Agricultural Finance Corporation Vacancies

Agricultural Finance Corporation (AFC) is a state Corporation whose objective is to provide quality and sustainable customer focused financial services for the development of the agricultural sector in Kenya.

In order to achieve this objective, the Corporation seeks to recruit qualified and experienced professionals in the following areas:-

General Manager – Finance
Ref.No. AFC/FIN/001

The job holder heads the Finance Department and reports to the Chief Executive Officer. He/she is charged with the following responsibilities:-

Responsibilities

• Plans, manages and co-ordinates the operations of the Finance Department;
• Designs and co-ordinates the development, review and implementation of appropriate financial policies and procedures to ensure effective financial management and controls
• Co-ordinates the preparation of annual plans and budgets and advises management on all financial matters
• Oversees the maintenance of accounting records and generation of periodic and annual financial reports that meet both the statutory requirements and international accounting standards;
• Controls and authorizes expenditure and ensures that all departments, divisions and functional units adhere to approved budgets.
• Coordinates and oversees efficient treasury management;
• Oversees the design, implementation and maintenance of the Corporation’s computerized management information systems;
• Handles the performance management; supervision and development of staff within the Finance Department.
• Preparation of short and long term plans including corporate strategies

Qualifications

• B Com. – Accounting option or Equivalent from a recognized university
• Masters Degree in Finance, Business Administration or related field from a recognized university
• CPA (K), ACCA or equivalent
• Computer literacy is a must for the position
• Training and exposure in leadership roles

Experience

• Ten (10) years experience at a senior position in a relevant and comparable institution/field.
  
• Applicants with banking experience will have an added advantage.

General Manager – Operations
Ref.No. AFC/OPR/001

The job holder heads the Operations Department and reports to the Chief Executive Officer. He/she is charged with the following responsibilities:-

Responsibilities

• Plans, supervises and co-ordinates the functions of the Operations Department
• Formulate policies, procedures and strategies for credit delivery and collection;
• Formulate credit delivery plans, budgets and programs and oversees implementation;
• Co-ordinates the periodic review and updating of credit policies and procedures manuals;
• Manage stakeholders relationships and represent the Corporation at stakeholders’ forums
• Liaise with all other departments on credit administration matters;
• Handle the performance management; supervision and development of staff within the operations department.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Agriculture, Agricultural economics, Agribusiness or related fields from a recognized university.
• Professional Masters degree in Business Administration, Agriculture, Agricultural economics, Agribusiness or related fields from a recognized university.
• Computer literacy is a must for the position
• Training and exposure in leadership roles

Experience

• Ten (10) years experience at a senior position in a relevant and comparable institution/field

Chief Internal Auditor
Ref.No. AFC/AUD/001

The job holder heads the Internal Audit Department and reports to the Chief Executive Officer. He/she is charged with the following responsibilities:-

Responsibilities

• Develop and recommend policies and procedures for the Internal Audit function and manages its technical and administrative functions;
• Develop and execute comprehensive audit programs for the evaluation of the management controls provided by the Corporation;
• Interpret and explain legislation, rules, regulations and procedures as applied and related to the auditing of programs and operations of the Corporation;
• Implement specialized auditing programs to assist management in the evaluation and control of program operations so as to maintain compliance to International Audit standards and conformance to financial requirements;
• Manage audit of all units and establishments of the Corporation, and determine scope of investigation required;
• Make reports to Management and the Board;
• Liaises with departmental heads to ensure audit findings and recommendations are implemented;
• Undertakes special audits as directed by the Board;
• Handles the performance management; supervision and development of staff within the Internal Audit Department;
• Undertakes risk management;

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration or Equivalent from a recognized university
• Masters Degree in Finance, Business Administration or related field from a recognized university
• CPA (K), ACCA or equivalent
• Computer literacy is a must for the position
• Certified ICA will be an added advantage

Experience

• Ten (10) years experience at a senior position in a relevant and comparable institution/field

Manager – Corporate Communications & Marketing
Ref.No. AFC/BDD/001

The job holder reports to the General Manager – Business Development.

