Sovereign Group Limited is a leading Kenyan investment company with investments in various sectors of the economy such as manufacturing, agriculture, hospitality, real estate, transport, security, banking, print and electronic media.
We have the following rewarding career opportunities in some of our business units:
1. Chief Internal Auditor
(1 Position)
Overall Purpose:
Reporting to the CEO, the ideal candidate will provide expert and practical advice in the management of risks in the Group’s diverse business portfolios
Key Duties & Responsibilities:
* Identify and recommend pragmatic ways of managing associated risks within the Group’s business portfolios.
* Develop & ensure the implementation of risk management strategy, policies, procedures & standards
* Evaluate the effectiveness of policies, procedures and standards by which the Group’s financial, physical and information resources are managed and advise on improvement measures where necessary.
* Ensure timely conducting of any reviews or tasks requested by Board Audit Committees and Management.
* Coordinate and conduct thorough internal audits as planned and generate timely audit reports.
* Develop and implement periodic medium and long-term goals and objectives relating to internal audit and work plans.
* Monitor implementation of audit review/recommendations to ensure that improvements in the Group’s processes are achieved.
* Check total compliance with relevant tax legislation and other best ethical business practices.
* Educate and train the leadership, staff and business associates as to the risk management program, and their respective responsibilities in carrying out the risk management program.
* Effectively supervise Risk Officers to ensure that tasks are executed as scheduled and audit reports submitted in time.
* Responsible for administrative matters relating to Risk Department
Key Skills, Knowledge & Attributes:
* A degree preferably in finance/actuarial science/accounting or other related field from a recognized University.
* CPA (K) & CISA qualifications
* A minimum of 8 years practical auditing experience in a busy organization.
* Experience in multi –disciplinary sectors of the economy.
* Knowledge of statistics, data collection, analysis, and data presentation
* Knowledge and experience in computerized auditing
* Excellent communication and interpersonal relationship skills
* Ability to think strategically with creative problem solving skills
* Organizational and people management skills
* Ability to understand and interpret financial information and principles
* Mature person who is a team player with proven integrity
* Age preference between 35-45 years
2. Risk Officer
(1 Position)
Overall Purpose:
Reporting to the Chief Internal Auditor, the ideal candidate carry out internal audits as per the Group’s risk management policies, procedures and standards and prepare timely & quality reports with relevant recommendations.
Key Duties & Responsibilities:
* Plan and conduct audits to ensure compliance with the Group policies, standards and industry best practice
* Develop detailed audit programs, plans and schedules of areas for review
* Examine and evaluate Companies’ internal controls to ascertain their adequacy and make recommendations for improvement
* Periodically evaluate performance and efficiency of Group Companies’ and give recommendations on areas of improvement
* Advice on and review Companies’ compliance to tax and other statutory regulations
* Prepare reports on areas audited with relevant recommendations
* Ensure implementation of agreed recommendations
* Carry out special audits and/or investigations and other special assignments as may be required by Management from time to time as well as providing ad-hoc advice on control issues
Key Skills, Knowledge & Attributes:
* Degree in accounting, finance or business administration from a recognized University
* Professional qualifications – CPA(K) or ACCA
* At least 3 years progressive audit experience in a commercial setting or professional audit firm
* A team player, possessing good communication, analytical and problem solving skills
* Have a reasonable understanding of different business environments, with good business awareness
* Have initiative & drive and should be able to work independently
* Ability to understand and interpret financial information and principles
* Mature person who is a team player with proven integrity
* Be ready to travel on duty from time to time
3. Human Resources Manager
(3 Positions)
Overall Purpose:
Reporting to the respective General Managers, the ideal candidates will provide expert advice in the management of the human resources function in the respective Company by proactively originating HR strategy, practices and objectives that will provide an employee-oriented high performing culture that emphasizes empowerment, quality and productivity.
Key Duties & Responsibilities:
* Develop and implement human resource strategies, policies, procedures and guidelines designed to achieve the Company’s strategic mission and goals.
* Contribute to the processes of organization design to help the Company make the best use of its human capital.
