Company Address: Address Room 8, Ground Floor Apic Centre 14 Muthithi Road Westlands

  • Human Resource Manager

    Human Resource Manager

    The Human Resource Manager will be responsible for :
    Recruiting and staffing;
    Organizational departmental planning;
    Performance management and improvement systems;
    Employment and regulatory compliance as concerns employees;
    Employee onboarding, development, needs assessment, and training;
    Policy development and documentation;
    Employee relations;
    company-wide committee facilitation;
    Payroll and benefits administration;
    Employee safety, welfare, wellness and health;
    CSR initiatives and
    Employee counseling.
    Employee documentation management
    Commission reconciliations and payments
    Job Skills and Qualifications
    At least a diploma/degree in Human Resource Management
    4 years of experience in HR.
    Demonstrate application of theoretical knowledge on relevant aspects of HR
    Knowledge and Experience in employment law
    Produce HR reports to Management team and Board of Directors
    Better than average written and spoken communication skills.
    Multi-tasking ability

    Qualified candidates to send their CVs to hr@upo.co.ke and clearly indicate ‘Human Resource Manager’ on the subject of the email by 20th July 2017.

    Apply via :

    hr@upo.co.ke

  • General Accountant

    General Accountant

    We are looking for a qualified General Accountant to handle prepare, compute, manage, research and analyze all accounting data, in order to provide quantitative information on performance, financial position, solvency, liquidity and cash flows of our business.
    Responsibilities

    Manage all accounting operations based on accounting principles
    Prepare budgets and financial forecasts and publish financial statements in time
    Conduct month-end and year-end close process
    Collect, analyze and summarize accounting information
    Compute taxes and prepare tax returns.
    Develop periodic reports such as: balance sheet, profit/loss statement and any other reports as required by management
    Audit financial transactions and document accounting control procedures
    Keep information confidential and secure them with random database backups
    Keep up with financial policies, regulation and legislation
    Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies.
    Observes local financial and legal requirements by studying existing and new legislation, enforcing adherence to requirements, and advising management on needed actions
    Guides accounting clerical staff by coordinating their activities and training them.

    Requirements

    Proven working experience as a general accountant for at least 3 years
    Thorough knowledge of accounting and corporate finance principles and procedures
    Strong reporting skills
    Excellent accounting software user
    Strong attention to detail and confidentiality
    Must have done CPA to at least part IV
    Degree in Accounting will be an added advantage
    Past experience at a manufacturing industry will be an added advantage
    Must have worked as a team leader
    Strong interpersonal and communication skills

  • Business Development Manager (Electrical Engineering

    Business Development Manager (Electrical Engineering

    Job Description
    Our firm, UPO Ltd is recruiting Business Development Managers for Outsource Technique Limited. They have 2 vacant positions for the same. Details on duties and qualifications below.
    The Business Development Managers are to facilitate growth of business by preparing training programs and motivating staff to work. They will also prepare proposals and specifications, conducting workshops, renew contracts with clients and also analyze competitors.
    Specific Duties and Responsibilities

    Implement a strategic and robust business plan to enable the company meet its objectives.
    Increase revenue and funding by developing business relationships with existing and new customers, successfully closing business deals, and developing and implementing a growth plan.
    Locate and propose potential business deals by contacting prospective partners, discovering and exploring opportunities.
    Screen potential business deals by analyzing market strategies, deal requirements, potential, and financials, evaluating options and resolving internal priorities.
    Develop negotiating strategies and positions by studying integration of new mediaventures with the clients’ strategies and operations.
    Protect the organization’s value by keeping information confidential.
    Responsible for assisting in the collection of any outstanding debt from clients.
    Liaising with the other departments manage integrated campaign executions.

    Required skills and qualifications

    A Bachelor’s Electrical/Electronic Engineering.
    At least 2 years of experience in marketing, selling electronics and Air conditioners.
    Excellent communication and IT skills.
    Able to get on with people at all levels and influence them.
    Strong problem-solving and creative skills.
    Stay calm under pressure and keep to deadlines.
    Strong sales and negotiation techniques.
    Good team working and leadership skills.
    Attention to detail.

  • General Accountant

    General Accountant

    We are looking for a qualified General Accountant to handle prepare, compute, manage, research and analyze all accounting data, in order to provide quantitative information on performance, financial position, solvency, liquidity and cash flows of our business.
    Responsibilities

    Manage all accounting operations based on accounting principles
    Prepare budgets and financial forecasts and publish financial statements in time
    Conduct month-end and year-end close process
    Collect, analyze and summarize accounting information
    Compute taxes and prepare tax returns.
    Develop periodic reports such as: balance sheet, profit/loss statement and any other reports as required by management
    Audit financial transactions and document accounting control procedures
    Keep information confidential and secure them with random database backups
    Keep up with financial policies, regulation and legislation
    Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies.
    Observes local financial and legal requirements by studying existing and new legislation, enforcing adherence to requirements, and advising management on needed actions
    Guides accounting clerical staff by coordinating their activities and training them.