He/she heads the Corporate Communications and Marketing Division and is charged with the following responsibilities:-

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement appropriate communications and public relations strategies;
• Plan and conduct programs designed to create and maintain a positive image of the Corporation to the external publics;
• Plan and direct communication strategies designed to keep internal publics informed of the Corporations’ programs and policies;
• Develop new markets and diversify customer base for the Corporation’s products
• Undertake regular market research to advice management on customer service levels, competitor analysis, market trends, demand forecast etc.
• Spearhead the branding and positioning of Corporation’s products;
• Participate in the identification of suitable products/services for target customers
• Undertake product development initiatives in liaison with Planning/Resource Mobilization divisions to respond to market trends
• Design and implement marketing communications programs
• Develop and implement appropriate Corporate Social Responsibility programs
• Initiate and coordinate the production of in-house publications;
• Oversee and manage corporate events;
• Handle the performance management; supervision and development of staff within the Corporate Communications and Marketing Division.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mass Communication, Public Relations/ Marketing/ Commerce/ Economics or related discipline from a recognized university.
• Relevant Masters Degree from a recognized university.
• An achiever, computer literate, highly organized and able to supervise others.

Experience

• Minimum 6 years experience in a managerial position in a comparable field/institution.

Corporate Communications Officer
Ref.No. AFC/BDD/002

He/She reports to the Manager, Corporate Communications & Marketing. Some of the key responsibilities are:

Responsibilities

• Responds to general queries and requests for information;
• Prepares promotional materials such as photographs, brochures, infomercials and video footage for exhibitions and publicity events;
• Organizes corporate events;
• Gathers information for in-house publications and edits such material;
• Updates the AFC website and ensures it is on-line at all times;
• Explores and advises on PR opportunities in ongoing public and media focused events.

Qualifications

• Bachelors Degree in Mass Communication/Journalism/Public Relations from a recognized university.
• Computer literacy is a must for the position.

Experience

• 3 years experience in related field.

Credit Officer II
Ref.No. AFC/OPR/002

Some of the Key responsibilities are:

• Participates in the development and implementation of credit policies and programs
• Interprets and explains loan procedures and requirements to loan applicants, other stakeholders and the general public;
• Recruits customers, appraises applications, undertakes disbursement, monitors project implementation and loan recovery;
• Reviews delinquent accounts, analyzes collection problems and develops workable solutions;
• Carries out inspection and valuation of securities and supervises realization of securities through the appointed auctioneers;
• Prepares periodic monitoring and evaluation reports on credit activities;

Qualifications

• Professional Bachelors degree in Agriculture, Agricultural Economics, Agribusiness, Business Management or related field.
  
• Applicants with additional qualification in Cooperative management, banking, entrepreneurship, microfinance or equivalent will have an added advantage
• Computer literacy is a must.

Experience

• Minimum 3 years experience in related field.

Accountant III
Ref.No. AFC/FIN/002

Some of the Key responsibilities are:-

• Supervises the receipting and safe custody of loan collections and advices on portfolio quality trends
• Assists in the preparation, development and analysis of management accounting information;
• Prepares cash flow statements, income and expenditure accounts besides producing weekly, monthly and quarterly management reports;
• Processes payments to suppliers;
• Processes disbursement requests for loans at the branch level;
• Supervises the receipting and safe custody of loan collections at the branch level and advices on portfolio quality trends;
• Undertakes timely collection of other income including rent receivable on Corporations’ properties;
• Takes part in budgeting, planning, forecasting and setting performance measures for the business at the branch;
• Sits in loan committee meetings and provides advice on matters of financial nature related to loan making; disbursement and collection;
• Manages the processing and reimbursement of branch imprest;

Qualifications

• B Com. – Accounting option or equivalent from a recognized university
• CPA II or equivalent
• Computer Literacy is a must

Experience

• 3 years experience in a related field.

Applications quoting the reference numbers with detailed Curriculum Vitae including three referees with their current telephone contacts, copies of certificates and testimonials should be addressed to:

The Managing Director
Agricultural Finance Corporation
Development House, 7th Floor, Moi Avenue
P.O. Box 30367 – 00100 GPO
Nairobi

Closing date for applications is 15th April, 2011 at 5.00pm.

Only shortlisted candidates shall be contacted.

Successful candidates will be offered competitive salary and benefits package.

AFC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Lack of inclusion of all details as sought for or any form of canvassing shall lead to automatic disqualification.