Homes Kenya: advertising marketing executives

Homes Kenya Ltd is looking for advertising marketing executives.

The incumbent should be aggressive, passionate, and result driven person. Have a broad understanding in the marketing and advertising industry.

Should hold a degree in sales and marketing, minimum experience 3 years, experience in advertising a bonus.

The person should also be able to work under pressure.

Salary-negotiable.

To Apply:
Email- homeskenya1@gmail.com

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Techno Brain: Jobs and Vacancies in Kenya

Techno Brain has a large regional presence here in Africa. Also we have a total of 11 Units worldwide with our Head Office in Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania. Basically, we are dealing with IT training and Solutions.

With the aim of shaping the future of IT in Africa, we have the following vacancies in our Units:

ERP Functional Consultant – NAV Manufacturing

Job Location: Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania

Position: Functional Consultant – NAV

Qualification: Bachelor’s degree

Years of experience: Minimum 3 – 4 years of prior experience in the relevant area

No. of positions: 2

CVs to be sent to: hr@technobrainltd.com

Required skills:

Domain / Functional:

• Prior Working experience in the field of manufacturing domain
• Prior exposure to working on Microsoft NAV application/ or any ERP product is mandatory
• Customer interfacing exposure is mandatory
• Prior exposure to Requirements Gathering, Gap Analysis and fitment, Business Process Mappings is required.

General:

• Good experience in software development life cycle and testing methodologies
• Good working knowledge on Process methodologies
• Good communication, analytical, problem solving skills
• Good team player, Sincere, honest and committed, needs to have zeal and enthusiasm to quickly learn and contribute.

ERP Technical Consultant – HR

Job Location: Nairobi, Kenya

Position: ERP Technical Consultant – Human Resources

Qualification: Bachelor’s degree in computers or in the related area

Years of experience: Minimum 3 – 4 years of prior experience in the relevant area

CVs to be sent to: hr@technobrainltd.com

Required skills:

Technical:

• Very good in any RDBMS and writing SQL queries
• Good experience in Crystal Reports
• Experience to working on Web based applications.

Domain / Functional:

• Prior exposure to working on any ERP application/product in Human Resource Management systems is an added advantage

General:

• Good experience in software development life cycle and testing methodologies
• Good working knowledge on Process methodologies
• Good communication, analytical, problem solving skills
• Good team player, Sincere, honest and committed, needs to have zeal and enthusiasm to quickly learn and contribute.

ERP Project Manager

Job Location: Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania

Position: ERP Project Manager

Qualification: Bachelor’s degree

Years of experience: Minimum 6 – 10 years of prior experience in the relevant area

No. of positions: 1

Required skills:

Domain / Functional:

• Prior Working experience in the field of Finance
• Prior exposure to working on any Microsoft NAV application/product is mandatory
• Customer interfacing exposure is mandatory
• Prior exposure to Requirements Gathering, Gap Analysis and fitment, Business Process Mappings is required.
• Project management skills
• People management

General:

• Good experience in software development life cycle and testing methodologies
• Good working knowledge on Process methodologies
• Good communication, analytical, problem solving skills
• Good team player, Sincere, honest and committed, needs to have zeal and enthusiasm to quickly learn and contribute.

Senior ERP Project Manager

Job Location: Kampala, Uganda

Position: Senior ERP Project Manager – HR/ Finance

Qualification: Bachelor’s degree in computers or in the related area

Years of experience: Minimum 10 years of prior experience in the relevant area

No. of positions: 1

Looking for a Rwandese or Ugandan

CVs to be sent to: hr@technobrainltd.com

Required skills:

Technical:

• Good experience in Microsoft NAV or any ERP application is Mandatory
• Experience in domain of Finance and HR systems is a mandatory
• Customer interfacing exposure is mandatory
• Prior exposure to Requirements Gathering, Gap Analysis and fitment, Business Process Mappings is required.
• Manage the project plan – financial, resources and tasks
• Oversee all aspects of the implementation, including change management, to ensure successful utilization of the product and knowledge transfer.
• Hands-on Project Leadership of 8+ ERP functional implementations with proven success
• Responsible for managing the implementation, development and/or installation of functional/technical systems.

Domain / Functional:

General:

• Good experience in software development life cycle and testing methodologies
• Good working knowledge on Process methodologies
• Good communication, analytical, problem solving skills
• Good team player, sincere, honest and committed, needs to have zeal and enthusiasm to quickly learn and contribute.

