Jobs Kenya

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  • Business Analyst

    Business Analyst

    Key Roles;·       

    Identifying and applying the changes required to the organizational structures, processes, capabilities, and culture in order to achieve successful data-driven decision making.
    Drive automation of all manual reporting and analysis processes across the group.
    Translate stakeholder business requirements into actionable, process led workflows ensuring efficiency, accuracy and timely delivery.
    Collaborate with IT, Systems Developer, Internal Audit, and Users, for standardization, centralization, and Automation.
    Frame business requirements and objectives as succinct data science problems.
    Lead the organization’s efforts for data collection, data purchases, data warehousing, physical data models and linkages between datasets.
    Lead the development, implementation, tracking and reporting of the enterprise data and information model that will aid in decision-making.

    Qualification and Experience Required:

    A degree in Accounting, Business Management, Economics, Commerce, or related field, with relevant professional qualification such as ACCA, CPA, CFA or equivalent as added advantage.
    Advanced MS Excel and MS SQL skills
    A minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in a similar role, including work experience in logistics, finance, investment advisory.
    Robust analytical and quantitative orientation with financial modelling and conceptual skills encompassing finance, investment, risk management and corporate performance.
    Excellent problem solving, negotiation, organizational and planning skills.
    Ability to work in a fast paced environment, manage dynamic priorities, strong professional independence, unquestionable integrity and able to work under pressure to deliver on strict deadlines with minimal supervision.
    A results-oriented individual with excellent communication, facilitation, and interpersonal skills.

    Interested and qualified candidates should forward their CV to: hr@irm.co.ke using the position as subject of email.

    Apply via :

    hr@irm.co.ke

  • Sales Executive

    Sales Executive

    Role Purpose
    The purpose of the role is to develop business, using all of the tools available to you, from existing and new customers in order to reach and exceed predefined targets set by Management.
    Your Tasks and Responsibilities;

    Identifies business opportunities by identifying prospects and evaluating their position in the industry; researching and analyzing sales options.
    Sells products by establishing contact and developing relationships with prospects; recommending solutions.
    Follow up on all requests/quotes issued to new/potential clients to ensure business is secured.
    Attain the communicated monthly sales turnover.
    Ensure 0% unresolved client queries.
    Actively make client visits and follow up to ensure client satisfaction and secure business.
    Maintains relationships with clients by providing support, information, and guidance; researching and recommending new opportunities; recommending profit and service improvements.
    Identifies product improvements or new products by remaining current on industry trends, market activities, and competitors.
    Prepares reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information.
    Maintains quality service by establishing and enforcing organization standards.
    Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; establishing personal networks and benchmarking state-of-the-art practices.
    Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.

    Qualifications and Education Requirements

    Bachelor Degree in Business Administration, Sales or relevant field
    A minimum of 3 years’ Sales and Marketing experience in a Transport & Logistics Organization.
    Demonstrated performance as an account manager
    Have a current client portfolio
    Demonstrable ability to communicate, present and influence credibly and effectively at all levels of the organization
    Experience in delivering client-focused solutions based on customer needs
    Excellent listening, negotiation and presentation skills
    Excellent verbal and written communications skills
    The candidate should be aged between 28 – 40 years
    Salary range Ksh 80,000-100,000

    Interested and qualified candidates should forward their CV to: hr@unigroup.co.ke/info@unigroup.coke using the position as subject of email.

    Apply via :

    hr@unigroup.co.ke

  • Sales Executive

    Sales Executive

    Role Purpose
    The purpose of the role is to develop business, using all of the tools available to you, from existing and new customers in order to reach and exceed predefined targets set by Management.
    Your Tasks and Responsibilities;

     Identifies business opportunities by identifying prospects and evaluating their position in the industry; researching and analyzing sales options.
     Sells products by establishing contact and developing relationships with prospects; recommending solutions.
    Follow up on all requests/quotes issued to new/potential clients to ensure business is secured.
     Attain the communicated monthly sales turnover.
    Ensure 0% unresolved client queries.
    Actively make client visits and follow up to ensure client satisfaction and secure business.
    Maintains relationships with clients by providing support, information, and guidance; researching and recommending new opportunities; recommending profit and service improvements.
     Identifies product improvements or new products by remaining current on industry trends, market activities, and competitors.
     Prepares reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information.
    ·Maintains quality service by establishing and enforcing organization standards.
    ·Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; establishing personal networks and benchmarking state-of-the-art practices.
    Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.

