Job Vacancies at StreSert Services Limited

Our client is a reputable African broadcasting and entertainment multinational company covering free-to-air TV, pay-TV and Digital media looking to hire for the following positions.

FINANCE MANAGER

POSITION SUMMARY:

The holder of this position will plan, direct and coordinate the financial activities of the firm. He/she would also be responsible for analyzing every day financial activities and subsequently provide advice and guidance to upper management on future financial plans in order to enable them to make sound business decision and meet the company’s objectives.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Develop, implement, and ensure compliance with internal financial and accounting policies and procedures.
Provide financial reports and interpret financial information to managerial staff while recommending further courses of action.
Analyze costs, pricing, variable contributions, sales results and the company’s actual performance compared to the business plans.
Ensure that all statutory requirements of the organization are met including VAT, Corporate Tax, Stamp Duty, PAYE, etc.
Document and maintain complete and accurate supporting information for all financial transactions.
Oversee operations of the finance department, set goals and objectives, and design a framework for these to be met.
Review monthly results and implement monthly variance reporting as compared to budget.
Prepare all supporting information for the annual audit with the approved external and internal auditors.
Correspond with various other departments, discussing company plans and agreeing on future paths to be taken.
Any other tasks assigned by the upper management.

SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES
Critical thinking and problem solving skills
Working knowledge of all statutory legislation and regulations
Professional qualification such as ICAN, CFA or similar will be considered a plus
B.Sc/M.Sc degree in Finance or Accounting
Proficient user of finance software will be considered an advantage.
Able to manage, guide and lead employees to ensure appropriate financial processes are being used

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE
A degree holder from a recognized university with not less than 5 years’ experience in related fields, with at least 3 of those years in a managerial position.

Salary & Application
Attractive remuneration above industry standards based on experience

TO APPLY
Qualified applicants with the required basic experience should forward CVs to mgtpositions@stresert.com using ‘FM49’as subject of mails before 15th February 2017. Only candidates who meet the qualifications listed above will be contacted for interviews.

PROGRAM/PRODUCTION MANAGER (SPORTS PRODUCTION)

POSITION SUMMARY:
The holder of this position should preferably have a background in sports production. He/she will be responsible for all the organizational aspects of production, scheduling and budgeting. Main responsibility is to ensure that the production runs smoothly, meets deadlines and stays within budget.

RESPONSIBILITIES:
Work with Executive Producer, Senior Producer, Managing Editor and Producers to review programming ideas and special projects.
Maintain shooting schedule, manage production costs, and report back to producing team on progress.
Hire crews, contractors and negotiate rates of pay.
Cultivate relationships with freelance vendors while managing resources, equipment and suppliers.
Monitors scheduling of personnel for all production activity, working in conjunction with studio facility managers.
Works with accounting personnel and team business managers to assure production invoices are processed appropriately.
Acts as resource for freelance producers to provide education in agency systems, procedures, etc.
Participates and supports new business efforts through handling audiovisual equipment rental, booking and scheduling production sessions.
Oversee location bookings, field shoots and arranging any necessary permissions and risk assessments.
Troubleshoot any technical issues directly related to show production.
Take part in editorial planning, working closely with anchor and producers.
Communicate effectively with Executive Producer, Managing Editor, Senior Producer, Associate Producers, Broadcast Producer, Production Assistants, Editors and graphic design artist.
Ability to travel is highly essential for this position.  The candidate is very likely required to work other shifts and fill on weekends when demanded by breaking news or other technical responsibilities.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE
Bachelor's Degree and a minimum of 5 years of experience in television (i.e. news, public affairs, morning shows, cable shows, broadcast TV, etc.)

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES:
Ability to read and interpret documents such as scripts, rundowns, safety rules, procedure manuals, and maintenance instructions.
Employs strong ethical standards at all times, including under deadline pressure.
Familiarity with live shot technology and execution.
Must have sound technical, editorial and creative judgment; and well-developed interpersonal skills.
Must be up to date and familiar with trends social media, computer and mobile communication.
Demonstrated ability to meet deadlines and successfully manage multiple assignments concurrently for multiple long and short term projects.
Ability to accept feedback with professionalism and make proper adjustments to work accordingly.
Well-developed computer skills: MS Office, word processing, spreadsheets, Internet Software, E-mail, Database Software.
Fluency in English, both written and verbal required.
Attractive remuneration above industry standards based on experience

TO APPLY
Qualified applicants with the required basic experience should forward CVs to ‘mgtpositions@stresert.com‘ using ‘SPPM’as subject of mails before 15th February 2017. Only candidates who meet the qualifications listed above will be contacted for interviews.

DUE DATE: 15 February, 2017