To Apply:
CVs to be sent to: hr@technobrainltd.com

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Safaricom Kenya: Principal Accountant

We are pleased to announce the following vacancy within the Finance Division.

In keeping with our current business needs, we are looking for a person who meets the criteria indicated below:

Principal Accountant – Tax
RF: FIN-PAT-OCT10

Reporting to the Senior Tax Manager the job holder’s key responsibilities will be to;

• Review tax exposure points on an ongoing basis to ensure the company is not exposed to penalties for non compliance or misinterpretation of tax legislation;
• Engage in lobbying initiatives to ensure that new legislation has no adverse impact on Safaricom and where possible on Safaricom trading partners;
• Optimize existing tax legislation for tax planning opportunities to ensure that Safaricom cash resources are not unnecessarily constrained by payment of taxes which could otherwise have been avoided;
• Review contracts with suppliers and customers to ensure compliance with existing tax legislation and that the company is adequately covered against any tax exposures;
• Ensure tax returns are prepared and submitted to KRA in accordance with the statutory deadlines;
• Ensure accurate and timely financial accounting and reporting of tax related matters;
• Liaise closely with Forecasting department to provide the best estimate tax figures for senior management decision making;
• Develop a high performing and motivated team and guide staff to achieve their career goals.

The ideal candidate should possess the following skills and competencies:

• Bachelor of Commerce degree from recognized university;
• Qualified Accountant with CPA (K)/ACCA/CIMA/ACA is a must;
• 6 years accounting experience of which 3 years should be post qualification experience in finance with specialization in one or two areas of financial accounting i.e. fixed assets, stock accounting, sub-ledger accounting, profit and loss accounting;
• Working experience in internal and external Financial Audits and preparing accounts up to Final Accounts;
• Ability to quickly implement new Tax legislation and correct capture accounting implications;
• Experience in analyzing Cost Centre Reports with the ability to give technical advice to cost centre managers on e.g. Cost Control;
• Hands on experience working with computerized accounting systems preferably with Sage, Oracle, SUN system, Hyperion etc;
• Strong analytical skills and a keen attention to details;
• Self driven, results oriented and an ability to work without supervision.

To Apply:
If you meet the requirements and are self driven, proactive and up to the challenge, please send your resume and application letter quoting the job reference number to the address below.

All applications must be delivered on or before Tuesday 19th October 2010.

Senior Manager - Talent Acquisition
Safaricom Limited
Via email to: hr@safaricom.co.ke

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Work Force Associates: Jobs and Vacancies in Kenya

1. Business Development Manager

The successful candidate will be integral in raising the company’s profile and securing new clients and projects.

Responsibilities

• Executing the sales plan formulated by the company’s overall sales and marketing strategy
• Identify and develop business opportunities
• Increase the company’s involvement with existing clients
• Build referral and lead generation network
• Analyze market information and competitive intelligence
• Understand customer expectations to enable development of customized products based on identified needs.
• Writing winning business proposals
• Adopt hands on approach in monitoring the implementation and execution of marketing strategies of the company.

Culture/ Behavior Competencies:

• Visionary/ hard worker
• Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills
• Outstanding presentation skills
• Demonstrate outstanding maturity and initiative
• Entrepreneurial capabilities
• Strong interpersonal, communication, organization and follow-through skills
• Able to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Outstanding proposal writing skills
• A proactive self starter

Requirements:

• Candidates must possess at least a diploma in business Administration, Bachelors degree in Marketing or Business Administration.
• At least 1 year experience in Sales/ Marketing or Business Development. Experience with a Human Resources consultancy is an added advantage.
• Outstanding negotiation skills.

2. Drivers

4 Positions

The Ideal Candidates:

• Very experienced drivers with over two years experience working within Nairobi and out-skirts.
• in possession of a clean driving license.
• Possession of a current certificate of good conduct is a must.
• Energetic persons willing to dedicate their efforts to the company for longer hours.
• Mature people; over 40 years are encouraged to apply.

3. Riders

5 positions

Ideal candidates:

• Experience with pharmaceutical companies preferred.
• Young and energetic and can be able to ready and write.
• Should be in possession of a relevant and valid driving license.
• Ready to undergo a very thorough screening procedure.
• In possession of a certificate of good conduct duly signed to date.
• Must have good knowledge of Nairobi city and its outskirts.
• Ready to start working immediately.

To Apply:

Please apply for the relevant post and attach your current resume through recruitment@workforceassociates.net so as to reach us not later than 25th /10/ 2010.