    Qualifications and Education Requirements

    Bachelor Degree in Business Administration, Sales or relevant field
    A minimum of 3 years’ Sales and Marketing experience in a Transport & Logistics Organization.
    Demonstrated performance as an account manager
    Have a current client portfolio
    Demonstrable ability to communicate, present and influence credibly and effectively at all levels of the organization
    Experience in delivering client-focused solutions based on customer needs
    Excellent listening, negotiation and presentation skills
    Excellent verbal and written communications skills
    The candidate should be aged between 28 – 40 years

    Interested and qualified candidates should forward their CV to: hr@unigroup.co.ke/info@unigroup.coke using the position as subject of email.

    Apply via :

    hr@unigroup.co.ke

  • Chief Accountant

    Chief Accountant

    Role Purpose:
    To perform professional accounting work including preparing budgets, year-end financial reports and schedules; controlling expenditure, design & implementation of Internal control structures and Information Systems Audit towards business growth & profitability.
    Accountabilities

    To provide accurate and timely financial service including setting and monitoring of budgets, forecasts, cash flow analysis, management and financial accounts and advice and support to inform decision making at all levels
    ·To ensure that the Directors are appraised of key financial issues that need to be discussed to enable them to fully understand the financial position of the company
    Responsible for all statutory reporting, compliance, annual accounts and VAT submissions
    ·Works with the finance team to develop finance policies and procedures and ensure that these are being consistently followed – including customer and supplier contracts, purchase orders, credit control, and ensuring timely invoicing by suppliers.
    Generate monthly management accounts highlighting performance versus budget, explaining variances, recommending solutions and implementing relevant control measure to keep the company on track towards its annual target and strategic plan.
    ·Ensure bank reconciliations are done and any variances ironed out, suppliers paid on time, customers pay on time etc.
    To manage the annual & internal audit process in conjunction with the appointed auditors to ensure statutory accounts are produced within the required timelines, and ensure that audit management letter recommendations are addressed and implemented 30 days from audit closure.
    Manage debt collection effectively.
    Assess and report on the overall business risk, keep a business risk register and have controls in place to limit the risks, ensure business risks are insured at all times.
    Manage the finance department and manage performance and departmental development through coaching and mentoring.
    Athere is transactional completeness on a daily basis on the ERP system, checking for accuracy and timely postings.·        
    Ensure that the production ERP is capturing the correct tariffs in terms of pricing/costs movements
    Ensure high level of discipline within the team and enforce disciplinary measures are taken where applicable.
    Any other duties that may be assigned by your Supervisor

    Interested and qualified candidates should forward their CV to: hr@unigroupsolutions.com using the position as subject of email.

    Apply via :

    hr@unigroupsolutions.com

  • Software Developer

    Software Developer

    Role Purpose
    The primary function of this position is to support technology projects by maintaining and developing modules for new and existing systems. The Developer is expected to design and develop modules to meet the organizational and customer needs.
    Specific Roles and Responsibilities:

    Under the direction of the IT Manager, the Developer will work to:
    Collect and document system requirements for information system and modules to be developed.
    Deploy, maintain, and administer the system implementations including assigning rights to users, maintaining backups and other systems function.
    Testing developed systems and modules.
    Write reusable, testable, and efficient code, including writing tests and test cases.
    Based on agreed specifications, design, develop and maintain the systems data entry modules reports, dashboards and BI visualizations.
    Develop training materials, user manuals and train users on system modules and functionalities developed, in addition to conducting pre and post training assessments to gauge the effectiveness of the trainings.
    Work with existing team members including those in other software development projects as required, to determine the appropriate frameworks, tools, and technologies to be used in new and existing systems. This may include database and information system, taking context of existing capacity, and other guiding principles (e.g., open-source technologies) into account.
    Designing database structure including relational and no-sql databases
    Work with various data sources including web services, API, excel and csv etc.
    Any other duties assigned related to this job description.

