Jobs and Vacancies in Savvy Riders, Kenya

Creative Designer


Responsibilities

·         Producing beautiful, creative design work
·         Be independent
·         build relationships Liaise, collaborate and with creative teams to ensure the best possible results
·         All design layout to be pixel perfect with constant grids, spacing and typography throughout

·         Encouraging others to share and explore their ideas
·         Check client guidelines are adhered to and advise when guidelines are being broken
·         Flexible with regard to working out of office hours when required
·         To remain at the forefront of all relevant software and keep skills up to date
·         Staying up to date with creative and design trends
Mindset and Personality:
·         A passion for all things design, with the
·         desire to push creative boundaries
·         Collaborative in approach, yet with the
·         ability to work independently
·         Calm under pressure
·         Approachable, accommodating and punctual
·         Impeccable attention to detail
·         An ability to manage briefs through the creative process from concept to delivery
·         Good communication skills to sell in concepts to the sales team

Qualifications

·         A strong portfolio bursting with creative and crafted work
·         enthusiasm
Software skills:
·         Photoshop
·         Illustrator
·         InDesign
·         After Effects
·         Keynote / PowerPoint
·         3D modelling / video editing software is a plus, but not mandatory



Social Media Manager
Responsibilities
·         Generate, edit, publish and share daily content (original text, images, video or HTML) that builds meaningful connections and encourages community members to take action
·         Set up and optimize company pages within each platform to increase the visibility of company’s social content
·         Moderate all user-generated content in line with the moderation policy for each community
·         Create editorial calendars and syndication schedules
·         Continuously improve by capturing and analyzing the appropriate social data/metrics, insights and best practices, and then acting on the information
·         Collaborate with other departments (customer care, sales etc) to manage reputation, identify key players and coordinate actions
·         Build and execute social media strategy through competitive research, platform determination, benchmarking, messaging and audience identification
Qualifications
·         Proven working experience in social media or related field at least three years
·         Excellent consulting, writing, editing (photo/video/text), presentation and communication skills
·         Demonstrable social networking experience and social analytics tools knowledge
·         Adequate knowledge of web design, web development, CRO and SEO
·         Knowledge of online marketing and good understanding of major marketing channels
·         Positive attitude, detail and customer oriented with good multitasking and organizational ability
·         Fluency in English
·         BS in Communications, Marketing, Business, New Media or Public Relations


Accountant
Reports to: Head of Finance and Administration
Job Summary

The position is responsible for processing of financial transactions, maintaining financial records, providing adequate accounting information, ensuring compliance with financial policies and procedures, maintain accounting controls, proper custody of financial records, and safeguarding the assets of the organization.
Responsibilities
Resource Mobilization Processing of Financial Transactions
·         Developing Imaginative fundraising activities which involve organizing events and other income generating activities for raising awareness for savvy Riders
·         Writing Proposal that could attract funds including applications for grants.
Asset Management, Furniture and Equipment
·         Ensure that premises, furniture and equipment are well maintained and are in serviceable and good working condition
·         Ensure leases, tenancy agreements, service and maintenance contracts are in place where necessary or applicable.
Processing of Financial Transactions
·         Raise cheque requisition, make payment of vouchers, and ensure payment requests are duly approved/signed.
·         Verify all payments for accuracy and adherence to budget provisions before submission for approval.
·         Invoice debtors and receive payments on behalf of the company.
·         Process monthly payroll including update of new staff records, effect voluntary and statutory deductions, and disburse funds to respective staff bank accounts and other recipients.
Banking
·         Timely banking of funds in the right/designated accounts.
·         Monitor operations of bank accounts to ensure availability of funds for issued payments.
·         Track bank balances and monitor cash flow requirements.
·         Undertake monthly bank reconciliations and follow-up on outstanding issues.
·         Assist in the preparation of periodic cash-flow statement.
Monthly Management Reports
·         Submitting Monthly reports to the Managing Director
·         Maintain up-to-date financial records in respect to all financial transactions.
·         Carry out daily reconciliation on financial transactions captured in the financial records and update in the accounting system.
·         Address issues arising from financial transactions without undue delay.
·         Make sure that accounting documents are securely kept.
Statutory Deductions
·         Effect and make timely remittance of statutory deductions to relevant authorities by the due dates (e.g. PAYE. NHIF, NSSF, HELB, DIT, Provident Fund etc).
·         Compile annual returns and forward the same to the relevant authorities.
Financial Reporting
·         Prepare financial statements and narrative for specific grant reporting and audit requirements in accordance with reporting timelines.
·         Prepare reports-Ensure timely reports to various stakeholders and review budgets, revenue, expense , payroll entries, invoices and other accounting documents required for partner reporting.
·         Internal reports-preparation of monthly reports that have to submitted before the 5th of the following month.
·         Preparations of cash flows projections and preparation of financial reports like P & L cash flow variance analysis and commentaries.
·         Budget control- Preparation of a master budget for savvy rides and monitor the compliance aspect of the approved budget. Conduct quarterly budget reviews.
Financial Management
·         Assist in the preparation and monitoring of budgets.
·         Maintain an accurate and up to date fixed asset register for the organization.
·         Prepare accounting records in a timely manner for annual and specific project external audits.
·         Assist in the coordination of external audits.
·         Provide support in audit of projects as and when directed.
·         Carry out any other duties and responsibilities which may be assigned by the management from time to time.
Qualifications
·         A bachelor’s degree in finance or relevant business field
·         CPA (K)
Competencies/Abilities/Skills Required:
·         Strong analytical skills
·         Strong interpersonal skills
·         Good appreciation of computerized accounting packages (accounting software).
·         Strong report writing skills
·         Strong coordination skills
·         Auditing skills
·         Proven skills in accounting and auditing.
·         Proficient in Computer accounting packages.
·         At least five years relevant working experience two years of which must have been in a similar position in a large and busy Company.
Authority/Decision Making
The individual makes recommendations to the Executive Director on issues relating to financial management, operations, logistics and general administration within the organization.
Special Working Conditions
The individual works within an office setup but occasionally works long hours to meet deadlines and attend meetings in the evenings.
How to Apply
Send in your CV to hr@savvyriders.co.ke  with subject title: Accountant