Legal Entity Controller, Kenya & Zimbabwe at The Coca-Cola Company

The Coca-Cola Company, which is headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, is an American multinational beverage corporation, and manufacturer, retailer, and marketer of nonalcoholic beverage concentrates and syrups.

As Legal Entity Controller you will be responsible for managing accounting, external audit and tax compliance of the legal entities in Kenya & Zimbabwe (2 countries, 4 legal entities) and working as the key local FS business partner with the Franchise Leadership team to proactively identify and mitigate strategic and transactional accounting and tax risks.

Additionally, you will be overseeing compliance with US GAAP, IFRS, Company’s policies & procedures and/or other local accounting regulations as well as Company accounting policies and be safeguarding the resources of the Company by ensuring compliance with Statutory requirements (no fines/penalties), enforcing internal controls and Company policies, and continuously improving them to ensure smooth operations of the business.

In this role you will have people management responsibility for 1 Tax & Accounting Analyst based in Nairobi and potentially additional resources during statutory external audit periods. You will be required to travel less than 5% of your time, mainly requiring overnight stays.

What You’ll Do for Us:

Accounting and Reporting

• Manage non-financial reporting to headquarters in Atlanta, including impairment surveys, third party guarantee reports, legal reserves, payments to government officials, etc.
• Review monthly computation of service fees.
• Prepare monthly legal entity Profit and Loss´ (P&Ls) and narratives and quarterly legal entity balance sheets and narratives.
• Co-ordinate the External Audit with EY, in terms of completion, review and sign-off of the Annual Financial Statements with Controller, BU Finance Director, Planning and Analysis Manager and external auditors.
• Organize legal entity board meetings with input from Franchise Finance Manager and Franchise Legal Counsel including the preparation of board packs and accompanying PowerPoint presentations.
• Ensure items highlighted at monthly Balance Sheet Risk and Opportunities meetings are addressed and acted upon within agreed timelines.
• Responsible for interacting as needed with other areas, i.e. Accounting Research, Corporate Treasury, Corporate Tax, Controllers Group, etc.
• Review Accountant in Charge Memoranda (AICs), Standard Practices and Procedures (SPPs), etc. that impact the Coca-Cola business to ensure that the financial statements are being properly reported.

Tax Planning, Mitigation and Compliance

• Proactively work with the BU functions to mitigate all tax risks and support Commercial Finance and Franchise teams in resolving indirect tax issues (excise, customs, VAT, income and PAYE) affecting the system.
• Review significant contracts, agreements and business processes for compliance and tax efficiency.
• Maintain tax tracker and engage the BU and Atlanta corporate tax department on all tax issues arising and progress in resolving them.
• Review of the monthly VAT, deferred tax and corporation tax computations and related journal vouchers for posting into the ledger and prepare/review monthly tax returns and follow up for timely filing with, payment to and reconciliation with Self-Assessment Returns as issued by the respective Revenue Authorities in Kenya & Zimbabwe.
• Approval of monthly/quarterly general ledger (GL) tax account reconciliations.
• In liaison with Controller and Tax Manager, engage senior tax counsel, external tax advisers and tax authorities and coordinate responses to all tax audits and queries within timelines agreed with or demanded by tax authorities.
• Collaborate with Legal and Company secretarial service providers to ensure compliance with Companies’ Act and other local/secretarial requirements.
• Monthly/periodic review of tax authorities´ statement of accounts for all taxes to ensure payments are correctly allocated and receipt of refunds are confirmed by the revenue authorities.
• Proactively manage work assigned to external advisor to ensure that agreed timelines are met, and quality standards are adhered to within the approved budget.

Operational Control and Compliance

• Coordinate the quarterly Securities Exchange Commission (SEC) certification process with Franchise Finance Director, Controller, Franchise Legal and Franchise General Manager.
• Work with Franchise Finance to ensure proper documentation, communication and implementation of all relevant Company policies and procedures.
• Support internal and external audit process conducted by the Corporate Audit Department and EY, respectively.

