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Job Experience: Experience of 4 years

  • Auditor.Internal Audit & Corporate Compliance

    Auditor.Internal Audit & Corporate Compliance

    Job description

    To plan and execute both scheduled and adhoc audit assignments in compliance with the international standards for the professional practice of internal audit so as to bring about systematic, disciplined approach to evaluate and improve the effectiveness of risk management, controls and governance processes within KQ
    Plan and Execute specific audit engagements within specified time budgets to accomplish the audit engagement plan.
    Identify and profile various risks inherent in specific audit assignment, discuss them with the respective line managers and jointly agree on actions to be implemented for risk mitigation.
    Identification of opportunities to add value through improved business efficiencies and effectiveness.
    Prepare reports on audit findings and jointly agree with line managers on action plans to address identified risks and control challenges.
    Maintain liaison with audit clients (line managers) to enhance the control environment within the company through regular follow-ups and consultation.
    Prepare neat, detailed, understandable and cross-referenced work papers to evidence work done and for future references, in compliance with standards for professional practice in internal audit
    Execute audit activities to ensure reliability and integrity of information and effective use of company resources and compliance with contracts, standards and policies.
    Follow up audit recommendations to ensure timely implementation and action to mitigate identified risks.
    Provide consultancy services to line managers on trends in airline industry and best practice.

    Requirements

    4 years experience in audit, finance or busy commercial environment
    University degree
    Internal Audit Certification (CIA), Information Systems Audit Certification (CISA)
    Knowledge in use of CAATTS
    Proficiency in IT
    Excellent communication skills
    Knowledge of IFRS, company policies, procedures and rules Membership of ICPAK

    Primary Location
    Kenya-Nairobi-Nairobi
    Work Locations
    Kenya Airways Headquarters

  • Country General Manager

    Country General Manager

    Job description
    Country Manager for East African market
    This is a visible senior position which requires an experienced FMCG Professional to act as Country manager and have full handling of the Company’s sales strategy. Reporting into the Managing Director, we need a high performer who is able to analyze all reported data and identify development in order to recognize opportunities for the company on the East African Market.
    Core Duties & Responsibilities

    Country Manager is responsible for building a company’s brand in East African Markets.
    Establishes sales objectives by creating a sales plan and quota for districts in support of national objectives.
    Maintains and expands customer base by counseling district sales representatives; building and maintaining rapport with key customers; identifying new customer opportunities.
    Recommends product lines by identifying new product opportunities, and/or product, packaging, and service changes; surveying consumer needs and trends; tracking competitors.
    Devises advertising and promotional plans and are involved in product positioning and global brand marketing development.
    Implements trade promotions by publishing, tracking, and evaluating trade spending.
    Accomplishes sales and organization mission by completing related results as needed.
    Continually assess company progress, sales and marketing successes and compile reports to submit to superiors in corporate headquarters.

    Knowledge & Skills

    A 4-year or advanced degree in sales, marketing in the razor and blade company.
    Familiarity with the country or region in which one will work is considered a notable advantage for those seeking to fulfill a Country Manager role.
    A bachelor’s degree in business administration, management or a similar area
    Requires a strong understanding of how a business operates and successful candidates will have a proven track record demonstrating their understanding and business acumen.
    As a successful Country Manager, you would need to demonstrate strong communication, organizational and negotiation skills.
    Must be familiar with computer software programs e.g. Word, Excel etc.
    Fluent in English (French or Portuguese Speakers are desirable)

    Personal Attributes

    Should be a motivated self-starter with the ability to work with little or no supervision and possess the ability to assemble and manage teams.
    Presentation, analytical and planning skills are also essential.
    Need to be sensitive to cultural differences.

  • Supply Chain Director

    Supply Chain Director

    Role Highlights:

    Transform Penda’s Supply Chain to become more efficient and profitable
    Build and implement processes and systems that help us scale branches across multiple counties and countries
    Triple monthly purchase value over the next two years

    Role Description:
    You are responsible for inventory management, procurement, logistics, and warehousing. Because of your excellent work, Penda can maintain itsaffordable prices for patients, add many new services, grow to new counties and countries, while becoming highly profitable.
    Job Responsibilities:

