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Fineract Engineer
Reports to: Software Development Manager
Main Purpose of Job
Our client is looking to recruit for a Fineract Engineer focusing on our Savings and Loan portion of the Fineract solution. The Fineract Engineer will be responsible for ensuring that the implementation state of Fineract is kept intact to make upgrades to new versions efficient and possible. The ideal candidate will have an excellent understanding of the Fineract business logic (Product roles, configuration etc). A strong MySQL database background is imperative to support custom report creation for our client. A good technical adherence to the Fineract blueprint, standards and procedures as well as the quality of our project implementations right down to actual deployment is essential. The ideal candidate will have experience with Fineract projects post implementation as well as understanding of the Fineract REST API and setting up user cases and senarios for testing (Postman and SoapUI).
KPI’S
- Project Configuration, Development and Deployment
- Change Management
- Training and Mentorship
- Internal and External Communication
Main Responsibilities
- Review and Contribute to Solution Design and Scope of Work Documents
- Review and Contribute to project FAT and UAT Documentation based off Solution Design
- Review and assist the Business Analysts with Design Mock-ups based on Client Requirements and Solution Design
- Review and Contribute to both internal and external Training Material
- Suggesting product improvements
- Design and development of Fineract RestAPI’s and Minor Bug Fixes
- Configuration, Testing and Deployment of Projects based on Scope of Work and in line with client requirements and solution design
- Project UAT Assistance to Client
- Rotational after-hours Standby
Personal attributes
- Ability to work both in a team as well as independently
- Ability to work well under pressure
- Maintaining logical and balanced approach
- Self-motivated and self-managed
- Able to use initiative and take ownership
- Able to communicate effectively
- Report on progress and raise issues / problems when necessary
- Attention to detail
Key Competencies and Skills
- Strong Analytical skills
- Problem Solving Oriented
- Excellent written and verbal communicator
- Great knowledge of Java principles and willingness to constantly update knowledge
- Inbuilt ability to multi-task, working on more than one issue and solution simultaneously
- Able to carry out tasks with little or no supervision
Deputy Manager Admin
Roles and Responsibilities:
- Manage day to day administration while ensuring cost control on regular expenses such as–
- Maintenance related expense
- Stationary
- Rental
- Communications equipment
- Guest house management
- Pantry/ refreshments
- Cafeteria (if present within the given region)
- Responsible for maintenance of furnitures, fixtures and other office equipments and represent admin team in audit
- Maintain all communication equipment including Video Conferencing, telephones – landlines (ISD & STD), mobiles, EPBX & PRI lines etc.
- Ensure implementation of the contract negotiated with service providers
- Responsible for provision of stationery, food, corporate gifts, etc. as per requirement given by Business Units/ Management
- Maintain records of telephone, mobile, electricity, ACs and other vendor bills etc. to ensure timely payment of bills after seeking approvals. Process bills to accounts for payments and maintain receipts of invoices. Ensure filing of claims and recovery.
- Process material management payments through SAP
- Ensure compliance to VFAR while processing invoices for payments and compliance to purchase policy.
- Handle petty cash – Manage day to day requirements for petty cash by preparing vouchers and making reports for payments to cellular service providers, entertainment facilities providers and other vendors.
- Co-ordinate with employees, housekeepers, vendors etc. for procurement, repair & maintenance of day to day office facilities
- Ensure proper book keeping of MIS reports, audits reports and documents like lease, MOUs, Boqs, Bills, payments, etc.
- Ensure compliance with ISO 14001 and maintain premises to preserve the environment by effectively managing power, AC systems, generators and amenities like water, etc.
- Ensure adherence to code of conduct and ensure process implementation as per VFS Administration SOP /manuals.
- Ensure compliance with VFS’ Global’s information security policies and procedures
- Ensure compliance of shops and license certifications and timely renewal of vendor contracts for all VAC’s.
- Respond to inquiries & troubleshooting and ensure internal customer satisfaction of all stakeholders
- Ensure timely renewal of maintenance contracts Full
- Responsible for handover of premises on expiry of lease and takeover of premise. Obtain clearance certificates at time of handover
- Assist in the sale of old company cars and other assets
- Assist and supervise refurbishment projects
- Ensure judicious use of natural resources
- Adhere to the environment health and safety policy/objectives and guidelines of the organization.
Indicative KRA’s/Budgetary and Revenue Responsibilities:
- Cost Effectiveness in procurement of assets and materials
- Audit Documentation & policy compliance
- New initiatives undertaken
- Vendor Management
- Internal customer satisfaction (VOC/ ESAT scores)
- Timely processing of vendor invoices
Key Interactions within and outside of VFS Global:
External
- Various Government Department/Officials
- Vendors & Contractors
- Insurance Companies
- Service Provider – Telecom / Facility Management
Internal
- Co – ordination with various Heads of Departments/ VAC Managers of VFS Global
- Co-ordination with Corporate Office
- Finance Department
Qualification & Experience (Education, Experience, specific knowledge, skills, understanding, attitude):
- Education: Minimum: Business Management Degree; Finance or Equivalent Degree.
- Additional: Post Graduate or Global Equivalent Degree.
- Experience: 2 – 6 years of Relevant Experience.
Knowledge & Key skills:
- Basic knowledge of Computers and work with MS Office efficiently.
- Ability to Innovate and enhance procedures and methods to increase productivity & cost effectiveness.
Method of Application
Qualified and interested applicants who meet the specifications are requested to send their CVs to recruitment@amsol.africa by 28th March 2024. Indicate the position applied for on the subject line.