Jobs Kenya

Company Address: Address Sema Plaza, Mombasa Road, Nairobi Kenya.

  • Financial Controller

    Financial Controller

    Roles & Responsibilities:
    Financial Acumen:

    Prepare and present monthly management accounts and financial reports to the Board.
    Establish guidelines for budget and forecast preparation, and prepare the annual budget in consultation with the General Manager and Treasurer.
    Ensure compliance with financial regulations and internal policies.
    Oversee financial audits and prepare comprehensive responses to audit queries.

    Committee Participation:

    Attend and actively participate in committee meetings, including Audit and Governance, Membership Services, and Procurement committees.
    Implement action points from committee meetings and provide updates on progress.
    Articulate club financial matters and concerns to the Board and Management.

    Forecasting:

    Implement and oversee transaction and process controls within the organization.
    Approve bank reconciliations and supplier payments.
    Prepare cash flow forecasts and manage cash allocation to meet organizational needs.

    Budgeting:

    Oversee the preparation of departmental budgets by line managers.
    Monitor risk management policies and advise on appropriate insurance coverage.
    Negotiate with financial institutions for credit and other financial services.
    Continuously review and update finance policies and procedures.

    Banking and Payment:

    Review and approve supplier payments and Local Purchase Orders (LPOs).
    Oversee monthly stock takes and review bank and supplier reconciliations.
    Ensure accurate and timely payroll processing.

    Debt Control:

    Oversee debt collection processes and analyze debtor aging profiles.
    Assist the Credit Controller in managing delicate debt situations and member queries.
    Liaise with debt collection agencies for overdue debts and streamline member payment options.

    Contract Reviews and Management:

    Participate in procurement processes, including pre-qualification exercises.
    Review asset disposal activities and ensure compliance with regulations.
    Ensure all club licenses are renewed and regulatory compliance is maintained.

    KEY COMPETENCIES:

    Financial Acumen
    Business Acumen
    Customer Focus
    Operation Efficiency
    Stakeholder Management
    Team Leadership & People Management

    Requirements

    Master’s Degree or Bachelor’s Degree in Commerce – Accounting/Finance
    Member of the Institute of Chartered Public Accountants Kenya with a practicing license
    Minimum of 7 years’ experience as a Financial Controller in a busy organization.
    Agile in fast-moving environments
    Strong communication and people management skills
    Effective time management and prioritization skills
    Ability to manage multiple projects with multiple stakeholders
    Strong decision-making, numerical, and analytical skills
    IT proficiency

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    stratostaff.zohorecruit.com

  • Bancassurance Direct Sales Agent

    Bancassurance Direct Sales Agent

    Profile Introduction

    Our client is a leading Africa – Focused financial services organization seeking a competent Bancassurance Direct Sales Agent.

    Qualifications/Requirements

    Post-secondary school qualifications – possession of a university degree and/ or a Certificate of Proficiency (COP) in insurance will be an added advantage.
    Prior sales experience in the financial services industry experience in the insurance industry is an added advantage.

    Job Specification-

    Interact and collaborate with Bank stakeholders to ensure optimal execution of the value proposition through leveraging the end-to-end value chain and driving take up of insurance solutions.
    Builds and maintains relationships with the Bank’s Relationship Managers, Universal Bankers, other Direct Sales teams and Bancassurance Intermediary Limited (SBIL) Business Development teams and collaborates and integrates with them to harness insurance opportunities.
    Participates in the branches, and Personal and Private Banking (PPB) (Main Markets Client segments) sales, pipeline and connect sessions to pick up insurance opportunities.
    Proactively hold regular insurance meetings with other Bank Sales teams, Branch Managers and Universal Bankers.
    Effectively uses the connect sessions as a forum to present various Bancassurance Intermediary limited solutions and upskill the branch stakeholders.
    Ensure insurance conversations are happening regularly at the branch and supports the branch in achieving set penetration of insurance products targets across the branch clientele.
    Identify and pursue insurance sales opportunities within the branches.
    Conducted frequent insurance financial needs review to establish new upsell/cross sell opportunities.
    Achieve set bancassurance branch sales targets.
    Supports other client segments within the bank, other product houses within the wider Insurance and Asset Management and other departments within SBIL.
    Services all insurance complaints, in respect of the insurance products at the branch.
    Ensure appropriate adherence to processes driven by customer needs across the specific branches.
    Ensure effective communication and the appropriate delivery of client propositions from an insurance perspective.
    Takes personal responsibility for coaching and mentoring others.
    Applies knowledge, resources and experience to resolve problems.
    Constantly maintains a professional environment and celebrates successes within the branches.

