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M-Pesa Africa – Principal Internal Auditor
Brief Description
- The position holder will be driving improvement in the internal control environment by providing proactive recommendations on control issues.
- Performing business risk analysis by reviewing business processes, prioritizing the risks identified and developing an audit plan.
- Execution of specific audit assignments according to the audit plan.
Key Responsibilities
- Audit Execution
- Reporting and Record Keeping
- Risk Controls and Awareness
- Risk Management Projects
- New projects/process re-engineering
- Supervisory Responsibility
- Prior Audit recommendations
QUALIFICATIONS
Apply if you have:
- Upper second class degree in Business or Commerce from a recognized University
- Fully qualified accountant – CPA (K) or equivalent
- IT knowledge – an understanding of the working of various accounting packages (including ERP’s)
- 8 years working experience in external audit from a reputable audit firm or 8 years business experience and extensive experience within an internal audit function.
- High level knowledge of MS Office applications
What you can expect from us:
- We believe in a fair and robust interview process
- We have a robust flexible total reward scheme
- Dedicated support and mentoring/coaching
- Opportunity to develop and progress – plus a solid dedication to work-life integration. It all means you’ll have everything you need to advance your career and achieve your full potential.
Note to Applicants
- As part of our recruitment process, we will request the below documentation which will be required as soft copies at a later stage of the process.
- An updated CV with a confirmation of three referees- 2 must be professional and must have supervised you at some point, the other referee can be a colleague in the same professional field. If the referees are within the same organization that you are working with, you will need to confirm to us that it’s okay to contact them in writing (via email). This also includes all references within the Human Resources department.
- Scanned copy of certificate of good conduct from the CID (Less than 1 year old) – Applicable to Kenyans Only
- Scanned copy of certificate from Credit Reference Bureau (CRB) – Applicable to Kenyans Only
- Scanned copy of University Certificate
- Scanned copy of your National ID / Passport-Legal Form of Identification
Creative Designer
Responsibilities
- Design visually compelling design assets and content for use across Masoko e-commerce channels
- Work closely with the Masoko digital marketing team to deliver engaging and consistent content for web, mobile, email, affiliates, social media and display advertising channels
- Create responsive designs for all screen size whilst demonstrating a user-centricity
- Ensure designs are aligned to brand guidelines and best practice standards
- Support the design of internal digital communication materials and presentations for the wider business on an ad hoc basis
- Effectively manage workflow to deliver to deadline
- Conduct continual analysis of competitor activity both onsite and across Digital Marketing channels, as well as observe key market trends
- Study design briefs and conceptualize visuals based on requirements
- Prepare rough drafts and present ideas
- Complete projects by coordinating with internal design teams and external design agencies
- Contribute to UX/UI crafts body of knowledge within Safaricom
QUALIFICATIONS
Qualifications
- Degree in design, fine art or related field
- Proven graphic designing experience
- Proficiency with required desktop publishing tools, including Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator
- Proficiency with required vector graphics design, wireframing and prototyping tools, including Adobe XD, Figma, Balsamiq, InVision for web and mobile apps
- Understanding of marketing, production, website design, mobile app design, corporate identity, product packaging, advertisements, and multimedia design
- A strong eye for visual composition
- Effective time management skills and the ability to meet strict deadlines
- Ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment
- Creativity around communication, typography, interactive media, branding and delivering presentations
- Understanding and experience managing design systems and library of graphic assets
- Knowledge of HTML and CSS with demonstrable work experience is desirable
- Applications should include a portfolio of desktop/mobile web designs, mobile app designs, email campaigns, social media banners and other graphics
M-Pesa Africa – Executive & Office Support Specialist
DESCRIPTION
At M-Pesa Africa, we take immense pride in our innovative solutions and unwavering commitment to excellence. As an Executive & Office Support Specialist, you will play a central role in our operations, providing indispensable support to our executive team, MPA staff and ensuring the seamless functioning of our office environment.
If you thrive in a challenging and rewarding environment, where your skills will be valued and your contributions recognized, then this is the perfect opportunity for you to showcase your expertise and make a significant impact.
Reporting to the Executive Assistant to the Managing Director, the Executive & Office Support Specialist will be responsible for:
- Responding to enquiries, correspondence both telephone & written communication;
- Booking/scheduling all meetings in liaison with concerned parties;
- Organizing & coordinating all logistics for the HODs and MPA (both internal & external) activities;
- Raising and reviewing all departmental OpEx and Internal Requisitions;
- Monitoring expenditure against set budgets and monthly reporting;
- Reconciling all purchase documentation;
- Managing petty cash, stationary requisition process, filing, and other routine tasks
- Following up on tasks and activities with internal and external stakeholders;
- Coordinating activities and working with stakeholders across M-Pesa Africa Operating countries on initiatives such as the quarterly Townhall, Customer fora, team activities etc. by providing administrative support
- Liaising with the applicable teams to ensure Air ticket / accommodation requests are done and confirmed;
- Assisting in the on-boarding of new employees;
- Providing line management to the Exco drivers.
