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  • HR Advisor- Shared Service Role Documents and Data Specialist

    HR Advisor- Shared Service Role Documents and Data Specialist

    Do you possess good attention to detail with a ‘zero tolerance’ approach to errors? If you answered yes, then Diageo is looking to give you an opportunity to lead the way.
    The HR Operations team for FirstPoint Africa (Diageo’s shared service center) support employee lifecycle events, including employee document generation and data maintenance of all employee data on our Workday HR system. The focus on high-quality customer service is enabled by technology including case management technology (Service Now), Workday and Doc Genie as well as keen personal judgement, expertise and capability. First Point is a dynamic, exciting and forward thinking environment with a commitment to excellent customer service and continuous improvement in the delivery of HR services to the business. It provides a wide range of HR services to employees, Line Managers and HR colleagues across the markets it supports.
    The HR Advisor is the first line of contact for all HR enquiries received into FirstPoint and will resolve the majority of calls at source. As the first contact point you will have a direct impact on how FirstPoint’s customers perceive their experience.
    To be a success you must have:

    Experience in HR . Experience of working in a Shared Services environment (advantageous).
    Prior experience in delivering excellent customer experience.
    Experience of working in a high paced environment, deliver to tight deadlines and managing expectations of stakeholders
    The ability to build great working relationships
    Workday knowledge and related technology or an aptitude to quickly pick up systems and applications
    Strong Microsoft Office skills including Word and Excel
    Fluent, accurate written and verbal English and French

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  • Global Sales: Outlet Execution Manager, Africa

    Global Sales: Outlet Execution Manager, Africa

    Job Description
    For Diageo to achieve its ambitious growth and profitability aspirations, our markets have identified the need to put the customer and consumer at the heart of our organization and significantly improve upon our current execution in outlet.
    It is a shift that the Global Executive Committee and each of the Regional Presidents individually, have endorsed, and it will require a significant organizational shift. The importance of this is illustrated by the Global Executive Committee decision that Every Day Great Execution (EDGE) will be the priority initiative in delivering our Route to Consumer ambition. The role will be accountable for delivering improved outlet execution performance leading to improved market share and NSV delivery.
    This role will provide candidates with an opportunity to be at the forefront in leading improved outlet execution and ultimately business performance; enabling Diageo to be a World Class Sales organization.
    Although it is a global role, the role will focus on delivery in the African region.
    Dimensions

    Financial: This role does not have direct P&L responsibility; but will be instrumental in driving NSV and Market Share growth targets as defined with each market. The importance of NSV and market share delivery will be reflected in the targets of this role.
    Market Complexity: The scope of this role is Global with a focus on Africa and will require interfacing with GM’s, Commercial Directors and cross functional stakeholders. As well as an ability to adapt outlet execution transformation to differing Route to Consumer archetypes.
    Leadership Responsibilities
    Win Through Execution by leading the transformation of Outlet Execution with the in-market team. This will be achieved by taking an external lens and setting the bar high for us and our partners. This will cover all aspects of the Outlet Execution framework from leveraging Advanced Analytics to establish segmentation & outlet standards, to ensuring the right technology is in place to drive this transformation to utilizing insights to understand outlet execution performance and ultimately deliver improved top line growth and market share.
    Shape the Future by enabling i) Market GM’s ii) Market Sales Directors and iii) local teams, to see the opportunity and act boldly to drive change and ensure delivery. This will cover all aspects of the Outlet Execution framework from leveraging Advanced Analytics to establish segmentation & outlet standards, to ensuring the right technology is in place to drive this transformation to supporting
    Act like an owner in demonstrating shared accountability for implementation and holding self and others to the highest standards

    Purpose of Role

    Lead, coach and work with the market teams to roll out and embed technology that will deliver objective outlet execution measurement and insights
    Be the catalyst for organisational change, leading to the markets becoming obsessed with winning at the outlet
    Take global thinking and make it locally actionable
    Take local best practice and make it globally applicable

