Private Equity Associate Job in Kenya

Vacancy: Private Equity Associate
 

Overall Responsibility: The Associate primary responsibility will be deal sourcing across specific target sectors for our client who will include potential investments, acquisitions, analysis of potential exit opportunities, and the monitoring and management of current portfolio companies.

Key Responsibilities:

• Responsible for identifying and developing investment opportunities across the private equity line.
• Participate in all aspects of the transaction process including deal sourcing, industry research, financial modelling and valuation, preparing investment memoranda, due diligence and ongoing monitoring of portfolio companies.
• Leading and supervising the evaluation, valuation, pricing and negotiation of investment opportunities including the term sheet, due diligence investigations and transaction documents for investments for each investment under the supervision of the Head Private Equity, Real Estate.
• Support Deal Partners in conducting financial and operational due diligence on potential investments, including: sector reviews, macroeconomic and political risk analysis and capable of thorough desktop research using all relevant third party sources.
• Conduct financial modelling and analysis in MS Excel, including: design models; identify key drivers and build in sensitivities as appropriate; strong understanding of different valuation methodologies; and ability to identify relative defects and effectiveness of each valuation tool.
• Prepare presentations and information memos in MS Word and PowerPoint for a variety of purposes and end-users including Investment Committee and portfolio companies.
• Monitor and analyze portfolio company operations, track KPIs, conduct top-down industry research and develop suggestions to improve company competitive strategy or operations.
• Support the deal team in negotiating term sheets, key commercial points and legal documentation.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in related field, with a minimum of an Upper Second or equivalent.
• Candidate required to be a candidate in the CFA program with a strong accounting and financial background.
• Strong interest in and aptitude for finance – reviewing company financial statements.
• Excellent academic performance.

Experience:

• Minimum 4 years industry-related experience in private equity, investment banking, corporate finance, advisory, business development and/or consulting.
• Preference will be given to those candidates with international and/or pan-African deal-sourcing experience.
• Significant exposure to mergers & acquisitions and capital raisings.
• Previous exposure to transaction structuring, funding and execution in the financials, education and technology sectors
• Experience conducting company/industry analysis for investments.

How to Apply
 

CLICK HERE to apply online

IT Head of Sales Job in Tanzania

Vacancy: IT Head of Sales – Tanzania
 

Overall responsibility is to drive the sales in this Region with a team of sales staff.
 

Key Responsibility Areas
 

Business Development:

• Strategy creation that will provide basis for market penetration and growth within one
• Specific periods.  i.e. monthly, quarterly and yearly.
• Engage Retails sector, government, Banks, Education sector, non-government and Insurance sector and hospitality and local stakeholders to enhance company reputation and subsequent management of any risks within the 1st quarter of the year.
• Deliver performance management objectives, agreed business plans, budget, targets and reports  to head office.
• Meet sales targets for business on a monthly basis.
• Coordinates sales activities with local sales staff and  Head office  on a daily basis
• Conduct business research and consulting in area of experts

Segment / Vertical Management:

• Manage product / service mix, pricing and margins as per company policy.
• Plan/carry out/support local sales activities with other organized marketing activities, e.g., product launches, promotions, advertising, exhibitions and telemarketing in a year. Discuss with the immediate manager and implement.

Client Relationship Management and Customer Service:

• Maintain and develop existing and new customers through planned individual account support, and liaison with relevant staff on a monthly basis
• Carry out customer satisfaction surveys quarterly.

Job Requirements

• 3-5 years’ experience preferably from IT technical background.
• A graduate in Business related field
• Someone who has worked in Tanzanian market with regions business knowledge.
• Preferably a local even if not from Tanzania. 
• Expatriates need to have worked in Tanzania for at least minimum of 3 yrs.  We shall facilitate work permit.

How to Apply
 

CLICK HERE to apply online

HR Officer Job in Nairobi, Kenya

Our client, a global company which offers services ranging from Sports facilities, Tele - communications, Real estate development and Industrial projects is seeking to recruit a Human Resources Officer.
Reports To:  Human Resources Manager

Location: Nairobi

Responsibilities:

• Facilitate various HR forums geared towards enhancing employee relations.
• Facilitate recruitment by assisting in the shortlisting process, participating in interviews, ensuring onboarding formalities are observed and maintaining recruitment records, document verification and background checks.
• Compile payroll data.
• Prepare and maintain employee files in both hard and soft copy.
• Draft employee letters including contracts and termination letters.
• Assist with employee termination formalities.
• Maintain staff database and ensure HR operational processes run smoothly including benefits enrollment and termination.
• Assist in disciplinary issues including record keeping of the same.
• Assist in driving employee welfare programmes.
• Assist in administrative logistics including transport, and outsourced services.
• Facilitate team building activities and assist in the rewards and recognition programme.
• Ensure Organization’s licenses and registrations are up to date.
• Prepare and submit reports as and when required.
• Any other duties as may be assigned from time to time.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree with at least a Higher Diploma in Human Resource Management.
• Working knowledge of MS Office applications.
• Good knowledge of Kenya labour laws.
• At least 2 years’ experience in a HR generalist position with hands on experience using HRIS.
• Fluent written and verbal English and Kiswahili.
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Good report writing and analytical skills.
• Keen attention to detail.
• Ability to work with a sense of urgency and prioritize own work.
• Good time-management skills.
• Ability to /interest in communicating effectively with people from diverse backgrounds and cultures.
• Team player.

