Jobs Kenya

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  • Senior Tax Controller Deputy Regional Manager – Eastern Region

    Senior Tax Controller Deputy Regional Manager – Eastern Region

    Do you have a passion for numbers and a knack for navigating the complex world of taxes? Are you looking for a role where you can make a real impact? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you!
    As a Senior Tax Controller, you will be the guardian of our financial integrity, ensuring that we not only comply with tax regulations but also optimize our organization’s tax position. Your role will be pivotal in preparing and reviewing tax returns, analyzing financial data, and providing strategic tax advice.
    Tax Compliance:

    In this role, you will need to prepare and file accurate and timely tax returns, leaving no stone unturned when it comes to supporting documentation. You will proactively identify and address potential tax issues or risks to ensure compliance with tax regulations. Keeping yourself updated with changes in tax laws and regulations will be crucial, as you will need to advise on their effects and ensure timely implementation.

    Tax Planning:

    As our Senior Tax Accountant, you will develop and implement tax planning strategies to optimize our organization’s tax position. You will offer expert advice on the tax implications of various business decisions, considering different structures and transactions. Collaboration is key, and you will need to seamlessly work with other teams to ensure a holistic approach to tax management.

    Transfer Pricing Management:

    Expertly managing transfer pricing calculations, recharges, and policies will be part of your responsibilities. You will ensure strict compliance with transfer pricing regulations and international tax requirements. To stay ahead of the curve, you will conduct a thorough transfer pricing analysis.

    Documentation and Record Keeping:

    Maintaining organized and up-to-date tax records will be essential, ensuring nothing slips through the cracks. You will prepare meticulous documentation for financial and tax audits and inquiries.

    To thrive in this role, you should have a Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a related field. A professional certification such as CPA, ACCA, or equivalent is required. Additionally, you should have 3-5 years of experience in tax.
    Skills and Competencies:

    You are a focused, organized, and results-driven individual with the discipline and gravitas to drive a diverse group of cross-functional partners toward a set of defined change management goals.
    A strong understanding of tax laws, transfer pricing regulations, and documentation requirements is essential for this role. Your excellent attention to detail and organizational skills will ensure accuracy and efficiency in your work.
    Effective communication and interpersonal abilities are crucial for collaborating with different teams and stakeholders. Your analytical mindset and problem-solving skills will help you navigate complex tax scenarios with ease.
    In this dynamic environment, you thrive in situations with a lot of ambiguity and change. You balance the need to be nimble and responsive in the short term with driving longer-term progress.

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  • Product Test Engineer – Electronics

    Product Test Engineer – Electronics

    Overview

    Develop and execute test plans and strategies for the different products in the portfolio, such as IoT Battery Management System, Charging Stations, electric motorcycles, and batteries.
    Identifying and analysing issues found during testing, and then working with the relevant cross-functional teams to develop appropriate solutions. Creating suitable documentation in line with all the relevant regulations.
    ·You should research and stay up-to-date with the latest industry trends and technologies, and contribute to the improvement of our test methodologies and tools.

    Expertise

    We need 2-3 years of experience in electronic product testing and validation, preferably with a focus on embedded IoT systems, batteries, or electric mobility (or similar).
    Coupled to excellent problem-solving skills when working with complex issues, striving to get to the root cause during the troubleshooting of hardware and firmware.
    Good hands on exp with electronic test equipment such as oscilloscopes and multimeters.
    Any familiarity with industry standards and regulations related to batteries, battery management systems, electric vehicle and solar systems would be an asset as would additional qualifications.

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  • Legal Counsel – Data Privacy Data Privacy Counsel

    Legal Counsel – Data Privacy Data Privacy Counsel

    We are looking for a Data Privacy Legal Counsel to lead and ensure data privacy compliance in all the markets where M-KOPA operates, including Ghana, Nigeria, Kenya, South Africa, Uganda, and the UK.

    The role offers the flexibility of remote work options.
    This will be a great opportunity to work with our Group Data Protection Officer who is an expert in this area.
    What you will do:

    You will undertake privacy program remediation activities, conduct data audits to ensure compliance and provide advice on the impact of data protection efforts.
    You will conduct Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIAs) and undertake the assessments following data privacy laws.
    You will identify areas of non or partial compliance with privacy law and rectify any issues.
    You will support implementation of essential elements of the Data Protection legislation, such as the principles of data processing, data subjects’ rights, data protection by design and by default, records of processing activities, security of processing, and notification and communication of data breaches.
    You will review our policies following Data Protection Regulation and codes of practice.
    You will maintain comprehensive records of all data processing activities conducted by our company, including the purposes of all processing activities.
    You will develop guidelines and templates clauses and contracts for management of several team members and relationships relating to processing of personally identifiable information.
    You will raise awareness, brainstorm internal communications and training plans and provide data protection advice and support for members of staff.
    You will develop external communication plan for privacy awareness for third parties and partners.
    You will support in management and administration of privacy software and data incident response and data breach notification procedures.
    You will monitor industry best practice and trends for privacy and consumer protection to keep training material up to date.
    You will identify and use opportunities to improve the quality of data privacy processes and standards.
    Promote a culture of data protection compliance across all units of the organization and suppliers involved in processing personal data.
    Support special projects for our company, including privacy certification, audits, new market expansion, legal & privacy compliance.
    Help with data privacy and consumer protection related due diligence, queries for transactions and from team members.

