Job Purpose/Summary
The Sales Manager plays a pivotal role in achieving the sales targets and eventually generates revenue for the business. The position is responsible for the letting and sales function for our accommodation portfolio and for maintaining as close to 100% Sales and Letting status for the properties. The role requires interaction with universities, potential tenants and close liaison with property operations team.
Responsibilities for the Real Estate Sales Manager Job
Preparing and implementing Sales and Letting Plans that ensure each property achieves 100% occupancy
Setting realistic and achievable targets for the sales executives, extracting the best from each sales executive and ensuring that the team delivers the desired results
Mapping potential customers and generating leads as well as ensuring that all leads generated by specific marketing campaigns are followed up appropriately and in a timely manner
Support on-site staff with open days, sales activities and viewings
Preparing periodical reports for all Sales assignments to keep all stakeholders informed of progress on new developments.
Keeping up to date with trends for housing that young people want
Vetting prospective tenants by collecting references and carrying out credit checks
Maintaining necessary data and records for future reference
Coordinating mail flow by scheduling and tracking direct mailings to prospects and past clients
Supervising other key sales staff
Requirements for the Real Estate Sales Manager
A Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field.
Business Development experience highly desirable
Ability to comprehend P&L, budget reports and written commentary.
Professional Sales certification highly desirable.
Proven experience in sale of insurance and investment products would be an added advantage
Experience of working with people in a face to face customer services/sales environment.
8+ years’ experience in the same capacity or higher highly desirable.
Deep understanding of the sales cycle with proven experience in delivering target.
Required skills and key competencies
Ability to produce reports and developing relevant policies
Leadership and management skills
Outstanding attention to detail and observation ability
Exceptional communication and interpersonal abilities
An outgoing, friendly attitude.
Great communication skills-ideally faces to face due to the nature of the role.
Impeccable attention to detail, problem solving and time management skills.
Experience of working with people in a face to face customer services/sales environment.
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Job Experience: Experience of 8 years
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Real Estate Sales Manager Health & Safety Manager
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Branch Manager
Duty location: Kisumu City.
Reporting to the Chief Operating Officer, the incumbent shall manage all aspects of people and business growth, retention and customer satisfaction for both internal and external customers of the Company. This shall be aligned to the overall company strategy.
Duties for the Branch Manager Job
Direct and control the branch team to ensure that they are appropriately motivated and aligned so as to achieve company’s objectives.
Raise the company’s profile and enhancing its visibility by positioning it strategically in the Industry through Brand Positioning and Brand Building
Develop effective marketing strategy by creating a sustainable and comprehensive sales and marketing plan.
Analyze customer research, current market conditions and competitor information.
Monitor, review and report on all marketing activity and outcomes.
Design and execute innovative marketing strategy.
Establish innovative processes to manage existing customer expectations
Ensure a standardized service to all customers.
Growing the company’s portfolio through mining of new and existing clients.
Facilitation in product development.
Facilitation in recruitment, training and development of a robust team.
Reviewing attrition and assisting in designing retention strategies.
Maintaining effective communication by establishing healthy relations with customers, management, internal departments in accordance with corporate strategy.
Branch Manager Job Specifications
Bachelors’ Degree in Insurance, Marketing or Business Administration
ACII, Diploma in Marketing or in any other relevant discipline.
At least 8 years’ experience in marketing insurance products and managing visibility of company brand.
In-depth understanding of process and procedures
Superior Communication skills both written and oral;
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Sales Manager Health & Safety Manager
Job Purpose/Summary
The Sales Manager plays a pivotal role in achieving the sales targets and eventually generates revenue for the business. The position is responsible for the letting and sales function for our accommodation portfolio and for maintaining as close to 100% Sales and Letting status for the properties. The role requires interaction with universities, potential tenants and close liaison with property operations team.Duties and Responsibilities
• Preparing and implementing Sales and Letting Plans that ensure each property achieves 100% occupancy• Setting realistic and achievable targets for the sales executives, extracting the best from each sales executive and ensuring that the team delivers the desired results• Mapping potential customers and generating leads as well as ensuring that all leads generated by specific marketing campaigns are followed up appropriately and in a timely manner• Support on-site staff with open days, sales activities and viewings• Preparing periodical reports for all Sales assignments to keep all stakeholders informed of progress on new developments.• Keeping up to date with trends for housing that young people want• Vetting prospective tenants by collecting references and carrying out credit checks• Maintaining necessary data and records for future reference• Coordinating mail flow by scheduling and tracking direct mailings to prospects and past clients• Supervising other key sales staff
Minimum Requirements
• A Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field.• Business Development experience highly desirable• Ability to comprehend P&L, budget reports and written commentary.• Professional Sales certification highly desirable.• Proven experience in sale of insurance and investment products would be an added advantage• Experience of working with people in a face to face customer services/sales environment.• 8+ years’ experience in the same capacity or higher highly desirable.• Deep understanding of the sales cycle with proven experience in delivering target.
