Safaricom Employment Opportunities Feb 2012

We are pleased to announce the following vacancy within the Finance Division.

In keeping with our current business needs, we are looking for a person who meets the criteria indicated below:

Senior Accountant - Financial Systems & Analysis

Ref: FIN-SAFSA-AUG11

Reporting to the Manager - Financial Systems & Analysis the job holder will be responsible for executing relevant tasks required in the development and enhancement in the use of the business integrated system application i.e. Oracle and incorporate the various business processes.

Key Responsibilities

• Evaluate and document all the business transactional processes that impact on Financial Accounting;
• Mapping of the documented processes to activated ERP applications;
• Identify simple and efficient methods of extracting information to assist in the financial reporting;
• Identify modules in the ERP relevant to the business that require to be implemented and justify their value add to the business;
• Collect information and prepare written proposals for implementation of enhancements to the ERP usage;
• Participate in the preparation of detailed project plans for execution of approved proposals within tight deadlines;
• Assist in the co-ordination of the execution for the approved projects;
• Prepare progress reports for project monitoring;
• Co-ordinate training between the users and developers in Financial Accounting.

Minimum Requirements

• Qualified Accountant CPA (K)/CIMA/ACCA/ACA or equivalent with Honours degree from a recognized university. An IT qualification will be an added advantage;
• 4-5 years Accounting experience in a well run company of which 2 should be at a supervisory level;
• Hands on experience working with a computerized accounting system preferably with ERP application;
• Demonstrate proficiency in project management skills and competencies;
• Thorough understanding of the International Financial Reporting Standards and experience in application and enforcement of the standards at the workplace;
• Experience in co-ordination of project activities to completion;
• Ability to critically analyse processes and systems for enhancement of efficiencies and performance;
• Experience in preparation and supervision of basic accounting ledger entries and extraction of the Trial Balance and financial statements;
• Direct involvement in Corporate reporting for financial and management information;
• Ability to relate well with both internal and external customers and work in teams;
• Proactive, confident, self- drive for results with the ability to work under pressure and tight schedules/deadlines and with minimum supervision;
• Leadership skills and ability to train others and enhance their skills and competencies;
• A proven team player with excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Operations Manager

FIN_TOM_ 2012

Reporting to the Senior Manager-Treasury and Tax, the job holder will be responsible for management of all Treasury operations including bank relationships and cash management; ensuring the company has the best banking products and services to meet its operational needs.

The job holder will also oversee the Treasury back office operations.

The job holder’s key responsibilities will be to:

• Invest excess company’s funds to earn competitive returns and manage bank charges;
• Manage the company borrowings and ensure all finance costs and loan related covenants are honored;
• Cash management of Retail outlets by ensuring all sales are receipted and reconciled to daily bankings;
• Funding of all bank accounts as per company requirements including preparation of daily cash position for management;
• Manage Foreign exchange transactions with banks by assessing payment requirements and ensuring purchases are made at competitive rates;
• Manage the relationships with banks through participation in selection of core banking partners for various products/ services required by the business and agree KPIs between bank and the company in writing for delivery of these products/services;
• Maintain a first port of call liaison office to resolve all issues with the banks and escalate issues to higher level of management where their input is required.

Minimum Requirements:

• Honors degree from a recognized university in a business related field;
• At least one full professional qualification in accounting namely CPA, ACCA, CIMA or an equivalent
• 5-6 years accounting experience in a well run company;
• Strong corporate treasury career path within international companies;
• Understanding of the international financial reporting standards and their applications;
• Strong understanding of money markets and being able to relate the same to the company’s operations and opportunities;
• Hands on experience working with a computerized accounting system preferably with oracle applications;
• Understanding and enforcement of company approved authority transactions limits;
• Submission of accurate, timely and relevant information for statutory and internal audit purpose;
• Strong analytical skills and keen attention to details.

Head of Innovation

Ref: EBA/PMO_HOI_FEB 2012

Reporting to the Executive Business Analyst and PMO, the job holders’ role will be to define and drive the Company’s innovation strategy through providing direction in delivery of compelling and innovative products & services.

