Sales Executive - Kariobangi, Nairobi

Sales Executive Job Description

Salary: 15K plus commissions

Are you living in Kariobangi, our client a firm based in Hurligham is looking for sales executive to sell its products in Kariobangi Estate

Roles and responsibilities

    Identifying new markets and business opportunities by visiting retail shops and supermarkets
    Maintaining and developing relationships with new and existing customers.
    Visiting potential customers for new business.

    Negotiating the terms of an agreement and closing sales.
    Gathering market and customer information and providing feedback on future market trends.
    Advising on forthcoming product developments.
    Recording sales and order information and sending copies to the sales office.
    Reviewing your own sales performance and that of the entire team, aiming to meet or exceed targets.

Skills required

    The ability and desire to sell.
    Excellent communication skills.
    Strong industry awareness.
    A confident and determined approach.
    Resilience and the ability to cope with rejection.
    A high degree of self-motivation and drive.
    The ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
    The capacity to flourish in a competitive environment.

Job Specifications

    A minimum of a certificate in Sales and marketing or a related field’
    1 year of experience in sales Management.
    Experience with selling fast moving consumer goods
    Ability to drive sales

If you are up to the challenge, posses the necessary qualification and experience, please send your CV only indicating why you are the most suitable candidate for the role clearly quoting the job title on the email subject to jobs@staff-kenya.com

Please indicate current or last salary.

The Recruiting Manager
Corporate staffing Services
Suite 3, 13th Floor, Development house,
Moi Avenue, Nairobi.

Via email to: jobs@staff-kenya.com

Internal Auditor, Branch Manager and Deputy Manager Legal Services

The Monarch Insurance is a fast growing business under the Monarch group of companies.

Our values are to uphold professionalism and integrity; to provide quality customer care in service provision whilst having social responsibility and team spirit in all our operations.

We are looking for ambitious, self-driven candidates to fill the following positions:

1. Internal Auditor

Reporting to the Audit Committee Chairman, the Internal Auditor will review the various operations of the departments both in life and general business to ensure compliance with the set controls, report any short falls and give recommendations to the audit committee.

The Internal Auditor will be charged with the following accountabilities:-

    Carry out periodic and continuous internal audit exercises on all functions and assets of the organization to minimise the risk of loss
    Continuously evaluate internal control systems in line with changing demands and ensure that the systems are appropriately designed to serve the best interest of the organization at all times
    Ensure that operations in various departments are conducted in compliance with laid down policy, procedure, work instructions and statutory regulations
    Evaluate audit findings, draw comparisons and analytical reviews and advise the audit committee on continuous improvement measures
    Identify and profile various risks inherent in specific audit assignments, discuss them with the audit committee and jointly agree on actions to be implemented for risk mitigation
    Analyse the issues identified during audits, to so as to point out the risks they pose on the company
    Understand the company’s strategy and business objectives so as to focus Audit’s work on the highest risks
    Continuously review operating policies, procedures and work instructions and make recommendations to the audit committee on the necessary improvements
    Evaluate, and examine policies and procedures and systems that are in place so as to protect assets of the company
    Regularly report to the Board audit committee on activities, issues and related recommendations

Experience and Qualifications

    Bachelors Degree in commerce (Accounting or Finance option)
    CPA (K) or equivalent
    At least 5 years experience in a similar function
    Knowledge of the insurance industry program policies, procedures, regulations, and laws
    Knowledge of and skill in applying internal auditing principles and practices
    Knowledge of the standards for the professional practice of internal auditing and the code of ethics developed by the Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA)
    Basic MS office skills
    Possess strong interpersonal, communication and negotiation skills
    Self driven individual with impeccable integrity

2. Branch Manager - Meru

Reporting to the Marketing Manager, the Branch Manager is responsible for the administration and efficient daily operation of a full service branch office, including operations, growth of the Meru branch through product sales, customer service, and security and safety in accordance with the Company's objectives.

The Branch Manager will be charged with the following accountabilities:-

    Responsible for marketing Life & General business to ensure the Meru branch growth, development and profitability, by effective implementation of company procedures and guidelines to meet company objectives
    Administer branch activities in accordance with the company policy
    Prepare and send branch performance report to the main office and give updates of the business status of the branch
    Determine and develop the annual budget for the daily expenses of the branch
    Perform marketing and public relations activities to create business awareness
    Identify new marketing Initiatives through designing marketing and sales strategies
    Research on any new issues or regulations to ensure that the branch is in line with current market developments and best practices
    Issue new insurance policies and renewal of the existing policies as need arise
    Maintain communication to agents, brokers, and other stakeholders to obtain further market information, quote rates, or explain the company’s underwriting policies
    Handle all human resource administrative issues of the branch staff regarding supervision, stationery requisition, and departmental requirement on staffing, appraisals, training, discipline and annual leave

Experience and Qualifications

    Bachelors Degree in commerce, social studies or any related field
    At least 5 years experience in the insurance sector
    ACII (Associate of Chartered Insurance Institute of London) qualifications
    Technical competence in underwriting insurance risks claims handling
    Ability to analyse and interpret statistics and statistical data
    Good knowledge of the insurance industry and country laws
    Knowledge of insurance laws and regulations by AKI,IRA RBA,KRA
    Solid MS office skills
    Possess strong interpersonal, communication and negotiation skills
    Self driven individual with impeccable integrity

3. Deputy Manager – Legal Services

Reporting to the Claims Manager, the Deputy Manager-Legal Services will support the Claims department with the timely advice on all legal matters including court settlements, commercial, governance and regulation.

