The Aga Khan Education Service, Kenya
(AKESK) is a non-profit service company, registered under the Companies Act,
and operates 11 private schools in various cities in Kenya, striving to provide
affordable quality education.
It is part of the Aga Khan
Development Network (AKDN), a group of private development agencies working to
improve living conditions and opportunities for people of all faiths and
origins in specific regions of the developing world.
All positions are based in Nairobi.
Finance Manager
Role Summary: The Finance Manager will be responsible for
providing leadership in financial aspects of AKESK operations and ensure
safeguarding of AKESK resources through effective execution of financial
planning and management, accounting and reporting and implementation of strong
risk management and financial control policies.
The Finance Manager is accountable for fiscal discipline assurance within the organization.
The main responsibilities will
include budgeting and planning, accounting and statutory compliance, monitoring
financial systems, enforcing procurement policy as well as reporting and
analysis.
This is a senior management position within AKESK.
Skills required for the job:
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Strong knowledge and understanding of
contemporary financial management practices and analytical tools.
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Strong interpersonal skills and
people management skills and the ability to contribute as a member of the
senior management team.
Qualifications and Experience
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First Degree in Financial Management
Discipline, post graduate degree will be an added advantage
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Full CPA K/ACCA qualifications
·
Proven track record in finance
management with 10+ years’ experience in a similar position in a busy
environment
Business Analyst
Role Summary: The Business Analyst (BA)’s primary duty is to
support AKESK to enforce a culture of effective use of resources, both people
and technology, and reports directly to the CEO.
The BA reviews, assesses, and
recommends changes to business processes at AKESK.
The BA manages AKESK’s Education
Management Information System and the data/information therein.
The role emphasizes
horizontal-relationships with other departments at AKESK, and therefore demands
expertise in business planning, as well as analyzing and translating
departments’ business requirements into new systems and/or business process.
Overall, the BA acts as a change
agent to help facilitate effective implementation/modifications to current
practices at AKESK.
A good summary of the BA role
is: the ‘bridge’ between the systems
challenges at AKESK and the solutions available to the organization.
Skills required for the job:
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The BA shall have both depth and
breadth in problem identification, analysis and resolution.
·
The BA’s final products shall be
known for business and technical soundness and appropriateness.
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High level of business acumen,
numerate and with good Microsoft-office skills, very good interpersonal and
leadership skills, proactive, self motivated, logical and objective.
·
Seamless understanding of what
internal-clients want and need from their organization.
Qualifications and experience:
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First degree in a business related
discipline, post graduate qualification an added advantage
·
5 year experience in a similar
position
Administration Officer
Role Summary: The administration Officer will be responsible for
planning, developing, organizing and directing all administrative activities at
the Head Office.
The position is also responsible for
smooth running of the procurement department in liaison with the Head of Unit
and Schools.
Skills required for the job:
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Very good interpersonal skills as
well as the ability to work under pressure and on very tight deadlines
·
Strong analytical competency with a
strong understanding of business administration processes
Qualifications and experience:
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Degree in Business Administration or
other relevant field
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Professional certification in
Procurement with proven track record in procurement management
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Facilities management experience
·
Fleet management experience
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Excellent safety, health and
environmental standards awareness.
·
Minimum of 5 years’ experience in a
similar position in a busy environment
Human Resources Officer
Role Summary: Provides Administrative and Operational support to
the Human Resources function and attend to employees related matters from
various departments and Schools.
Skills required for the job:
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Excellent interpersonal and team
management skills
·
Strong communication skills both
written and verbal
Qualifications and experience:
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Bachelor’s degree in Human Resource
Management or Business Administration
·
Higher diploma in Human Resource
Management
·
Institute of Human Resource
Management Membership
·
Strong understanding of labour laws
·
Minimum of 3 years experience in a
similar position in a busy multicultural environment
·
Training/facilitation experience
Bursar
Role Summary: The Bursar will provide accounting and
administrative support to one of the AKESK schools.
He/she will ensure smooth running of
school financial management programs and enhance optimal utilization of
resources provided to the school.
Skills required for the job:
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Excellent interpersonal and Customer
Service Skills
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Ability to prepare reports on
school’s Financial operations
Qualifications and Experience:
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Diploma in Business Management /
Business Administration or CPA 2
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Minimum 5 years experience in similar
position
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Sound understanding of the Key
Performance Indicators for Financial management in Educational Institutions
·
Proficiency in Microsoft Office
applications
Application letters for the desired
position, together with detailed Curriculum Vitae, copies of relevant
certificates, testimonials and names of three professional referees should be
submitted by Friday January 22nd, 2016, to the address below.
Only shortlisted applicants shall be
contacted.
The Human Resources Manager
Aga Khan Education Service Kenya
P O Box 41440 00100
Nairobi
Email: hr@akesk.org