    Top 3-5 Accountabilities

    Responsible for driving outlet execution performance improvement in Africa
    Establish with the countries a transformational Outlet Execution strategy and plan that will ensure DIAGEO are best in class globally vs our peer benchmarks and deliver business ambitions
    Provide on-going leadership and coaching (hands on with task) so countries can embed this change
    Be the catalyst for organizational behaviour change, leading to the markets and our partners continually improving their standards, capabilities and business results
    Ensure that the countries are generating Outlet Execution insights to both improve performance but also ensure the “right” outlet execution standards are established
    Work hand in hand with the GM and Commercial Directors to ensure the delivery of the transformation, Outlet Execution KPIs and market share
    Deliver improved outlet execution performance against KPI’s in priority markets based on improved measurement and insight generation

    Qualifications And Experience Required

    A proven sales leader (min 8 years) who has led a high performance, sizeable sales organization. A heavy hitter who has delivered strong performance (market share) through improvements at outlet execution.
    Expertise in Field Sales Management, Customer Management and Distributor Management in US a requirement; Customer Marketing an added benefit
    Experience in an above market regional or global role that has required working with local in market teams to deliver a transformation program
    Advanced Commercial acumen and a problem solver; restless & agile – lives and breathes implementation
    Ability to impact and influence through the organization from GM thru to front line sales representative

    Barriers to Success in Role

    Lack of subject matter expertise or ability to engage and influence the countries and markets in this agenda
    Low levels of stakeholder management, alignment and influencing skills
    Inability to see a clear view of the future end state which will enable us to be benchmarked externally as leading capability
    Lack of drive to be a “change agent”

  • Decision Support Manager – KBL Supply Finance

    Decision Support Manager – KBL Supply Finance

    Job Description
    Reports To: Head of supply Finance Context/Scope:
    Purpose of Role
    The role supports supply chain business partners in plan, source, make and move. Some of the key deliverable is to translate supply chain strategies into trackable financial plans, business performance management and providing high quality data driven insights to facilitate effective decision making.
    Top Accountabilities

    Business partnering with supply chain leadership and stakeholders
    Drive data analytics and insights agenda for supply chain
    Translate Supply chain strategies into actionable financial plans
    Custodian and monitoring of service levels agreements with shared services centres
    Lead monthly Business performance review meetings
    Own and drive annual operating plans for supply chain
    Review and track drive out cost’s initiatives
    Support supply chain team at the key decision gates of innovation and other business cases/projects.
    Lead monthly discussions and consolidation of risks and opportunities
    Review of Repairs and Maintenance spend
    Lead weekly and monthly review of COGs P&L with shared service
    Lead supply finance trainings for non-finance business partners.
    Monitor and drive continuous improvement of Cogs at constant mix agenda.
    Lead supply chain process improvement, controls, governance and compliance agenda

    Leadership Responsibilities and Decision-Making rights

    INSPIRE THROUGH PURPOSE – Standing up for what you feel is right and important without exception. Building great relationships with business partners and stakeholders.
    Demonstrate and role-model high integrity, including being open and honest at all times. Value the differences in people and treat everyone with dignity and respect.
    SHAPE THE FUTURE – Think about how finance and operational processes operate and support the business in understanding performance. Develop and apply great understanding of business context and impact on supply chain. Generates ideas for improvements to existing ways of working. Moves urgently to action with a focus. Goes extra miles when needed to deliver on plans.
    INVEST IN TALENT – Take ownership for individual and overall performance outcomes. Build, coach and inspire individual teams working. Proactively identify, drive and lead how to embed sustainable performance management culture within KBL driving cost efficiencies.
    WIN THROUGH EXECUTION – Demonstrate drive to make a positive difference to business performance across the supply chain. Identify clear priorities and focus on them at all times. Demonstrate brilliant execution in all aspects of work. Have a positive outlook, and channel energy into finding solutions. Committed to outstanding team performance. Embraces change and take ownership for driving initiatives in own area

    Qualifications and Experience
    RequiredQualifications

    Qualified Professional Accountant- CPA(K)/ACCA/ACMA
    Business related Degree.
    At least 4 – 6 years working experience in a multinational corporate environment, with minimum of 3 years in manufacturing/supply finance.
    Capable of working in a deadline driven environment.
    Demonstrated ability to successfully engage senior managers and stakeholders
    Demonstrated English proficiency (read, write and speak)
    Excellent problem solving and analytical skills
    9ki6Relevant experience with integrated systems such as SAP is an advantage.MS applications (PowerPoint, Excel, Access, Word, etc.)BFC and MSTR knowledge is an advantage

