Management Systems.
- Have the ability to maintain a library system, as well as a good command of library procedures and processes (cataloguing, classifying, indexing and readers services).
- Be able to promote library resources in school life.
- Have at least 3 years working experience in a school that teaches the IGCSE and A-level curriculum.
Applications should be submitted by Friday 29th July 2011 and addressed to: The Human Resources Manager
Aga Khan Education Service, Kenya
P.O. Box 41440-00100
Nairobi, Kenya Email: hr@akesk.org
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| Latest NGO Jobs in Kenya – KESI Posted: 17 Jul 2011 10:26 AM PDT The Kenya Education Staff Institute (KESI) is the capacity building agency of the Ministry of Education established by a Legal Notice No. 19 of February 2010 with a core mandate of promoting and carrying on the work of Education Management Development. As the leading Government Agency with the above mandate, we wish to competitively fill the positions below with suitably qualified Kenyans. The Kenya Education Staff Institute KESI is a semi-autonomous capacity building government agency of the Ministry of Education. KESI is located between 5th and 6th, Parklands avenues along Mtama road in Parklands, Nairobi. The Institute is seeking to recruit suitably qualified Kenyan citizens to fill the following vacant positions: 1) Management Analyst?
KESI/HR/6/1
JG 'P'
1 Post Main Duties and Responsibilities - Head the consultancy department.
- Provide leadership on management, training, research and consultancy assignments.
- Responsible for coordination of management, training, research and consultancy services in Strategic Planning and Management, Project Management, Organizational Assessment and Development, Impact Assessments, Needs Assessments, Evaluations, Human Resource Solutions etc.
- Collect data from the Performance Contract Results Reporting Tool, aggregating and analyzing information in order to identify key outcomes for PC.
- Develop and update case studies for the training department.
- Development of consultancy and funding proposals.
- Provide technical input into key donor programs.
- Provide professional managerial advice, guidance and structural information to internal management.
- Marketing and promotion of KESI's consultancy services.
Qualifications, experience and Competencies - A Master degree in strategic management or Business Management or equivalent from a recognized institution.
- Served as a Management analyst in a comparable and relevant position for at least three (3) years.
- Have good research and analytical skills.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Computer literate.
2) Sales and Marketing Manager?
KESI/HR/6/2
Job Group 'N'
1 Post Key Responsibilities - Heading the sale and marketing department.
- Setting of targets and making sure that they are met within the budgeted profit margins.
- Strategize on increasing revenues and formulation of budgets.
- Identifying new regions where the KESI services can be introduced.
- Draw and implement business plan for KESI.
- Organizing interactive programs to disseminate marketing information.
- Facilitating and supporting development of market place entrepreneurs; identifying profitable business linkages for the institute.
- Identifying and pursing market opportunities locally to improve market access for institutes' products and services.
- Monitoring and evaluating competitor activity, providing market information and intelligence; and conducting market surveys.
- Ensuring that clean debtor's ledger is maintained.
- Protecting, developing and growing the existing client base.
- Enhancing customer satisfaction.
- Documenting, reporting and discussing execution of plans, sales and margin analysis and overall productivity with the Director.
Qualifications, experience and competencies: - A Degree in marketing or other relevant field from a recognized institution
- MBA in marketing from a recognized institution will be an added advantage.
- Relevant working experience for at least 3 years.
- Good interpersonal relationships and analytical skills
- Excellent written and oral communication skills.
- Team player and result oriented
- Computer literate.
3) Examinations Officer?
KESI/HR/6/3
Job Group 'N'
1 Post Key responsibilities - Coordinating preparation of examination papers involving assessment by written papers in the Institute.
- Preparation of examinations budget
- Maintaining records of all marks for use at the end of examination and at the full meeting of the Academic Board and submit to the Director for approval
- Ensuring current examination regulations and conventions are adhered to.
- Liaising with both Internal and External Examiners and with relevant Heads of Departments
- Informing all External Examiners of the timetable of the examination preparation, and to ensure that they have the relevant programme information
- Supervision of examinations
- Coordinating marking of examination papers and processing of marks
- Coordinating marking of examination re-sits and processing of results
- Organizing exam materials, providing safe custody of and organizing examination stationery and materials, including question papers, in accordance with set regulations.
- Coordinate setting and moderation of exams
- Keep in custody all data related to exams
- Ensure exam security
- Analysis and grading of exams
Qualifications, experience and Competencies - A Degree in education or equivalent
- Must be ICT literate and able to use the internet, eg consult websites, access information, download material/make entries electronically,
- Operate the institutel's database, produce and operate spreadsheet packages, produce analyses, use email.
