Saturday 19 February 2011

Commercial Bank of Africa Employment Opportunities

Want to make it big in Banking?

CBA is giving you a chance to make your name (and put it on our card as well)

Commercial Bank of Africa aims to be a respected and significant financial services business ¡n Eastern Africa.

Our efforts and resources are focused on Corporate & Institutional Treasury and the high-end market of Personal Banking.

As such, we seek to recruit customer-focused and performance-oriented individuals with strong leadership skills to fill the vacant positions listed below.

Senior Manager, Treasury

Reporting to the Head o Treasury, the Senior Manager Treasury will supervise and lead the
trading team in undertaking daily trading activities within the stipulated guidelines.

He/she will he responsible for ensuring that all related risks are managed adequately in all the
trading activities in order to achieve the set trading revenues.

He/she will be responsible for monitoring the team performance and ensuring that an appropriate training programme is in place for the team’s development.

He/she will be a team player and will be expected to take other supervisory roles when required to do so.

Main Responsibilities

1. Growth in treasury trading business

This will include:

* FX Trading - Set and implement trading strategies for currency trading to ensure maximum profitability
* Local and Foreign Currency Bond Trading - Implement bond trading strategies (local and foreign currency denominated) to ensure maximum profitability in line with set targets
* Liquidity Management
* Oversee the set up of the ALM desk activities and guide ALCO on any balance sheet requirements

2. Risk management in both FX and Bond trading activities

3. Team leadership and mentoring

4. Responsible for continuous personal and team development to ensure high competence and
high performance levels.

Qualifications & Experience

* University graduate, preferably Bachelor of Commerce - Upper Second or CPA 3.0.
* Two years experience in general banking
* Five years experience in Treasury Operations, two of which must have been spent on the trading desk with the responsibility of leading a team of dealers
* Conversant with all trading platforms used in a dealing room.

Credit Documentation Officer

Reporting to the Credit Documentation Manager, the purpose of this role is to handle security
documentation for Corporate & Small and Medium Enterprises (SME) borrowing customers
including being a custodian of the securities held as collateral, and facilitating disbursement of
facilities where security documentation have been perfected and all approval terms and
conditions met.

Main Responsibilities

* Drafting Letters of Offer and preparing other internal documents for Corporate & SME Banking Credit Facilities
* Receiving, checking and lodging of documents both on soft & hard copy registers
* Accurately maintaining the facility reference register as required
* Accurately maintaining the exception report by updating deferrals given and document received
* Preparing checklists to accompany offer letters for all pending deferrals and requirements of the subject offer letter
* Issuing instructions to legal department for preparation of external security documents
* Issuing of instructions to external service providers (Quantity Surveyors and Valuers)
* Timely and accurately preparing Facility Maintenance Memos to authorize release of facility
* Proper and timely release of securities temporarily or permanently upon repayment of all facilities secured
* Dual & safe custody of securities room & securities room keys. Ensure visits to the strong room are properly structured
* Responding to queries on Corporate and SME Banking Credit securities & documentation.

Qualification and Experience

* University degree from a recognized institution - Upper Second or GPA 3.0.
* At least 3 years working experience, 2 of which must be in the credit risk/credit department in a commercial bank.
* Working knowledge of the secured lending practice for financial institutions, particularly lending to the SME and Corporate clients
* Practical experience in use of relevant MS Office applications.

Internal Auditor

Reporting to the Audit Manager, the purpose of this role is to plan and carry out specific audit
exercises on bank operations as assigned in an efficient, economical and effective manner so as
to ensure that bank operations comply with the legal requirements and the agreed hank policies
and procedures

Main Responsibilities

* Participate and contribute in the risk assessment process for target audit areas and documentation of results as guided by the Audit Manager
* Prepare audit plan for specific audit assignments and implement in consultation with Audit Manager, to ensure completion within agreed schedule
* Develop, ¡n liaison with the Audit Manager appropriate audit tests and programs aimed at achieving the desired objectives in areas auditable
* Draft, in concurrence with the Audit Manager, suitable management letters reporting on key control weaknesses, non-compliance with procedures and management policies and regulatory requirements, among others, on those areas audited
* Complete audit assignments delegated by the Audit Manager according to the agreed plan
* Carry out the identified continuous monitoring reviews and report on the results at the agreed intervals
* Assist in follow up and disposal of cleared audit issues logged from previous audits.

