ASK is a key
player in the agricultural and allied industries in the region.
Our mission
is to inform, through exhibitions and other related activities using modern
technology to promote excellence in agriculture and allied industries.
1. Chief Finance
Manager
Reporting to
the Chief Executive Officer, the successful candidate will be responsible for
the leadership of the Finance function, planning and reporting process across
the society’s network.
Key
Responsibilities
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Preparation of Monthly, quarterly and annual financial reports.
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Co-ordinate overall Society Financial Planning and enforcing
financial controls.
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Preparation of annual budgets.
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Preparation of end year Accounts.
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Enforce Society financial procedures and recommend areas for
improvement.
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Ensure tax compliance and timely remittance of statutory
deductions.
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Monitoring of revenues and costs through cash flows forecasts.
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Ensuring completeness, accuracy and validity of all financial transactions.
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Provide investment advice to maximize revenues.
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Preparation and execution of strategic plans.
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Participation in Risk Management.
Academic
Qualifications and skills required
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Applicants must hold a Bachelor of Commerce degree in Finance or
Accounting and must be a CPA (K) or any other equivalent professional
qualifications in Accounting.
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An MBA will be an added advantage.
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In addition, they must have at least 5 years experience in the
private sector, NGO or parastatals.
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The ideal candidate must have analytical skills, good
communications and interpersonal skills and user knowledge of IT financial
reporting.
State your
current remuneration.
2. Branch
Manager
Reporting to
the Chief Executive Officer, the successful candidate will be responsible for
the day to day running of the branch activities.
Key
Responsibilities
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Execution of the Society’s business strategy
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Development of marketing strategies and business plans to
maximize exhibitors participation
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Setting targets inline with the budget and putting in place the
necessary resources for planned growth.
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Effective management of general society operations
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Management of estate facilities
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Effective coordination of committees
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Maintenance of proper public relations within the society
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Effective implementation of HR policies at the branch
The ideal
candidate must possess the following
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Be ideal University graduate with proven modern management
training and experience. An MBA would be an added advantage.
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Possess sound business acumen, negotiation skills and ability to
sustain long term client/customer relationships.
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Possess proven fundraising skills and experience in soliciting
for sponsorships.
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Have a proven track record with at least seven (5) years
exposure at a senior management level.
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Be result-oriented, team-leader, capable of persuading both
within the organization and outside.
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Good reporting skills.
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State your current remuneration
3. Management
Trainees
Reporting to
the respective department/section Managers, the successful candidates will
undergo intensive on the job training to build capacity in the various areas of
management.
Qualifications/Competencies/Experience
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The ideal candidates must possess the following qualifications:-
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Hold a first degree of minimum Second Class Honours from a
reputable University with specialization in any of the following fields -
Engineering, Production, Agriculture, Accounting, Auditing, Finance, HRM,
Economics, Marketing, ICT, or Law.
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Computer literacy and familiarity with the standard office
applications;
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Be aged not more than 28 years.
If you fit
the required profile, please send your applications attaching a detailed CV,
copies of certified academic/professional certificates and testimonial, names
and contacts of three referees stating your day telephone contact to the
following addresscareers@ask.co.ke on or before 22nd November, 2013.
NB. Only short listed candidates will be contacted.
ASK is an
equal opportunity employer