Interaction Points

• EY External Auditors – Audit planning, liaison, exchange of information, audit conclusion.
• Genpact team and other IS Process teams – exchange of information, reviews, problem solving
• Corporate Audit Department – Liaison, exchange of information, audit conclusion and management action points if applicable.
• Controllership team – Supervision, allocation of work and problem solving.
• Senior Tax Counsel / Accounting Research Manager / Treasury Services Managers – Problem solving and exchange of information.
• General Ledger Manager / Disbursements Manager / Treasury Supervisor / Accounts Payable Manager – Liaison, exchange of information.
• Franchise General Manager/Franchise Finance Manager/Franchise Legal Counsel – SEC Letter process
• Franchise operations (Legal, HR, Operations, etc.) – Problem solving and multi-functional projects.
• Suppliers / Tax Advisers / Auditors / Tax officials – Exchange of information.
• Bottling Investment Group (BIG) Equity Investment contacts and Equity Investees Finance Managers – Exchange of information.
• Controls and Compliance Manager – Liaison, exchange of information.

Qualifications & Requirements:

• University Degree preferably in Finance, Accounting or related and registered qualified professional Accountant (CA, CPA, ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent).
• 5-10 years’ experience in applied Accounting, preferably gained in a multinational environment.
• External Audit experience with Big 4 Audit Companies.
• Tax Planning and Compliance.
• Strategic Financial Consulting.
• Auditing, Risk Management and Internal Controls (e.g. SOX, Segregation of Duties, etc.).
• US GAAP, IFRS and local GAAP.
• Advanced SAP and Excel skills.
• Treasury appreciation.
• Analytical skills.
• Systems thinking.

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Travel requirements:

• X% of travel required

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Primary School Teacher Interns (National Position) at Lutheran World Federation

The Lutheran World Federation (LWF; German: Lutherischer Weltbund) is a global communion .The Department for World Service is the LWF’s humanitarian arm. It has programmes in 32 countries. The LWF is a member of ACT Alliance.

Reports to:  Head Teacher

Location: Kakuma Refugee Camp

Lutheran World Federation World Service Kenya Program is seeking to recruit Kenyan nationals for the following position to be based in Kakuma.

Job Function

Reporting to the Head teacher, the teacher will teach and oversee school academic progress for learners, support professional development of refugee teachers, assess learners to track and report on learning outcomes, provide psychosocial support and ensure inclusivity in all school activities.

Duties and responsibilities of a Primary school Teacher Intern

• Prepare for and teach lessons assigned to him/her
• Enforce inclusive education programs reducing/eliminating barriers for inclusion of children with disabilities in regular schools
• Ensure all teaching and learning materials available in schools are distributed equitably, used efficiently and recorded well
• Teach subjects of specialization to impart knowledge, skills and attitudes to learners;
• Evaluate learners in subjects of specialization and prepare them for national and other examinations;
• Assist head teacher and deputy head teacher to upload learners’ details on online data systems including NEMIS, conduct surveys and other related tasks, including registration of candidates for national examinations
• Support child protection by identifying, referring/supporting children with protection concerns and providing psychosocial support
• Work with protection focal teachers and teacher counsellors to improve safety and hild protection in schools and community
• Coordinate gender mainstreaming issues for teachers and learners in curricular and co-curricular activities such as sports to ensure gender equity, equitable participation and maximization of potential of teachers and learners;
• Manage digital learning and e-learning devices used in learning processes
• Collect, collate and maintain all school records such as enrolment, teaching and learning resources, evaluation records and attendance registers;
• Ensure discipline in school is maintained and arbitrate any disputes;
• Supervise cleanliness of the school compound and ensure the learners are tidy;
• Embrace teamwork through collaborative planning and teaching to ensure consistency and improvement in curriculum delivery;
• Serve as a role model and maintain learner discipline to create conducive environment for learning
• Engage learners in curricular and co-curricular activities so as to identify, nurture and develop talents;

Requirements for appointment

A teacher must:-

• Have Primary teacher Education certificate.
• Be registered with TSC and in possession of TSC teacher certificate

Personal Attributes for the above post

• Ability to manage and use e-learning/digital devices for teaching and learning, prepare and upload learner content on devices, data collection and analysis
• Experience of working in refugee schools or with refugee community in the camp or urban set up.
• Exemplary guidance and counselling skills, and experience in provision of psychosocial support
• Passionate for inclusive education and girl’s education program
• Ability to tolerate cultural, educational and religious diversity in the work place.

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Direct Sales Agent at Wananchi Group

Wananchi is the leading business providing affordable entertainment and connectivity for the rapidly growing middle class in East Africa.

Job Description/Requirements

Business Unit: SimbaNET Com Limited

Report to: HOD – Sales SME

Annual Targets: As communicated by HOD

Profile and Main Purpose of the Job:

Reporting to Head of Sales SME, the Direct Sales Agents will independently manage sales within the SimbaNET Sales Department and at the Customer level. The role’s main focus will be Sales, Collection, and Client Relations.