    Manage 300% growth in purchases while reducing stock loss and leakage across the entire department. You’ll manage 500+ SKUs from hundreds of drugs products, to tiles for our new builds, ultrasound machines, sugar and so many more
    Build a proactive supply chain with central procurement and a distribution center. In addition, you will come up with lots of other innovative ways to increase scalability and reduce cost.
    Ensure we never have stock outs nor equipment breakdownsand reduce turnaround time for branch orders to 1 day or less, so our branches candeliver excellent patient care
    Reduce COGs and asset budgets while maintaining quality to enable us to profitably provide healthcare to the mass market at affordable rates
    Improve the use of our technology and implement new systemsto help us expand to hundreds of branches
    Recruit and grow a high performing team of managers that will expand Penda into other counties in Kenya and countries in Africa
    The branches are your customer. Process is important, but the branches’ ability to deliver the best care supersedes everything (except for not losing money)
    We’re a start up – get ready for anything!

    Who will be successful in this role?

    Your integrity is unshakable, and you create an environment where openness and integrity are constants
    You are excellent at thinking strategically and creatively about a complex supply chain and using data and logic to make decisions
    You manage change extremely well. You enjoy working with other departments to make changes work for everyone
    You are excellent at prioritization. You understand where to delegate and where to get involved
    You leverage technology in everything you do and appreciate the way it makes teams more efficient and scalable
    People who work for you grow and develop
    You are excellent at feedback and healthy conflict. At Penda, we love giving and receiving feedback because we believe it helps us grow

    Requirements

    At least 4 years working experience, of which at least 1 year successfully managing managers
    Experience managing supply chain for a multi-unit company
    Strong analytical skills& excel skills
    Knowledge of finance/accounting basics
    University degree from a reputable institution or the equivalent experience in the workforce
    Willingness to work extremely hard to accomplish your goals (this starts with going through the hiring process, it’s going to be competitive so bring your best self)
    Medical / Pharmaceutical background is a plus
    Experience managing supply chain with many complex SKUs (expiries, regulatory requirements, etc.) is a plus

     Package:

    Base Salary depends on qualifications and experience.
    Full medical cover for inpatient and outpatient for your whole family.
    High potential for career growth as Penda grows
    Stock option based compensation is available
    Great benefits package – including “mandatory” hiking days and fruit salads at the office!

  • Assistant Commercial Finance Manager – East Africa Markets Area Compliance Manager – Corporate Finance

    Assistant Commercial Finance Manager – East Africa Markets Area Compliance Manager – Corporate Finance

    Job description
    British American Tobacco has an exciting opportunity for an Assistant Commercial Finance Manager – East Africa Markets to join our team in Nairobi.
    The role provides financial evaluation, information and advice that enable East African Markets (EAM) management to develop and execute effective plans and make informed decisions.
    The role is also responsible for financial accounting & reporting, tax & statutory compliance and facilitating internal & external audits for BAT entities in Tanzania, Djibouti, Ethiopia and Somalia.
    Principal Accountabilities

    Preparation of monthly marketing investment reports for East African Markets and provide accurate and timely information to assist management with the monitoring of on-going performance.
    Co-ordinate monthly Credit Committee meetings for East and Central Africa Area (preparation of inputs, facilitating meeting and follow up of actions)
    Ensure financial transactions recorded accurately in enterprise systems (SAP, HansaWorld) (Tanzania, Djibouti, Somalia)
    Ensure accounts reconciliations are performed monthly and outstanding items are resolved in a timely manner (Tanzania and Djibouti)
    Preparation of monthly and annual financial reports and ensuring these are reported in Group financial systems (BPC) in a timely manner (Preparation & Reporting – Tanzania and Djibouti. Reporting – Eritrea and Ethiopia).
    Maintain appropriate procedures to ensure that statutory payments & requirements are valid, complete and accurate and made in a timely manner (Tanzania and Djibouti).
    Coordinate with external auditors to ensure timely completion of statutory audit (Tanzania and Djibouti).
    Develop leadership skills for own career advancement

    Essential Requirements
    Knowledge/Qualifications

    A graduate degree in Accounting or Professional Accounting Qualification would be required.
    A minimum of 4 years relevant financial experience.
    Working experience of an ERP (SAP, Oracle)
    Proficiency in Microsoft Office

    Skills

    Effective communication and interpersonal skills as well as the ability to manage relationships and work with managers across all levels within the company and externally.
    Good influencing skills with ability to interact with all levels of management.
    Basic understanding of commercial business drivers