* Develop and implement human resources initiatives as to ensure effective functioning of the HR department.
* Advise and direct the company’s manpower planning and staffing levels by assessing the present and future needs of the Company.
* Prepare and manage staff costs, analyze and explain variances.
* Assess staff training needs and develop training and development programs aimed at addressing the needs as well as building staff capacity to meet performance gaps.
* Ensure effective talent management & succession plans are developed for each critical role.
* Coordinate staff recruitment, staff induction, retention and separation processes.
* Design and coordinate the implementation of staff career development programs to ensure continued supply of competencies and skills for effective operation of the Company.
* Develop and manage staff welfare schemes such as medical, insurance etc.
* Conduct regular review of remuneration policies and structures and give advice as appropriate.
* Develop and effectively manage the staff grievance procedure as to ensure a conducive working environment that is motivating to staff.
* Ensure proper management and effective implementation of the HR Management Information Systems.
* Ensure total compliance with relevant labour legislation and HR policies, procedures and guidelines.
* Develop objective performance management systems and criteria for performance measurement
* Prepare timely reports and relevant communication to employees
Key Skills, Knowledge, & Attributes:
* A degree in Social Sciences/Business Administration or a related field from a recognized University.
* A Higher Diploma/Diploma in HRM
* Over 5 years progressive HRM experience in a busy organization.
* Experience in HR strategy development and execution
* Ability to strategically position the HR function as a key driver of the Company’s business
* Strong leadership, people management, negotiation, training & presentation skills
* Excellent communication and interpersonal relationship skills
* Ability to energize teams to achieve set targets by providing sound leadership
* Ability to make independent judgements which support business and HR objectives
* Computer knowledge especially on HR management systems
* Sound knowledge and working experience of Kenyan labour laws.
* Mature person who is a team player with proven integrity
* Membership of the Institute of Human Resource Management is desirable
* Age preference between 30-45 years
4. Senior Accountants
(2 Positions)
Overall Purpose:
Reporting to the respective General Managers, the ideal candidates will be responsible for the maintenance of an efficient and effective finance structure within their respective organizations whose objective is to provide sound financial management and control, financial planning, accounting and reporting as well as ensuring compliance with Company policies, guidelines and
procedures.
Key Duties & Responsibilities:
* Working with key managers on business decision support and financial leadership as well as issues relating to accounting policies and procedures, financial management and control, planning and analysis and effective use if Information Technology across the business span.
* Coordinating and reviewing the preparation of business plans and annual budgets and reforecast as and when required.
* Responsible for accounting and financial management, overseeing the preparation of all financial reports including income statements, balance sheets and other key performance indicators reports.
* Monitoring and analysing financial reports and records, communicating them and proactively identifying issues and initiating corrective actions where needed.
* Ensuring maintenance of accounting principles, policies and procedures in compliance with Company policy and local statutory legislations.
* Implementing and maintaining sound management controls to ensure full compliance with overall Company policies.
* Overseeing people development initiatives and ensuring that all training, coaching and learning is implemented within the agreed schedule and in line with career plans and succession planning.
Key Skills, Knowledge & Attributes:
* Bachelor of Commerce degree with a bias in Accounting or Finance from a recognized University.
* A qualified accountant with CPA (K) or ACCA professional qualification.
* At least 3 years experience in a similar role with solid experience in management accounting and financial control.
* Sound knowledge of accounting principles ie IFRS and strong analytical skills.
* Proficiency in modern accounting software is critical
* Strong verbal and written communication skills, including presentation and interpersonal skills.
* Ability to understand and interpret financial information and principles
* Mature person who is a team player with proven integrity
Terms:
A competitive remuneration package commensurate with qualifications and experience will be offered to the successful candidates.
If you can clearly demonstrate the ability to meet the above criteria, please submit your application along with detailed CV stating your current position, remuneration level, e-mail address and telephone contacts to reach us on or before 4th May 2011 addressed to:
hr@sovereignkenya.com
P.O.Box 45675 – 00100
Nairobi, Kenya
Only short-listed candidates will be contacted
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