Interested and Qualified candidates should send their CVs to jobs@jantakenya.com clearly indicating ‘HR Officer’ on the subject line by 21st March, 2016. 

Do not attach any certificates.

Only shortlisted shall be contacted

General & Operations Manager Job in Kenya (120K)

Position: General & Operations Manager
 

Starting Salary: Gross Pay per month Ksh. 120,000.00
 

The key duties and responsibilities

• Direct and coordinate activities of businesses or departments concerned with the production, pricing, sales, and/or distribution of products
• Manage staff, preparing work schedules and assigning specific duties.
• Review financial statements, sales and activity reports, and other performance data to measure productivity and goal achievement and to determine areas needing cost reduction and program improvement.
• Establish and implement departmental policies, goals, objectives, and procedures, conferring with board members, organization officials, and staff members as necessary.
• Determine staffing requirements, and interview, hire and train new employees, or oversee those personnel processes.
• Monitor businesses and agencies to ensure that they efficiently and effectively provide needed services while staying within budgetary limits.
• Oversee activities directly related to making products or providing services.
• Direct and coordinate organization's financial and budget activities to fund operations, maximize investments, and increase efficiency.
• Determine goods and services to be sold, and set prices and credit terms, based on forecasts of customer demand.
• Manage the movement of goods into and out of production facilities.
• Locate, select, and procure merchandise for resale, representing management in purchase negotiations.
• Perform sales floor work such as greeting and assisting customers, stocking shelves, and taking inventory.
• Develop and implement product marketing strategies including advertising campaigns and sales promotions.
• Plan and direct activities such as sales promotions, coordinating with other department heads as required.
• Direct non-merchandising departments of businesses, such as advertising and purchasing.
• Recommend locations for new facilities or oversee the remodeling of current facilities.
• Plan store layouts, and design displays.

Qualifications:

• At least 5 years experience in similar position
• Preferably a graduate or a masters holder (business related) from a recognized university
• Must be honest.

All qualified candidates should send their resumes to Catherine @nawirikenya.com with the subject line (General Manager) by 16th March 2016.

Cost Accountant Job in Nairobi Kenya (80K)

Job Title: Cost Accountant
 

Location: Nairobi
 

Salary: 80,000

Description: Lead the development of a cost accounting framework in order to enable reporting of contribution margin by specialty as a first priority, but ultimately to determine the cost of each individual episode of patient care. 

This will require an ability to understand the information available from a number of separate systems and work with IT, Supply Chain, Clinicians, and Departmental Managers to develop an effective and reliable solution. 

As owner of the cost accounting initiative and contribution margin reporting, provide support to financial analysts as required for budgeting and forecasting purposes
 

Data Collection

• Construct data accumulation systems for a cost accounting system
• Create and review the controls needed for data accumulation and reporting systems

Inventory

• Coordinate physical inventory counts and cycle counts
• Investigate cycle counting variances and resolve issues
• Update standard costs in the bill of materials
• Review standard and actual costs for inaccuracies
• Validate the cost of goods sold as part of the month-end close
• Accumulate and apply overhead costs as required by generally accepted accounting principles
• Work with the materials review board to locate and dispose of obsolete inventory

Analysis

• Conduct ongoing process constraint analyses
• Report on breakeven points by products, work centers, and factories
• Report on margins by product and division
• Report on periodic variances and their causes, focusing in particular on spending variances
• Analyze capital budgeting requests
• Perform cost accumulation tasks as a member of the target costing group

Desired Qualifications: 3+ years of accounting/finance experience. Also, a BA/BS degree, as well as excellent analysis skills, and the ability to collaborate with a multi-department team.  Also helpful to have experience manipulating large databases.

Working Conditions: The cost accountant generally works in an office environment, but is expected to be highly familiar with all operations, and to regularly visit all significant company operations.
 

Supervises: None

Email: recruitment@cdl.co.ke

Storekeeper Job in Kenya (40K)

Vacancy: Storekeeper
 

Salary 40,000 ksh
 

Nairobi
 

Under the direction of the immediate supervisor, administers the operations of a store. 

Receives, verifies and sells merchandise. 

Provides information to and assists customers. 

Prepares purchase requisitions. 

Maintains inventory. 

Maintains files and prepares reports.