    Minimum Requirements:

    A Bachelor degree in computer science, information systems or software engineering with a focus on software development or equivalent degree with at least five years of experience in software development
     At least five years of experience in developing information systems using JavaScript, PHP, Python/Django, Java, or C#.
    Demonstrable experience in working with databases e.g., MySQL, PSQL and MSSQL, including writing SQL queries.
    Should have Unix/Linux background and needs to be comfortable writing Unix/Linux scripts.
    Experience in developing databases, and reports.
    Working experience with software development and maintenance tools like Git, Restful APIs, Web services, Agile methodology, Jasper server.
    Demonstrated ability to perform complex data analytics and visualizations utilizing Microsoft Excel, Power BI, STATA, Tableau, GIS

    Qualified Kenyan nationals are encouraged to apply.All applicants must address each selection criterion detailed in the minimum requirements above with specific and comprehensive information supporting each item.All applications must include the following:Applications must be sent by email to hr@unigroupsolutions.com with the following subject Developer Position.

    Apply via :

    hr@unigroupsolutions.com

  • Tracking Officer

    Tracking Officer

    Role Purpose:

    Real time tracking of vehicles during company operating hours.

     Accountability

    Monitoring of all the trucks in transit and submit report every hour.
    Identify all authorised stop locations.
    Raise flag whenever trucks stop at an unauthorised location.
    Communicate with the drivers whenever a truck makes an unscheduled stop.
    Report excessive delays at authorised stops or at clients’ premise.
    Ensure trucks only operate within authorised movement ours being 0500hrs to 2200hrs.

    Qualification

    Diploma in any field.
    Must be computer literate.

    Experience

    Minimum of 3 years in transport logistics.
    Experienced in investigation, vehicle tracking and fuel monitoring
    Having an in depth understanding vehicle tracking systems

    Key Skills:

    Attention to detail and high level of accuracy and precision
    Ability to make quick and smart decisions under pressure.
    Good analytical and problem solving skills.
    Excellent IT skills and ability to interpret data.
    Integrity, confidentiality and professionalism.

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  • Operations Manager

    Operations Manager

    Role Purpose:

    Manage overall operations as established and set for the Operations Department by ensuring effective and successful management of entire logistics operations processes through productivity, quality and effective customized service delivery aimed at achieving organizational growth targets.

    Accountability

    Effective resource planning and allocation ensuring that relevant tools and support are provided to the staff.
    Effective planning, assigning, leading and directing work to effectively achieve organisations goals.
    Authoring and discussing with employee’s performance appraisals, addressing performance milestones and corrective action plans.
    Proposes to hierarchy all actions enabling to develop the commercial relationship with customer (other activities, added value complementary).
    Execute necessary resources of operations are defined by the contractual relationship with customer.
    Oversee the good execution of services 
    Propose actions for performance improvement in the service level to client.
    Manage the different operation teams.
    Clearly define, agree upon and communicate the Objectives to the team(s), evaluate their performance and identify their training needs
    Reporting and Meetings
    Lead or participate in meetings relating to his scope of work.
    Implementation of daily operations reports and monitoring the same to ensure consistency in execution and taking corrective action where necessary.
    Responsible for safe operations and adherence to laid down internal SOPs and statutory regulations by 3rd party service providers.
    Work closely with GM/ management team to set and implement policies, procedures/systems and to follow through with implementation.
    Participating in any other duties that shall be reasonably assigned by Management from time to time.

    Qualification

    Bachelor’s Degree in Business Management or related field

    Experience

    7 – 10 years senior-leadership experience supervising seasoned staff
    Must have a good understanding of the transportation/ logistics industry
    Strong relationship builder

    Key Skills:

    Analytical and decisive with the ability to prioritize and communicate to staff key objectives and tactics necessary to achieve organizational goals.
    Proven track record of successful implementation of programs and strategies
    Result oriented and be able to execute and develop marketing strategic plans
    Good communication skills
    Must have people management skills
    Proven track record is essential

    If you the above criteria fits you, then we are looking for you! Send your detailed CV and cover letter to hr@unigroup.co.ke

    Apply via :

    hr@unigroup.co.ke

  • Finance Intern

    Finance Intern

    Finance Intern

    A recent graduate with a desire for an exciting career in finance. You must be a go -getter, energetic, innovative and a hands on individual.

    Do you have a degree in Commerce, CPA (K) – either finalist or pursuing, are you thrilled to work in the transport industry?

    If you are the one, send your detailed CV and cover letter indicating reasons as to why you are the right person, to hr@unigroup.co.ke

    Apply via :

    hr@unigroup.co.ke

  • Account Payables

    Account Payables

    Role Purpose
     
    The role holder will be responsible for ensuring steady preparation, processing of payments and reconciling accounts payable transactions.