    Key Success Factors

    Ability to deliver to deadlines and perform under pressure
    Ability to work in changing environment
    Ability to communicate and get buy in from colleagues and other stakeholders
    Open mindedness and willingness to learn

    Working Relationships

    Business unit managers –credible and strong working relationship. Act as trusted business advisor in order to challenge and support the business to improve overall performance
    Financial control – collaborate to provide end to end finance delivery for regions / areas / end markets
    Finance Shared Service Centre – Collaborate closely with Finance Shared Service centre to provide high quality, timely management information to the business

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  • Business Development Administrator

    Business Development Administrator

    Job Description
    Main purpose of the role: The Business Development Administrator works within a highly motivated and energetic team that supports Company’s growth through identifying business opportunities and providing comprehensive support specifically in the sales and business development process.
    Duties and Responsibilities

    Maintaining company databases of contracts, projects, proposals, and customers. Coordinating the bidding process and preparing and submitting tenders in cooperation with inter-departmental teams.
    Act as link between the Company and the clients to ensure clients take more interest in our services Identify and communicate with new business leads for the organization.
    Conduct research and also make delivery on any intelligence that will have strong impact on proposition development for any new project.
    Develop good knowledge regarding priority sectors, like market preferences and trends so as to enable the Company improve on its effectiveness in service delivery.
    Provide required support for the business development team, especially in activities relating to account management.
    Develop operational contacts, which will provide needed support for the tasks undertaken by the business development team.
    Preparing Sales Reports as required by Management Facilitate the operations of the sales team for effective delivery
    Scheduling for business development (e.g. emailing, calendar invitations, track deadlines, recurring meetings and due dates, confirming appointments).
    Supporting the finance team with reconciliation of accounts receivable through confirmation of monthly sales.

    Job Requirements

    Degree in Business Management or Administration or Social Sciences
    4 years’ experience in a Similar Administration Position.
    Experience in a Marketing /Business Development/Sales Office will be an added advantage
    Excellent knowledge of MS Office systems including Word, Outlook, Excel and PowerPoint
    Good Customer Service orientation
    Good Negotiation
    Skills Good oral and written communication skills
    Good People Management Skills
    Good organisation and Time management skills
    Ability to work in a team with minimal supervision

    Do you fit the above requirements, kindly but urgently send your CV by Friday, 25 May 2018.

  • HVAC Technician

    HVAC Technician

    Details:
    Job Details
    We are looking to recruit an ideal candidate that must have a minimum of 4 years’ experience in maintenance & installations of HVAC and Refrigeration systems.
    Key Responsibilities:

    Troubleshoots, maintains, inspects, and repairs, HVAC systems, Air conditioning and Refrigeration systems and equipment.
    Execute work orders for maintenance, repair and testing of HVAC equipment/systems.
    Maintain equipment uptime.
    Carrying out frontline reactive/corrective repairs and responding to breakdowns.
    Diagnosing faults and responding to breakdowns as per SLA.
    Daily inspection of mechanical plant and effective operations of mechanical plant.
    Cost awareness and participate in cost reduction programs.
    Ensure maintenance best practice applied taking OEM requirements into account.
    Maintain service and repair records and manage warranty repair claims.
    Ensure compliance with all EHS legislation, regulations and procedures.

    Qualifications:

    Must have Bachelor’s Degree or Higher Diploma in Mechanical Engineering.
    Must have a minimum of 4 years’ experience in maintenance and installations of HVAC, compressed air and Refrigeration systems.
    Craftsman Certificate in HVAC installation will be an added advantage.
    Must have multi-discipline technical experience in air-conditioning and mechanical ventilation environment.
    Effective equipment management skills and client relationship management.
    Accountable and attentive to details.
    Must have effective team leadership skills and stakeholder engagement.

  • Credit Supervisor

    Credit Supervisor

    On behalf of our client, we seek to recruit highly competent, aggressive Credit Supervisor to be based in Nairobi Office.
    Duties