 

Education and Experience:

• Accounting/Office Systems
• Two (2) years related experience

Major Duties and Responsibilities:

• Oversees and administers the operations of a store. Receives, identifies and verifies merchandise. Provides information to and assists customers.
• Maintains inventory. Uses inventory management software. Prepares purchase requisitions for the replacement of stock. Contacts suppliers or searches catalogues to determine price and additional details concerning new items.
• Makes claims with transport companies if delivered merchandise has been damaged.
• Maintains files appropriate to the activities of the unit, such as invoices, order number, receiving date, shipping date, etc. Prepares reports.
• Is responsible for cash and makes cash deposits.
• Verifies ledgers, statements and supporting documents.
• Communicates with others in order to receive or transmit information.
• Handles and stores merchandise or special products that require some knowledge of spontaneous combustion, toxicity, fragility, rapid deterioration, contamination, etc.
• According to requirements and established procedures, arranges stock. In case of emergency or in order to replace outdated material, suggests substitutes available in the store.
• Controls and carries out the lending and renting of tools, equipment, furnishings, and devices. Ensures that they are kept in good condition and that they are repaired or replaced as necessary.
• Oversees the delivery of merchandise following an established schedule and coordinates special deliveries by transmitting the necessary details to the persons concerned.
• Maintains equipment and instruments. Ensures cleanliness of work areas.
• Uses equipment necessary for the handling, shifting, or moving of material, such as a hand truck, forklift, hydraulic platform, etc. Uses office equipment such as a typewriter, computerized information system, calculator, photocopier, fax machine, etc.
• The list of duties and responsibilities outlined above is representative and not a complete and detailed list of tasks which may be performed by an employee whose position has been matched to this generic job description.

Language: English

Email: recruitment@cdl.co.ke

Payables Accountant Job in Nairobi, Kenya (50K)

Job Title: Payables Accountant

Based in: Nairobi
 

Salary: 50,000ksh

Job Description

• Reconciles processed work by verifying entries and comparing system reports to balances.
• Charges expenses to accounts and cost centers by analyzing invoice/expense reports; recording entries.
• Pays vendors by monitoring discount opportunities; verifying federal id numbers; scheduling and preparing checks; resolving purchase order, contract, invoice, or payment discrepancies and documentation; insuring credit is received for outstanding memos; issuing stop-payments or purchase order amendments.
• Pays employees by receiving and verifying expense reports and requests for advances; preparing checks.
• Maintains accounting ledgers by verifying and posting account transactions.
• Verifies vendor accounts by reconciling monthly statements and related transactions.
• Maintains historical records by microfilming and filing documents.
• Disburses petty cash by recording entry; verifying documentation.
• Reports sales taxes by calculating requirements on paid invoices.
• Protects organization's value by keeping information confidential.
• Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities.
• Accomplishes accounting and organization mission by completing related results as needed.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelors Degree in Accounting and an Accounting Professional Qualification (Such. ACCA, CIMA or CPA);
• At least 2 years of relevant work experience in a fast paced finance department;
• Working knowledge of US GAAP, local reporting requirements (IFRS), ERP or systems (e.g. Oracle, Navision) and finance operation processes and controls
• Competencies
• Possess integrity, positive attitude and be self-motivated to succeed;
• Resourceful, open-minded and embraces change and various challenges;
• Strong performance, people oriented demonstrate team skills and should have potential to lead;
• Good communication and facilitation skills;
• Ability to work in a cross functional or business and global team;
• Excellent analytical and problem solving skills.

Email: recruitment@cdl.co.ke

Store Manager Job in Nairobi Kenya (100K)

Job Title: Store Manager

Based in: Nairobi
 

Salary: 100,000ksh

Job Description

• Ensures that the company standards are implemented and followed constantly in the store
• Preparing the schedules of Store team efficiently
• Maximizing store productivity and efficiency
• Establishing excellent customer service and satisfaction
• Establishing process flows
• Achievement of the given sales targets, productivity/m2 and bottom line profit objectives
• Achievement of the agreed/given Internal Audit Performance

Minimum Requirements

• Minimum University Degree or diploma in supply chain
• Fluent English (written & verbal)
• Professional Expertise
• Preferably 5 years’ experience in similar position
• Good command of sales and negotiation skills
• Customer oriented
• Self-developer
• Result oriented and have a positive attitude
• Ability to solve problems, organize and plan

Email: recruitment@cdl.co.ke

Financial Controller Job in Nairobi Kenya (100K)

Job Title: Financial Controller

Based in: Nairobi
 

Salary: 100,000ksh
 

Job Summary: Ensures that all Finance Standards in all areas are ethically met at all times, as determined by the client’s Policies and Procedures, and keeping in line with Kenyan laws, and Rules and Regulations of client and Industry.