    Your application should include:

    Your experience conducting Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIAs) and undertake the assessments following data privacy laws.
    Your experience with data processing operations, including information systems, data security and data protection needs.
    Your experience helping with data privacy and consumer protection related due diligence, queries for transactions and from team members.
    Any multijurisdictional data privacy compliance experience

    Who we are looking for:

    Over five (5) years’ experience working in data protection or privacy compliance.
    A Qualified lawyer in line with your country requirements.
    Experience running data privacy operations including data privacy impact assessments, transfer impact assessments, vendor assessments, risk management.
    Experience with data processing operations, including information systems, data security and data protection needs.
    Expertise on Data Protection laws across M-KOPA markets.
    Privacy Related Professional certification (CIPP, CIPT, PECB IEC/ISO 27001, 27701 Implementer or Auditor) an added advantage.

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  • Senior Supply Chain Operations Manager Senior Import and Export Manager Senior Supply Chain Strategy Manager Senior Customs and Warehouse Manager Credit Analyst

    Senior Supply Chain Operations Manager Senior Import and Export Manager Senior Supply Chain Strategy Manager Senior Customs and Warehouse Manager Credit Analyst

    In this pivotal role, you will be the architect of strategic direction and operational excellence in our warehouse and logistics operations.
    As the coordinator behind our inbound logistics, you will orchestrate seamless coordination with clearing agents, customs authorities, and government bodies to ensure the smooth flow of goods across borders.
    Your expertise will be instrumental in executing duty remission schemes, maximizing cost-saving opportunities, and ensuring the utmost accuracy in import-related financial transactions.
    But that is just the beginning – You will also set the gold standard for warehousing and inventory management practices across our organization’s operations in five African markets. Your strategic vision will drive continuous improvement initiatives, enhancing efficiency, accuracy, and transparency in our inventory management processes.
    As a champion of efficiency and cost optimization, you will identify opportunities to streamline warehouse operations across multiple countries, implementing strategies to minimize operational expenses without compromising on quality or service. Your leadership will extend to outbound logistics, where you will establish and enforce global standards to ensure timely and accurate delivery of products to our customers.
    And let’s not forget about your team. You will lead, mentor, and develop our warehouse team, fostering a culture of excellence, collaboration, and continuous improvement. Your guidance will empower them to enhance their skills and capabilities in warehousing and logistics management, driving our collective success forward.
    As the primary point of contact for senior stakeholders, you will provide regular updates on key performance metrics, strategic initiatives, and challenges. Your effective communication skills will foster strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, ensuring alignment on our strategic objectives and swift resolution of any issues that may arise.
    But it’s not just about efficiency and excellence—it is also about compliance and safety. You will ensure that all warehouse and logistics activities comply with health and safety regulations and company policies, prioritizing the well-being of our team and the integrity of our operations.

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  • Strategy and Operations Analyst

    Strategy and Operations Analyst

    You can join our journey too.

    As the Strategy and Operations Analyst will use M-KOPA’s internal data resources and external customer data to uncover and share insights and inform business decisions throughout the company. The Analyst combines technical skills, creativity, and business acumen to improve the understanding of our customer, the market, and company, deliver on operational data processes and increase transparency and accountability. Analytical findings and actionable recommendations are communicated clearly and concisely to the business, with follow-on support to ensure the proper measurement and evaluation.

    To achieve this, you will:

    Proactively identify opportunities where analysis can drive valuable business and departmental results.
    Collect user requirements on key analytic/reporting needs for key departmental data needs.
    Query data from various internal and external databases using database languages (e.g., SQL, U-SQL)
    Clean, interpret, analyze data, and build models using various statistical techniques.
    Build models, analysis, and transformations on internal data using Excel, SQL and R Test and QA code to ensure high-quality analysis.
    Design user-friendly, clear, and impactful presentations of analytic findings.
    Improve and streamline technical and business processes.
    Work within the department and other support functions to ensure we are enabling data-driven decision making on the most important business questions.
    Participate in product, customer and sales agents’ surveys as needed.