    Barriers to Success in Role

    Insufficient understanding of supply chain processes and reporting to drive best practice in market
    Inadequate analytical and problem-solving skills
    Inadequate communication skills
    Inadequate commercial understanding and ability to model financial implications of various scenarios required for decision making on a timely basis
    Inability to work as part of a team
    Lack of attention to detail
    Inability to identify financial insights
    Inability to build relationships and credibility with remote business partners.
    Inability to work in a deadline driven environment

  • Brand Manager

    Brand Manager

    Scope
    The job holder works closely with the Marketing Manager, Tusker to

    Develop and implement annual Marketing Business Plans with Shopper Insight & Sales team to ensure that field activities are in line with brand strategies;
    Consumer Planning & Research for provision of up to date brand performance and consumer insights;
    Global Brand Teams for brand strategy search & spin;
    Advertising Agencies for effective brand communication;
    Media & Digital agencies for brand communication planning and media spend optimization;
    Group procurement for prompt availability of quality collateral and at budgeted cost;
    Finance for cost/budget controls and brands profitability;
    Production department for monitoring product quality and availability and
    PR agencies to drive accurate and positive brands narrative.

    Dimensions:
    Financial, Market Complexity & Leadership responsibility
    Financial
    Deliver the F’20 MBP in line to delivering the F22 mainstream beer ambition for Tusker Lager & Cider.
    Leadership Responsibility

    Candidate must be positive, assertive yet empathetic leadership, with exceptional ‘soft skills’ to enable delivery through high degrees of collaboration and partnership, especially among our agencies and multi functional teams.
    Extremely high commitment to work with many and different projects, learn fast and deliver quickly.
    You have a brilliant external radar understanding best practice from adjacent markets and categories and you will win the hearts and minds of the organization annexing resources and support to ensure KBL wins in the market.

    Purpose of Role
    Protect, grow and build Tusker Lager and Cider by managing demand for the brands to achieve budgeted volume, market share and profit objective by developing and effectively implementing marketing activities.
    Top 5 Accountabilities

    Commercial Analytics: Analyzing business, brand performance & market research data and propose corrective action to enhance the brand performance & strategy.
    Influencing & Inspiring: You will build deep and authentic relationships within the KBL cross functional teams as well as 3rd party agencies, hold teams to account on deliverables. Work in service of big business outcomes- fewer activities with maximum impact.
    Marketing Flair: You will have a great understanding of the key marketing elements that deliver success brand building: consumer insights, pricing and promotion, packaging, TTL launch campaigns. You are focused on delivering scale reach with impact.
    Commercial Excellence. You will partner with the commercial team developing a deep understanding of channel segmentation, trade persuasion tools, competitive context, route to consumer and the resources required to deploy growth drivers successfully within the stipulated guidelines.
    Culture: You will be expected to be an active member of the beer team as well as wider marketing and commercialization organisations who will foster team collaboration and enabling an environment that allow for team cohesion.

    Qualifications & Experience Required:

    A Bachelor of Commerce Marketing or Business Degree or equivalent
    You must have 7+ years of marketing experience in a market & have genuine expertise in all aspects of marketing.
    You have a strong spike in project management, creative development and have a strong track record that demonstrates this.
    Ideally you have experience in commercial or customer marketing.
    You are a self-starter, you are motivated by seeing opportunities and bringing them to life.
    You communicate with flair and inspire those who you work with.
    You recognize that success in role means delivering for KBL, you build the relationships and the humility to drive the right outcome.

  • Lead Asset Care Manager Financial Controlling Analyst – Supply (KBL)

    Lead Asset Care Manager Financial Controlling Analyst – Supply (KBL)

    Job DescriptionLead Asset Care Manager – Electrical/instrumentsReports To: Head of EngineeringContext/ScopeEABL operates within a multi cultural, multi national, multi currency environment. EABL comprises of business units: KBL, EAML, SBL ,UBL And Kisumu Plant . KBL is further categorised into Demand and Supply. The Demand business is involved in marketing and pushing the product to consumers. The Supply business is involved in production of beer and spirits.The Engineering Department is responsible for asset care of the Plant and Equipment within EABL. They ensure that these remain in good condition and deliver required outputs.

