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  • Sales Executive

    Sales Executive

    Our client The Doshi Group is a leading provider of steel, electrical, water, hardware and telecom solutions established in 1930 in Mombasa, Kenya. Over the years, the Doshi Group has maintained its commitment to consistently offer customers the highest quality products and solutions through raw materials and manufacturing processes that conform to local & international standards. They are ISO 9001:2008 certified. They are seeking to recruit a highly ambitious candidate to fill in the following position:
    Main Responsibilities of the job
    Reporting to the Sales Manager, the position shall be responsible for sales of Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC), High-Density Polyethene (HDPE) pipes, Fittings and other products sold by the Doshi group in Nairobi and the upcountry market in Kenya.
    Responsibilities

    Handle major HDPE, PVC,  Poly Polypropylene Random (PPR) pipes and their Fittings to stockist and resellers to ensure closing of sales business;
    Ensure regular market visits, meeting with the existing and potential project customer, minimum once in a week. In addition, maintain and improve the business relationship with them;
    Conduct market intelligence by collecting, updating and sharing the data of all competitors inclusive of pricing, marketing activity, new product or any other competition information in favour of organization, with the sales manager;
    Drive sales initiatives and achieve desired sales targets with overall responsibility of market share leadership;
    Set up a distribution strategy plan facilitating both the volume and revenue increase;
    Ensure regularly visit and development of new market by approaching new customers and giving them adequate knowledge of company products and procedures to generate new business;
    In discussion with the sales manager, working on the liquidation dead and slow-moving stock. Arises to provide accurate information to the team for informed decision-making;
    Review every day the pending delivery invoices status and to coordinate with the dispatch department follow-up with the customer for timely deliveries;
    Conduct product training for external and internal team members. It’s the responsibility of the sales executive to keep upgrading the customers as well as the fellow colleagues by giving the product presentation to them. Sales executive has to give product presentation to minimum 2 channel partner and 1 presentation to the sales team, every month;
    Identify product improvements or new products by remaining current on industry trends, market activities, and competitors in order to remain competitive in the market;
    Maintain professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops in order to establish networks;
    Educate clients on the quality of Doshi products to differentiate Doshi from the competitors who are only price sensitive;
    Comply with all company procedures, safety policy and requirements of occupational health and safety including wearing your personal protective equipment’s at all times to safeguard yourself and others from bodily harm or injury as per prevailing company rules and legal requirements;
    Assist Customers and advise them on all health and safety procedures and practises within the organisation while at our premises to ensure that their safety is taken care off at all times;
    Identify risks within the organisation or your area of work and inform the management for corrective action; and
    Ensure all customer complaints are captured in the customer book and closed/resolutions captured. Capture customer recommendations and follow-up to know whether resolved to customer’s satisfaction.

    Key Skills and Qualifications:

    A Bachelor’s Degree / Diploma in Sales and Marketing or any other related field;
    3 to 5 years Proven work experience as a Sales Representative/Executive or similar role preferably in Plastic Industry would be an added advantage;
    Basic understanding of sales principles and customer service practices;
    Proficiency in English;
    Track record of over-achieving sales quota;
    A friendly and energetic personality with customer service focus;
    Ability to perform under pressure and address complaints in a timely manner; and
    Enthusiastic, confident, and optimistic demeanour with an ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.

    Interested candidates are requested to forward their updated CVs to recruitment@ke.gt.com by Wednesday, 11th August 2021 stating the subject heading “SALES EXECUTIVE” clearly indicating their current and expected remuneration (MUST), daytime telephone contacts, and addresses of three referees. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

    Apply via :

    recruitment@ke.gt.com

  • Personal Assistant

    Personal Assistant

    Job Summary
    The overall purpose of this job is to provide high level, confidential administrative support to the office of the Chief Executive Officer.
    Main Responsibilities of Job