    Reports to: Chief Accountant
    Your Tasks and Responsibilities;

    Receive and authenticate all invoices checking for accuracy, procurement process and supporting documents.
    Post all invoices in the system accurately and to the right expenses/assets lines.
    Ensure that all documents are duly supported by an ETR invoice, Delivery Note, Goods Received Note, LPO/Contract, Requisition notes etc.
    Keep track of all payments and expenditures, purchase orders, invoices and statements.
    Monitoring cashflow availability before payments.
    Paying suppliers by scheduling pay dates and cheques.
    Preparing analysis of accounts payable and producing weekly, monthly reports.
    Confirming that all cheques or payments issued have been cleared through the bank account and any unpresented duly followed up and necessary action taken.
    To maintain petty cash that is adequate for the petty expenses and ensures timely cash reimbursement.
    Performing administrative duties such as data entry, sending bill reminders, filing paperwork etc.
    Participate in internal and external audit in producing the required data and supporting documents.
    Maintain & update accurate & verifiable Prepayments & Accruals schedules, Fixed Asset Register & monthly amortizations.
    Process statutory filing – VAT, WHVAT, NSSF, NHIF among others and making sure that no penalties are incurred.
    Liaise with KRA and other government agencies with regard to any challenges, audits etc. and ensure that those challenges are followed through and closed

    Qualifications and Education Requirements

     Bachelor Degree in Commerce or Business Administration
     A qualified accountant (CPA (K))
     At least 3 years’ working experience in accounts payables in a busy organization.
    Knowledge in accounts receivable will be an added advantage
    Ability to organize, multitask and prioritize activities.
    Excellent Excel & MS Office computing skills
    Be a person who is honest, trust worthy with high integrity.
    Experience in maintaining books using ERP systems.
    Have analytical and problem-solving skills.
    A strong personality with excellent written and verbal communications skills.
    The candidate should be aged between 28 – 35 years.

  • Chief Accountant

    Chief Accountant

    Role Purpose
    The purpose of the role is to perform professional accounting work including preparing budgets, year-end financial reports and schedules; controlling expenditure, design & implementation of Internal control structures and Information Systems Audit towards business growth & profitability.
    Your Tasks and Responsibilities;

    To provide accurate and timely financial service including setting and monitoring of budgets, forecasts, cash flow analysis, management and financial accounts and advice and support to inform decision making at all levels.
    To ensure that the Directors are appraised of key financial issues that need to be discussed to enable them to fully understand the financial position of the company.
    Ensures that all salaries, advances and other staff payments are made on time. Ensures that all payments for utilities, licenses and the like are made on time.
    Responsible for all statutory reporting, compliance, annual accounts and VAT submissions.
    Works with the finance team to develop finance policies and procedures and ensure that these are being consistently followed – including customer and supplier contracts, purchase orders, credit control, and ensuring timely invoicing by suppliers.
    Generate monthly management accounts highlighting performance versus budget, explaining variances, recommending solutions and implementing relevant control measure to keep the company on track towards its annual target and strategic plan.
    Ensure bank reconciliations are done and any variances ironed out, suppliers paid on time, customers pay on time etc.
    To manage the annual & internal audit process in conjunction with the appointed auditors to ensure statutory accounts are produced within the required timelines, and ensure that audit management letter recommendations are addressed and implemented 30 days from audit closure.
    Manage debt collection effectively.
    Assess and report on the overall business risk, keep a business risk register and have controls in place to limit the risks, ensure business risks are insured at all times.
    Manage the finance department and manage performance and departmental development through coaching and mentoring.
    Ensure there is transactional completeness on a daily basis on the ERP system, checking for accuracy and timely postings.
    Ensure that the production ERP is capturing the correct figures in terms of pricing/costs movements.

    Qualifications and Education Requirements

    Bachelor Degree in Commerce or Business Administration
     A qualified accountant (ACCA, ACMA, CPA (K))
    Minimum 3 years’ experience in a senior accounting position with a Commercial organization.
    Experience in preparing financial reports for management.
    Experience in providing statistical/financial information to heads of departments – to enable them make timely and well-informed decisions.
    Experience in working with External Auditors.
    Experience in budget preparations and reporting on variances.
    Experience in maintaining books using ERP systems.
    Have analytical problem-solving skills.
    Ability to evaluate alternatives and make recommendations to management on business issues.
    Have good written and verbal communications skills
    The candidate should be aged between 30 – 40 years