    This role works closely with Asset Care leads, Capex Engineers, Brewing Maintenance Manager, OEMs, Quality Manager, Shift Brewers, process technicians and Brewing Technical operators, Procurement , Logistics , Stores, Spares suppliers,3rd Party vendors , appointed GOK regulators, CR, HR function, Finance and marketing functions.

    Purpose of Role

    To direct and manage all electrical and instrumentation operations for the site through management of maintenance contracts, services from 3rd Party providers including calibration and maintenance of high/low Voltage systems.
    To advice the business on technological developments in the field of electrical and instruments, automation etc and developing business cases for any needed change
    The role coordinates and directs Consultants and contractors who occasionally have to be called in to help in complex issues resolutions
    Works with the CAPEX department to ensure all new installations have the latest control technology ( future proofed ) to prevent retrofits in less than 10years which are otherwise very expensive
    Ensure compliance with local and international electrical and automation standards, taking full charge and responsibility for conformance and compliance to the standards.
    Strictly adhere to Diageo codification process as outlined by Diageo Engineering Excellence ( DEE)

    Dimensions

    KBL- Tusker consists of one brew Brewhouse with dual stream, fermentation and maturation vessels, two centrifuges, two filtration plants, Packaging hall with 2 bottling lines, 1 canning line and two keg lines. UDV plant with 4 spirits packaging lines. Kisumu Senator Plant is an extension of this dimension and requires Electrical technical oversight from KBL.

    FinancialIndirect control of an annual maintenance budget KSh. 1.2billionComplexityThe company has undergone changes in its asset care policy through adoption of Business Centred Maintenance (BCM) strategy focused on attaining maximum equipment availability and performance at optimum cost.Asset care is now seen as a business activity in the organization with key deliverables and clear strategic plans, rather than a cost centre. The role is responsible with setting and executing asset care performance objectives with KPIs to address all key elements of the strategy.

    The role is also responsible for: Medium and long term asset care planning in line with the strategy. The ultimate goal is to embed the BCM asset care pillars, that will drive paradigm shift in the ways assets are managed

    Leadership Responsibilities And Decision Making Rights

    This position has direct reports of Engineers and works very closely with Heads of Departments mainly Procurement, Manufacturing, Engineers across the site, Quality, Warehousing and Move, HR, Safety, Security, Legal, Compliance and Regulatory departments.
    The role demands timely decision making skills in a complex environment and within measured risk
    Precise judgement and Influence is a strong attribute for this role

    The Incumbent Needs To Abide By The Company Values

    Be the Best
    Proud of What We Do
    Passionate About Consumers
    Freedom to Succeed
    Strong ethical values, authenticity and integrity

    Top Accountabilities

    Delivering Diageo Engineering Standards on Electrical and Instrumentation though Coaching and mentoring direct reports on ways of work and management behaviour
    Organising, Planning and executing corrective and preventive maintenance operations. Prepare digests for plant overhauls and maintenance. Determination of annual specified and periodic maintenance budgetary requirements
    Ensuring Problem solving and root cause analysis on breakdown/diagnostic maintenance are done as per Maintenance System and agreed procedures
    Actively participating and driving the DOC agenda in electrical and Instrumentation department by challenging the status quo , methods of work and aligning the team to value streams that support business growth
    Spare parts management in electrical and instruments department.
    Working with OEMs on cost effective solutions for optimizing plant reliability and quick resolution to equipment failures
    Participating actively in planning for budgets and other business oriented activities geared to optimizing performance of the department
    Delivering Diageo performance ambition as relates to sustainability
    Design/Implementation of modifications to the existing Electrical, Instrumentation and Control Systems to suit user requirements and for any legal or statutory requirements
    Ensure safety and emergency systems are operational. Maintain formal environmental and Occupational Health & Safety management systems that shall ensure effective management and continual improvement in brewing.