    Delivering targeted performance for the Credit Control Department, by way of direct support, review and supervision of allocated team, and allocated portfolio of clients.
    Provide leadership to ensure that team efforts are geared towards achievement of the department KPIs.
    Drive debt collection from key accounts portfolio allocated to you.
    Monitor the internal cash tracker system to ensure prompt updates are done by your team on daily basis.
    Facilitate recording of received cheque payments and advise the Accountant for appropriate allocation.
    Review and monitor the performance of the Credit Controllers assigned to you on daily, weekly and monthly basis, or as regularly as maybe needed for performance to remain on track. Especially confirm that portfolio comments are updated regularly and accurately, and that your team contact all clients in their portfolio.
    Offer necessary guidance and support to Credit Controllers to complement efforts towards meeting collection targets.
    Attend to all account escalation queries by your team in line with internal escalation process and in a timely manner.
    Monitor all portfolio accounts to mitigate against debt roll over into older debt categories, and ensure efforts are put to retain all debt under 0-180 category.
    Monitor compliance with the dunning process and guide Credit Controllers accordingly
    Enforce credit policy and assure adherence to accepted standards.
    Proactively drive improvements in business processes and procedures, e.g. invoicing, follow up, and query/dispute management.
    Ensure prompt stop service action by relevant persons on inactive accounts within your responsibility.
    Improve company cash cycle and enhance cash conversion as per KPIs.

    Job Requirements

    Bachelor degree in Business Management or Business Administration and CPA –K Holder.
    4 year of experience in credit management or debt collection and Preferably 2 years of experience working in a similar position (credit supervisor).
    Any certification with credit management will be added advantage.
    Good leadership skills and organizational skills.
    Interpersonal skills.
    Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

  • Legal Counsel – General Commercial & Operations

    Legal Counsel – General Commercial & Operations

    British American Tobacco has an exciting opportunity for a Legal Counsel – General Commercial & Operations to join our team in Nairobi.
    The Role reports to the Area Head of Legal, to ensure proactive timely delivery of legal counselling to BAT’s operations within East & Central Africa Area [ECAA] and to successfully implement and execute the Legal & External Affairs [LEX] Functional strategy and objectives.
    To take responsibility in advising BAT entities in ECAA on all legal matters pertaining to Commercial and Operational sides of the business while representing the Legal department on the Functional Leadership Teams.

    Operational/Professional/Business:

    Contribute to the development and execution of the LEX functional strategy.
    Monitor and interpret the ECAA legislative environment in which the business operates, to ensure that the business understands and meets its legal obligations.
    Maintain a thorough understanding of regulatory issues and the regulatory framework in which the business operates and take responsibility for the development of informed solutions enabling the business to respond to and deal with regulatory constraints.
    Management of any litigation instituted by or against the business as allocated by the Area Head of Legal within ECAA, including devising and executing case strategy. Assist the Area Head of Legal to ensure cost effective management of External Counsel.

    Management:

    Participate and contribute to cross functional business projects and initiatives to assess, monitor and anticipate potential threats to minimize legal risks and ensure achievement of business objectives.
    Monitor and interpret the legislative environment to ensure that proactive legal advice and support is provided on manufacturer’s statutory obligations, labour laws, health and safety at work regulations and leaf growing marketing legislation.
    Draft, negotiate and review contractual documentation and develop as appropriate standard formats to optimise efficiencies within the Legal sub-function.
    Execute relevant administrative activities in the Function to ensure the availability of resources, continuous flow of information and updated records.
    Ensure an improved control environment in Legal in line with the business strategy.
    Effectively communicate across functions and within the department to keep all stakeholders informed and to find solutions for problems of mutual interest.Identify and take steps in conjunction with management to minimise commercial risks.

    Leadership Capabilities:

    Support, implement and achieve the strategic plans and objectives of the Legal sub-function in line with the business strategy.
    Powerful and effective communication to the business on the relevance and strategic business importance of the area of responsibility of this role.
    Identify new initiatives and proposals in line with the business strategy and values to ensure legal operates at the heart of the business and as effective risk managers and business partners.
    Continuously develop technical and managerial skills as identified and agreed in personal development plan.
    Build and maintain good relationships with experts in the legal field.
    Map out internal and external stakeholders pertinent to areas of responsibility and build those relationships to optimise effectiveness of legal actions.
    Continually optimise and build improved systems and work process to drive efficiency and reduce costs.

    Relationships:

    Various Business Leadership Teams and other cross functional teams
    The East & Central Africa Area [ECAA] Legal team
    LEX Centres of Excellence in Globe House
    Third Party Consultants and stakeholders
    Appointed External Lawyers

    Essential requirements

    A recognized legal qualification through a reputable academic institution and competence in providing legal advice to internal stakeholders.
    At least 4 years’ experience in a private legal practice or in a corporate environment.
    Thorough knowledge of local substantive and procedural laws relevant to areas of responsibility e.g. Commercial Law, labour laws, land laws, factory/manufacturing regulations, EHS legislation, etc.
    Strong negotiation, written and verbal communications skills
    Ability to apply strong strategic, analytical skills and good judgement.
    Ability to act on his or her own initiative, lead others and work well with peers and senior management.