Qualification and Experience

* University Graduate preferably in Accountancy, Finance or Business Administration — Upper Second or GPA 3.0
* Two years experience in internal audit or training with a professional firm of practicing accountants for at least 2 years
* Qualified as CPA, ACCA or equivalent
* Banking professional qualifications an added advantage.

To apply, send your application letter and CV, quoting the job title via e-mail only to jobs@cba.co.ke

Kindly submit your application by 22nd February 2011.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted

Tanzanian Lodge Job Vacancies

Our client a 5 Star Small Luxury Lodge in Lake Manyara National, Tanzania, is currently recruiting dynamic and committed staff with previous experience in small luxury lodge operations to fill in positions as below:

Assistant Lodge Manager: To over see and Assist in absence of the lodge manager

Executive Chef

Duties:

* Overall day to day management of the kitchen,
* menu planning and control, to ensure that all menus are constantly updated, paying attention to seasonal availability,
* Menu Costing and Cost Control,
* Budgeting and profit actualization,
* staff training,
* maintaining food safety and hygiene standards,
* stocking and controls,
* staff disciplining

Age: 28 – 40 Years

Experience; Looking for a young creative and imaginative fellow with 5 years as Exec. Chef or Sous chef in a luxury lodge, experience in opening a property will be an added advantage (Preferably a chef from Kichwa Tembo, Governor’s Camps, Elsa’s Kopje, Sanctuary Olanana, Kilalinda Luxury Lodge, Borana lodge, Loisaba wilderness lodge, generally exclusive luxury lodges)

Qualifications: Food Production Diploma or Relevant Certificates from recognized international institute, Michelin certification would be an added advantage

Chief Accountant

Duties:

* Manage the assets of the company and staff in the accounts department while reporting to the General manager and Directors,
* Provide periodical detailed balance sheet, carry out interim audits and final audits, Statutory requirements compliance,
* Review management letters and identify areas of improvement,
* Preparation and presentation of management accounts, operational statistics, preparation of final schedules, compliance with statutory requirements,
* Liquidity management, Creditor payments, Cash flow accuracy- forecast and actual, Working capital management,
* Control over bank limits and reduction in interest costs,
* Enhanced collection to improve cash flow, credit notes/signing limits, prevention of revenue leakage, night audit, budgets, payroll, debtors register,

Age: 28 – 40 Years

Experience: 3 years as finance manager in a Busy Hotel or lodge, experience in opening a property will be an added advantage

Qualifications: ACCA level 2 or CPA qualification from a recognized institution

Chief Butler

Duties: In charge of F&B service, answerable to Lodge manager, prep service areas, brief barteleurs , train barteleurs, service of guests, handle customer complaints. etc

Age: 30 – 40 Years

Experience: looking for a creative and imaginative person with minimum of 3 years as restaurant supervisor in a luxury lodge or busy fine dining restaurant,
(Preferably a chef from Kichwa Tembo, Governor’s Camps, Elsa’s Kopje, Sanctuary Olanana, Kilalinda Luxury Lodge, etc)

Qualifications: Advanced Certificate in Food and Beverage Service from Utalii College or an institute of repute

House keeper

Duties:

* Responsible for ensuring that lodge rooms and facilities are kept in a clean and orderly condition in line with lodge policies and guest satisfaction.
* Responsible for overseeing housekeeping staff.
* Familiar with a variety of commonly-used concepts, best practices, and procedures.
* Leads and directs the work of others.
* A wide degree of creativity and latitude is expected.

Age: 26 – 35 Years

Experience: minimum of 3 years as Housekeeper in a Busy luxury Hotel or safari lodge, experience in opening a property will be an added advantage,
(Preferably from Kichwa Tembo, Governor’s Camps, Elsa’s Kopje, Sanctuary Olanana, Kilalinda Luxury Lodge, etc)

Qualifications: Diploma or certificate in housekeeping and Laundry operations from a recognized institution

If you are qualified for the above position, kindly send your application along with an up-to-date CV with telephone contacts for three professional referees to swift.recruitment.recruit@gmail.com including your daily telephone contact.

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted

Financial Manager - COSTECH

Source : The Guardian, February 15, 2011

Requirements : Financial Degree from a recognized academic instituion and the accreditation to practice as an accountant in Tanzania possession of postgraduate qualification will be an added advantage

Job Description :Assessment of the financial viability and associated due diligence process for prospective and existing tenant companies

Apply To : Director General

Full Address : Tanzania Commission for Science and Technology, P.O. Box 4302, Dar es Salaam

Closing Date : 28/Feb/2011

Administrative Assistant - COSTECH

Source : The Guardian, February 15, 2011

Requirements : Diploma in Administration/Office Management or an acceptable alternative qualification

Job Description :Suport staff in assigned project based work

Apply To : Director General

Full Address : Tanzania Commission for Science and Technology, P.O. Box 4302, Dar es Salaam

Email Applications: jkongoi@costech.or.tz

Closing Date : 28/Feb/2011

TANZANIA INSTITUTE OF ACCOUNTANCY JOBS MINISTRY OF FINANCE AND ECONOMIC AFFAIRS

TANZANIA INSTITUTE OF ACCOUNTANCY (TIA)


The Tanzania Institute of Accountancy (TIA) is an Executive Agency under the Ministry of Finance and Economic Affairs which was established on 1st July,2002 and officially launched on 24th January ,2003 as per Act No 30 of 1997

As an Executive Agency, TIA is operating semi autonomously in providing quality education in the field of Accountancy, Procurement & Supplies and other Business Related Disciplines so as to become a self sustainable Institute.

TIA is accredited by NACTE as Institute of Higher Learning mandated by NBAA and PSPTB To conduct training Programmes in the fields of Accountancy and Procurement and supplies.

The Institute is inviting qualified and dedicated personnel to fill the following post in its establishment:

RECTOR :1 POST-STATIONED AT DSM CAMPUS 1. REQUIRED QUALIFICATION:

A Prosective aspirant must be a PhD and holder of outstanding academic and administrative experience and proven capability in the area of technical & Supply ,education and training in the field of Accountancy,Procurement & Supply Managemenmt,Finance and other business related disciplines and be eligible for registration as technical teacher









Proven ability to develop and coordinate the implementation of an academic vision for the Tanzania Institute of Accountancy (TIA): and A person possessing ability to influence persuades build coalitions networks and ability to stimulate and encourage new ideas and development through motivation and support of staff and students. Associate Professorship/Professorship will be a d support of staff and students.

2. Duties AND RESPONSIBILITIES The Rector shall:

Be the Accounting officer and spokesperson of the Institutes; Facilitate learning (by teaching ) programmes in the Institute;

Be the principal Academic And Administrative officer of he Institute and secretary to the Ministerial Advisor Board
(MAB);

Be resporting for formulation and implementation of policies to enhance the academic excellence of the Institute,

Administrate the enforcement of by laws and regulation made by the Government and Regulatory organs;

Promote good relations with the Government and other stakeholders; and Be responsible for promoting efficiency in the academic activities related to training research and consultancy.
3. Tenure of office

The Rector shall hold office for a term of five years and may be re-appointed consecutily for one more term of five years.

4. Age limit: Must be between 45 and 50 years

5. REMUNERATION:
Salary :PHTS 21 plus attractive incentives package
6. MODE OF APPLICATION:


Application should be accompanied with;

A Well –typed CV,

Copies of relevant testimonial certificates; Names of (3)referees;

Contact address during daytime (Postal Address,Officer and Mobile Telephone and Fax)









All applicants who are currently employed by Government or Parastatal Organizations must channel their application through their respective Employers;

Application through email will not be considered:

ADDRESS:
All applications should be addressed to:
Permanent secretary’

Ministry of Finance and Economic Affairs,
P.O.BOX 9111,

DAR ES SALAAM.

Attn:Treasury Registrar

Tel: 022 2111176,
O222110046

Deadlines: The deadlines for submission of application is on 11th March, 2011

NB: For those who had already submitted their applications need not re-apply they will be considered accordingly