    Requirements

    Proven working experience as a general accountant for at least 3 years
    Thorough knowledge of accounting and corporate finance principles and procedures
    Strong reporting skills
    Excellent accounting software user
    Strong attention to detail and confidentiality
    Must have done CPA to at least part IV
    Degree in Accounting will be an added advantage
    Past experience at a manufacturing industry will be an added advantage
    Must have worked as a team leader
    Strong interpersonal and communication skills

  • Business Development Manager (Electrical Engineering

    Business Development Manager (Electrical Engineering

    Job Description
    Our firm, UPO Ltd is recruiting Business Development Managers for Outsource Technique Limited. They have 2 vacant positions for the same. Details on duties and qualifications below.
    The Business Development Managers are to facilitate growth of business by preparing training programs and motivating staff to work. They will also prepare proposals and specifications, conducting workshops, renew contracts with clients and also analyze competitors.
    Specific Duties and Responsibilities

    Implement a strategic and robust business plan to enable the company meet its objectives.
    Increase revenue and funding by developing business relationships with existing and new customers, successfully closing business deals, and developing and implementing a growth plan.
    Locate and propose potential business deals by contacting prospective partners, discovering and exploring opportunities.
    Screen potential business deals by analyzing market strategies, deal requirements, potential, and financials, evaluating options and resolving internal priorities.
    Develop negotiating strategies and positions by studying integration of new mediaventures with the clients’ strategies and operations.
    Protect the organization’s value by keeping information confidential.
    Responsible for assisting in the collection of any outstanding debt from clients.
    Liaising with the other departments manage integrated campaign executions.

    Required skills and qualifications

    A Bachelor’s Electrical/Electronic Engineering.
    At least 2 years of experience in marketing, selling electronics and Air conditioners.
    Excellent communication and IT skills.
    Able to get on with people at all levels and influence them.
    Strong problem-solving and creative skills.
    Stay calm under pressure and keep to deadlines.
    Strong sales and negotiation techniques.
    Good team working and leadership skills.
    Attention to detail.

  • Marketing Associate

    Marketing Associate

    The Marketing Associate will be in charge of identifying appropriate business opportunities from new to existing clients, prospect for potential leads, uncover needs within those prospects and qualify those leads.
    The Marketing Associate must have a proven track record in selling consulting services and achieving revenue targets.
    Marketing Associate Job Responsibilities
    Meet assigned revenue targets by generating business from new and existing clients.
    Set up of meetings with appropriately qualified contacts.
    Partner with relevant team members to create winning proposals.
    Anticipate and recognize any client objections in order to close sales.
    Coordinate opportunities from prospect through to engagement.
    Research and communicate information about target sectors, customers and competitors.
    Proactively communicate news and insights on prospect organizations and contacts.
    Gain and share understanding of prospect’s organization, processes, business strategies, product or service offerings and decision-making structures.
    Work collaboratively with the company’s resources to define the approach and strategy for achieving client requirements.
    Effectively negotiate with multiple levels of executive management within prospective client organizations.
    Use in-depth knowledge and insight of key competitors to create compelling reasons for prospective clients to engage with the company.
    Communicate the status of opportunities, clearly articulate next steps and discuss potential risks during weekly meeting.
    Qualifications for the Marketing Associate Job
    Diploma/degree in a Sales and Marketing
    Minimum of 2 years of demonstrable business-to-business consulting service.
    Proven track record of reaching sales targets and KPI’s
    Comprehensive knowledge of all facets of the business development process.
    Solid financial, business and industry insights and consultative selling skills.
    Well organized and methodical in how business is conducted.
    Self-motivated with strong communication and organizational skills
    Able to listen to, lead and influence senior management.
    Enthusiastic about contributing to our growing business, its brand, processes and client base.
    Established network of business contacts.
    Collaborative team player.
    Comfortable presenting in group settings.
    Strong negotiating skills.

  • Driver

    Driver

    Driver Job Responsibilities
    Ensure cleanliness and good maintenance of the assigned vehicle.
    Undertake external deliveries of mail, documents and other deliveries.
    Collect mails, cheques and documents from various destinations and deliver them to the Organization.
    Requisition supplies and materials necessary for the efficient running of the motorcycle.Ensure renewal of license and vehicle insurance.
    Ensure availability of all the required documents and equipment including hazard triangle, spare wheel, first aid kit, tool box and necessary spare parts in the vehicle.
    Ensure safety of the vehicle by undertaking all safety measures including steering locks, alarms, locking doors and windows when not in use, parking in safe spots and putting all items in the trunk to avoid unnecessary break-in.
    Ensure timely servicing of vehicle based on service schedule.
    Maintain vehicle records on mileage, faults, maintenance, repairs, fuel purchases, incident reports, accident reports.
    Qualifications for the Driver Job
    Certificate in Mechanical Engineering
    Must possess a BCE Class Driving License
    Must have good vision
    Good map reading skills
    Able to read and write
    Must have the certificate of good conduct
    Must have good communication skills
    Value integrity
    3 years vehicle driving experience
    No track record of accidents
    Familiar with various road routes in Nairobi

