The Kenya Sugar Research Foundation (KESREF) is a Semi Autonomous Government Agency (SAGA) in the Ministry of Agriculture, with its headquarters at Kibos near Kisumu. KESREF is mandated to develop and disseminate appropriate technologies for enhanced productivity, value addition and competitiveness of the Kenyan sugar subsector.
KESREF wishes to recruit qualified and experienced individuals to the following vacant positions:
1. FINANCE MANAGER – GRADE RF 13 (1 POST) – Ref
FM/REC/01/11
Salary Scale RF 13 -Ksh: 94240 x4070-102380x4380-
111140x4440-115580x4690-120270 p.m.
The Finance Manager reports to the Director and the
position exists at Kibos Headquarters.
Tasks and responsibilities:
• Provides overall leadership to the Finance Department
• Develop, review and implement sound financial
accounting policies to achieve the organization’s
strategic objectives
• Ensure accurate and timely financial reports to
facilitate decision making
• Develop sound fi nancial management controls.
• Ensure effective cash fl ow management
• Develop and implement appropriate budget plans
• Ensure safe custody of all fi nancial and accounting
documents
• Prepare and maintain asset register
• Develop Departmental performance targets
• Ensure the organization complies with the statutory
requirements in fi nancial matters
• Ensure training , development and appraisal of staff
in the Department
• Any other duties as may be assigned by the Director
from time to time.
LEVEL OF EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE
• University degree
• CPA (K)
• At least fi ve (5) years experience at a comparable
senior position.
• He/She must be a member of a recognized
professional body e.g. ICPAK or equivalent.
• Profi ciency in computer applications and Accounting
packages
Other Competencies
• Honesty, confi dentiality and integrity
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated high level of maturity and good
leadership skills.
ASSISTANT ESTATES MANAGER-GRADE RF 8-
(1POST) REF: AEM/REC/08/11
Salary Scale RF 8 - Ksh: 39660x920-42420x980-45360x1060-50660 p.m.
The Assistant Estates Manager reports to the Legal and Administration Officer. Position exists at the KESREF Kibos offi ce.
Tasks and responsibilities
• General maintenance of the Foundation’s building and infrastructure.
• Keep up to date records of Foundation’s inventory.
• Provision of technical supervision of the Foundation’s infrastructural development and rehabilitation.
• Assist in the implementation of the Foundation’s technical projects including installation, testing and commissioning of plant equipment.
• Assist in the preparation of budgets and workplans.
• Supervision and appraisal of staff in the section.
Level of Education and Experience:
• Diploma in relevant field from a recognized
institution
• Three (3) years experience relevant experience.
• Computer literacy
Other Competencies
• Proven leadership, communication, presentation and writing skills.
• Ability to understand and follow research protocol and procedures.
• Analytical and result oriented
. ACCOUNTS ASSISTANT II - GRADE RF 7- (1 POST)
RE:AAII/REC/09/11
RF 8 - Kshs: 39660x920-42420x980-45360x1060-50660 p.m.
The position exists in Kibos and reports to the Financial Accountant
Tasks and responsibilities
• Originate payment vouchers and imprests
• Process imprest requests
• Ensure fi ling of accounting documents
• Prepare bank reconciliation statements
• Update the general ledger
• Prepare invoices
• Compute staff claims
Level of Education and Experience:
• KCSE ‘C’ plain or equivalent
• KATC Final
• Computer literacy
• Two (2) years in a similar position
Other Competencies
• Honesty, confi dentiality and integrity
• Demonstrated high level of maturity and good leadership and analytical skills.
• A team player with good communication and interpersonal skills, high sense of maturity.
• Ability to work within strict deadlines. Interested candidates for any of the above positions who meet the requirements may send their applications with the reference number clearly stated on the envelop and letter of application and detailed curriculum vitae containing current as well as expected remunerations, names and addresses of three referees and day time telephone contact, with copies of relevant certificates and testimonials to:
The Director
Kenya Sugar Research Foundation
P. O. Box 44-40100
KISUMU
E-mail: director@kesref.org
So as to reach him not later than 4.00 pm on 8th June 2011
KESREF is an equal opportunity employer. Please Note that Canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