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

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Toyota East Africa: Jobs and Vacancies in Kenya

Position: Service Manager

Reporting to: General Manager Nairobi Toyota

Department: Service

Location: Nairobi

Reference No: Service/10/01

Job Overview:

To ensure effective and efficient service management through developing, implementing and monitoring technical processes and systems that promotes profitable business performance.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare annual budgets and forecasts accurately, monitor and report on achievement in addition to developing and implementing action plans to manage variances
• Ensure that the service products are competitively priced in a way that promotes business profitability.
• Regularly monitor and review Service processes to promote efficiency and increase customer satisfaction.
• Responsible for planning and ensuring availability of sufficient man power capacity to handle all the key areas within the workshop job flow process for optimal productivity.
• Ensure customer satisfaction by effectively following up on customer complaints and ensure timely resolution
• Build fruitful relationships with customers and ensure that complaints are resolved in an efficient and timely manner
• Oversee and approve all departmental process and functions and ensure adherence to laid down standards and guidelines
• Develop and facilitate the implementation of effective strategies that promote customer acquisition and retention
• Motivate and provide leadership to the service team.
• Responsible for overall team development

Education Background & Experience:

• The candidate should have a BSC Degree in Engineering.
  
• In addition he/she should posses a postgraduate qualification in a Business related field and a minimum of 8 years experience in a similar role in the automotive industry, 3 of which must be at managerial level.

Required Competencies:

• The candidate must be able lead a team and have budgeting and financial control skills.
  
• We are looking for someone who is customer focused with the ability to build relationships across all levels and has excellent communication skills.

Position: Service Reception Manager, Nairobi Toyota

Reporting to: NT Service Manager

Department: Service

Location: Nairobi

Reference No: Service/10/02

Job Overview:

To guide and support service advisors to identify customer needs whilst maintaining effective communication and follow-up on all jobs for improved through put and ultimately achievement of service revenue targets.

Key Responsibilities:

• Ensure excellent customer service through coordinating job flow process between service reception and workshop floor.
• Responsible for ensuring that the service department contributes to customer satisfaction by providing excellent customer care & strengthening customer relationships for both existing and prospective customers.
• Manage the achievement of service throughput by effectively coordinating service appointments and work in progress to avoid workshop congestion.
• Ensure that all customer vehicles are delivered in good condition and within promised delivery times.
• Maintain an effective communication system to customers by ensuring timely updates on additional repair jobs, estimated costs and completion time.
• Guide the development of service advisors to ensure improved competence and customer satisfaction.
• Actively promote the services and benefits of the Company’s service and parts departments to all customers.
• Ensure that all customer complaints are handled in a timely and efficient manner.
• Ensure that all service advisors follow laid down Customer Service procedures and adhere to Toyota Standards in executing their duties.
• Responsible for increasing service revenues by following through on issued quotations to convert them into sales

Education Background & Experience:

• The candidate should have a Degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field and a post graduate qualification in Customer Service management.
  
• He/she should have minimum 2 years experience in front office /customer service management.

Required competencies:

• The candidate should posses excellent customer service skills in addition to having excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  
• We are looking for a someone who is a team player, has the ability to handle pressure and is able to manage conflicts and diversity

To apply:

Qualified applicants are invited to send a cover letter quoting the reference number illustrating their suitability for the position against the listed qualifications and competencies together with a detailed curriculum vitae.

Applications should be sent by email to applications@toyotaea.com not later than 22nd October 2010.

Only short listed candidates will be contacted

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Kenya Pharma: Office Assistant

Kenya Pharma is a USAID funded project that seeks to establish and operate a reliable, sustainable pharmaceutical supply chain management system.

Its aim is to distribute drugs for the care and treatment of persons with HIV/AIDs in Kenya.

Kenya Pharma has the following vacancy:

Position: Office Assistant

Ref: KP-OA001

Location: Nairobi

The Assistant is a long-term local support position.

Specific Duties and Responsibilities:

• Ensure office orderliness and professional appearance at all times
• Ensure cleanliness in the office at all times
• Assist in photocopying, scanning and binding documents
• Makes coffee and tea for staff and project visitors
• Keep stock of the house keeping and kitchen supplies
• Basic typewriting skills
• Basic Switchboard operations skills
• Supports administration to achieve goals set for the organization

Qualifications:

• 2 years experience in a similar position
• Computer literacy in MS Word and Excel
• Previous experience working on a USAID project a plus
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Strong written and oral communications skills

To Apply:
Send CV and cover letter with three professional referees to recruit@kenyapharma.org no later than October 13th, 2010.