    Working at BAT
    ​British American Tobacco is all about freedom of choice — whether it’s our people or our products. Combined with our entrepreneurial spirit, it’s what’s driven our phenomenal success. We started trading tobacco over a hundred years ago. Today, we’re a multibillion dollar company with more than 200 brands in our portfolio. With robust positions in each of our regional markets, our future looks equally bright too.
    There’s no doubt our industry is controversial — we’re the first to admit that. But rest assured, we take a responsible approach to our trade. In each of our markets, we observe every local law regarding tobacco (in many cases going further through our own voluntary code). Not only that, we treat our farmers fairly, invest in the environment and help to sustain local communities.
    We also excel at developing our own people into leaders of the future. As a firm with a high-performance culture, we’ll expect a lot from you. But we’ll support you every step of the way to help you deliver. If you’re passionate and ambitious, rapid career progression is a reality here. And because we’re such a large firm (we employ more than 55,000 people worldwide), there are plenty of exciting opportunities for you to develop a truly extraordinary career.

  • Guest House Sales & Relations Officer Executive Secretary Business Development Executive

    Guest House Sales & Relations Officer Executive Secretary Business Development Executive

    Job Purpose:
    The main function for this job is to attend to the guests courteously, offer excellent customer service and promote the guest house to bring in more revenue to the company.
    Main Duties and Responsibilities

    Market the facility to bring in new customers for accommodation, conferencing and other outdoor activities.
    Handle guest complaints and concerns in an efficient and timely manner.
    Coordinate and perform guest relations tasks to ensure excellent customer relations to the guests.
    Come up with sales strategies to increase the facility revenues such as online booking and other competitive market tactics
    Maintain up-to date information on room rates, current promotions, offers and packages
    Ensure excellent housekeeping by supervising the cleaners.
    Collect Guest feedback during guest departure along with his likes and dislikes.
    Perform basic cashier functions as required.
    Ensure that all check-ins and check-outs are handled smoothly without unnecessary delay or discomfort to any guest.
    Ensure good food production by supervising the chefs and food service to the guests

    Job Specifications

    A diploma in relevant field especially in business management.
    Minimum 4 years’ experience in hospitality industry and in a relevant positon
    Must be guest service focused and a team player.
    Must have a strong business development skill and able to meet sales targets
    Must have strong organization and interpersonal skills
    A person with positive attitude and outgoing personality.
    Must have professional in demeanor and presentation.
    Self-motivation and independently working competencies are required
    Strong interpersonal and organizational skills

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  • Senior Procurement Officer

    Senior Procurement Officer

    Job description
    Nation Media Group has presence in East and Central Africa, with operations in print, broadcast and digital media. We are seeking to recruit a Senior Procurement Officer to add value to the operations of the group through the Procurement Department.
    The successful candidate will report to the Procurement Manager and will work with teams across the organization. The key result areas for this position will include:
    Key responsibilities and duties:

    Effective and efficient sourcing of goods and services, both locally and internationally, as per laid down procedures;
    Managing supplier/ customers relations;
    Monitoring market trends;
    Ensuring timely supply of quality goods and services that meet all specifications , company requirements and from approved suppliers;
    Analyzing and evaluating RFQ and RFP response documents, recommending the most competitive supplier (s) for engagement and adopting the appropriate purchasing model;
    Liaising with respective suppliers, clearing and forwarding agents, transporters and regulating authorities such as KRA, KEBS and KPA for timely and effective delivery of materials;
    Suppliers performance management through regular tripartite meetings with internal customers and evaluation through SAP MM system for optimal value;
    Attending internal customer meetings to better understand their requirements; and
    Contracting and contract management

    Knowledge, skills and experience requirements:

    Bachelor’s Degree in Business Management; Graduate Diploma in CIPS or equivalent professional certifications;
    At least 4 years work experience in a similar role in a reputable organization;
    Project management skills.
    Analytical skills
    Excellent interpersonal, communication and negotiation skills;
    High degree of integrity and honesty;
    Ability and readiness to work long hours;
    Result driven and a team player; and
    Knowledge of SAP Materials Management module.