The Sales Executive will independently produce and manage quotations/proposals /tenders and will submit them to the Customer under the supervision of the HOD Sales – SME. The target will be to close all sales calls.

Key Responsibilities:

• Corporate and other Vertical markets – pursue all SME leads and ensure payments that are due are made in a timely fashion
• Information Exchange – Submit detailed and accurate weekly and monthly reports
• Client Relations
• To ensure the customers’ expectations are met, that they get their money’s worth, collection, ensure all customers have valid contracts, customer visit and feedback, customer retention.
  Implement a solution to a client by ensuring that all key project aspects are delivered within a timely and professional manner
• Ensure all clients have valid contracts

Specific Responsibilities:

• Identifying and developing suitable Corporate, Government and Regional Prospects to approach for selling Simbanet Products, Solutions and Services
• Carrying out sales tasks associated with the Sales department
• With the approval of the HOD SME, negotiate rates for proposed products or solutions with customers
• Creating and building relationships and database with prospects with focus on SME accounts
• Drafting Agreements and following up with the customers for signing; Follow up payments of customers after the invoice has been raised
• Liaising with other departments on a quick and smooth implementation and commissioning of the projects. To achieve prescribed level of sales and performance in key areas and maintain a pipeline of opportunities.
• To work and collaborate with internal departments, pre and post sales, to ensure that all aspect of the sales are achieved effectively and on time.
• To proactively establish relationships with partners, key business organizations, and other bodies where required.
• To provide regular feedback from the marketplace on the effectiveness and suitability of the products and services and new product requirements.
• To prepare and submit weekly reports as requested by sales management.
• To attend sales and training meetings arranged by the company and Sales Management as appropriate.
• To provide a positive and professional image of the role and the company both to customers and colleagues at all times.
• Identifying and developing suitable prospects to approach for selling company Products, Solutions and Services
• Negotiating rates for proposed product or solutions.
• Building a reputable client database
• Drafting Agreements and following up with the customers for signing after receiving an LPO
• Following up with the Project Team on a quick and smooth implementation after receiving an LPO.
• Follow up payments of customers after the invoice has been raised – 1st Payment only.
• Carry out Sales Activities & assist the HOD Sales SME to assist in efforts to collect amounts from various SME bodies and large corporate accounts
• Information exchange and Provide accurate feedback on progress made in weekly and monthly report

TARGETS: Monthly target is $ 1500 per month

Requirements:

• A degree in any commercial related field or Information Technology.
• Minimum of 5 years corporate selling experience in Telecommunications – ISP, PDNO, GSM operators, Resellers etcetera.
• Should have good knowledge of customer relations.
• Good knowledge of WiMAX, Fiber and VSAT technologies.
• A good understanding of the Sales cycle

Required Competencies:

• Excellent communications and negotiation skills
  Fluent in English (written and spoken).
  Ability to quickly grasp concepts, work under pressure, deliver to meet deadlines
  Must be self‐driven, motivated, enthusiastic, positive and pleasant individual who is result oriented
  Ability to interface and communicate effectively at all levels within a corporate environment
  Must be a team player and can demonstrate the ability to work with the various departments within the company to achieve the shared Vision

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Carrier Sales Manager at Wananchi Group

Wananchi is the leading business providing affordable entertainment and connectivity for the rapidly growing middle class in East Africa.

Job Description/Requirements

Business Unit: Wananchi Telecom

Report to: HOD –Wholesale / Carrier Business

Annual Targets

New Business: USD 14,000 Per month. USD 168,000 in 12 Months

Focus Period: January to December 2021

Job Summary:

Reporting to Head of Sales – Wholesale & Carrier Business, the Carrier Sales Manager’s scope of work will be Carrier Sales & Business Development.

He/she will be responsible for sales activities in East Africa, including Kenya, Rwanda, Tanzania, and Ethiopia, South Sudan, Somalia, DRC and any other territory that may be assigned.

Specifically, the job holder will identify sales opportunities, develop and execute effective order closures through planned sales strategies to deliver the FY revenue targets, maintain high-level business relationships with key service providers and partners & expan business networks across assigned regions and territories.