Make sure you quote only the reference number of the position on the subject line.

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IT Firm: Sales Ladies/Men & IT Technician

An IT firm is Urgently Looking for:

Sales Ladies/Men

• Grade C in KCSE
• Diploma in Business/IT
• Must be Computer Literate
• Experience an added advantage

IT Technician

• Grade C in KCSE
• Diploma in Computer Engineering Electronics
• Well-versed with Photocopiers, Printers and Monitors
• Practical Experience an added advantage

To Apply:

Send your application with recent passport size photo to the below address so as to reach by 21st Oct 2010

The Director
P.O. Box 24296-00100, Nairobi

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Adept Systems: Jobs and Vacancies in Kenya

BRANCH MANAGERS
Job Summary:
Reporting to the Head of Retail & SME Banking, the position will be responsible for providing operational support on credit issues and assume accountability for the business credit applications, development and follow up with Relationship Managers and Credit Department.

Responsibilities:
•Laying strategies to develop and increase sales volumes while enforcing compliance to the Bank’s policies, procedures and work instructions including regulatory requirements.
•Carry out and oversee general administrative, operational and HR duties in the Branch including managing staff on KYC/AML Policies.
•Manage operational risk for the branch to prevent losses and other associated risks
•Market the Bank’s products to ensure growth in the Asset and Liability book.
•Ensure excellent customer service by continuously reviewing and maintaining efficient and customer focused processes.
•Implementation of plans for customer retention and effective delivery of products and services to existing business customers.
•Identifying opportunities for selling and cross-selling of the Bank’s products to
customize our market share.
•Developing and implementing sales plans/activities to acquire profitable business relationships between the Bank and its customers.
•Maintaining existing client relationships, attending to client’s needs and managing their expectations.
•Pro-actively managing costs by monitoring expenditure against productivity and
budgets
•Providing leadership and guidance to the Branch staff including their development and welfare.
•In line with the sales approach the Bank has taken up, the Branch Manager position has been enhanced to focus more on sales. The objectives have been set at 80% on sales and 20% on operations management.

Requirements:
•A Bachelor of Commerce, Finance or Accounting degree from a recognized university.
•Professional qualification – Diploma in Banking (AKIB)
•Holders of CPA (K), CPS, CFA, CISA will have an added advantage.
•Minimum seven years banking experience, with at least three years working experience
in senior positions in retail/corporate relationship management and branch management.

TREASURY DEALER – MOMBASA BRANCH
Job Summary
This position will be based in Mombasa and will report to the Head of Treasury. The position will be responsible for ensuring efficient and effective delivery of the full range of treasury products, including foreign exchange, and advisory services to the bank’s existing clients and potential clients in Mombasa town and its environs.

Responsibilities:
•To contribute to the treasury department’s objectives of increasing profit and ensure that the targets are met by generating income through buying and selling of foreign exchange from Corporate and Retail clients.
•To support the Head of Treasury by implementing the agreed treasury strategy and tactical plans.
•Product development on forex based treasury products.
•Enlarge customer base by acquisition of new business in forex trading.
•Maintain existing client relationship through effective client calls and visits.
•Build a network of relationships across all economic sectors

Requirements:
•Degree in a Business related field from a recognized institution
•Minimum of 2 years banking experience. Exposure to direct FX/MM trading and treasury operations experience will be an added advantage.
•Thorough knowledge of end to end process of treasury products and services
•Excellent knowledge of Kenya’s Coast region businesses and trade
•Good knowledge of Kenyan and global micro and macro economic and financial systems
•Strong marketing, negotiation and decision making skills

PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT & MARKETING MANAGER
Responsibilities
•Researching, developing and implementing new products and services, to meet target market needs.
•Developing and implementing campaigns to improve sales performance
•Developing advertising and experiential marketing plans to support products sales strategies.
•Developing merchandising plan in line with our product portfolio
•Continuously tracking and evaluating customer and competitive activity and make recommendations on response.
•Monitoring performance of products in the Retail and SME banking portfolio against plans and market trends.
•Maintaining effective marketing communications channels
•Monitoring financial market trends and making strategic recommendations
•Collecting and tabulation product sales data, and determine
implications/recommendations based on targets/trends.
•Identifying new market opportunities through market intelligence to establish the product life cycle and competitiveness of our products line.
•Track and monitor product performance and provide periodic reports.
Requirements
•Degree in either Marketing or Business Management with emphasis on research methods and Statistical analysis.
•2 years experience in Marketing or experience in Product Development in Banking or financial services
•Proven record in the delivery of business targets
•Well versed in the various banking or financial products
•Computer Literacy is essential