    Experience:

    3+ years in data analytics roles, including strong experience doing analysis using excel and querying using SQL.
    Strong field research experience as a lead added advantage.
    BSc in Statistics, Mathematics, Data Mining, Computer Science, Economics, or related fields preferred but not required.
    Preferred additional skills include R, Python, DAX, and/or PowerBI or other data visualization tools (e.g., Tableau)
    Good working knowledge with MS Office packages such as MS PowerPoint, MS Word, MS Excel.
    Excellent communication skills, discussing and describing data related analysis and ability to work across functions and geographies.
    Agility – able to work in a fast-moving environment with frequent change and a sense of urgency.
    High integrity and openness combined with commitment to good governance.
    Ability to work independently as well as in larger teams.
    Experience and a high capacity in managing multiple problems and assignments at the same time and delivering high quality outputs.

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  • Senior Manager – Warehouse and Logistics Sales Executives-Nakuru and Eastern

    Senior Manager – Warehouse and Logistics Sales Executives-Nakuru and Eastern

    About the Role: 
    As the Group Senior Manager, you will orchestrate inbound logistics, establish and enforce global inventory standards, and optimize warehouse operations for efficiency and cost-effectiveness across multiple markets. You’ll be the key liaison with government regulators and stakeholders to ensure compliance with customs and trade regulations.
    Key Responsibilities:
    Strategic Inbound Logistics Management:

    Oversee all aspects of inbound logistics, including coordination with clearing agents, customs authorities, and government bodies.
    Execute and optimize duty remission schemes, ensuring compliance with regulations and maximizing cost-saving opportunities.
    Lead reconciliation efforts to ensure accuracy and transparency in import-related financial transactions.

    Global Standards Setting:

    Define and implement global standards for warehousing and inventory management practices across our organization’s operations in five African markets.
    Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and transparency in inventory management processes.

    Efficiency and Cost Optimization:

    Identify opportunities to drive efficiency improvements and cost reductions in warehouse operations across multiple countries.
    Develop and implement strategies to streamline inventory management processes and minimize operational expenses.

    Outbound Logistics Leadership:

    Establish and enforce global standards for outbound logistics operations, including transportation management and order fulfillment.
    Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure timely and accurate delivery of products to customers.

    Team Leadership and Development:

    Provide leadership and guidance to the warehouse team in Kenya, fostering a culture of excellence, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
    Mentor and develop team members to enhance their skills and capabilities in warehousing and logistics management.

    Stakeholder Communication and Reporting:

    Serve as the primary point of contact for senior stakeholders, providing regular updates on key performance metrics, strategic initiatives, and challenges.
    Communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders to address concerns, resolve issues, and drive alignment on strategic objectives.

    Compliance and Safety-

    Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations and company policies in all warehouse and logistics activities

    Third Party Management-

    Manage relationships with Third Party providers and negotiate contracts to optimize costs and service levels.

    What We’re Looking For:

    Education: Degree in business administration, logistics, supply chain management, or related field.
    Experience: Minimum 7 years in warehousing, logistics, and supply chain management, with at least 3 years in senior leadership.
    Expertise: Inbound logistics in Kenya and Uganda, across the African continent preferred.
    Extensive experience in customs clearance, duty remission schemes, and reconciliation processes
    Proven track record of success in setting and implementing global standards for warehouse and inventory management practices.
    Good knowledge of Kaizen and 6S principles
    Certification: Logistics and Supply Chain Management certification (e.g., CIPS, CPSP-K) is a plus.
    Skills: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify opportunities for process improvement and cost optimization.
    Leadership: Excellent leadership and communication skills, with experience in leading cross-functional teams.
    Technology: Proficiency in warehouse management systems (WMS), Microsoft Excel, and other relevant software.

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  • Associate Threat Intelligence Analyst

    Associate Threat Intelligence Analyst

    Overview
    This role would involve detecting patterns of ongoing intrusion and intrusion attempts across M-KOPA products and predict future IOCs. Performing all source and open-source research and analysis on matters of M-KOPA product targeting and assisting in investigations.
    Collaboration
    We strive for collaboration and teamwork therefore you would be working together with other team members to prioritize threat research and threat hunts based on observed threat activity on M-KOPA products. Analyzing data from approved sources and raw intelligence, and structure them to validate intelligence collection requirements.
    Expertise
    Our expectation would be that you have adequate experience producing threat intelligence, tracking cyber threats and threat hunting with a focus on attacker TTPs. Additionally, having solid understanding of MITRE ATT&CK, Diamond model and other relevant frameworks coupled with good knowledge in structured analytic techniques would be necessary for success in this role.
    We are particularly interested in someone with previous experience in an investigation or intelligence type role, and a good understanding and/or experience using CTI tools to structure and analyze intelligence, e.g. Maltego, MISP
    Additionally, you would be working closely and sharing information with the Application Security team, Global Fraud team and General management regarding any significant findings.