Key Responsibilities

• Build a strong customer relationship at multiple levels while creating strategy and plans for each account/market and get a buy-in from the customers
• Identifying and developing suitable new prospects to approach for selling company Products, Solutions and Services.
• The Carrier Sales Manager will be responsible for Account Management of onboarded clients, conducting monthly service review, as well as bringing new business and for selling IP capacity and other related services.
• Regional expansion of Wananchi Telecom, the profile may require the person to travel within region for business promotion and development on regular basis.
• To work and collaborate with internal departments, pre and post sales, to ensure that all aspect of the sales are achieved effectively and on time following the right process.
• To proactively establish relationships with partners, key business organizations, government bodies and other bodies where required.
• To provide regular feedback from the marketplace on the effectiveness and suitability of the products and services and new product requirements.
• Responsibility to keep track of global trends and technology advancements and stay abreast of standardization work of relevant industry bodies
• Integrating requirements from multiple internal and external stakeholders to provide the relevant services to support business growth
• Presentation of commercial reports to the senior management team and recommending corrective actions where KPI’s are below projections
• Development and implementation of sales & marketing strategies and plans that are consistent with the organization’s strategic objectives.
• Formulation and execution of acquisition strategies (includes presentations, sales, techniques, referral programs, promotions, exhibitions, sales campaigns etc.)
• Building a reputable client database into the ERP system and giving pipeline analysis on regular basis.
• Reviewing agreements while liaising with the legal department and following up with the customers for signing after receiving an LPO.
• Preparation of proposals and contracts and negotiating the same.
• Follow up payments of customers after the invoice has been raised.
• Timely weekly, monthly, quarterly and annual reports.
• Achievement of Annual sales Budget.
• Any other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Education, Skills and Experience

• Minimum with Bachelor’s in Computer Science Engineering or IT marketing preferred.
• Minimum 4-5 years’ experience in sales/ key account management role, preferably with a regional sales experience
• Must have proven track record of consistent sales achievements in Telecommunications field with good personal reputation with clients.
• Must have experience working in B2B Sales in East Africa with emphasis on relationship/solution selling
• Preference to candidates from Telecoms sectors with sound experience of Account Management, specifically Wholesale IP Capacity, SDH, MPLS, DIA and Submarine cables systems in Africa
• Great account management skills and familiarity of entire sales process from lead generation to obtaining the order.
• High degree of post-sales support and customer retention skills.
• High level of interpersonal and communication skills both written and oral
• Above average knowledge of telecommunications voice and data products in wholesale environment.
• Good Negotiation skills.

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Senior Programmes Officer at Network of African NHRIs

The Network of African National Human Rights Institutions (NANHRI) is a regional umbrella body that brings together 44 African National Human Rights Institutions. NANHRI, whose Secretariat is based in Nairobi, Kenya, is currently registered under Kenyan law as an independent legal entity and has been operational since 2007. The Network seeks to support and strengthen National Human Rights Institutions in Africa as well as to facilitate coordination and cooperation among themselves and between them and other key human rights actors at the regional and international level. National Human Rights Institutions (NHRIs) generally refer to bodies established by governments to aid in promotion and protection of human rights within their respective jurisdictions through handling complaints and conducting investigations, conducting research, advocacy and educational programmes

NANHRI is seeking to recruit a Senior Programmes Officer to be based at its Secretariat office in Nairobi, Kenya, with frequent travels on the continent.

Main Purpose Of The Job

The Senior Program Officer position is newly created and will work closely with the Executive Director, Resource Mobilization and Partnership Advisor, Finance Officer, Communications officer and relevant Program Officers working on the Regional Mechanisms, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity and Expression (SOGIE), and decriminalisation of petty offences and Human Right Defenders (HRDs). The Senior Program Officer’s (SPO) role is to oversee the design and implementation of diverse grant portfolio, provide technical support and expertise in regional mechanisms, SOGIE rights, and relevant support in HRDs in addition to ensuring that all programs are aligned to NANHRI’s Strategic Plan. His/her main responsibility is to ensure timely and effective implementation of programmes/projects, support fundraising and donor engagement initiatives as well as day to day staff management and monitoring of performances.

