Junior SoftWare Developer

Job Purpose 

The Junior Software Developer will play a key role in supporting the development, maintenance,  and enhancement of internal and customer-facing software applications. This is an excellent  opportunity for a recent graduate or early-career professional to gain hands-on experience in a  collaborative and supportive environment, contributing to impactful projects that drive  operational efficiency and customer satisfaction. 

 Duties & Responsibilities 

• Assist in the development and maintenance of web and software applications using C#,  PHP, and JavaScript. 
• Collaborate with senior developers, analysts, and other departments to gather and  interpret system requirements. 
• Write clean, maintainable, and efficient code following best practices. 
• Participate in code reviews and contribute to the ongoing improvement of development  standards. 
• Troubleshoot and debug software issues in a timely and effective manner. 
• Utilize Git for version control and collaborative development. 
• Prepare documentation for developed features, systems, and processes. 
• Support testing efforts and ensure software quality through unit and integration tests. 

Qualifications and Experience 

• A Diploma or Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a  related field. 
• 2 years relevant experience in the role 
• Foundational understanding of C#, PHP, and JavaScript. 
• Familiarity with version control tools, particularly Git. 
• Exposure to frameworks such as Laravel, .NET, or Vue.js/React. 
• Knowledge of SQL and relational databases (e.g., MySQL, SQL Server). 
• Understanding of RESTful API design and integration. 
• Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments 
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities. 
• Willingness to learn new technologies and work in a dynamic, fast-paced environment. 
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively 

Finance Manager

Job Purpose 

• To ensure that PCL Finance department manages organization financials in an efficient manner. 

Duties & Responsibilities 

• Executive Role: Provide strategic financial leadership and oversight by serving as a key  link between the Head of Business Services, internal departments, external partners, and  regulatory bodies. 
• Company Strategy & Implementation: Champion the implementation of Funding,  contribute to the Finance Department’s Gantt chart execution, and be an active member  of the Company Strategy Committee. 
• Human Capital: Offer authentic leadership to the finance team by fostering staff  development through continuous training, mentorship, and coaching. Promote practical 
• learning through shadowing, support branch mentorship programs, and ensure effective  succession planning within the department. 
• Policy, processes& Procedures: Provide leadership in financial governance by  championing and overseeing the implementation of finance policies, processes, and  procedures across the company. Lead bi-annual reviews of finance policies and propose  new processes and guidelines in response to evolving business needs. 
• Accounting Records: Ensure financial data integrity and operational accuracy by  reviewing system entries, oversee posting of loan restructures and reschedules, ensure 
• timely and accurate bank reconciliations, and maintain accountability for petty cash and imprest usage across departments and branches. 
• Payables Management: Ensure timely and accurate settlement of service provider  payments by verifying their authenticity in line with the Payables Process and overseequarterly vendor statement reconciliations. 
• Management Reports– Ensure comprehensive financial reporting, including preparation  of quarterly management accounts, monthly branch profit and loss statements, monthly
• funding and liquidity reports, the annual cash flow forecast, and the company’s annual  budget. 
• Statutory Returns &Payments: Ensure timely filing of returns and payment of taxes e.g.  Income tax, Installment tax, Withholding Tax, VAT, Withholding VAT, PAYE, NHIF,  and NSSF & HELB amongst other taxes. 
• Audits: Oversee all audit functions, including internal and external audits, ensure timely resolution and implementation of audit findings and management letter  recommendations, as well as compliance with KRA audit requirements. 
• Company Funding: Manage the company’s funding needs by advising the Head of 
• Business Services, applying for and overseeing funding, ensuring effective utilization, and  coordinating the timely renewal of overdrafts.

Qualifications and Experience 

• Degree in Business Administration or Finance or equivalent from recognized university 
• Membership in relevant professional bodies such as ACCA (Association of Chartered 
• Certified Accountants) or ICPAK (Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Kenya) is  highly valued.  
• Proven leadership and management skills  
• At least Seven (7) years’ work experience in a busy accounting/finance and administration  environment. 
• Sound knowledge and understanding of budget management and control principles. 
• Flexibility, problem-solving skills, accuracy, very good communication and interpersonal  skills.