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  • Senior Product Manager – Retention Group

    Senior Product Manager – Retention Group

    Working as a Senior Product Manager in our Retention Group offers the chance to collaborate with very talented groups of inhouse Engineers, Designers and Data Scientists solving real world problems that have a huge scale of impact across Africa.
    It’s an opportunity to work in a company where progress and humility are valued as highly as technical excellence? At M-KOPA we use the latest technologies and tools to build fantastic customer experiences with a socially and environmentally conscious mission that echoes throughout the organisation.
    Retention are responsible for retaining our customers by continuously providing them with life changing products such as cash loans, insurance, and buy-now-pay-later products.

    Digital Financial Services – We are dedicated to offering our customers financial services, such as cash loans, through our M-KOPA App and across our key markets.
    Eligibility -Collaborate with data scientists to implement real-time eligibility decisioning, enabling M-KOPA to determine if a customer is eligible for financial services.
    Identity – Responsible for ensuring M-KOPA users can seamlessly and securely authenticate across our suite of apps.
    Customer Interactions – Responsible for direct interactions with customers, including the native Android app, SMS, and USSD services.

    We have a data-driven approach to the incremental improvements of our products and a focus towards excellence.
    We foster a very low-ego environment at M-KOPA, a place where diversity, innovation and collaboration sit comfortably with commercial growth and social impact. The team prizes psychological safety above all. We have a Discovery first approach. Meaning you get to make very clear cases for prioritisation of the solutions we develop.
    Recognised twice by the Financial Times as one Africa’s fastest growing company (2022 and 2023) and by TIME100 Most influential companies in the world 2023 , we’ve served over 3 million customers, unlocking $1 billion in cumulative credit for the unbanked across Africa.
    At M-KOPA, we empower our people to own their careers through diverse development programs, coaching partnerships, and on-the-job training. We support individual journeys with family-friendly policies, prioritize well-being, and embrace flexibility.
    Your application should include;

    Evidence of Data Driven Product Development leading a squad
    Successful collaborations with cross-functional team members
    Achievements building B2C Fintech Products
    Success in Retention in one of the African markets
    Expectations of travel
    Mentoring exp

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  • Telesales Representative

    Telesales Representative

    Job Purpose

    We are looking for enthusiastic Telesales Representatives to help generate sales. You will close sales over the phone and maintain good customer relationships.
    You will report to the Senior Team Leader Telesales.

    Main Responsibilities

    Tele-selling: You will call our existing customers to upgrade them to televisions and other products that we have to offer.
    Conversion Objectives: You will ensure the campaign achieves its conversions and sales goals.
    Quality Objectives: You will ensure the quality of calling follows set quality standards.
    Productivity Objectives: You will adhere to expected talk time benchmarks to maximize productivity.

    Incumbent Requirements

    Have a good academic qualification Certificate, diploma, and above
    Have BPO Industry/Call center industry experience
    Be passionate and good at sales
    Have excellent skills in communication
    Be convincing and experienced in persuasion
    Conversant with basic working tools: Outlook and Microsoft Office
    Be result-oriented and self-driven
    Have good ethics and integrity

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  • Senior Product Manager – Data Science

    Senior Product Manager – Data Science

    If you’re a Senior Product Manager working with a Data Science or Analytics team already this could be a really exciting role pushing the boundaries in Credit risk and reporting, in a company where progress and humility are valued as highly as technical excellence? At M-KOPA we use the latest technologies and tools to build fantastic customer experiences with a socially and environmentally conscious mission that echoes throughout the organisation.
    Data Science
    As one of Africa’s leading fintech lenders, M-KOPA issues millions of micro-loans to our customers every year. Each of these loans is based on a rigorous credit risk assessment. Each of these loans needs to be authoritatively tracked. The results of that tracking is aggregated into M-KOPA’s management accounting systems, continuously stress-testing and re-forecasted. These core objectives are delivered and supported by our Analytics and Data Science (ML) teams.
    We foster a very low-ego environment at M-KOPA, a place where diversity, innovation and collaboration sit comfortably with commercial growth and social impact. The team prizes psychological safety above all. We have a Discovery first approach. Meaning you get to make very clear cases for prioritisation of the solutions we develop.
    Recognised twice by the Financial Times as one Africa’s fastest growing company (2022 and 2023) and by the TIME100 Most influential companies in the world 2023 , we’ve served over 3 million customers, unlocking $1 billion in cumulative credit for the unbanked across Africa.
    At M-KOPA, we empower our people to own their careers through diverse development programs, coaching partnerships, and on-the-job training. We support individual journeys with family-friendly policies, prioritize well-being, and embrace flexibility.
    Your application should include;

    Success working in a Product with ML and Analytics Engineers
    Successful collaborations with cross-functional team members
    Achievements when building B2C/B2B Products
    Experience delivering insights from a strong Analytical standpoint using modern data visualisation tools and methods

    ***If you can code, Python, R or SQL, et al, then all the better***

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