    Qualifications And Experience Required

    University Degree in Electrical & Communication/Electronics Engineering or an option degree in automation/Instrumentation Engineering from a recognized institution

    Experience:

    10-15 years’ experience in Electrical, Instrumentation & Automation plant maintenance management in a bottling environment.
    Budgeting and cost management knowledge
    Masterly in international and local electrical regulations and standards especially vast experience in ERC regulatory requirements.
    Familiar with networking components both industrial and office, instruments and control designs
    Thorough knowledge of SCADA systems in terms of Architecture, Configuration and Applications, Electronic Instrumentation systems, high voltage systems and Motors and associated switchgear
    Experience in different models of PLCs at an advanced level
    Training and Coaching skills

    For success

    Astute and robust work planning in liaison with departmental heads
    Compliance with statutory requirements
    Liaising with professional bodies and consultants
    Compliance with BPLC management
    Keeping abreast with technological advancement in the industry
    Extensive networking and benchmarking

    Barriers to Success in Role

    Failure to influence internal stakeholders on cost effective tools, including astute planning and utilisation of available resources to the full
    Failure to comply with Business Partner Life cycle management requirements
    Failure to network and comply with regulatory issues

    Flexible Working options

    This role requires extensive flexibility and utilization of available windows to execute projects and tasks

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  • Territory Management Representative

    Territory Management Representative

    Job Description
    Territory Management RepresentativeReports To: Area Business Development Manager.Context/Scope:KBL operates within a multi cultural, multi national, multi currency environment. KBL comprises four business units: KBL, EAML, CGI . KBL is further categorised into Demand and Supply. The Supply business is involved in production of beer and spirits. The Demand business is involved in marketing and selling the product to consumers.
    This role is located within the Demand Sales business. The TMR /TDR / DSR role will be critical to the overall KBL short, medium and long term strategy in developing and driving our trade strategy and operational excellence within retail outlets and distributors. The job holder is expected to have a high ability to build and develop trade relationships with outlet owners and staff / customers with high levels of respect / contact required.
    The job holder works closely with the Area Business Development Manager and Divisional Sales Manager. This position is field based and the job holder is expected to manage 400 outlets (TMR / TDR) DSR will manage 100 outlets achieving Quality, Distribution, Visibility, Pricing, Promotion Persuasion and PR
    Financial
    Area operations budget.
    Equipment: Company Vehicle.
    IT Equipment: PDA, Smart Phone
    Promotion implementation expenditure within budget
    Market Complexity
    KBL demand has 96% volume share of beer market and 52% volume share for Spirits. KBL demand is the No.1 FMCG Company in Kenya and also markets UDV brands. KBL operates in a very competitive environment that has seen the entrant of new players in the total alcohol category. This necessitates the need for pro-active business approach. The national distribution structure within the Kenyan alcohol market is key to KBL delivery of both volume growth and market share.
    Leadership Responsibilities
    The job holder is required to ensure optimum brand visibility and maximized sales through close liaison with Area Business Development Partner to minimise the effects of all competitor brands within ethical guideline as guided by compliance governance, report key field information to Area Business Development Manager and Divisional Sales Manager and agree follow up plans, administer workload as directed and operate efficiently in management of time and budgets.
    Purpose of Role
    To positively influence sales of KBL brands by regular contact, promotions networking and motivation in allocated retail accounts and to operate a one portfolio KBL brand approach for beer, spirits and Senator Keg.
    TOP 3-5 Accountabilities

    Execute a territory trade marketing plan which meets the objectives of the area trade marketing plan/cycle brief in the areas of brand, volume, merchandising and promotion.
    Ensure that the territory sales driver distribution objectives of brand availability and quality, stock holding, pricing and visibility are achieved.
    Provide market information and reports on performance of customers, brands and competition to ensure that the relevant marketing people are fully informed.
    To constantly monitor market and competitor activities and accurately reporting and feedback. Provide insights into annual area planning for trade activities.
    Manage financial accounts, assigned assets and material to ensure that trade marketing resources are secure and used in the most efficient and effective manner possible.
    Achieve sales volume, objectives, rate of Sale driver standards in retail trade QDVPP and KBL sales force effectiveness standards in distributor sales crews.

    Qualifications & Experience

    A business related degree or equivalent
    At least 2 years’ experience in a similar role.