  • Content Manager

    Content Manager

    Duties for the Content Manager Job
    Share content to raise brand awareness and monitoring web traffic and metrics to identify best practices.
    Oversee all marketing content initiatives to ensure customer engagement, brand consistency and positive customer experience.
    Develop content strategy aligned with short-term and long-term marketing targets.
    Collaborate with marketing and design teams to plan and develop site content, style and layout.
    Create and publish engaging content.
    Edit, proofread and improve posts.
    Liaise with content writers to ensure brand consistency.
    Use content management systems to analyze website traffic and users engagement metrics.
    Manage content distribution to online channels and social media platforms to increase web traffic.
    Develop an editorial calendar and ensure content team is on board.
    Ensure compliance with Kenyan law (copyright and data protection).
    Stay up-to-date with developments and generate new ideas to draw audience’s attention.
    Content Manager Job Qualifications
    BSc degree in Journalism, Marketing or relevant field
    Strong creative writing skills
    Detail oriented
    Perform well under pressure
    Proficient in content optimization and brand consistency
    At least 3 years of experience as a Content manager
    Hands on experience with MS Office and WordPress
    Basic technical knowledge of HTML and web publishing
    Sound knowledge of web traffic metrics
    Familiar social media
    Excellent writing skills in English
    Good organizational and time-management skills

  • Business Development Executive

    Business Development Executive

    The Business Development Executive will be in charge of identifying appropriate business opportunities from new to existing clients,
    prospect for potential leads, uncover needs within those prospects and qualify those leads.
    The Business Development Executive must have a proven track record in selling consulting services and achieving revenue targets.
    Business Development Executive Job Responsibilities
    Meet assigned revenue targets by generating business from new and existing clients.
    Set up of meetings with appropriately qualified contacts.
    Partner with relevant team members to create winning proposals.
    Anticipate and recognize any client objections in order to close sales.
    Coordinate opportunities from prospect through to engagement.
    Research and communicate information about target sectors, customers and competitors.
    Proactively communicate news and insights on prospect organizations and contacts.
    Gain and share understanding of prospect’s organization, processes, business strategies, product or service offerings and decision-making structures.
    Work collaboratively with the company’s resources to define the approach and strategy for achieving client requirements.
    Effectively negotiate with multiple levels of executive management within prospective client organizations.
    Use in-depth knowledge and insight of key competitors to create compelling reasons for prospective clients to engage with the company.
    Communicate the status of opportunities, clearly articulate next steps and discuss potential risks during weekly meeting.
    Qualifications for the Business Development Executive Job
    At least a diploma/degree in a Sales and Marketing
    Minimum of 2 years of demonstrable business-to-business consulting service.
    Proven track record of reaching sales targets and KPI’s
    Comprehensive knowledge of all facets of the business development process.
    Solid financial, business and industry insights and consultative selling skills.
    Well organized and methodical in how business is conducted.
    Self-motivated with strong communication and organizational skills
    Able to listen to, lead and influence senior management.
    Enthusiastic about contributing to our growing business, its brand, processes and client base.
    Established network of business contacts.
    Collaborative team player.
    Comfortable presenting in group settings.
    Strong negotiating skills.

  • Mechanical Engineer Finance Manager

    Mechanical Engineer Finance Manager

    Responsibilities for the Mechanical Engineer Job
    Applying engineering principles to evaluate, install, operate, and maintain mechanical and electrical products, equipment, systems and processes.
    Oversee installation, operation, maintenance, and repair to ensure that machines and equipment are installed and functioning according to specifications.
    Investigate equipment failures and difficulties to diagnose faulty operation, and to make recommendations to maintenance crew.
    Recommend design modifications to eliminate machine or system malfunctions.
    Establish and coordinate the maintenance and safety procedures, service schedule, and supply of materials required to maintain machines and equipment in the prescribed condition.
    Study industrial processes to determine where and how application of equipment can be made.
    Write performance requirements for product development or engineering projects.
    Design, test and control apparatus and equipment and develop procedures for testing products.
    Provide feedback to management on customer problems and needs.
    Qualifications for the Mechanical Engineer Job
    Bachelor’s degree/Diploma in HVAC engineering technology/mechanical engineering.
    Atleast 3 years of experience in the same position.
    Must have solid problem solving skills to ensure the heating, cooling, refrigeration, and ventilation systems meet the needs of the users.
    Good communication skills.
    Computer-aided design (CAD) software training.
    Strong attention to detail.
    Strong mechanical or electrical engineering skills.
    Strong experience with air conditioning systems.
    Computer literacy will be an added advantage.
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