Career Opportunities at Summit Recruitment and Search

Key Requirements:

• Develop a strategic plan to advance the organization’s mission and objectives
• Provide leadership in programmatic activities through facilitating training
• Ensure compliance with donor requirements and address project challenges
• Ensure timely submission donor reports periodically based on grant agreements
• Identify favorable financing partners and accordingly develop, submit and follow-up funding proposals
• Signing all grant agreements and contracts with donors on behalf of the organisation
• Serve as the chief custodian of the organisation’s documents and assets
• Convene and chair management team meetings
• Convene Board meetings and act as secretary thereof
• Oversee the organization’s operations to ensure efficiency, quality, service, and cost-effective management of resources.

Qualifications

• Must have bachelor’s or master’s degree, preferably in law, political science, development studies, human rights, communication, or other fields related to the job. Postgraduate qualification in management preferred
• Must have at least 10 years’ experience in a leadership position from a non-profit organisation
• Experience in strategic planning and execution at a senior level
• Knowledge of contracting, negotiating and change management
• Knowledge of public relations principles and practices, including ability to represent the organization publicly
• Should have professional written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to motivate teams and simultaneously manage several projects
• Should be able and willing to travel locally and internationally.

Deadline for applications: 12th August 2023

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Key Requirements

• Ensure compliance with donor requirements, help funding and address any project challenges
• Develop and implement a strategic plan to advance the mission and objectives of the entire organization (50+ employees)
• Provide outstanding leadership across programmatic activities by facilitating training
• Sign grant agreements and contracts with donors on behalf of the organisation
• Convene and chair management team meetings with Board
• Serve as the link between the Board and staff and ensure timely implementation
• Oversee the organisation’s operations to ensure efficient, quality, and cost-effective management of resources.

Qualifications

• Must have at least 7 years of experience in a leadership position, in an NGO
• Experience in strategic planning and execution at a senior level.
• Knowledge of contracting, negotiating, and change management.
• Familiarity with public relations principles and practices, including the ability to represent the organisation publicly.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, as well as interpersonal skills.
• Must have the ability to motivate teams and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Willingness and ability to travel locally and internationally.

Deadline for applications: 12th August 2023

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Key Requirements:

• Maintain system of accounts and keep books and records on all transactions and
• Prepare and analyze accurate monthly financial and management reports, including income statement, balance sheet and cash flow statement.
• Monitor performance versus budget and forecasts and provide variance analysis on a periodic basis.
• Financial control of revenue, production cost, overheads, and financing costs.
• Ensure integrity of periodic, quarterly, and annual stock take at all sites and reconciliation thereof to the general ledger.
• Review supplier reconciliations before payments and manage supplier queries and resolution of reconciling items.
• Ensure adherence to financial policies and procedures for the Company and Group.
• Coordinate the preparation of the draft audited financial statements on a quarterly basis.
• Ensure timely and accurate filing of all tax returns and respond to inquiries from Kenya Revenue Authority.
• Ensure timely, accurate and complete preparation of Management Accounts.
• Monitor bank accounts and coordinate cash sweeps to minimize penalties and interest charges.
• Prepare weekly payment forecast based on agreed payment plans and business
• Ensure bank obligations are paid On Time in Full (OTIF) including letters of credit (LC’s), bills of exchange, stock loans, commercial loans, asset finance and insurance premium finance (IPF).
• Assist in preparation of annual budgets (Annual Operating Plan) and monthly forecasts (S&OP).
• Identify variances from the budget and report significant issues to management and provide for a system of management cost
• Coordinate interim and annual audits to ensure completion within budget and deadlines.
• Ensure timely payment and renewal of appropriate insurance covers.

 Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree (from a reputable institution) in Finance or Accounting.
• Certified Accountant – CPA (K) or ACCA.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in an accounting department in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience in audit, reporting, budgeting, and financial controlling.
• Mastery of Excel, strong analytical skills, and organizational skills with great attention to details.
• High level of integrity and a strong sense of business control.
• Strong numerical aptitude, good communication and interpersonal skills, ability to build trust.
• Ability to lead, contribute, and influence others in a team setting.

Deadline for applications: 12th Aug 2023