    Make appointments and plan the Chief Executive Officer’s diary/calendar and ensure adherence to the firm’s annual calendar;
    Arrange travel bookings, hotel, transportation, visas and coordinate with any external parties as required for the same including travel agents, hotels and transport services;
    Monitor tasks delegated by the Chief Executive Officer to ensure timely completion and quality is maintained;
    Organize conferences, meetings and provide support to international visitors;
    Coordinate meetings and conferences schedules, venue, teleconference, presentation equipment and other requirements including food and refreshments;
    Prepare accurate expenses report and coordinate payment of any expenses incurred by the Chief Executive Officer promptly and in due time;
    Collect and distribute all incoming and outgoing correspondences in absence of the Chief Executive Officer and ensure all urgent correspondence or inquiries are either dealt with or forwarded to the Chief Executive Officer;
    File all documents concerning visitor’s personal data and the details of their visit in order to provide the necessary information when required;
    Prepare agenda and briefings for meetings, appointments, events and any other materials needed to be distributed in advance of the meetings;
    Prepare and print materials and presentations; coordinate with external event organizers on logistics and communicate needs on behalf of Chief Executive Officer and Board;
    Collect, compile and organize presentations and meeting materials for the Chief Executive Officer;
    Build and manage key relationships with internal and external stakeholders;
    Assist with projects the Chief Executive Officer’s might be working on by researching or writing reports;
    Requisition and control stationery items for the Chief Executive Officer’s office to ensure availability and accountable use;
    Receive and submit documents requiring the Chief Executive Officer’s attention and/or approval and dispatch the same to relevant departments upon approval;
    Receive and disseminate Chief Executive Officer’s communication to relevant audiences as directed by the Chief Executive Officer;

    Qualifications

    Degree in a Business related field;
    Accounting knowledge is an added advantage
    Have a minimum of 5 years work experience in an Audit firm;

    Key Skills:

    Excellent administrative skills;
    Must be able to meet the demands of an ever-changing business environment;
    Strong written and verbal communication skills;
    Time management and organizational skills;

    Interested candidates are requested to forward their updated CVs to careers@ke.gt.com stating the subject heading “PERSONAL ASSISTANT” clearly indicating their current and expected remuneration (MUST), daytime telephone contacts, and addresses of three referees.Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

    Apply via :

    careers@ke.gt.com

  • Assistant Chief Accountant

    Assistant Chief Accountant

    Job Description  
    Our client in the manufacturing industry is seeking to recruit a highly ambitious candidate to fill in the following position in their Nairobi office:
    The Assistant Chief Accountant will be in charge of all accounting activities of both financial and management accounting. Reporting to the Head of Finance, he/she will be responsible for preparing financial and performance reports, assisting departments with annual budgets and reviews, internal controls, and tax studies.
    Responsibilities

    Handle full spectrum of financial and cost accounting roles e.g. forecasting, budgeting, etc.
    Responsible for day to day finance and accounts operations;
    Ensure that all accounting records are maintained i.e. ledgers and subsidiary books of accounts;
    Preparation of financial statements and ensure timely closing of accounts;
    The continuous audit of all accounts, records, and transactions;
    Approving all disbursement vouchers;
    Check banking is done daily and correctly;
    Perform cash flow forecasting, budgeting, and working closely with the operations in analyzing margins, variances, and cost analysis;
    Carry out surprise cash counts and ensuring a float file is maintained;
    Check bank reconciliation statements;
    Examine payroll, ensure unclaimed wages and service are banked;
    Prepare/supervise and review the month-end closing vouchers and accounts ensuring all journal vouchers are passed;
    Ensure that closing deadlines are adhered to;
    Ensure the audit file is updated monthly;
    Check all petty cash and cheque payment allocations and ensure they are properly allocated to the right accounts;
    Ensure insurance premiums and cover are renewed and adequate;
    Ensure all taxes are properly accrued and paid;
    Ensure smooth year-end closing with External Auditors which will include a detailed review of all balance sheet accounts in December of every year and any necessary adjustments;
    Adequate reserves and accruals are maintained during the year;
    Perform project cost forecasts/budgets, cost tracking, monitoring, and controls
    Implement the recommendations by both the internal and external audits of the follow-ups and corrections of the weak points raised;
    Ensure the company is adequately protected from a financial perspective;
    Instrumental in facilitating the auditing process and liaising with external auditors;
    Monitor the financial position, financial performance, and cash flows of the company;
    Check the company’s assets and liabilities that could affect its equity in the future.

    Qualifications

    University degree in Finance or Accounting;  
    CPA (K) or equivalent;
    Have 5 years of relevant work experience two (2) of which in a similar position preferably in a manufacturing environment;
    Hands-on experience on SAP;
    Ability to lead a team;
    Must be able to meet the demands of an ever-changing business environment;
    Critical mind in identifying and defining clearly the problem, evaluating different ideas or ways of solving the problem from the data gathered;
    Extensive knowledge in fast-paced technologies and accounting programs;
    Excellent mathematical skills, strong written and verbal communication skills;
    Time management and organizational skills;
    Problem-solving and analytical skills, as well as leadership and administrative skills.