Job Description

• Participate and ensure Standards and Procedures are met at every stage
• Adopt a hands-on approach to operations, be visible and monitor staff to achieve optimum results, a smooth flow of operations and flawless execution of all accounts and purchasing functions.
• Monitor & control operating supplies inventories and implement strict control systems
• Ensure quality management and continuous improvement of internal systems & procedures
• Achievement of Financial Goals in Revenue, Expenses and Profits
• Develop, implement and evaluate cost effective budgets and business plans to ensure optimum guest satisfaction, sales maximization and profitability on an on-going basis
• Effectively monitor and analyze variations from the budget and business plan
• Drive cost effective initiatives with positive ROIs
• Planning and coordinating of finance activities with relevant division heads
• Ensure reporting standards and deadlines are always met
• Manage all day-to-day operations of finance and accounts department
• Preparation of Monthly Balance Sheets on timely basis
• Approval and signing off of all Bank Reconciliations and related Cash Reports
• Preparation of Monthly accounts
• Authorization of all vouchers prior to payments
• Preparation of operational and capital expenditure proposals and projections and reconciling with actual performance
• Control cash, credit card and other payments and ensure strict fraud prevention measurements are in place; and report immediately to the Directors on any fraud possibilities.
• Control and monitor all departmental expenses and revenues in line with the institution’s polices
• Monitor activities regarding billings, discounts, instructions and compliance with the institution’s credit policy; and ensure that all company discount and rebate policies are adhered to
• Ensuring that departmental training plans are executed and recorded according to policy
• Preparing staff schedules which allow for maximum performance while controlling labor and overtime costs
• Constantly review duties of all persons reporting to him/her. Create a positive and highly motivated team and work environment, hiring the best, promoting and developing team work and helping them identify and develop their career goals.

Minimum Requirements

• Must have a Bachelor’s Degree in Finance and Accounting plus full professional Accountancy Qualifications. (Should have fully already completed both these levels of qualifications)
• Must have knowledge of accounting Systems
• Minimum of 2 years as a Financial Controller

Competencies

• Fluent in oral and written English, Kiswahili
• Presentable, Professionally Mature
• Commitment to professional values and work ethics with high sense of integrity
• Able to lead, motivate and bring the best out in a team of professionals.
• Able to work flexible hours

Email: recruitment@cdl.co.ke

Chief Accountant Job in Nairobi Kenya (250K)

Job Title: Chief Accountant

Based in: Nairobi
 

Salary: 250,000ksh

Job Summary: The Chief Accountant is responsible for all areas relating to financial reporting, developing and maintaining accounting principles, practices and procedures to ensure accurate and timely financial statements.
Job Description

• Oversees the overall financial operations of the hospital including accounting, budgetary, audits, and other financial planning activities
• Develops and implements policies and procedures
• Contributes financial expertise in the planning of new services that generate additional sources of profitable revenue
• Obtains and maintains a thorough understanding of the financial reporting and general ledger structure
• Carry out the daily requirements.
• Analyzes areas in planning, promoting and conducting organization-wide performance improvement activities
• Good knowledge of principles and practices of financial management
• Implements appropriate changes in accounting systems and procedures
• Contributes to the achievement of continuous quality improvement in the delivery of services to customers
• Develops and implements policies and procedures with emphasis on internal controls
• Monitors and analyzes department work to develop more efficient procedures and use of resources while maintaining a high level of accuracy.
• Assists in development and implementation of new procedures and features to enhance the workflow of the department.
• Provides leadership to the assigned section
• Prepares and implements budgets and special revisions
• Monitors the division’s budgets and expenditures
• Ensures that operational and capital expenditure are appropriate
• Supervises and reviewing the billing, revenue capture and expenditure functions
• Ensures a smooth closedown of accounts for month-end and year-end in liaison with other Departments
• Participates in reviewing accounting systems and procedures to increase efficiency and comply with any new guidelines issued through statutory, internal and external audit reports
• Supervises the compilation of monthly, quarterly and annual financial reports.
• Participates in regular stock takes, following up on resolution of variances and taking corrective action

Skills

• Business degree
• CPA (K)
• Good knowledge of English both oral and written
• Competent user of MS packages and other relevant software
• IT Literate and proficiency in accounting software applications
• Six (6) years progressive working experience in accounting, three (3) of which must be at a supervisory level
• Expert knowledge of accounting, auditing and financial and management reporting
• Effective leadership skills
• Competent user of MS packages and other relevant software
• Principles and practices of hospital and healthcare budgeting and financial management
• Accounting principles, theories, concepts and their practical applications to hospital operations in general and to cost accounting and cost recovery in specific
• Financial modeling
• Business savvy

Email: recruitment@cdl.co.ke

Stores Supervisor Job in Kenya

Stores Supervisor
 

Key Responsibilities

• Operational coordination 
• Contributing store operations information and recommendations to change process and reviews; 
• Preparing and completing action plans; 
• Propose on  productivity, quality, and efficiency standards; 
• Recommend on solutions, 
• Assist in completing audits; 
• Identifying gaps and  trends in all operational areas.
• Monitor store operations systems by determining that all laid down procedures are followed
• Receiving
• Dispatch
• Monitor and give feedback on store design, planning layout, product flow, and product handling systems; evaluating and recommending new procedures,
• Support improvements by analyzing process work flow, manning and space requirements, and equipment layout and recommend change to be implemented.
• Create efficient ways to produce accurate and timely reports- shrinkage, receiving, delivery, inventory management,
• Analyses in detail all reports generated and pertaining to the efficient operation of the store and make continuous improvement recommendations to the management
• Develop any other ad hoc relevant reports for management 

Job Requirement

• Diploma in stores and supplies management
• Good Leadership Skills
• Good Time Management
• Good Analytical Skills
• Good Decision-Making Skills
• Experience in loss control or stock control an added advantage

Key Selection Criteria

• Ability to interact at all levels.
• Ability to handle pressure.
• Confidence and self-assurance.
• Excellent planning and organizational skills.
• Ability to motivate and inspire a team towards a shared vision.
• Ability to lead and develop a team the Crest Global way
• Ability to manage and communicate change effectively
• Ability to achieve results through people and systems.

