Openings at Kenya Seed Company Ltd

Ref KSC 7/12/22

Job Description
Terms of service: Permanent and pensionable.

Reporting to the Seed Quality Assurance Manager.

Duties and responsibilities will include:

• To carry out authorized seed sampling, seed testing (purity testing, germination testing, moisture testing) as per the seeds and plant varieties (seeds) regulations and authorization guidelines.
• Coordinate technical operations of the seed testing laboratory and develop control standards.
• Ensure maintenance of records of all quality activities and test methods.
• Check through and sign all Certificates of analysis generated by or for Kenya Seed Co. Ltd before presenting for approval by Quality Assurance Manager.
• Undertake quarterly ISTA and other regulatory proficiency testing programs.
• Coordinate maintenance, repair, servicing and calibration programs for all seed testing equipment.
• Indentify, oversee investigation and record non-conformities and potential non-conformities in the Laboratory on Corrective Action Requests and Preventive Action Requests respectively.
• Spearhead programs to continuously improve the performance of the laboratory and/or quality of seed testing services.
• Review seed research reports for customers or publication to ISTA or other organizations.
• Prepare work plans and periodic work progress reports.

Minimum requirements
Requirements for Appointment
For appointment to this grade, one must have:

• Bachelors Degree in Seed Technology, Botany, Biochemistry, Applied Biology qualifications from a recognized institution; or equivalent qualifications from a recognized institution.
• At least eight (8) years relevant work experience in Public Service or Private Sector;
• Membership to relevant professional body.
• iManagement Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution.
• Problem-solving and decision-making abilities;
• The ability to work under pressure;
• Good communication and presentation skills;
• Working knowledge in computer applications.
• iMust have valid driving license.
• Fulfilled the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya.

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Ref KSC 8/12/22

Job Description
Reporting to the Finance Manager.

Duties and responsibilities include:

• Ensure monthly tax returns (VAT, excise duty and withholding tax) are prepared and submitted to KRA within prescribed timelines.
• Continually review the overall management of tax compliance processes within the Company.
• Coordinate with external tax advisors on corporation tax computations and returns and ensure timely submissions.
• Provide advice to Management on the tax implications of key transactions and ad hoc projects, including related party transactions.
• Implement legislative changes on tax in a timely manner.
• Manage relationships with the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) and external tax service providers for tax-related queries related to the Seed Industry.
• Proactively research solutions and provide solutions for any emerging tax issues in the Company.
• Prepare periodic accounting (income and deferred tax) provisions and related financial statement disclosures, including tax planning and forecasting reports.
• Provide oversight on PAYE for payroll purposes
• Provide mentorship and support to Finance staff to ensure optimization of tax efficiencies and mitigation of tax exposures to the Company.

Minimum requirements
Requirements for Appointment
For appointment to this grade, one must have:

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting Economics, Business Administration or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution.
• At least eight (8) years’ relevant work experience in progressive tax finance roles, including tax reporting, compliance and accounting Finance/Accounting in public service or private sector three (3) of which must have been in a supervisory role.
• In depth experience and technical knowledge of tax accounting and disclosures for accounting purposes, including deferred tax and prior year adjustments.
• Management Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution;
• Full professional qualification in accounting e.g. ACCA, CPA or CTA.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet strict deadlines.
• Good interpersonal skills.
• Working knowledge in computer applications.
• Fulfilled the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya.

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Ref KSC 9/12/22

Job Description
Reporting to the Finance Manager.