    Interested candidates are requested to forward their updated CVs to recruitment@ke.gt.com stating the subject heading “ASSISTANT CHIEF ACCOUNTANT” clearly indicating their current and expected remuneration (MUST), daytime telephone contacts, and addresses of three referees. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

    Apply via :

    recruitment@ke.gt.com

  • Human Resource Manager (Mombasa)

    Human Resource Manager (Mombasa)

    Our client, renowned in the FMCG sector based in Mombasa, have an immediate requirement for the positions of: –
    Role Brief
     
    To oversee the human resources function as well as to handle employee-related services, regulatory compliance, and employee relations.

    Job Purpose
    Responsible for ensuring that the overall administration, coordination, and evaluation of human resources plans and programs are realized.
    Main Responsibilities

    Enhance the organization’s human resources by planning, implementing, and evaluating employee relations and human resources policies, programs, and practices.
    Maintain the work structure by updating job requirements and job descriptions for all positions.
    Support organization staff by establishing a recruiting, testing, and interviewing program;
    counseling managers on candidate selection; conducting and analyzing exit interviews; and recommending changes.
    Prepare employees for assignments by establishing and conducting orientation and training programs.
    Manage a pay plan by conducting periodic pay surveys; scheduling and conducting job evaluations; preparing pay budgets; monitoring and scheduling individual pay actions; and recommending, planning, and implementing pay structure revisions.
    Ensure planning, monitoring, and appraisal of employee work results by training managers to coach and discipline employees; scheduling management conferences with employees; hearing and resolving employee grievances; and counseling employees and supervisors.
    Implement employee benefits programs and informs employees of benefits by studying and assessing benefit needs and trends; recommending benefit programs to management; directing the processing of benefit claims; obtaining and evaluating benefit contract bids;
    awarding benefit contracts; and designing and conducting educational programs on benefit programs.
    Ensure legal compliance by monitoring and implementing applicable Labour Laws requirements, conducting investigations, maintaining records, and representing the organization at hearings.
    Enforce management guidelines by preparing, updating, and recommending human resource policies and procedures.
    Retain historical human resource records by designing a filing and retrieval system and keeping past and current records.
    Complete human resource operational requirements by scheduling and assigning employees and following up on work results.
    Manage human resource staff by recruiting, selecting, orienting, and training employees.
    Advance human resource staff job results by counseling and disciplining employees; and planning, monitoring, and appraising job results.

    Academic Qualifications:

    Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resource, or any other related field, gained from a recognized institution.
    A Master’s Degree in Human Resources Management, or any related field is an added advantage
    Holder of Higher National Diploma in Human Resource Management
    Must be a member in good standing of the IHRM, with a valid IHRM Practicing Certificate
    Have knowledge and relevant work experience of 7 years and above, with not less than 4 years in a management role.
    Experience working in a manufacturing environment
    Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; must be social; possess impressive executive presence and communication abilities
    Highly organized and able to multi-task
    Self-driven and proactive nature
    Demonstrate strong leadership and presentation qualities

    If you fit the description, please send your CV to the following email address: recruitment@ke.gt.com. Applications will be evaluated on a rolling basis until a suitable candidate is hired.

    Apply via :

    recruitment@ke.gt.com

  • Audit Partner Audit Manager

    Audit Partner Audit Manager

    Job Description
    Main Responsibilities of Job

    The jobholder will be responsible for:
    Developing a strategy that aligns with wider business unit and firm’s strategy.
    Delivering an increasingly profitable and sustainable business in line with budgets by ensuring processes are efficient and the business is properly geared
    Has overall responsibility for maintaining and growing the fee income and profitability of the business
    Reviewing files to ensure
    Ensures that the firm’s reputation is protected from adverse commercial, regulatory or legal failure arising from activity in their business area
    Managing the balance of risk and reward in taking on new work and consults in accordance with firm guidelines
    Ensuring technical excellence and quality of delivery in accordance with firm guidelines
    Regularly reviewing client base for profitability and takes appropriate action
    Ensuring there are succession plans for key roles within their business area
    Uses the practice management tool effectively
    Controlling and managing overhead costs
    Developing business plans, leading and developing assurance personnel in their interactions with clients in the marketplace.
    Exercising the highest levels of leadership and mentorship.
    Attracting, developing and retaining talent.