If qualified send CV to info@crestgloballtd.com or jobscglltd@gmail.com stating the current pay and expected salary. 

Only the shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

De La Rue Senior Accountant Job in Nairobi, Kenya

Our client, De La Rue is the world’s largest commercial banknote printer and passport manufacturer and is a trusted partner of governments, central banks and commercial organizations around the world. 

They provide market leading printed banknotes, banknote substrates and security features, commercial sector cash processing solutions among others. 

They are seeking to recruit a highly talented professional to fill in the following position in their Nairobi office:
 

Senior Accountant
 

Reporting to the Financial Controller, this is a position responsible for preparation of financial statement for management and statutory purposes.

Principal Accountabilities
 

Financial Reporting

• Oversee accurate, complete and timely processing and posting of information into the financial system.
• Perform and ensure journal entries and account reconciliations are completed accurately and timely.
• Maintain the fixed asset register and lead the department’s efforts to integrate FAR to GL
• Manage inter-company transactions and balances agreement.
• Prepare Trial Balance and financial reporting pack for upload into HFM and head office consolidation

Management Reporting

• Review of job costing, WIP analysis and closed job report.
• Management reports for review of financial and production KPI’s

Tax and Treasury

• Manage daily site treasury requirements and ensuring that the company's cash flow is adequate to allow it to operate effectively and forecasting cash payments and anticipating challenges arising from limited cash flow
• Manage EPZ operator and enterprise legal requirements including but not limited to EPZ quarterly and annual returns, renewal licenses, transaction implications etc.
• Manage KRA Tax requirements for EPZ operators and enterprise, commercial & logistics tax implications for shipments into and out of an EPZ zone
• Ensure compliance to Income tax provisions - statutory payroll returns and remittances including provident fund returns
• Compute and prepare monthly standard levy payment and returns

Financial Controller

• Ensure the timely production of all budgets, forecasts and management and statutory reports to meet Group and Divisional requirements
• Ensure maintenance of records required to safeguard the profit Centre’s assets and the integrity of the profit center accounts
• Control all capital expenditure within laid down budgetary and authorization limits and justify such expenditure to management
• Install, develop and monitor financial stock control procedures which effectively safeguard the factory's assets.
• Carry out post-evaluation of capital expenditure projects to determine their cost effectiveness, and advise management accordingly.

Qualifications and Skills

• Undergraduate Degree in Accounting
• CPA (K) or ACCA 
• Registered member of relevant professional body
• Minimum of 5 years of corporate treasury and financial accounting experience
• Must have a background in  a multinational manufacturing organization
• Strong knowledge of EPZ operations, Tax requirements for EPZ operators and enterprise, commercial, corporate treasury functions and financial reporting
• Proficiency in use of SAP ERP
• Conversant with standard costing system

Interested candidates are requested to forward their updated CVs to recruit@virtualhr.co.ke by Wednesday 23rd March, 2016 stating their current and expected remuneration, daytime telephone contacts and addresses of three referees. 

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. 

De La Rue Accountant Job in Nairobi, Kenya

Our client, De La Rue is the world’s largest commercial banknote printer and passport manufacturer and is a trusted partner of governments, central banks and commercial organizations around the world. 

They provide market leading printed banknotes, banknote substrates and security features, commercial sector cash processing solutions among others. 

They are seeking to recruit a highly talented professional to fill in the following position in their Nairobi office:
 

Accountant
 

Reporting to the Senior Accountant, this is a position responsible for sourcing / collecting / generating and providing financial and managerial information for internal and external reporting of the finance team. 
 

Principal Accountabilities
 

1) Cashbook (Bank & Cash) Management
 

Maintain the cashbook module including but not limited to:- 

• Payment transactions (TT, Cheque and Cash) and ensuring that the control procedures are complied with.
• Posting cheque payments and receipt to the appropriate general ledger accounts
• Weekly and monthly bank reconciliations and weekly cash reports to treasury
• Cash handling

2) Inventory Management
 

Maintain the inventory module including but not limited to:-

• Booking documents for receipts and issues for assigned stores / warehouses
• Preparation of ink formulations for the currency orders.
• Reconcile inventory modules to general ledger

3) Accounts Payable Management
 

Maintain the payables and purchasing module including but not limited to:-

• Booking dully supported and approved supplier invoices to the appropriate general ledger accounts
• Reconcile supplier statements to the payables supplier balances

4) Accounts Receivable Management
 

Maintain the accounts receivable module including but not limited to:-

• Book Cheques & Cards sale invoices and despatch to customer with appropriate backup documentation.
• Weekly update of AR outstanding balances to the sales team to facilitate collection planning

5) General Ledger Management
 

Maintain the General Ledger module including but not limited to:-

• Posting journals into GL
• Bi-monthly reconciliations of GL balances and Subsidiary modules

6) Management of the Payroll

• Maintain the Payroll system, payroll data, processing all required monthly payroll transactions and ensure approved monthly payroll bank transfers to staff accounts are done on time and other payroll procedures.