Required skills and key competencies
• Ability to produce reports and developing relevant policies• Leadership and management skills• Outstanding attention to detail and observation ability• Exceptional communication and interpersonal abilities• An outgoing, friendly attitude.• Great communication skills-ideally faces to face due to the nature of the role.• Impeccable attention to detail, problem solving and time management skills.• Experience of working with people in a face to face customer services/sales environment.
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Head of Boarding
Nova Academies is looking for 1 superstar female Head of Boarding to play a critical role for all the non-academic aspects of student experience – weekends, nights & mornings, sports, clubs and pastoral services.
Your focus will be to ensure that the highest standards of culture, behaviour, pastoral care, co-curricular participation, learning and academic attainment prevail across Nova. This is an opportunity to create a unique new school model that will grow the future leaders of communities and companies across Kenya and Africa.
Imagine a world in which every young person in Africa attends a school that truly sets them up for success in the 21st century. A school that demands excellence, helps students learn by doing and exploring rather than by memorizing, equips students with globally competitive science and technology skills, and builds the character and growth mindset that will shape the rest of their lives.
Now imagine that this school is not in one town, in one country, but in every town, in every country. This is what we imagine, and we want you to help make it happen.
About Nova Academies
One year ago we launched a new venture to build the first pan-African network of high-quality, affordable primary and secondary schools. In 2016 we will be operating three schools—two in South Africa and one in Kenya—and gearing up for rapid growth.
Our venture is structured as a social enterprise to enable us to attract the investment that will be needed to launch 100 schools and reach tens of thousands of students in the next decade.
Our team culture is designed to reinforce our vision:
We model the growth mindset we want our students to embody: you are challenged every day and, as a result, you grow more than at any other point in your life
We pursue excellence in every detail and do whatever it takes to produce great work quickly
We are radically open: we share tough messages and our own vulnerabilities because doing so helps us grow
We put our students before our team, and our team before ourselves
We bring infectious energy, enthusiasm and fun to everything we do because joy fuels the hardest work and learning
Responsibilities for the Head of Boarding Job
Develop and manage a highly engaging and rigorous schedule of student activities outside of the classroom, including sports and clubs;
Build and manage a strong team focused on student’s non-academic experience and development, including resident teachers, matron(s), and others. Develop a strong system to ensure student activity is monitored and supported at all times;
Develop and oversee a robust student counselling program to support strong emotional development;
Run an exceptional sports program for students, including directly coaching sports team(s);
Oversee strong student discipline and behavior within the residential experience such as evenings and weekends;
Build a rich spiritual experience for students through leading partnerships with churches and other spiritual partners;
Develop and execute off-campus activities that will enrich student development, including sports and club competitions and other exchanges with partner schools and organizations;
Build strong programs for student health and wellness, including health services on and off campus;
Play a central role in building and sustaining an exceptional student and staff culture as a member of the school’s management team;
You will be provided with lodging on the campus and will be expected to be present on campus many nights and weekends.
Head of Boarding Job Requirements
You love working with teenagers and have previously engaged with teen and youth programmes to help them develop holistically;
Experience with youth development in various settings such as sports coaching, mentoring/counseling, and/or teaching;
Previous experience in a boarding school is a plus but not required;
You are an exceptional with Nova’s culture, bringing energy, positivity and humility to your work and constantly looking to improve yourself;
You possess a Bachelor of Education degree or o degree in social sciences
8+ years of relevant experience
Significant experience in managing people as you will be leading a team
Proven record of success in high-intensity work environments
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Chief of Operations, P-4, Eastern and Southern Africa
For Every Child, a fair chance . . .
The Eastern and Southern Africa Regional Office (ESARO) humanitarian strategy will focus on delivering results for children through sectoral responses in nutrition, health, child protection, education, HIV/AIDS, social protection and water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH). UNICEF will complement programmes with surge and technical support to crisis response, as well as humanitarian learning and logistical and operational support to ensure the timely and quality delivery of humanitarian action in line with the Core Commitments for Children in Humanitarian Action. Please visit: https://www.unicef.org/esaro/english
The Eastern and Southern Africa Region (ESAR) launched a batch recruitment exercise in the area of Operations at the P-4 level to fill multiple vacancies and to populate the P-4 Operations talent group.