Skills and competencies required for the role:
- Pleasant personality with strong communication skills
- Ability to work autonomously and support a high energy & demanding sales team.
- Planning and problem-solving skills
- Resourcefulness, Foresight and Anticipation, Adaptability
- Organization skills
QUALIFICATIONS
Apply if you have:
- A degree in Secretarial/business Administration or a relevant field
- 3 years’ experience in customer service, office administration.
- At least 1 year of experience as a department administrator
- Responsibility – manage Senior leaders’ appointments; calendars; manage petty cash, purchase order requisitions; travel and meeting arrangements; preparation of reports; filing;
What you can expect from us
- We believe in a fair and robust interview process
- We have a robust flexible total reward scheme
- Dedicated support and mentoring/coaching
- Opportunity to develop and progress – plus a solid dedication to work-life integration. It all means you’ll have everything you need to advance your career and achieve your full potential.
Business Governance and Operations Lead
Brief Description
Reporting to the Head- Route to Customer, the position holder will be responsible for tracking business results, performing cost-benefit analyses and monitoring key OKRs.
Responsibilities
• Monitor financial data vis a vis performance and recommend solutions that will improve performance
• Manage data collection for updating operations metrics to achieve productivity targets, reduce cost per unit, and deliver excellent customer service
• Provide advisory support management on designing, implementing and enhancing business controls
• Facilitate the flow of information to the Regions on key actions that can be taken to uplift performance
• Provide business insights to address key issues in trade affect delivery of key OKRs
• Partner with cross-functional teams to improve proprietary tools and systems
• Identify areas of efficiency across all business procedures
• Monitor daily operations and address potential issues when they arise
• Coach, guide and lead the Business Governance and Operations team
• Ensure that the team delivers business expectations and that the team is fully motivated, engaged and energized
QUALIFICATIONS
Must have technical / professional qualifications:
• At least +6 years management experience providing business insights (Sales enviornment or fast-paced organization)
• Strong general and financial management & operations
• A proven track record in drawing on experience when making decisions and analyzing plans
• Proven ability to lead audits and implement Governance structures.
• Experience in the use of data analysis tools such as IDEA, ACL.
• Experience in managing business operations.
• People management, with the demonstrated ability to motivate and grow high performing teams.
• Financial and account reporting experience
• Excellent reporting, communication and stakeholder engagement skills
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to communicate with all levels of management.
• Proven ability to self-start and effectively manage multiple assignments.
Data Scientist
Key Responsibilities
- Formulating, suggesting, and managing data-driven projects which are geared at furthering the business’s interests.
- Collating and cleaning data from various entities for use on various data science related tasks.
- Delegating tasks to Junior Data Scientists in order to realize the successful completion of projects.
- Mentoring, coaching and supervision of Junior Data Scientists and providing them with practical guidance, as needed.
- Selecting and employing advanced statistical and or machine learning techniques and procedures to obtain actionable insights.
- Validating models to ensure their generalizability.
- Producing and disseminating both technical and non-technical reports that detail the successes, and limitations of each project.
- Suggesting ways in which insights obtained might be used to inform business strategies.
- Staying informed about developments in Data Science and adjacent fields to ensure that outputs are always relevant.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Degree in Statistics, Mathematics, Actuarial science, Economics & Statistics, Computer science, or any quantitative degree.
- At least two years’ experience as a data scientist, and at least 1 year experience in a data-related field (experience in credit scoring and/or developing business or agriculture applications a strong plus)
- In-depth understanding of SQL.
- Proficiency in Python and/or R and data visualization techniques.
- Familiarity with Spark will be an added advantage.
- Competent in machine learning principles and techniques.
- Strong skills in experimental design techniques and execution will be highly desirable.
- Strong problem-solving skills with an emphasis on product development.
- Demonstrable history of devising and overseeing data-centered projects.
- Excellent written, verbal and presentation skills. Ability to relay insights in layman’s terms, such that these can be used to inform business decisions.
- Drive to learn and master new technologies and techniques.
- Outstanding supervision and mentorship abilities.
- Capacity to foster a healthy, stimulating work environment that frequently harnesses teamwork.
- Compliance with prevailing ethical standards.