Duties and responsibilities will include:

• Analyze financial information to assist business profitability and growth
• Provide accurate and sound management reporting to assist with key decision making
• Produce month end and year end journals in preparation for periodic reports.
• Prepare statutory and management accounts and ensure compliance with all financial regulations
• Contribute to annual budgeting and planning process
• Review accounting processes and practices and improve where necessary to ensure efficient financial operations.
• Analyzing manufacturing/production operations, equipment availability and utilization and recommending changes.
• Performing month-end cost accounting closure.
• Performing life cycle cost-benefit analysis.
• Overseeing annual physical inventory and analyzing inventory valuations
• Designing and implementing and maintain cost accounting systems

Minimum requirements
Requirements for Appointment
For appointment to this grade, one must have:

• Bachelors degree in Finance, Accounting Economics, Business Administration or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution.
• At least eight (8) years’ relevant work experience in management accounting in a public institution or private sector three (3) of which must have been in a supervisory role.
• In depth experience and technical knowledge in Target costing, Margin analysis, Break even analysis, Constraint analysis, Trend analysis, Transaction analysis, capital budgeting analysis and Capital budget analysis.
• Management Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution;
• Full professional qualification in accounting e.g. ACCA, CPA or CTA.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet strict deadlines.
• Good interpersonal skills.
• Working knowledge in computer applications.
• Fulfilled the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya

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Ref KSC 10/12/22

Job Description
Terms of service: Permanent and pensionable.

Reporting to the Chief Security Officer.

Duties and Responsibilities will include:

• Assist in formulation, implementation and review of the Company’s security policies, plans and security guidelines.
• Establish adequate security measures for staff, visitors and assets within all Company facilities.
• Ensure adherence to security requirements and procedures in all Company facilities.
• Provide direction and guidance in security threats and trends and advise on any new regulatory requirements;
• Conduct timely audits of the Company Security.
• Establish and nurture good stakeholder relations in the management of the security function
• Monitoring surveillance equipment.
• Liaising with relevant government agencies in investigating fraud, theft incidences.
• Coordinate traffic in Company facilities.
• Undertake periodic reviews of observations in occurrence books.
• Ensure cases are prosecuted and recoveries made.

Minimum requirements
Requirements for Appointment
For appointment to this grade, one must have: -

• Bachelor Degree in any of the following disciplines: - Criminology, Political science, Security Management or any other relevant and equivalent qualifications from a recognized Institution.
• At-least 8 years relevant work experience, three (3) of which must have been in Supervisory role
• Previous experience in disciplined forces will be an added advantage.
• iManagement Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution
• Working knowledge in Computer applications.
• Good Communication skills.
• Ability to work for long hours including weekends and public holidays.
• Must have valid driving license.
• Fulfill requirements of Chapter Six of Constitution.

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Ref KSC 11/12/22

Job Description
Terms of service: Permanent and pensionable.

Reporting to the Manager, Internal Audit and Risk Assurance.

The duties and responsibilities will include:-

• Participation in the overall development and delivery of the audit plan
• Conduct Internal Systems risk assessments to identify inherent and potential risks and recommend mitigation measures.
• Undertake business application systems review, Database reviews, Information System security reviews, IS development/acquisition reviews, Internal Systems processes review etc.
• Execute Internal Systems audit assignments and well referenced working papers and evidence for all assignments undertaken.
• Perform information control reviews to include system development standards, operating procedures, system security, programming controls, communication controls, backup and disaster recovery, and system maintenance.
• Assist in provision of quality assurance in technology acquisition, implementation and sign off of Information System projects.
• Track recommendations arising from audits and work with stakeholders to ensure implementation of audit actions.
• Assist in extraction and analysis of audit data using data analytical tools to improve IA department’s efficiency and productivity.
• Review security control frameworks/guidelines to ensure consistent application of security controls
• Advise on trends in technology security and provide input to mitigate emerging threats

Minimum requirements
Requirements for Appointment.

• Degree in Computer Science, IT, Business Information Systems (or related technical / business field) from a recognized university.
• Eight (8) years relevant work experience in ERP system audit (Oracle, SAP) and DB information
• Management Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution.
• iBe a certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA).
• Be a certified Public Accountant (CPA-K).
• Proficient in computer software and applications (e.g., ACL, TeamMate, Idea, SQL, Ms Office etc.)
• Good interpersonal skills.
• Fulfill requirements of Chapter Six of Constitution.