    If you are qualified and up to the challenge send your Resume and Cover Letter to vacancies@stratostaff.co.ke by 16th August 2024. Please note that only qualified candidates will be contacted.
     

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    vacancies@stratostaff.co.ke

  • Senior Payroll Officer

    Senior Payroll Officer

    ROLE SUMMARY
    Responsible for maintaining the people’s cost budget to ensure operations are within budget. Manage the payroll function, ensuring accurate & timely payment of employees’ salaries along with compliance to statutory requirements. Responsibilities include calculating employees’ compensation, updating our internal payroll databases and ensuring timely payments.

    JOB SPECIFICATION

    Management of end-to-end payroll processing
    Prepare monthly staff cost budget/actual variance analysis and reporting and communication to various functions
    Ensure accurate preparation and submission of monthly statutory payment remittances and proper filing of all statutory returns and receipts.
    Maintain compliance requirements as per regulatory and company guidelines
    Accurate reconciliation & authorization of payroll reports and schedules
    Ensure timely payment of Salaries and remittance of Statutory and other authorized deductions
    Maintaining the integrity of the payroll system and associated processes through accurate and complete administrative and payroll processes, data entry, record keeping and document management
    Collecting daily, weekly, and monthly staff time sheets and calculating employee work hours.
    Identify opportunities to improve and streamline processes to meet business requirements that require technical or system solutions.
    Ensuring all payroll transactions are processed efficiently.
    Preparing payroll reports.
    Responding to employee questions about compensation, taxes, benefits, and deductions.
    Interpreting and advising on payroll related policies and procedures
    Entering new employee data into the company database.
    Other duties as assigned by the Line Manager.

    QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS

    Bachelor degree in accounting and/or Finance from a reputable institution
    ACCA/ CPA II qualification
    At least 2 years’ experience in Payroll administration.
    Knowledge of data protection and privacy
    Knowledge of Statutory payroll deductions.
    Excellent analytical, communication and reporting skills
    Advanced excel and knowledge in SAGE Accounting system
    Must have experience working with an ERP as well as a payroll system
    Innovative and creative thinker in problem-solving
    Efficient and results-oriented
    Self-motivated person able to work under minimum supervision.
    Good eye for detail

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    stratostaff.co.ke

  • Chemist- Anac Laboratory

    Chemist- Anac Laboratory

    Profile Introduction            
    Our client, a leading retailer in Oil and Gas sector is seeking to bring on board a chemist, ANAC who will be responsible in offering after sales service to the Lubes customers. The role involves day-to-day running of the Laboratory.
    Key Areas of Responsibility

    Ensure all ANAC Laboratory staff members, visitors and processes uphold clients HSEQ standards and relevant Statutory requirements by enforcing their application.
    Perform a risk assessment in the lab and identify hazards and controls needed to ensure a safe and healthy work environment.
    Lubricating oil samples receipt and preparation.
    Performing laboratory tests and recording reliable and accurate results
    Maintain high customer service standards at the Laboratory by quick response to customer requests
    Preparation of reagents and solutions according to SOP’s
    Maintenance of laboratory equipment
    Participates in both internal & external audits of the Laboratory
    Laboratory glassware cleaning and handling
    Sampling kit preparation
    Ensure availability, accountability and loss control of Laboratory consumables by checking and optimizing stock levels, checking stock movements and preparing re-order schedules for the procurement process.
    Preparing and submitting monthly Laboratory invoicing for the client affiliates
    Lab waste management and sample retaining.