  • Head of Innovations

    Head of Innovations

    Job Description
    Reports To: Marketing & Innovation Director
    Context/Scope
    Kenya Breweries Limited (KBL) is the engine room of Diageo Africa, over 35% of Africa’s Net Sales Value (NSV) and volume comes from the market, which is set to be the centre of our global beer category growth. We have huge ambitions in KBL! We want to grow to 662m NSV by the end of F’22, fuelled by a clear strategy, strong growth drivers and a big innovation ambition.
    So, what’s the task? We are looking for a leader who can write the next chapter of this company’s phenomenal story. A self-starter with a spike in strategy, problem solving and building relationships. Someone who can win the hearts and minds of the organization, manage complexity and deliver transformational growth in a competitive environment.
    Financial
    Dimensions:
    Deliver the F’20 innovation pipeline, delivering 8.5m incremental NSV from new projects.
    Develop the F’21 – F’22 pipeline delivering 20m NSV of new projects and increasing TBA category share by +5pts.
    Purpose of Role
    This is an unprecedented chance to work in one of East Africa’s most respected companies, with huge personal accountability. KBL has huge potential for growth across a range of categories. The role is accountable for setting the innovation strategy and developing the pipeline, executing new launches in time and in full, as well as nurturing innovations before they are handed over to brand teams.
    The successful candidate will see this role as an opportunity to demonstrate a broad set of business skills. The candidate must demonstrate mastery of strategic penetration, marketing flair, commercial understanding and have a strong focus on EQ and relationship management. You will have a relentless pursuit for delivering big business outcomes, a proven track record of creating renowned marketing campaigns, strong experience within innovation and a track record of building relationships.
    You are an entrepreneurial self-starter that can create opportunities and partnerships where none previously existed. You are comfortable operating in ambiguity, influencing senior stakeholders and can charismatically move the business with you.
    You have a brilliant external radar understanding best practice from adjacent markets and categories and you will win the hearts and minds of the organization annexing resources and support to ensure KBL wins in the market.
    The role requires a self-starter with genuine excellence in innovation, preferably honed in an in market role. The candidate will have huge drive and energy, seeing the potential and the opportunity to deliver business outcomes and working hand in hand with the central innovation team.
    Top Accountabilities
    Strategic Penetration: Working alongside the Exec and planning team to understand the consumer trends and business opportunities that should inform the KBL innovation pipeline. Influencing & Inspiring: You work in service of big business outcomes. You will build deep and authentic relationships, have the tough conversations when needed and annex resources from agency partners, KBL leadership and the central innovation team. Marketing Flair: You will have a great understanding of the key marketing elements that deliver success in innovation: consumer insights, pricing and promotion, packaging, TTL launch campaigns. You are focused on delivering scale reach with impact. Commercial Excellence. You will partner with the commercial team developing a deep understanding of channel segmentation, trade persuasion tools, competitive context, route to consumer and the resources required to commercialize innovation successfully. Culture: You will help to embed a culture of entrepreneurialism, curiosity and action within organisation. As a leader on the MLT you will work closely with the Executive team (Commercial Leadership Team and other Marketing Leadership Team) members. You will be adept at understanding matrix lines of responsibility, and use your skill set to drive disproportionate outcomes for KBL.
    Qualifications & Experience Required

    You have 10+ years of marketing or innovation experience in a market & have genuine expertise in all aspects of marketing. You have a strong spike in strategic penetration and have a strong track record that demonstrates this.
    You have experience of working in developing markets for at least 2+ years.
    Ideally you have experience in commercial or customer marketing.
    You are a self-starter, you are motivated by seeing opportunities and bringing them to life.
    You communicate with flair and inspire those who you work with. You recognize that success in role means delivering for the business, you build the relationships and the humility to drive the right outcome.