If You Are a Passionate And Committed Professional And Want To Make a Lasting Difference For Children, The World’s Leading Children’s Rights Organization Would Like To Hear From You Through Your Application To The Following
Chief of Operations, P-4, Lilongwe, Malawi, #3181
Duty station classification and designation: C – Family Duty Station
Malawi is one of the poorest countries globally with alarmingly high poverty levels. Although a majority of the poor live in rural areas, urban poverty is also high. Malawi’s children face a difficult future with over two thirds of them deprived of basic facilities which include access to education, health, nutrition, water, sanitation and hygiene.
Chief of Operations, P-4, Asmara, Eritrea, #10935
Duty station classification and designation: C – Family Duty Station
Children bear the residue of decades of war, including landmines and explosive remnants; unequal access to necessities like food, health care and education; and natural hazards like floods and drought.
Chief of Operations, P-4, ESARO HUB/Johannesburg, South Africa, #101209
Duty station classification and designation: A – Family Duty Station
In South Africa, some segments of society are well-off and making progress. But widening gaps between rich and poor, and between races and genders, mean that many children are left behind. The incumbent will manage cost effective, efficient and secure operations, administration and implementation of the HUB country programmes, consistent with operations of all other country offices in the Region in accordance with strategy, plans and decisions made by Regional Management and Country Management Team. This position provides guidance in operations related matters in the HUB Country Offices to a gender-balanced, multidisciplinary team of professionals to identify and correct gender balances. The reporting of the position is primarily to the Representatives of the HUB Country Offices and secondarily to the ESARO Regional Chief of Operations, which will provide technical guidance. It is responsible for technical guidance and advice to Country Office Operations staff, in countries and in the Hub, and performance management with the adequate inputs from the HUB Country Offices’ Representatives.
How can you make a difference?
As the head of operations of a small/medium-sized office or area office, accountable for management of cost effective, efficient and secure operations, in support of management, administration and implementation of the country programmes, consistent with operations of all other country offices in the Region in accordance with strategy, plans and decisions made by Regional Management Team and Country Programme Management Teams. Provides guidance in operations to a gender-balanced, multidisciplinary team of professionals to identify and correct gender balances.
Operations of financial, budget, information & communication technology, supply & logistics, human resource and administrative management strengthened and maintained for Country Office.
Appropriate and consistent interpretation and application of operations policy and procedures implemented to support operations at the country and sub-country levels.
Fiduciary responsibility for funds and assets effectively secured and timely executed for optimum utilization by taking appropriate decision on all operational and financial transactions, disbursement of funds, and administrative arrangements.
Effective leadership provided in strategic planning and policy recommendations in the area of operations, taking initiative in improving and implementing operations management systems.
Basic office services effectively provided to enhance staff safety and productivity.
Operations components of the CPMP and annual work plans timely prepared, as well as all other operational reporting requirements fully met for the office.
Compliance with all operational systems and procedures effectively monitored to ensure integrity in all financial and other administrative operations of the office.
Staff learning/development for effective operations performance programme developed, implemented and enhanced for capacity building.
Effective coordination, communication, collaboration established and maintained with internal and external partners for efficient operations, advisory function, vision and leadership, policy coordination, consultative and participatory management process, external representation as well as security and emergency operations.
To qualify as a Champion for every Child you will have…
Advanced university degree in business management, accounting, economics, financial management or other related social sciences is required.
A minimum of eight years of relevant experience, at the national and international levels, in office management, economics, financial management, business operations and/or ICT, human resources, administration, supply and procurement related fields is required.
Prior work experience in emergency duty station will be considered an asset.
Experience in a UN system agency or organization some of which served in a developing country is an asset.
Fluency in English (verbal and written) is required. Knowledge of an additional UN language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian, Spanish) is considered an asset.
For every Child, you demonstrate…
Our core values of Commitment, Diversity and Integrity and core competencies in Communication, Working with People and Drive for Results. To view our competency framework, please click here .
Functional Competencies
Leading and Supervising – Level II
Formulating Strategies and Concepts – Level II
Analyzing – Level II
Applying Technical Expertise – Level II
Planning and Organizing – Level III
This position is classified as “rotational” which means the incumbent is expected to rotate to another duty station upon completion of their tour of duty.
Remarks
Please note the deadline for applications is EAT – Eastern Africa Time.
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Head – Financial Control
Job Purpose Oversees and co-ordinates the day to day activities of the Financial Control function to ensure alignment with the overall goals and objectives of the organization as well as ensure compliance with all statutory and regulatory requirements for which the Financial Control function is responsible.
