Openings at Mpesa Foundation Academy

Overall role purpose:

Configuring hardware and software, setting up peripherals such as printers, projectors and Apple TVs, repairing equipment, and providing daily support for computer network users. He will be the first point of support for staff and students, as well as keep an updated inventory of all academy ICT equipment and devices.

Key Responsibilities

• Will be the first point of call for student and staff support on hardware or network issues.
• Work with students and staff to identify and deliver required technical services.
• Liaise with, and provide training and support to, students and staff on computer/device operation and other issues.
• Install, configure, test, maintain, monitor, and troubleshoot end-user workstation hardware, networked peripheral devices, and networking hardware products.
• Where required, install, configure, test, maintain, monitor, and troubleshoot associated end-user workstation software and networking software products.
• Perform on-site analysis, diagnosis, and resolution of complex PC problems for students and staff, and recommend and implement corrective hardware solutions, including off-site repair as needed.
• Develop and maintain an inventory of all iPads, MacBooks, iMacs, Printers, Scanners, Copiers, Projectors and any other academy-owned devices deployed to staff and students.
• Perform basic configuration and maintenance of the academy CISCO enterprise network systems and devices.

Person Specification

• Undergraduate degree in Information Technology/ Computer Science or any other related field.
• At least 2 years user support working experience in a busy IT environment.
• CCNA (switching and routing) Certification
• Experience in configuring Cisco network Equipment (Routers, switches).
• Experience in Apple devices support is an added advantage.

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Overall role purpose:

The role of the Finance Associate – Payables involves the day-to-day management of all payment cycle activities in a timely and efficient manner. The role is thus responsible for complete payments and control of expenses by receiving payment requests and invoices, processing them, verifying and reconciling supplier accounts. This role is also responsible for supporting with the budgeting, procurement, stores and monthly management reporting processes and activities all which are inter-related with the payables cycle.

Key Responsibilities

• Processing all supplier payments monthly and ensuring that all expense ledgers in Sage
• x3 are fully reconciled by 1st working day of the following month.
• Handling all queries that are raised by suppliers and reconciling their accounts monthly.
• Ensuring that all academies pay bill and till number transactions are reconciled on a daily basis.
• Ensuring that all taxes accruing to the Academy out of the payables process are calculated and filled with KRA on time.
• Assist in Performing monthly bank reconciliations.
• Ensure all payables documents are complete and properly signed before filing.
• supporting both internal and external audit processes by processing required documents and reconciliations.
• Participating in all automation projects involving payables process
• Supporting with month end and year end reconciliation and preparation of management reports.
• Any other duties allocated by the Accountant and Head of Finance during the period.

Person Specification

• A Business-related degree in Finance/Accounting or Equivalent.
• A minimum of 3 years’ experience in a similar role.
• CPA/ACCA Qualification or an equivalent post graduate qualification
• Work experience in an audit firm is desired.
• Experience and (or) training in Sage x3 will be an added advantage.
• Experience working in a learning institution will be a distinct advantage.
• Good communication skills (both written and spoken)
• Strong organization skills
• Demonstrate effective time management.
• Ability to produce accurate work.
• Team player who is flexible with their work approach
• Demonstrate ability to perform duties responsibly under minimum supervision.