    Qualifications: Educated to Graduate level
    Barriers to Success in role

    Inability to successfully manage projects with precision
    Inability to manage a large numbers of stakeholders
    Inability to influence, inspire & coach & operate brilliantly in a matrix organisation
    Inability to deal with ambiguity or prioritize

  • Tax Accountant

    Tax Accountant

    Job Description
    Reports To: Financial Controller
    Context/Scope
    Global Diageo Business Services (GDBS) is a global multi-functional shared service entity that processes DIAGEO-wide transactions across various world regions.
    Africa Business Service Centre (ABSC) is a Diageo Business Shared Services Centre (BSS) servicing the Diageo Africa markets. The Africa BSS Centre (ABSC) works closely with Africa Market teams and Diageo BSS Centre in Bangalore India (DBSI) in the provision of services to the Diageo Africa markets.
    Dimensions
    Tax Accountant reports directly to the Financial Controller but supports markets closely.
    For the geographical area it represents, it is the liaison between the country director and the different controller functions, ABSC in general, in-country commercial finance & external stakeholders such as auditors and tax authorities
    Market Complexity
    Africa Business Services Centre (ABSC) Nairobi currently provides services to 20 legal business entities in different geographies across Africa using SAP as the accounting / enterprise system.
    The Diageo Africa business comprises integrated Supply and Demand entities producing beer, spirits, Ready To Drinks (RTD) –alcoholic & non-alcoholic in various plants across the region.
    Purpose of Role
    The role will give support to various functions across the Africa markets working closely with both the Finance, Legal and Corporate Relations teams in achieving the Tax Compliance Agenda through filing of the correct and complete returns and helping the market make accurate tax forecasts based on current and future operations.
    There is a high degree of self-sufficiency required in the role with direct accountability to help deliver initiatives for various stakeholders
    A key output from the tax analysis is aggregating the risks & opportunities from the tax reporting process, required actions determined and communicated to senior management. Accuracy and completeness of the financial data generated is of key importance to ensure risks are mitigated appropriately and opportunities recognized and pursued.
    Top Accountabilities

    Support the Tax Manager in providing leadership and direction to the business (e.g. Production, logistics, Customer Service, Procurement, marketing, tax team and senior management) on various Tax issues.
    Implementing the market Tax agenda, minimizing tax risks relating to imports and exports of raw materials and finished goods, licensing, duty remission schemes and exemption programmes, excise duty and other direct and indirect tax areas with a key focus on compliance.
    Provide technical support and guidance on Tax matters.
    Streamline tax processes and set up controls on tax risks and opportunities.
    Work closely with the Supply Chain, Legal and Corporate Relations and the wider. Africa Markets team in implementing various tax regulatory issues impacting the business.

    Leadership Responsibilities
    The Tax Accountant is a role within ABSC Financial Controlling Team based in Nairobi and requires supportive and challenging business partnering. Success is entirely dependent on managing and maintaining excellent relationship with Market Finance and teams in other functions.
    Key Stakeholders Include

    FD and their Finance Leadership teams
    Market tax manager
    GDBS and other Global Diageo teams including Diageo Group Tax team

    Qualifications
    Qualifications and Experience Required

    Qualified Professional Accountant- CPA(K)/ACCA/ACMA
    Degree in business related studies

    Work Experience

    At least 2 years’ experience within a tax function in a multinational (preferred), a tax advisory firm or Revenue Authority (Customs)
    At least 3 – 5 years working experience in a reputable commercial organisation or tax advisory firm.
    Application of tax knowledge to commercial agenda
    Experience in working with multi-faceted teams, ability to coach others towards achieving set goals, and influencing skills at a senior level
    Sound judgment regarding acceptable levels of tax risk
    Strong customer service orientation.
    Regional Exposure an added advantage

    Language skills
    Demonstrated English proficiency (read, write and speak)
    Functional Capabilities:

    Excellent problem solving and analytical skills
    Systems knowledge
    Relevant experience with integrated systems such as SAP is an advantage.
    MS applications (PowerPoint, Excel, Access, Word, etc.)
    BFC knowledge is an advantage

    Barriers to Success in Role

    Lack of understanding Africa Markets operating structure and tax issues
    Inability to balance a diverse and complex agenda
    Lack of energy and drive as well as inability to lead or influence at senior level
    Inability to make decisions to meet time-based deadlines.
    Inability to work autonomously