    Qualifications:

    Masters/MBA in Strategic Management or Finance
    Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field
    Registered member of ICPAK or ACCA
    Minimum of 10 years’ experience in a reputable audit firm with more than five years in senior management role.
    Must be well versed with IFRS

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  • Head Of Support Services Head Of Laboratory Services

    Head Of Support Services Head Of Laboratory Services

    Job Purpose
    The position holder will be responsible for providing strategic and operational leadership to Support Services Division designed to ensuring and supporting seamless service delivery, excellent patient outcomes and business growth.
    Main Responsibilities of Job
    The jobholder will be responsible for:

    Develop and implement the division’s annual and long term business plans.
    Oversee the smooth running of day to day activities of the various departments through the departmental heads to ensure that they are running at optimum level.
    Drive and manage performance targets for all the departments in the division.
    Establish and maintain effective channels of communication between Support Services and other Divisions to ensure seamless service delivery to patients and other customers.
    Ensure that the bio-medical, engineering, plant and civil works functions are proactively and effectively run and maintained.
    Facilitate food production and service and operationalize the food safety management system.
    Ensure effective laundry operations and provision of adequate daily supplies of linen, patient wear and soft furnishings.
    Promote high standards of hygiene and infection control in housekeeping.
    Oversee implementation of all new construction projects and refurbishments.
    Define and implement service level agreements for outsourced services. i.e. cleaning, transport, gardening and courier services.
    Provide leadership on staff matters in the division eg. Staffing levels, recruitment, deployment, performance management, staff training and development, discipline etc.
    Participate in preparing, managing and controlling the Division’s budget.

    Qualifications

    Degree in business or other relevant area.
    At least 12 years’ experience, four of which should be at executive level.
    Demonstrate leadership ability.

    Technical Competencies

    Demonstrate leadership ability.
    Proven ability to lead and manage multiple teams simultaneously.
    Project management skills.
    Results oriented.
    Excellent problem solving and decision making skills.
    Effective Communication Skills.

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  • Chief Accountant

    Chief Accountant

    Job Purpose: The position holder will be responsible for providing leadership to the Central Accounts function in the implementation of sound accounting, budgeting and financial control policies, systems and procedures in accordance with International Accounting Standards.
    Main Responsibilities of Job
    The jobholder will be responsible for:

    Coordinate the preparation of accurate and up-to date financial and management accounting information to facilitate decision making.
    Establish and maintain effective internal control systems and procedures.
    Coordinate the Hospital budget process and prepare special revisions
    Design and implement effective systems of monitoring performance against budget.
    Assist budget holders with preparation of business plans and capital investment appraisals.
    Ensure timely monthly reconciliation of budget adjustments to the agreed expenditure plan.
    Develop and monitor appropriate Key Financial Performance Indicators.
    Ensure that operational and capital expenditure are appropriate by reviewing and comparing costs with industry standards.
    Maintain an up- to-date assets register.
    Facilitate appropriate training and development for central finance staff members.
    Equip non-finance managers with appropriate knowledge for financial decision making.
    Analyze and report significant budget variances and to identify, along with the divisional accountants, possible remedial actions.
    Produce divisional and corporate forecasts for income and expenditure on a monthly, quarterly and annual basis.
    Provide relevant and timely monthly statements, reports and reconciliations together with appropriate interpretation and advice for the Senior Management Team according to agreed timetables.
    Carry out effective treasury management, manage the Hospital’s bank accounts, loans and other financial instruments.
    Maintain robust cash handling and banking procedures.
    Ensure that closing stocks in financial statements can be tied up to physical stocks and differences are investigated promptly and resolved.
    Provide advisory services on building the investment portfolio of the Hospital.
    Ensure full integration of all ERP financial transactions.

    Qualifications:

    B.Com (Accounting Option) or equivalent
    Certified Accountant i.e. CPA (K) or ACCA
    7 years progressive experience in Finance, with at least 3 at a senior level
    Expert knowledge of accounting, financial and management reporting

    Technical Competencies: –

    Experience in auditing would be an added advantage.
    Solid leadership skills.
    Change management experience
    Business savvy.
    Analytical and results oriented

  • Finance Director Head of Procurement & Stores

    Finance Director Head of Procurement & Stores

    Our client provides quality private healthcare to residents of Kenya and the neighboring countries.
    They are looking to fill the position of a Finance Director.
    Job Purpose: The Position holder will be responsible for providing strategic leadership in business and financial planning, monitoring, management and reporting, including development of policies, systems, processes that would safeguard the financial resources and lead to attainment of set goals and objectives.
    Main Responsibilities of Job
    Roles and responsibilities:

    Ensure working in close cooperation with the Chief Operating Officer that an appropriate financial policy framework is in place to guide the financial decision making in terms of clarity on turnover, profit, costs and investment and forward planning.
    Contribute to the preparation of the strategic plan including Preparation of the annual budget and forecasts.
    Ensure formulation and implementation of divisional and departmental plans in line with the corporate objectives
    Maintain records to meet legal and tax requirements and to measure both the inputs and the outcomes of the operations including provision of accounting services for use by managers in planning and controlling the work of their departments, to cover financial accounting, management accounting, and forecasting, budgeting and control systems.
    Maintain contact with bankers, investment managers, pension advisers and auditors.
    Continually review the Finance manuals and policy documents to ensure compliance with the strategy and the present challenges
    Provide professional financial and corporate advice to Senior Management, the Board and its Committees.
    Manage organizational cash flow and forecasting.
    Prepare accurate and up to date financial and management accounting information to facilitate the preparation of reliable reports, budgets, business plans and management decisions.
    Create and maintain good and effective working relations with banks, financial institutions, statutory bodies and key/leading corporate clients.
    Maintain effective cash flow and treasury management.
    Co-ordinate and guide Senior Management and Heads of Departments in the preparation and evaluation of divisional/departmental annual budgets and consolidate the same into a budget.
    Build in systems and procedures for monitoring performance against budget.
    Co-ordinate the preparation of management and financial information.
    Establish and maintain effective control systems for the preparation of monthly, quarterly and year-end management and statutory accounts.
    Implement capital expenditure projects and asset acquisitions and maintain an up to date assets register.
    Design and manage the implementation of effective front office systems for admission and discharge of patients, proper recording and billing, collection of all monies due, and institution of appropriate recovery action on any outstanding debts.
    Ensure balanced processes and procedures are in place to maintain internal control and internal equity.
    Ensure appropriate financial reporting at departmental, divisional and levels as well as establish, monitor and report performance indicators to various levels of management and the Board.
    Establish and maintain effective internal control systems and procedures.
    Perform any other duties as may be assigned from time to time by the Chief Operating Officer.

    Academic Qualifications:

    Master’s in business administration.
    Professional qualifications in CPA (K) ACCA, ACA or any other recognized professional accounting qualification.
    Minimum 10 years’ experience in a senior management role ideally with both external audit and in-house financial management experience gained in a high-growth organization.

    Technical Competencies: –

    Proven record of accomplishment of success facilitating progressive organizational change and development within a growing organization.
    Good knowledge and understanding of computerized accounting systems preferably in a multi user/network environment.
    Excellent judgment and creative problem solving skills including negotiation and conflict resolution skills.
    Strong mentoring, coaching experience to a team with diverse levels of expertise;
    Entrepreneurial team player who can multitask.
    Superior management skills; ability to influence and engage direct and indirect reports and peers.
    Exceptional written, oral, interpersonal, and presentation skills and ability to effectively interface with senior management.

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  • Associate Company Secretary

    Associate Company Secretary

    Job Description

    Duties

    Preparing and filing of company’s annual returns
    Preparing corporate restructuring documents and registering the documents with the Registrar of Companies.
    Preparing and attending Board and EOGM meetings, taking notes and drafting the minutes.
    Advising clients on matters related to compliance with the Companies Act 2015 and other relevant regulations.
    Handling incorporation of companies and business names.
    Maintaining client seal registers, register of members, share certificate book and minute books.
    Carries out any other administration and/or work as assigned by your seniors
    Assists when required all clerical work in the department – photocopying/scanning of all records of all files.
    Maintains departmental registers for allocated clients the in/out flow of documents and handles reminder letters in an effort to follow up the movement of documents
    Files and records all documents in their respective files
    Direct link person with all registries i.e. City Council, Lands, Companies, Tribunals etc. 
    Assists to update the database as and when receiving a new client.
    Develops and implements strategies to open up new markets and generate effective demand for the Firm’s services.
    Carries out all other exercise related to company Secretarial work as instructed by the Manager Client satisfaction 
    Recognizes potential new clients
    Carries out all field duties as may be allocated from time to time
    Carries out all other exercises related to Company Secretarial work as instructed by the Manager/Seniors and/or Partner.

    Qualifications

    Must have completed CPS Part II
    Bachelor’s Degree in Law/ Business/ Social Sciences
    A Candidate who is  currently an Advocate of the High Court will have an added advantage

    Experience

    At least one year experience working in a company secretarial firm

  • Audit Director

    Audit Director

    Job description

    Responsible for managing the Audit service line by ensuring that all work allocated is carried out profitably and on a timely basis in accordance with the firm’s professional standards and to the satisfaction of clients and engagement partner. Further, to ensure that all staff are managed and developed to the maximum of their potential and to assist in the development of the service line.