    Minimum Qualifications:

    Degree in (Analytical Chemistry or Industrial Chemistry)
    Previous hands-on experience in a busy laboratory, with emphasis on analytical skills and safety practices.
    Conversant with application of computer packages in data analysis and reporting

    Core Competencies
    The laboratory environment requires :

    A high level of operational discipline, basic understanding of hazards associated to various laboratory chemicals and their mitigation, compliance to procedures/rules and respect of the safety culture in place. In addition, ensuring every task is completed everyday without injury or incident.
    A team player, flexible and able to work under minimum supervision

    Apply via :

    stratostaff.co.ke

  • Account Manager Account Executive – Digital Sales Affinity Sales Manager

    Account Manager Account Executive – Digital Sales Affinity Sales Manager

    Purpose of the Job
    The jobholder is primarily responsible for identifying potential leads, participate in the tendering process, and attending to requests for proposals. The position will also entail developing strong and stable relationships, attend to quotations and negotiate with underwriters and clients to ensure growth of the portfolio and retention of existing clients to achieve set budgets which are aligned to the company’s strategic plan.
    Key Accountabilities

    Generate new business in line with agreed individual targets
    Identify, target and build new relationships with existing and potential clients for revenue growth.
    Develop a credible pipeline of prospective clients and growth strategies that enables you to achieve personal monthly and annual targets.
    Clearly articulate value propositions for segments and industries for existing and prospective clients
    Identify, target, and penetrate niche markets and create awareness of Insurance products within the niche market.
    Preparation of competent proposals /quotations / presentations to prospect clients
    Provide consultancy to clients to aid the client make a decision
    Work closely with Retention Team to ensure smooth customer service during on boarding.
    Develop business growth strategies to help drive revenue growth.
    Developing and sustaining long-lasting relationships with customers
    Creating targeted sales and marketing plans.
    Understand client needs and be able to tailor solutions to address them.
    Participate in product development and creation of marketing collaterals to support targeted value propositions.
    Participate in development of various products distribution channels.
    Develop a calendar for marketing campaigns.
    Maintain existing relationships in order to protect existing books of business.
    Provide weekly and monthly production reports.
    Ensure premium for the business introduced is collected.
    Mentoring & Coaching  of Junior Staff

    Skills, Knowledge and Personal Attributes Required:

    Demonstrating in-depth knowledge of insurance products and relationships within insurance industry  
    Positive attitude, self-motivated, self-driven and able to work with minimal supervision.
    Good negotiation and networking skills.
    Persuasion Skills.
    Organizational and analytical skills.
    Interpersonal and communication skills.
    Flexibility and adaptability.
    Integrity
    Team Player
    Passionate, confident, energetic, and proactive.

    Academic & Professional Qualifications:

    Bachelor’s Degree in a Business-related field.
    Diploma in Insurance ACII/AIIK.
    6-10 years’ Experience in sales management with a proven track record.

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  • Team Coordinator, Research and Learning

    Team Coordinator, Research and Learning

    ROLES AND RESPONSPONSIBILITIES  

    Build, liaise, and sustain relationships with employees, external stakeholders, and the general public as a member of the Research & Learning Team.
    Provide administrative support to the Senior Director and other Research & Learning staff, including online scheduling of internal and external meetings and appointments, assessing urgency and priority with stakeholders.
    Compose routine correspondence to support the Senior Director, Research & Learning’s interactions with internal staff and external stakeholders.
    Facilitate internal communication within the Research & Learning Team.
    Coordinate logistics for project meetings and events, including room bookings, catering, and refreshments.
    Manage the schedule, agendas, pre-meeting document follow-up, and circulation for meetings of the Research & Learning Team and other relevant meetings as assigned. Capture detailed minutes of team meetings.
    Coordinate and/or support global travel arrangements, including hotel bookings, ground/air transportation, travel itineraries, meeting briefs, visas, and expense reports.
    Create, maintain, and update the organization of files and records for teams.
    Maintain the organization of the database, shared network drives, and SharePoint sites.
    Assist with project management and special projects.
    Facilitate the functional onboarding of Research & Learning team members.
    Provide support in budget preparation and forecasting for Research & Learning work.
    Manage day-to-day financial tasks, including invoices and other accounts payable.
    Provide operations support to strengthen coordination and collaboration within the Research & Learning department and between R&L and other Program Departments.
    Provide technical support on relevant research and learning projects based on areas of expertise and interest.

     MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS AND COMPETENCIES

    Experience in an Administrative Assistant role in a similar fast-paced environment.
    Strong understanding of finance and budgeting.
    Ability to use project management tools to support decision-making.
    Ability to proofread correspondence for correct punctuation and grammar, and produce documents in a well-designed, attractive format with impeccable attention to detail.
    Ability to quickly assess and prioritize competing interests, including the ability to interpret and apply policies and procedures independently, and use sound judgment and discretion.
    Proficient in MS Office applications (Outlook, PowerPoint, Word, Excel, Office 365, and SharePoint).
    Strong scheduling, email, and internet/intranet skills.
    Detail-oriented with a demonstrated ability to produce high-quality work consistently and effectively.
    Excellent initiative and possess a “take charge” attitude and sense of ownership.
    Strong communication skills in English (written and spoken).

    Interested candidates are encouraged to submit their resumes via vacancies@stratostaff.co.ke not later than 5:00 p.m Friday 5th July 2024. 

    Apply via :

    vacancies@stratostaff.co.ke

  • Declaration Officer

    Declaration Officer

    Key areas of responsibility                                                             
    Compliance with local authorities requirements for imports/exports including but not limited to:

    Obtaining import/export permits and IDFs
    C-ordinate PSI as per client requirement
    Prepare Certificates f Origin (East Africa /COMESA)
    Retrieve certificates f analysis by product by batch
    Obtain customs entry

    Quality Assurance

    Implement exports/imports SOPs
    Maintain export/ imports records

     Operations Management

    Receive and record exports/imports customer orders
    Raise pro-forma invoices for customer orders
    Communicate with customers to obtain shipment approval as soon as possible
    Prepare export/imports documentation as per customer requirements
    Prepare export documentation to comply with terms of applicable letters of credit
    Capture orders in SAP and ensure pack and shelf-life requirements per market
    Engage with inspecting authorities to ensure timely inspection
    Bok approved consignments for transit
    Send pre/post alerts
    Track shipments t destination
    Maintain unbound shipments PODs
    Update clients as necessary

    Maintenance of the Environmental Management System

    Participate in the implementation of departmental and site EMS objectives.

    MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: 

    Bachelor’s degree/diploma in business management, supply chain and management.
    Freight forwarding training and experience.
    Excellent communication skills.
    Decision-making, problem-solving creativity.
    Analytical skills, and attention to detail.
    Ability t interact at a high level with a client, Senior management and authorities.
    Ability t work in a team environment.
    Ability t work independently with minimal supervision.

    SKILLS & COMPETENCIES: 

    Customer service oriented.
    Excellent communication, interpersonal presentation and Leadership skills.
    Organized, detail and process-oriented.
    Work well under pressure in a fast-paced and professional environment.
    Strong analytical skills.
    Solution oriented.

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    stratostaff.co.ke

  • Executive Assistant

    Executive Assistant

    ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES

    Manage the CFO’s calendar, including scheduling meetings and regional activities, ensuring schedules are followed and respected.
    Coordinate meeting logistics, such as room bookings, refreshments, and document preparation.
    Prepare agendas, take, and distribute meeting minutes, and follow up on key action items.
     Manage travel arrangements, including global travel, accommodations, transport, visas, and immunizations.
    Prepare and submit expense reports per organizational policies.
    Compose routine correspondence and proactively identify the need for communication.
    Liaise with PR, communications, and colleagues regarding functional communications and handle correspondence distribution.
    Plan, organize, and maintain accurate documentation, including reports and databases.
    Build and sustain relationships with employees, external stakeholders, and the public on behalf of the CFO.
     Support budget preparation, forecasting, and financial management processes.
    Provide backup to other executive administrators as needed.

    MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS AND COMPETENCIES 

    University degree is required.
    Minimum 5-8 years of experience in a senior Executive Assistant role in a fast-paced environment.
     Excellent prioritization and time management skills.
     Excellent interpersonal skills, exhibiting grace under pressure.
     Strong communication skills in English, both written and spoken, with the ability to communicate in Kiswahili.
    Proficient in MS Office applications (PowerPoint, Word, Excel, Office 365, and SharePoint).
    Detail-oriented with a demonstrated ability to produce high-quality work consistently and effectively.
    Able to work independently with little direction or supervision, with the ability to coordinate and manage multiple projects.
     Flexible, adaptable, and able to execute a range of job duties and changing priorities.
     Possess professional maturity, sensitivity to different cultures, and impeccable integrity that exemplify the organizational values.
    Demonstrate a commitment to organizational values and vision.