  • Tactical Buying Specialist

    Tactical Buying Specialist

    Reports To: Tactical Procurement ManagerLanguages: English and FrenchContextDiageo is committed to seeking opportunities to create simplification across our organisation to accelerate its Performance Ambition and drive out cost to invest in growth. External benchmarking on how we source, purchase from and pay suppliers has identified opportunities to transform the experience of our suppliers and employees and deliver savings to the businessSource to Pay (STP) Transformation will create and implement a best in class Source to Pay infrastructure for Diageo end to end, comprising new processes, creation of structured data & the implementation of a new E2E integrated global Purchasing tool (Coupa).The buyer role under the Tactical Team will support the Procurement Teams and the market requisitioners to buy/purchase from the right vendors using the right buying channels and ensure correct structured data supports end the Procurement strategy.The Tactical Buying Specialist is a key element of the Tactical team and acts as the interface between business requisitioners (business requirements) and the Procurement community (who set purchasing strategy) in ensuring Diageo buys the right products from the right suppliers, using the right purchasing channels and at the right price.Leadership ResponsibilitiesThis role is required to ensure compliance to the agreed STP processes and the Procurement policies for the categories they are responsible for.Purpose of RoleThis role will also be responsible for sourcing of non-strategic spend on goods and services.As this is a role facing directly into our business, this role has a direct impact on how our business customers view our service. The focus should be on the quality of the response and meeting SLA’s for satisfactory closing of requests. Any requests not resolved immediately may need prompt escalation, management and communication to the requestor on progress.Top Accountabilities

    Responsible and accountable for the timely management of tactical purchasing requests from the business within the agreed SLA’s and KPI’s.
    Providing advice and support to the business on the correct routes or sources of supply (via catalogues, webforms etc.).
    Identifying opportunities for new catalogues or content and routing this to the STP Supplier & Catalogue Team.
    Sourcing of non-strategic goods and services (spot buy).

    Key Criteria to be successful in this role

    Degree educated preferably in a business or Procurement related field from a recognized University
    Conversant with Coupa system operations and ‘HOW’ use knowledge
    Experience of Tactical purchasing, including processes, ways of working, documentation and compliance requirements etc. would be beneficial
    Able to work proactively and effectively in cross functional and global team at all levels in an organisation.
    Previous Procurement experience preferred.
    Must be able to speak and write in French.

    Skills Required

    Communication and influencing skills
    Commercial awareness
    Highly structured and thorough
    Strong delivery and analytical skills
    Empathy, tact and diplomacy
    Proactive approach with tenacity and drive to succeed
    Solution oriented approach to change challenges
    Team working skills

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  • Category Manager – Raw Materials Africa

    Category Manager – Raw Materials Africa

    Job description
    Department: Human ResourceReporting to: Head of Raw Materials – Global ProcurementLevel: L4
    PURPOSE
    Global management of nominated categories (Grains in developing markets) and regional in line with Diageo’s procurement imperatives:-

    Risk Management
    Quality
    Service
    Cost
    Innovation / growth support
    Value creating
    Differentiated (from competitor products)
    Protectable (technologically advanced or patentable)
    Corporate Citizenship

    Qualifications
    QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

    University Degree in quantitative or commercially biased discipline
    Purchasing qualification desirable (CIPS/MBA)

    Experience

    Must have 5 – 10 years experience which should include the following:
    Significant procurement responsibilities in a leading edge company
    Experience with agricultural products, traded commodities and of developing and operating Price Risk management policies to manage spend within
    Governance guidelines
    Experience in working with other key stakeholder functions e.g. logistics, finance, new product development etc
    Demonstrable leadership experience, e.g. leading projects; programmes; business units or line management

    ACCOUNTABILITIES

    Develop strategic category management approach to key spend areas to deliver security of supply, maintaining requisite quality, protecting brand reputation at optimum cost, supporting our innovation agenda, our LRM agenda, and sustainable competitive advantage to Diageo.
    Development of annual AOP and subsequent delivery of targets & objectives.
    Build a detailed understanding of the current incumbent supply base and wider global supply market. Analyse market trends, gain insight on what our competition are doing, understanding the effect of change in the market dynamics – supplier consolidation. Understand supplier capabilities and key cost drivers to be able to quickly identify opportunities as and when they arise.
    Mobilises resources (cross supply centre & cross-functional) to support effective management of designated category and grains stakeholder commitment & endorsement cross-functionally and cross-geographies