OptiWare Communications Ltd is a leading provider for ICT solutions including ruggedized notebooks, broadcast systems, connectivity and conference systems and data centres.
The company now has available the positions of Chief Accountant and Projects Manager whose duties and requirements are detailed under respective headings.
Chief Accountant
Duties and Responsibilities
- Coordinate and ensure adherence to sound financial policies, systems and procedures in compliance with statutory obligations
- Plan and supervise processes in Finance Department for smooth operations
- Prepare operations plan and forecast, cashflow projections, expense ratios and reserves
- Coordinate preparation, control and evaluation of project budgets
- Identify competitive project funding opportunities
- Cultivate and maintain conducive working relationships with peers in stakeholder organisations
- Maintain custody of financial documents for security
Requirements
- Minimum Bachelor of Commerce / Business Administration. An MBA in Finance or Strategic Management will be an added advantage
- Fully qualified CPA (K) or equivalent qualifications
- Business planning and budgetary planning experience and be able to work under pressure, meet targets and manage conflicting priorities
- At least five years working experience, two of which must be in a senior position
- Excellent inter-personal, communication, negotiation and leadership skills
Projects Manager
Key Responsibilities
- Developing projects deployment plans
- Capturing detailed client requirements
- Control and approval suppliers (stock control, component sourcing, technical skills)
- Plan for materials and deplyment to sites
- Co-ordinate inhouse and contracted teams and allocate them tasks
- Attend project progress meetings
- Manage project risk, change control, quality assurance and scope creep
- Identify and drive new business opportunities
- Provide input during proposal preparation to ensure client requirements are met
- Cultivate and maintain conducive relationships with clients
Requirements
- Candidate must be degree qualified and demonstrate experience of managing ICT projects
- Demonstrate budget control, commercial awareness and resource management skills
- Experience of managing staff and developing project teams is essential
- Excellent communication, presentation, negotiation and reporting skills
- At least three years experience
If you are up to the challenge and possess the necessary qualifications and experience please e-mail your curriculum
vitae to hrm@optiware.co.ke before May 31, 2010.
vitae to hrm@optiware.co.ke before May 31, 2010.