Reports to: Regional Head of Finance and Supply Chain
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Serves as key adviser to the CFO on financial issues; interpretation of accounting and tax regulation matters
Works closely with and supports relevant group functions especially the Group Head of Financial Control and Group Head of Tax
Works directly with the CFO, Group Head of Financial Control and other senior regional and Group executives on major finance projects with a significant financial impact for example IFRS Conversion, Transfer Pricing, ERP implementation and Planning Tool implementation
Monitors all third-party payments to ensure that such payments are justified by the value of work successfully completed and are in alignment with the approved budget
Works with the CFO to prepare the functions annual budget and monitors its implementation
Authorises expenditure/transactions in line with the company’s approved financial authority limits
Oversees the preparation of periodic financial and management accounts in line with Group reporting requirements
Reviews the organisations financial performance and prepares the company’s financial reports in line with statutory reporting process
Manages effective relationship with banks ensuring timely response to requests/inquiries
Develops and maintains appropriate tax structures in compliance with statutory regulations and ensures prompt payment of tax, insurance premiums and other statutory fees
Manages accounting applications and filing systems and resolves any accounting entry discrepancies
Prepares draft financial statements to be audited, ensuring the statements reflect the company’s financial position and comply with statutory and regulatory requirements
Assesses financial adjustments proposed by auditors to be in line with IFRS and accounting standards
Responsible for the organisations’ Order To Cash cycle
Manages the accounts payable and accounts receivable portfolio
Reviews the reconciliation of all ledgers and puts in place adequate controls to reduce discrepancies. Uses insights gained for the preparation of year end trial balance and financial reports
Manages the company’s payroll system and ensures it remains fit for purpose
Builds and develops the Financial Control team. Assesses resourcing as well as training needs and ensures that these are adequately addressed to strengthen the Financial Control function
Manages risk and control within the function
KEY PERFORMANCE METRICS
Financial Reporting
Timeliness and accuracy of periodic financial reports
Relevance of reports to decision making
Sanctions from regulatory authorities arising from late or inaccurate statutory reports
Financial Performance
Account receivables in days
Percentage of overdue invoices
Percentage of bad debts against invoiced revenue
Tax Compliance
Timeliness in rendition of statutory payments
Number of defaults recorded
Ratio of compliance cost to company’s revenue
Ratio of tax liability to company profits
Accuracy of tax assessment and records
Portfolio Management
Accuracy of the books for accounts payable and receivable
Number of initiatives taken to retrieve funds hereby reducing the account receivable balance
Accounts Management
Integrity of physical and electronic accounting information
Timely resolution of accounts discrepancies
Timely reconciliation of accounts
Number of timely losses identified
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Academic Qualification(s):
Minimum of Bachelor’s Degree in a quantitative field.
MBA or Masters degree in related discipline would be desirable
Professional Qualification(s):
Should be a qualified accountant. Relevant professional certifications include CPA, ACCA, ICAEW
Experience (Number of relevant years):
Minimum of 8 years of relevant experience at least 3 of which should be at a managerial level. Experience with ERP systems would be desirable.
KEY SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES
1 Financial Strategy/Planning
2 Financial Management
3 Accounting Operations
4 Financial Performance Reporting
5 Tax Management
6 Asset Management
7 Management accounting
8 Business Valuation
Competencies Proficiency Level
People Development
Initiatives undertaken to resource and build the Financial Control team
Initiatives undertaken to develop the teams skills
Relationship Management
Turnaround time for approval of fund requests by financiers
1 Strategic perspective
2 Leadership
3 Problem solving and analytical thinking
4 Communication (written, verbal, presentation)
5 People development
6 Relationship management
7 Negotiation
8 Risk management
WORKING CONDITIONS
Work Cycle 8am – 5pm (May vary occasionally)
Work tools Internet Enabled Computer, Printer, Telephone, Internet enabled computer
Travel requirement Occasionally
Physical Exertion Limited
Work Exposure Corporate office environment
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Accountant Senior Assistant Accountant Assistant Computer Technologist Assistant Computer Technologist Ii Assistant Research Officer Fundraising (Grants) Officer Associate Professor Environmental Studio Technologist
GRADE 12 – UOK/ADM/01/17Those to be appointed Must have:• A Masters degree from a recognized University in a relevant field such as Accounting, Finance or its equivalent.• CPA (K)• Eight (8) years relevant experience of which three years must have been at grade 11 or its equivalent.• Must be a registered member of ICPAK or an equivalent professional body• Practical knowledge of ICT in relevant area is mandatory.
