Job Openings at Kenya Yearbook

(JOB REF: KYEB HR/01/2017-18)

An officer at this level will head the Finance department and will report to the Chief Executive Officer.

Duties and responsibilities will include:

• Developing financial management policies and procedures for the Board and ensuring their implementation
• Developing the finance strategy for the Board and ensuring its implementation
• Setting targets for the finance department and may occasionally be required to undertake ad hoc assignments relating to accounting services;
• Ensure Tax compliance and timely submission of statutory returns;
• Preparing periodical financial reports and ensuring management information is accurate, adequate and reliable for decision making.
• Preparing quarterly expenditure forecast as a basis for discussions with the Treasury for release of funds;
• Coordinating and analyzing Medium Term Expenditure Framework (MTEF) Budget;
• Preparing annual statutory accounts and manage statutory audits as well as implement the agreed upon internal and external audit recommendations;
• Coordinating budget preparation and developing;
• Team leader in financial resource allocation;
• Managing staff in the department including performance appraisal, assigning of tasks and guidance to achieve desired results;
• Responding to Audit Queries in consultation with CEO and head of the department.

Minimum Requirements

• Be in possession of a Bachelor of Commerce/Business Administration or a related degree;
• Be a holder of CPA (K) or equivalent professional qualification;
• A Masters degree in any of the following areas: Business Administration (Finance/ Accounting), MSc. in Finance or equivalent from a recognized institution will be an added advantage;
• At least 10 years of overall professional experience with 6 of them in broad financial and operations management experience
• Registered member of Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Kenya (ICPAK) or any other relevant professional body in good standing.
• Demonstrated outstanding professional competence as reflected in work performance and results.
• Demonstrate knowledge of IFRS, IAS, and IPAS;
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Office Suite of Packages.

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(JOB REF: KYEB HR/02/2017-18)

An officer at this level will head the Production department and will report to the Chief Executive Officer.

Duties and responsibilities

• This position needs someone who understands publishing both in print and electronic (Online)
• An expert in publishing who has handled pre-press works and has a good understanding of the process.
• Guide, process, and output high-quality artworks.
• Preparing and presenting proposals and ideas to the Board and external clients

Minimum requirements

• University degree in design and further qualification in management
• Minimum of Seven relevant experiences in design and production management
• Ability to handle multiple publishing assignments at the same time
• Hands on knowledge of the printing/publishing industry including printing management, sourcing of quality printers and determining of appropriate costs
• Good Knowledge of emerging technologies in publishing
• Experience in working to agreed targets and deadlines
• An expert with leadership skills and one prepared to work extra hours to beat deadlines.
• Must have an eye for detail plus proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite and other publishing.