- Have good, written and verbal communication skills and be able to Relate well to school staff, candidates of all abilities, parents and careers.
- Be able to prioritize and manage workload.
- Be able to work in an organized and methodical way and have sound organizational and coordination skills.
- Be able to work accurately and to deadlines.
- Be able to work effectively under pressure.
- Be able to maintain confidentiality.
- Have good supervisory skills
4) Admissions Officer?
KESI/HR/6/4?
Job Group "K"
1 Post Job summary Performance and coordination of a variety of admissions duties such as administration of application process, admissions counseling, maintenance of applicants' records and acting as liaison with the Student/ participants Services office and other departments. Key responsibilities - Generate all admission letters and communication as directed.
- Maintain inventory of admission materials, class lists, waitlists, applications and publications.
- Notify the Director of admissions of items requiring tracking of application documents, enrollment, documents, etc
- Process admissions documents, providing safe custody of materials in accordance with set regulations
- Assist with maintaining Admissions office records (enquiry forms, enrolment reports, rejected/withdrawn applicant files, and other miscellaneous filing).
- Review Admissions applications, write summaries and make recommendations regarding acceptance
- Perform other related duties as may be assigned.
Qualifications, experience and Competencies - Completion of a recognized bachelor’s degree program in education administration or equivalent.
- Excellent communications, computer, writing, administrative, and interpersonal skills.
- At least two years of experience in a customer service function, preferably Admissions experience.
- Outgoing, friendly attitude.
- Enthusiastic about democratization of higher education.
- Good public relations.
- Innovative, team player and highly motivated.
- Computer literate.
5) Receptionist Assistant (II)
KESI/ HR/6/5
JG 'J'
1 Post Main Duties and Responsibilities - Responsible for the Reception area, operate Reception Switchboard/answering all incoming calls
- Keeping all relevant paperwork up to date and accurate
- To ensure that all needs of the client are met and exceeded in a professional and friendly manner.
- Welcome of guests timely and courteously on arrival at the reception desk and to advise the hosts as soon as guests arrive.
- Ensure that all external guests are directed to the appropriate area of the institute or are met by their hosts.
- Understand all standards and procedures and ensure they are followed.
- To have a comprehensive knowledge of all facilities and core organizational operations including awareness of all new senior clients/personnel
- Undertaking filing, binding and copying of documents as instructed.
- Performing clerical duties as and when instructed.
- To undertake any typing requested by management.
Qualifications, experience and Competencies - Diploma in Secretarial training.
- Switch board operational training.
- Certificate in customer service training.
- 2 years relevant experience.
- Good public relations.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Innovative, team player and highly motivated.
- Computer literate
6) Artisan-Plumbing/Electrician III
KESI/HR/6/6
Job Group 'E'
1 Post Key responsibilities - Installation of piping work, repair and maintenance of water accessories
- Maintenance of electrical wiring and devices
- Ensuring general lighting is in proper working condition
- Trouble shooting on all electrical appliances
- Understanding general repair works in the institute
- Any other duties that may be assigned from time to time
Qualifications, experience and Competencies - KCSE grade D plain or its accepted equivalent
- Certificate in Trade Test grade III in plumbing/Electrical from recognized institution
- A diploma in electrical/plumbing will be an added advantage
- 2 years relevant experience.
- Good public relations.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Innovative, team player and highly motivated.
- Computer literate
Terms and conditions: These are KESI Council recruited positions for which KESI offers a Basic Salary, house allowance, Medical Insurance and Leave Provisions and other benefits. The initial contract period will be for three years subject to a probationary period of 6 months. Application: ?Please apply online through the E-mail Address: hr@kesi.ac.ke , hrkesi@yahoo.com Include - A letter of application , curriculum vitae in English( that includes date of birth, gender and nationality)
- The names and full details of at least three referees (telephone, fax and e-mail address.)
- Current and expected remuneration
- Notice period required to take up appointment whn successful.
Applications to be hand delivered, posted or mailed online so as to reach the Director at the address below not later than July 30th, 2011 at 5:00PM. All envelopes/applications should have the respective job reference number clearly marked. KESI is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Any form of canvassing shall lead to disqualification. Only candidates who meet the set criteria should submit their applications to: The Director
Kenya Education Staff Institute
P.O. Box 62592 – 00200
Nairobi Only short listed applicants will be contacted
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