The role holder will work very closely with all Business Units, and other key Stakeholders to grow revenue, while managing costs of innovation, through establishment and review of efficient processes.

Key Responsibilities

Innovation Management and Review

• Defining & Driving portfolio Innovation strategy and roadmap;
• Creating, evaluating and analyzing proposals for new business ideas;
• Evaluating technological trends and developing product features to achieve product goals and enhance customer experience;
• In liaison with relevant teams within the business undertake Market research and Competitive analysis to understand customers’ needs, competitor offering and obtain relevant customer insights that will aid in innovation.

Revenue Growth & Cost Control

• Meet revenue targets for Contribution of all innovations;
• Drive cost reduction initiatives through both the development of products/ business process and review of existing products & service/business processes.

Project Management

• Project Management of the development / enhancement of products and services through the approved gate process;
• Documentation and approval of the Product & Innovation Description and Business Case.

Products Performance Monitoring

• Prepare product performance reports within the portfolio and undertake post-launch reviews of all products and services;
• Proactively review customer’s feedback on products and services and follow up to ensure closure.

Products Performance Monitoring

• Prepare product performance reports within the portfolio;
• Undertake post-launch reviews of all products and services to assess actual market take-up against anticipated take-up as presented in the Business Case.

People/Performance management

• Prepare clear objectives and targets for members of the respective/cross functional teams with clear deliverables and timelines;
• Identify coaching needs and execute and document recommendations;
• Manage staff effectively through reward & recognition of both individual and team performance.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelors Degree in Commerce or a Technical field – Engineering or Information Technology from a recognized university;
• At least 8 years work experience in the Telecoms/ICT space or FMCG. This is expected to include: 5 years in product development/Project management in a telecommunications environment, 3 of which should be at a management level;
• Experience in managing multiple projects (6 – 12 month duration) simultaneously from start to finish, which have impact across a company, customers and on the revenue generation capability of the organization;
• Good understanding of regulatory framework for mobile operations particularly in the Kenyan environment;
• Excellent project management skills;
• A highly motivated person with a positive attitude towards work;
• Innovative, creative, results oriented with excellent analytical skills;
• A proven team player with excellent communication and interpersonal skill.

Technology Security Manager

Ref: TECHNOLOGY_ TSM _FEB 2012

Reporting to the Director; Technical & IT, the job holder will ensure adequate budget, resource and management of Technology security risks.

The job holder will also participate actively during the purchasing process for spend related to technology security activities and or products / solutions within Safaricom.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure effective capturing and monitoring of the functional technology risks and managing these on the company’s risk management platform.
• Identify and promote industry best practice for technology security, and security risk management for the local market.
• Implementation, monitoring and management of security aspects of IT infrastructure and applications including vulnerability assessments, penetration testing and resolutions on all technical systems.
• Ensuring the risk and operational requirements of technology security are effectively managed as well as driving forward the security strategic integration programmes within the technology function.
• In collaboration with stakeholders, ensure adequate budget, resource and management focus on technology security risks.
• Facilitate the development and review of security infrastructure, application, people and financial plans and policies in line divisional and organizational objectives.
• Develop and manage a team to provide timely and comprehensive support to projects and internal business users on issues relating to IT Security.
• Development and analysis of relevant management reports on various key aspects of the section’s responsibilities.

Minimum requirements

• Degree in Electrical Eng/Computer Science/Technology Management.
• Excellent network and IT security skills to enable the role holder to be viewed as a thought leader.
• 10 years experience in a large IT environment with at least minimum of 5years Security experience.
• Professional Security Qualification: CISSP/CISM.
• Network Certification- CCNA.
• Good communication and project skills.
• Report writing skills.
• Good management and leadership skills.
• Analytical Thinking.
• Stakeholder management at senior levels and high Customer center focused.
• Experience of working in a service operational environment.

If you are up to the challenge, posses the necessary qualification and experience, please send your resume and application letter indicating why you are the most suitable candidate for the role clearly quoting the job title and Ref No to the address below by Friday the 10th February 2012.

The Senior Manager – Talent Acquisition
Safaricom Ltd
Nairobi

Via E-mail to hr@safaricom.co.kehr@safaricom.co.ke