Qualifications and Skills

• Undergraduate Degree in Finance/Accounting
• CPA (K) or ACCA 
• Registered member of relevant professional body
• Minimum 3 years of working experience in a multinational manufacturing organization
• Proficient in use of SAP ERP
• Conversant with standard costing system

Interested candidates are requested to forward their updated CVs to recruit@virtualhr.co.ke by Wednesday 23rd March, 2016 stating their current and expected remuneration, daytime telephone contacts and addresses of three referees. 

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. 

Customer Service Officer Job in Kenya

Job Title: Customer Service Officer
 

Department: Customer Services
 

Reports to: Customer Services Manager

Purpose: As our customer services officer you play an important role in ensuring that our guests are met professionally and have a positive first impression of our services when they arrive into Kenya. 

You also play a key role in handling any problems they may have, informing your manager and the directors of these situations and monitoring our guests on safari in East Africa so we ensure they leave happy with our services and their safari.  

 

Without these tasks being done effectively we will get a high number of complaints, which will lead to a loss in business so this is a very important role in the company.

Key Tasks and responsibilities

• Be in uniform, presentable and with a positive attitude
• Meet and greet clients within Nairobi, and de-briefing on their itinerary/safari arrangements.
• Collect any payments from clients as assigned by the office, against an invoice and issue receipts therein.
• Ensure that all guests are met with an official signboard as per our standards Ensure that all clients are provided with a welcome pack as per our standards
• Ensure our stickers are in the right places on the vehicles and straight
• Ensure that drivers (including 3rd party) are also in uniform at all times, presentable and meeting clients with a smile and positive attitude.
• Ensure the vehicles (including 3rd party) are always clean when meeting clients, with bottled water, and with our car stickers.
• Anytime a 3rd party vehicle is used as much as possible he or she must go along to ensure our standards are maintained.

Academic and Trade Qualifications

• Tourism related diploma
• Certificate in Tour guiding is an added advantage
• Experience in Customer Services in the field-meet & greet services at Airports
• Knowledge of systems (Tour plan experience a plus)
• MS office suite

Working Experience

• Over 2 years progressive hands on experience in a busy tour company handling non-resident clients, ideally KATO category A company.

Personal Qualities and Behavioral Attributes

• Ability to plan in advance, prioritizing, time management and utilization of resources.
• Good oral and written communication skills with ability to effectively communicate in a timely manner on client’s issues and resolutions.
• Ability to comprehend matters easily and analyze in a logical and professional manner
• Effective team player , fast & independent thinker and work in an objective and rational manner
• Focus on ensuring clients are looked after as a key priority regardless of the time
• Punctuality in regards to reporting time and work deadlines
• Reliability and honest in disclosing any work related or client issues
• Self motivated and able to work independently

How to Apply

Qualified candidates to send their CV to mycv@myjobseye.com before 20th March, 2016

Contracts & Database Administrator Job in Kenya

Job Title: Contracts & Database Administrator
 

Department: Product and Marketing Department
 

Reports to: Product and Marketing Manager

Purpose

• Receive supplier contracts in a timely manner.
• Prepare Camp and third party all year packages for our partner agents and direct clients.
• Assist the sales department respond to agents in a timely manner by ensuring contract rates and published packages are readily available.
• This position also takes an active role in the profit margins the company acquires.
• Ensure confidentiality of supplier contracts.

 