RELATIONSHIP MANAGER – SME BANKING
Responsibilities
Identifying opportunities for product development, selling and cross-selling of the
Bank’s products to maximize our market share.
Developing and implementing sales plans/activities to acquire profitable business
relationships.
Maintaining existing client relationships, attending to client’s needs and managing their expectations.
Identifying and evaluating potential customers’ financial and service needs.
Identifying customer potential and credit worthiness and preparing credit proposals in compliance with the Bank’s credit and lending policy.
Tracking and analyzing sales performance of SME Banking products.

Requirements:
Be a holder of University Degree from a recognized institution.
Minimum three years working experience in banking in senior positions in
retail/corporate relationship management.

To Apply:
Send your application including a cover letter indicating your desire to work with our client; a detailed CV highlighting relevant experience, details of current and expected salary, a daytime phone contact, email address, and the names of three professional referees by close of business Friday 22nd October 2010.
Adept Systems
MANAGEMENT CONSULTANTS
P O Box 6416, Nairobi, GPO 00100
Email: recruit@adeptsystems.co.ke
Web: www.adeptsys.biz

Only short listed candidates will be contacted. Please note that we do not charge fees for receiving or processing job applications. Visit our website for more vacancies

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Adept Systems: Accountant

Our client is a registered education charity delivering education services to a diverse range of clients worldwide. This Not-for-Profit Organisation wishes to recruit two professionals to provide financial management and accounting services to programmes managed by its African Regional Office and ensure that financial affairs are conducted in a professional manner.

Responsibilities:

• Preparation of annual and forecast budgets in liaison with the Finance team and budget holders to ensure the following year’s income and expenditure is profiled in accordance with the delivery plans and group level objectives.
• Prepare accurate and timely weekly / monthly reports and updated Budget Vs Actual (BVA) for a portfolio of projects in order to compare actual performance against budget. Investigate any variances and provide supporting notes where applicable. Highlight any areas of concern to the Senior Accountant and budget holders for Management discussions.
• Ensure correct balances for deferred and accrued income and regularly review the accruals commitment to ensure accuracy.
• Ensure financial reporting requirements of client contracts are fully understood and complied with. Provide training for programme management staff in finance processes ensuring clients’ procedures are fully understood and followed.
• Regularly liaise with the Financial Accounting team to ensure the correct balance sheet position is shown in the accounts. Investigate any discrepancies and ensure sufficient justification is available to support the balances.
• Assist in the improvement and implementation of financial processes and procedures ensuring standardisation where possible.
• Ensure knowledge and processes within individual projects are documented to facilitate effective cover for periods of leave and to facilitate an efficient hand over of projects.
• Assist in the year- end audit preparations.
• Produce ad hoc financial reports as requested by the Senior Accountant and budget holders.
• Carry out other such activities to support the Senior Accountant and head office Finance Business Partner. Act for the Senior Accountant within agreed conditions.

Requirements:

• Business degree in Accounting or Finance
• Professional qualification in ACCA or CPA.
• A thorough understanding of accounting concepts and financial procedures for development partners including EC and USAID
• IT literate including MS Office; experience of QB is desirable
• Strong foundation in preparing detailed Budgets and Management Accounts for projects or business units.
• Experience of explaining variances and dealing with any queries.
• Proven experience of setting up reporting for new projects through to project close down.
• Proven experience of being proactive by identifying areas of concern or areas for improvement.
• Ability to work to tight deadlines in a pressurised environment and prioritise workloads effectively.
• A methodical and accurate approach to work with strong attention to detail.
• Flexibility to manage the reporting for a portfolio of projects and the ability to develop a quick and thorough understanding of new projects/ business areas.
• Demonstrated good relationships with clients.

To Apply:

Send your application including a cover letter indicating your desire to work with our client; a detailed CV highlighting relevant experience, details of current and expected salary, a daytime phone contact, email address, and the names of three professional referees by close of business Friday 15th October 2010.

Adept Systems
Management Consultants
P O Box 6416, Nairobi, GPO 00100
Email: recruit@adeptsystems.co.ke

Only short listed candidates will be contacted.

Please note that we do not charge fees for receiving or processing job applications

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