Qualifications, Experience, Skills And Attributes

• A Masters Degree in Social Sciences, Human Rights Law, International Relations, Development studies or other related field
• More than 5 years’ experience in the human rights and social justice field. Experience working in advocacy and legislation will be an added advantage
• Understanding of human rights institutions particularly as they relate to regional human rights mechanisms, Human Rights Defenders
• Able to clearly demonstrate experience in handling sexual and gender minorities program implementation in African context
• Excellent research, report writing and presentation skills
• Excellent concept, proposal writing and budgeting skills with resource mobilization and partnerships experience
• Excellent computer skills in various computer packages
• Excellent working knowledge of English; a good working knowledge of French will be an added advantage
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Good organizational and analytical skills
• Ability to work under pressure and to meet deadlines

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Communication Intern at Al-Khair Foundation

Al-Khair Foundation is a UK-based international NGO providing humanitarian support, international development, emergency aid and disaster relief in some of the world’s most deprived areas. Established in 2003 and rapidly growing into one of the leading Muslim charities in the UK, Al-Khair Foundation also looks to tackle issues prevalent in the UK as well, such as unemployment, education, women’s empowerment and domestic violence.

Internship Details:

An Internship opportunity between 3-6 months (depending on funding)

Summary:

The Communication Intern role is key in ensuring that staff, partners and other stakeholders know about and are proud of AKF work in Kenya.

The incumbent will be reporting to the Communications Officer and work closely with the rest of the Country team to develop communication tools and materials.

Key Duties & Responsibilities:

•  Support in the execution of the communication strategy
• Support in the creative development and execution of content
• Suggest story ideas and produce well written stories on the impact of AKF’s work in the region
•  Coordinate recording and editing of human-interest stories and photographs for use in communication and internal/external reporting
• Prepare the Terms of Reference (TOR) and media guidelines for the Photographer/Videographer on each project to be covered
• Establish and maintain an active social media community for the Country Programmes
• Establish and manage mainstream media contacts for networking
• Produce (in coordination with the Communications Officer and the other AKF staff) leaflets, briefings and brochures setting out the nature of AKF work in the region
• Identify fundraising opportunities and communicate with potential and existing donors
•  Regularly update the fundraising strategy under the direction of the Communications Officer and with the rest of the team
•  This job description is subject to regular review and appropriate modifications and the post holder may be required to undertake other relevant and appropriate duties as required

Academic Qualification & Competencies:

•  University degree in Media, Communications, Public Relations or related field (Graduated not more than 2 years ago)
•  Excellent written and verbal communications skills
•  Proficiency in using personal computer and various office software packages including word processing, spreadsheet, presentation and email management. Knowledge of working with Photoshop and InDesign will be an added advantage
•  Relevant skills managing social media platforms
•  Ability to identify and write strong, interesting stories/ case studies
• High attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to multitask and work with short deadlines
• Must be a good team player with high degree of initiative, flexibility and tolerance.

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Programs Intern at Al-Khair Foundation

Al-Khair Foundation is a UK-based international NGO providing humanitarian support, international development, emergency aid and disaster relief in some of the world’s most deprived areas. Established in 2003 and rapidly growing into one of the leading Muslim charities in the UK, Al-Khair Foundation also looks to tackle issues prevalent in the UK as well, such as unemployment, education, women’s empowerment and domestic violence.

Internship Details:

An Internship opportunity between 3-6 months (depending on funding)

Summary:

Under the supervision of the Programs Coordinator, the Programs intern will assist in developing programs reports, strategies & designs. He/she will be assisting in monitoring projects and ensuring quality delivery of projects for AKF -Kenya.

Key Duties & Responsibilities:

• Assist in review/updating of AKF’s Programme Strategy, in line with Global Strategy, Country Strategy and Annual Business Plans.
•  Assist in developing/ updating AKF’s specific guidelines/policies on core emergency response and recovery guidelines, including Disaster Preparedness Plans (DPPs)
• Assist in developing, participating in project design meetings and propose improvements if necessary
•  Assist in evaluation of potential problems and technical hitches and develop solutions to them
•  Support in planning and managing team goals, project schedules and new information
• Support in supervision of current projects and coordinate all team members to keep workflow on track
•  Support to manage project-related paperwork by ensuring all necessary materials are current, properly filed and stored
• Assist to communicate with beneficiaries to identify and define project requirements, scope and objectives
•  Travelling to project delivery areas for needs assessments, project implementation, monitoring etc.

Academic Qualification & Competencies:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Project Management, Development Studies, Social sciences, or related subject (Graduated not more than 2 years ago)
• Excellent written and verbal communications skills
• Proficiency in using personal computer and various office software packages including word processing, spreadsheet, presentation and email management
• High attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to multitask and work with short deadlines
• Must be a good team player with high degree of initiative, flexibility and tolerance.

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