Main Job Tasks and Responsibilities

• Prepare the camps non-resident excel rates & packages for direct clients/rack and the several agent rates as advised by the Product and Marketing Manager.
• Send out the camps’ non-resident agent rates to East Africa/local agents who request for agent rates as per the advised agent rates level.
• Send out camps’ non-resident rack rates to overseas our representatives.
• Update the camps on the internal shared rates path on the computer where sales & reservations personnel can access rates easily.
• Coordinate the website with updated Camp non-resident package rates.
• Send out Camp agent rates to overseas agents as per the advised rates level by the Product and Marketing Manager
• Keep a list of all agents we have sent rates to for Camp agent rates on a excel document for both local and overseas.
• Prepare a comparison analysis between close third party competitor’s property contract rates and Camps agent & rack rates
• Prepare Camp resident rack rates to be utilized mostly for walk-in clients and local agents who get an agreed commission off, this can also be utilized by overseas representatives.
• Request contract rates from third party hotels/lodges/camps in all locations of the tourism circuits in a timely manner.
• Update contract rates from third party hotels/lodges/camps on the internal shared rates path on the computer where sales and reservations personnel can access rates easily.
• Prepare Reports on Supplier materialization
• Keep records of rates increases yearly for the contract rates from third party properties given to.
• Assist sales and reservations colleagues in understanding of contract rates from third party properties and other issues where possible.
• Send notifications to sales and reservations colleagues as well as overseas representatives regarding stop sales and closure of properties unexpectedly and same to be updated on the website.
• Prepare accurate packages using third party property contract rates for overseas agent’s website and brochure programs as per their email requests.
• Confirm receipt of agent emails within 24 hours whether or not the packages or requests will be completed within the 24 hours time frame.
• Cross check the existing database raw data off TourPlan and give directional changes necessary like correct spellings, correct property names e.t.c
• Prepare the manuals off TourPlan showing selling rates for agents and rack for all properties being promoted.
• Coordinate updating of the manuals every time rates are updated or amended rates or other changes are witnessed like park fees increases.
• Coordinate the preparation of special offers monthly.
• Coordinate the preparation of wedding rates annually.
• Coordinate and supervise the website updates
• Any other duties as may be allocated by the Company from time to time.

Academic and Trade Qualifications

• Bachelors’ degree/diploma in any tours or business related field.
• Operational/user knowledge of TourPlan software as a booking platform.
• Clear understanding of contracting, interpretation and tour  package preparation
• Basic IT knowledge with a bias towards office applications including spreadsheets.

Working Experience

• Over 3 years working experience as a sales consultant or in a similar role in a category A Kato Tour Company.
• Experience as a tour consultant is an added advantage.

Personal Qualities and Behavioral Attributes

• Good oral and written communication skills.
• Attention to detail and ability to multitask.
• Ability to meet deadlines and adapt to change.
• Ability to produce accurate and timely reports using spreadsheets and word applications.
• Good moral and work ethics

How to Apply

Qualified candidates to send their CV to mycv@myjobseye.com before 20th March, 2016

Fund Accountant / Administrator Job in Seychelles

Job Title: Fund Accountant / Administrator
 

Salary: Attractive
 

Work station: Seychelles
 

A mutual fund accountant is primarily responsible for all aspects of day to day accounting for one or more assigned mutual funds and/or institutional funds.
 

Major Responsibilities

• Prepare timely and accurate net asset values, yields, distributions and other fund accounting output for subsequent review.
• Reconcile various accounts, or reviewing reconciliations prepared by others, and promptly researching and correcting any variances.
• Write reports periodically to, management on fund activities and other related issues.
• Identify exceptions and problems affecting accounting records and prices, communicating same to management, and assisting in their resolution.
• Assist, as assigned, in preparing audit schedules, compliance reports, tax returns, financial statements, or other reports.
• Record accurately, and in accordance with the department policies and procedures, such accounting records as securities positions, corporate actions related and journal entries.
• Research, as assigned, certain securities in fund portfolios for the purpose of ensuring proper accounting treatment (such as the nature of distributions, original issue discounts, and international valuations) and compliance with FSA, tax, and prospectus restrictions and limitations.
• Institutional fund accountings processes also include preparing, reconciling and distributing reports to/from marketing, separate custodians and investment management.
• Participate in regular rotation of trade processing and other accounting processes to prepare the fund accounting system for the next day.

Qualifications

•  Bachelor in commerce.
• ACCA + At Least C.F.A 1.
• 3 years Experience in investment industry.

All qualified candidates should send their resumes to wendy@nawirikenya.com with the subject line (Fund Manager).Owing to the urgency to fill this job, interviews or order will be done on first come first basis.

Ecumenical Pharmaceutical Network Internship Career Opportunities in Nairobi Kenya

Ecumenical Pharmaceutical Network (EPN) is a Christian, not for profit, independent organization committed to the provision of quality pharmaceutical services as a means to achieving global goals and targets on health and access to medicines. 

EPN is a worldwide network of associations, institutions, and individuals who have an interest or are involved in the delivery of just and compassionate quality pharmaceutical services.

EPN is looking to fill the following positions:

Duty Station: Nairobi
 

Duration: 6 Months with a possibility of extension

 

Intern Pharmaceutical Programme Assistant
 

The position will be an opportunity for exposure in the Pharmaceutical Programme field and great learning opportunities. 

The individual will provide technical assistance, implementation and monitoring of national, regional and international EPN project activities

Job Description

• Provide support to Programme officers with project management and other project related activities
• Facilitate the development and distribution of relevant documents/materials on issues affecting and related to the relevant projects
• Prepare reports under various activities in keeping with donor schedules and commitments
• Perform any other duties as assigned by the Executive Director

Qualifications

• Diploma in Pharmacy or Pharmacy Technology from a recognized institution
• 2 years experience in similar position.
• Strong experience in technical writing, ideally with experience in a health-related field.
• Strong communication and organizational skills and ability to work in a team-oriented environment.
• Demonstrated intermediate computer skills in Microsoft Office Suite application, database management. Familiarity with Microsoft Project a plus.
• Fluency in English; proficiency in French will be an added advantage
• Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously, set priorities, and work independently.
• Perform any other duties

Communications Intern
 

The internship position will be an opportunity to work closely with the Communications Officer, get a broad understanding of international organization communications functions, with exposure to collaborate with the EPN Network across the globe.