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Senior Risk Officer Risk Officer
Applications are hereby invited for the following vacancy of a Senior Risk Officer with Kenya Power. Reporting to the Chief Officer, Risk Management, the Senior Risk Officer will be responsible for the following duties:
Responsibilities for the Senior Risk Officer Job
Implementing the Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) Framework
Implementing the Crisis Management Plan to ensure effective and coordinated response mechanisms to emergencies and/or disasters
Scanning environmental risks and identifying new threats and opportunities that may impact on the business
Conducting physical risk assessment surveys, propose risk mitigations and follow-up plans mechanisms
Prepare post incidence reports
Conducting risk assessments, risk quantification and risk sensitivity analysis
Preparation and updating of the Corporate Risk Register
Create awareness and embed a risk based decision making culture
Provide periodic status on ERM reports
Provision of secretariat and other support for the various established Corporate ERM
Steering Committees
Performing any other duties as may be assigned
Qualifications for the Senior Risk Officer Job
Bachelor’s Degree from a recognised Institution
Diploma from Risk and Insurance Management Society (RIMS) or Institute of Risk Management, (IRM-UK), Certified Enterprise Risk Manager (CERM) or Associate of Insurance and Risk Managers (AIRM-UK) or Chartered Insurance & Risk Manager (CIRM – UK)
Possession of a relevant Postgraduate Degree will be an added advantage
Eight (8) years’ work experience in management handling risk management and risk compliance
Technical training in Risk Evaluation and Management
Demonstrable familiarity with ISO 31000 & other quality control initiatives
Member of a recognized professional body of Risk management or related bodies i.e. Risk and Insurance Management Society (RIMS) or Institute of Risk Management (IRM-UK), or Association of Insurance and Risk Managers (AIRM-UK), Chartered Institute of Insurance (CII-UK) or International Academy of Business and Financial Management (IABFM).
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Accounting Manager Data Entry Intern
Responsibilities for the Accounting Manager Job
Provide oversight and manage full spectrum of accounting and reporting operations for the program site office, including General Ledger, Accounts Payable, Cash Management, statutory compliance and reporting.
Maintain direct responsibility for day-to-day accounting and financial operations to ensure timely monthly and yearly closings, reconciliations and compliance.
Review and approve payment vouchers, journal entries, cost allocations and other postings into accounting system and ensure proper coding, data quality and integrity of all accounting/financial transactions.
Ensure effective utilization of HJFMRI accounting, procurement and other business systems and upto-date books of accounts and generate timely reports and analysis, as required.
Work closely with the program support teams within the site and region to coordinate monthly closing and reporting to HJFMRI Headquarters. Review and monitor compliance with HJF stipulated policies and procedures, provide on-going support, backstopping, and training to site accounting staff.
Manage preparation, consolidation and distribution of timely monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements reflecting status of programs on grant-to-date basis in accordance with
International Accounting Standards (IAS), International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) and donor requirements.
Monitor integrity of accounting data and ensure compliance with organizational financial policies and procedures, in-country statutory requirements and donor regulations.
Provide appropriate guidance to support staff within the program, including allowable and nonallowable costs, project startup or closeout, preparation of wire requests, preparation of budgets and budget modifications.
Oversee and provide coordination of HJFMRI internal and external annual audits and provide auditors with accounting documents and explanations to audit queries, as requested.
Other duties as assigned or as otherwise required to successfully manage HJFMRI’s accounting operations.
Qualifications for the Accounting Manager Job
University degree in Accounting from a recognized institution.
Professional accounting certification.
A minimum of 8 years working experience in the same field, including 3 years of experience in managing staff.
Must be proficient in Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft office applications.
Must have hands-on experience working with QuickBooks or similar Accounting software.
Must have thorough knowledge and hands-on experience within all accounting areas and strong understanding of internal controls.
Must have experience with audit and compliance requirements of US Government funded projects.
Must have experience in managing large donor-funded projects for an international NGO, including budgeting and external financial reporting.
Work experience within a medical research setting is preferred.
Competencies
Team player with high integrity, excellent communication, interpersonal, organizational and decision-making skills.
Attention to detail and ability to multi-task.
Excellent in reporting skills and ability to comprehend and analyze data.
Ability to work with a diverse group of people in a multi-cultural environment and effectively manage daily activities across multiple time zones to ensure effective communication,
collaboration, time management and compliance with applicable accounting standards.
Terms of Employment
1-year renewable contract. The first three months will be probation period
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