    Interested candidates are encouraged to submit their resumes with the email subject ‘Executive assistant’ at vacancies@stratostaff.co.ke  not later than 5:00 p.m. Friday 31st May 2024.
     

    Apply via :

    vacancies@stratostaff.co.ke

  • DevOps Engineer Site Reliability Engineer

    DevOps Engineer Site Reliability Engineer

    Key Duties and Responsibilities

    Design, develop, and maintain software and systems for quantum computing platforms.
    Collaborate with development, engineering, and research teams.
    Manage large, complex projects with a demonstrated track record of success.
    Utilize project management tools like GitHub, Zenhub, and JIRA.
    Communicate effectively and manage time efficiently.
    Adapt to changing requirements and work independently as well as in multi-team settings.

    MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

    Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or equivalent experience.
    5+ years of experience managing large, complex projects.
    Proficiency in continuous delivery/integration tools (Tekton, Argo CD, Travis CI, Jenkins).
    Expertise in containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes, Red Hat OpenShift).
    Advanced skills in source code management (GitHub).
    Experience with monitoring tools (LogDNA, Sysdig).
    Proficiency with cloud platforms (IBM Cloud, Azure, AWS) and cloud databases.
    Expertise in Infrastructure as Code tools (Terraform, Puppet, Ansible, Chef).
    Experience with automation testing tools (Selenium, JUnit).
    Coding and scripting skills in Python, Bash, Ruby, YAML.

    Preferred Skills and Experience:

    Understanding of core security principles (key and secrets management, IAM, access control, vulnerability checks).
    Familiarity with or implementation of SRE principles.
    Knowledge of Test-Driven Development.
    Capability in provisioning and maintaining databases.
    Linux administration experience, particularly with Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL).
    Experience working with Qiskit and contributing to the SDK.
    Contributions to developer ecosystems/communities and open-source projects.
    Strong communication skills.

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  • Head, Retail Banking

    Head, Retail Banking

    Roles & Responsibilities:

    Strategy Development: Develop and implement strategic initiatives to drive business growth and achieve retail banking objectives in alignment with overall corporate goals.
    Leadership and Team Management: Provide strong leadership and direction to the retail banking team, including branch managers and frontline staff, to ensure alignment with organizational objectives and foster a culture of excellence and collaboration.
    Business Development: Lead efforts to expand the retail banking customer base, increase market share, and enhance revenue streams through effective sales strategies, product innovation, and customer relationship management.
    Customer Experience: Champion the delivery of exceptional customer service and ensure that customer needs are met effectively and efficiently across all retail banking channels.
    Operational Excellence: Oversee the operational aspects of retail banking, including branch operations, risk management, compliance, and internal controls, to ensure adherence to regulatory requirements and best practices.
    Performance Monitoring and Reporting: Establish key performance indicators (KPIs) for retail banking operations and monitor performance against targets, providing regular reports and insights to senior management.
    Market Intelligence: Stay abreast of industry trends, market developments, and competitor activities to identify opportunities and threats, informing strategic decision-making and business planning.
    Product Development: Collaborate with product development teams to identify customer needs and preferences, driving the development and launch of innovative retail banking products and services.
    Compliance and Risk Management: Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and internal policies and procedures related to retail banking operations, implementing measures to mitigate risks and safeguard the interests of the bank and its customers.

    KEY COMPETENCIES:                                                          

    Strategic Thinking
    Commercial Acumen
    Operational Excellence
    Digital Innovation
    Stakeholder Management
    Leadership & People Management &

     MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:                 

    Minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree from a recognized University
    CPA qualifications and MBA in Banking and finance is an added advantage.
    Minimum of seven (7) years’ experience in banking with at least 3 years’ business development (sales) experience in the Retail Sector.
    Strong understanding of retail banking products, services, and operations, with a track record of driving business growth and achieving targets.
    Good Credit Risk Appreciation
    Good understanding of the financial industry and evolving trends.

    Apply via :

    stratostaff.co.ke