Job Description

• Provide support to the Communications officer in managing the social media accounts
• Put together events/activity photos and videos for use on the EPN website, presentations and in publications, taking videos and uploading on various platforms.
• Network and engage communication activities for broad exposure to the organization
• Photography during events
• Support the CO in developing various Network publications
• Perform any other duties

Qualifications

• Bachelors Degree in journalism, media and communications , International relations
• Knowledge and experience in editing video and using software such as Final Cut Pro and Adobe Premier Pro, Video taking and Editing
• Must have good command of both English and Swahili both written and spoken. Knowledge of French will be an added advantage

Intern IT Officer

• The position will be an opportunity to learn and shape the applications as you develop.
• Planning and delivery of IT Services within the organization including resolving technical software and hardware problems in accordance with the EPN policies
• Provide technical expertise in the creation of new application releases and reports through data modeling, performance tuning and implementation of a physical database
• Design in-house data retrieval and data management systems
• Recommend solutions by defining database physical structure and functional capabilities, database security, data back-up and recovery specifications
• Updates web content, systems, applications and improving the organization’s website in consultation with the Communications Officer
• Provide assistance to strengthen results –based documentation, monitoring, learning and feed-back system of the projects against the work frame
• Compile, analyze and maintain the database records including research and studies undertaken
• Perform any other duties

Qualifications

• Minimum of Degree in Computer Science / IT / Statistics
• Prior experience in  database management and spreadsheets, Active directory (creating user accounts, adding computers to AD domains)
• Must have good command of both English and Swahili both written and spoken. Knowledge of French will be an added advantage

How to Apply

Applications with a detailed CV and Cover letter indicating daytime telephone numbers, address and the names of three referees should be sent to:

The Executive Director
Ecumenical Pharmaceutical Network
P.O Box 749-00606
Nairobi, Kenya

Email: jobs@epnetwork.org 

Closing Date: Applications should be submitted by 31st March 2016.

Only short listed candidates will be contacted

EPN is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer

Support Advisor Job in Nairobi, Kenya - Not for Profit Organisation

Our client is a not-for-profit organisation with the vision to create thriving African economies. The organization works with Corporates and SMES to create linkages and business opportunities for growth and entrepreneurship.   

The partnership with both private and public sector companies is aimed at effectively identifying and tackling the challenges of doing business in Africa, delivering more impactful and cost-efficient solutions. They do this by creating sustainable cross-sector partnerships, empowering local enterprise, championing private sector-led growth and simplifying doing business in Africa. 

The organisation is seeking for a qualified, self-driven, innovative, and energetic professional to be part of its great team in the following position:

Job title: Support Advisor

 

Location: Nairobi, Kenya

Reporting to: Africa Manager

Job summary and overview: The overall purpose of the role will be to on-board, support and process fee payments from clients and providing business information. They will also assess, validate, update and maintain customer data in accordance with defined criteria, processes and timescales.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage customer applications and renewals in accordance with defined criteria, processes, procedures, priorities and timescales
• Provide accurate and clear information to new customers, explaining the benefits and processes involved
• Provide first-line support to existing customers including updates on registration status, process and IT issues, concerns and complaints
• Assess, validate and quality check customer data being submitted online in accordance with defined criteria, processes, procedures, priorities and timescales
• Ensure that customer data sourced from appropriate authorities is adequately validated against key defined requirements and criteria sets
• Update and maintain customer details and account records in accordance with defined processes
• Be accountable for the quality and integrity of customer data sourced from authorities and published externally
• Contact customers by telephone and email in accordance with defined processes, procedures, priorities and timescales at all times
• Be committed at all times to upholding a first class customer service experience and building strong relationships with customers
• Accurately log and maintain records of customer contact, activity and outcomes in a timely manner
• Advise and process any fee payments for new and renewing customers, giving relevant and appropriate advice to allow customers to make an informed decisionAssist with the production of regular management reports to monitor and improve processes
• Work as part of a team to ensure overall objectives and process deliverables are consistently achieved
• Maintain high standards of professional conduct and ethics

Key documents to review

• Operating Model
• Launch Plan
• Business Model
• Summary Document for Partners
• Brand Communications marketing plans
• David & Goliath Research
• Team directory
• Support Advisor’s KPIs

How to Apply

If you meet the said requirements and are passionate enough to be part of a great team, send your application in confidence by email attaching your latest CV to: 

The Recruiter,  

recruit.esquire@gmail.com

NB: Clearly state the position you are applying for in the subject line of the email and indicate your current and expected salary. 

Closing date for applications is Tuesday 22nd March 2016. 

Only Shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews.