Kenyan Government Jobs:CMA Systems Specialist (Finance)

CMA Systems Specialist (Finance) 2015

The Capital Markets Authority is a statutory agency charged with the responsibility of regulating and developing an efficient capital market in Kenya.

The Authority invites applications from dynamic, goal-oriented, high performers, with strong problem-solving skills, for the following position:

Systems Specialist – Finance
Ref: HCA/ERP – F/11/2015
1 Position

Reporting to Manager Finance with operational interaction with Director Corporate Services on
systems design and approval the selected candidate will be responsible for:

Key Duties & Responsibilities:

• Identifying automation and process improvement opportunities in operations and lead in development and maintenance of automation tools to improve efficiency especially within internal operations.
• Developing and installing tools that will optimize processing of accumulated data into useful inputs for decision making.
• Supporting the Finance Manager in reviewing, enhancing and sustaining automation of entire scope of financial reports for internal and external purposes in the ERP for ease of continuous monitoring and reporting.
• Supporting process owners by leading in development of tools to facilitate ease of compliance with KRA, PPOA, Ministerial and other legal and procedural compliance issues as might arise from time to time,
• Championing the design ,interface and integration between Microsoft Dynamics NAV ERP and Office 365 Power BI for effective support in decision making,
• Supporting Procurement Head in automaton of processes including effective integration and usage of e-procurement in IFMIS.
• Working with the ICT to identify unutilized capabilities of the ERP system and propose solutions
• Supporting HR in delivery and sustaining e-recruitment, eLearning, Score cards and other Admin systems to drive efficiency and reliability.
• Being a reference point for users on capabilities of ERP and other management tools and adoption of latest technologies in service delivery.
• With time invest 20% – 40% of time in accounting and other operations related duties.
• Performing any other duties that may be assigned from time to time

Minimum Qualifications and Experience
Education

• An upper second BSC- Information Technology, Software Engineering, Computer Science or its equivalent.
• A recognized ICT professional qualification/certification relevant to financial/customer service systems development
• Microsoft Certified Solutions Developer (MCSD). A specialization in Microsoft Dynamics will be an added advantage
• A full or partial accounting qualification or a commitment to pursue such a qualification will be required of the right candidate.
• Experience: Demonstrable 2 years’ experience in actual development of financial or customer service solutions in a reputable organization

Key Skills, Knowledge & Competencies:

• Experience in ERP environment.
• An understanding of the workings of a Finance department in a medium to large organization.
• Self-starter.
• High level of attention to detail, analytical and report writing skills
• Effective interpersonal skills.
• Unquestionable Ethics, Integrity and Professionalism 

How to Apply

If your background, experience and competence match the specifications outlined, please send your application, quoting the reference of the position you are interested in, including your current curriculum vitae, copies of your certificates and other testimonials, salary history, three referees (one of who must be either your current or previous employer), day telephone number, e-mail address and details of your current salary and benefits to:

The Chief Executive
Capital Markets Authority
UpperHill, Longonot Rd
3rd Floor, Embankment Plaza,
P. O Box 74800 – 00200,
Nairobi

Applications should be received on or before May14, 2015

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews.

“Capital Markets Authority is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.