The successful candidate will be charged with the following accountabilities:-

    Ensures that all legal matters are attended to in the right manner thus protect the company’s image, ensure client satisfaction as well as minimize costs in claims processing
    Advise the management on the status of the matters in court and on the best way forward
    Prepare all legal documentation including legal drafts, contracts, leases and formal agreements
    Provide legal advise on all aspects of pensions/retirement benefits management and on copyrights laws
    Responsible for the registration of the company’s trade mark and name and ensuring statutory returns are done in accordance the Companies Act
    Interpret the existing legislation and advise the company on the implications, compliance requirements and on any new/upcoming laws
    Negotiate matters out of court
    Reply to correspondences from insured, claimants, claimant’s advocates and our advocates, amongst others
    Ensure that judgments/costs are settled on time to ensure the interests of the company are protected
    Resolve complaints/disagreements with clients amicably so as to maintain a good working relationship

Experience and Qualifications

    A Bachelors degree in Law
    Diploma in Law from the Kenya School of Law
    At least 5 years experience in the insurance claims handling
    Good knowledge of the insurance industry
    Good knowledge of insurance industry laws and court processes
    Good knowledge of IRA, KRA and AKI regulations
    Good MS Office skills
    Possess strong interpersonal, communication and negotiation skills
    Self driven individual with impeccable integrity

Interested candidates should forward their CV in MS Word format, by 3rd September 2011 stating the position they are applying for, their email address, day time telephone contact and names and addresses of three referees to: hr@themonarchinsco.com

Only short listed candidates will be contacted

Clerk of Works - ICAP

ICAP of Columbia University is working in partnership with the Ministry of Public Health and Sanitation and the Ministry of Medical Services to strengthen HIV Prevention, Care and Treatment services at provincial and district health facilities.

This program is part of a US Government initiative against HIV in Kenya that receives funding from PEPFAR through the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

ICAP in Kenya is currently overseeing the renovation of over 45 health facilities in Central, Nyanza and Eastern provinces.

Applications are invited for the following position for two (2) months on contract basis effective 1st September 2011:

Clerk of Works

Location: Based in Nairobi with travel to Central, Eastern and Nyanza Provinces

Overall Job Function:

Reporting to Finance and Administration Director, the Clerk Of Works will be responsible for overseeing the construction and renovations of government health facilities in Central, Nyanza and Eastern Provinces to ensure that they meet contractual, legal and public health requirements.

Key Responsibilities:

    Preparing Bills of Quantities
    Produce appropriate construction designs that meet contractual, legal and public Health requirements
    Supervise the construction and renovation works to ensure they meet contractual, legal and public health requirements
    Liaise with the contractors until completion of the works
    Any other relevant duties that may be assigned from time to time

Requirements:

    At least a Diploma in Civil Engineering, Building, or Architecture
    Relevant experience of at least three (3) years
    Knowledge of Auto Cad/Arch Cad and MS Office

All applications including a current CV, telephone number and referees should be sent to the HR and Administration Manager, ICAP icap.vacancies@gmail.com before 31st August 2011.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

ICAP is an Equal Opportunity Employer

www.columbia-icap.org

Insurance Agent, ICT, Sacco Software and Auditing - Kenya Medical Association Sacco

Kenya Medical Association Sacco is looking for a self motivated individual to set up and operationalize an Insurance Agency:

Insurance Agent

Ref: KMA/IA/01/2011

Requirements:

    A university degree in a Business related field preferably Bachelor of Commerce- Insurance option or Marketing.
    A certificate of proficiency in insurance from the Kenya College of Insurance.

    A minimum working experience of 10 years in the insurance industry.
    Able to work without supervision and meet set targets.

Apply in confidence to the address below clearly indicating your proposed remuneration structure/salary:

Sacco Software

Ref: KMA/SS/01/2011

KMA SACCO is in the process of procuring modern software for the Society that will enable us serve our customers in a faster and more efficient manner. The Software should be capable of integrating both Front office and Back office and comply with Sasra reporting requirements.

Proposals are therefore invited from prospective vendors to provide suitable Software Solutions to the Society.

Interested bidders must at least meet the following requirements:

    Be a registered company that fully owns the software and provides localised technical support.
    Have at least three years in SACCO soft ware development
    Have an already existing soft ware that is currently being utilized with a least 5 referees
    Have an understanding of the Sacco Operations
    Have the relevant technical experience to tailor the software to our requirements
    The system should be able to integrate mobile money and ATM transactions
    Be able to provide detailed functionality of the proposed solution
    Be able to provide all the legally required modules of a Sacco Software
    Provide a detailed costing of the Software
    PIN number
    Tax compliant certificate

Eligible Service Providers who meet the above criteria may submit their proposals in plain sealed envelopes to the address below.

Audit Firm Required

Ref: KMA/IAF/01/2011

KMA Sacco is looking for a reputable Audit Firm to handle her internal Audit functions.

Reporting directly to the Board Audit Committee and administratively to the General Manager, the audit firm will be charged with the responsibility for developing and implementing a comprehensive internal audit function through, independent, systematic and objective audit reviews as well as programmatic evaluation of Sacco policies, systems, processes and practises as well as contributing positively to the overall corporate strategy of the Sacco.

The internal Audit function shall ensure the following:

    Risks are appropriately identified and managed.
    Significant management information (financial or operational) is accurate, reliable and timely.
    Systems established are in compliance with those policies, plans, procedures, laws and regulations which could have significance impact on operations and report whether the Sacco is in compliance.
    The Sacco’s Assets are accounted for and safeguarded from losses.
    Resources are acquired economically and used efficiently.
    Programmes, plans and objectives are achieved or timely adjustments are made where this is no longer possible.
    Quality and continuous improvement are fostered in KMA SACCO control processes.
    Coordinate efforts with external auditors and other review activities to ensure cost-effectiveness.
    Carry out any specific audit requests upon the request of the management as appropriate.
    Assist in the investigation of any significant suspected fraudulent and corrupt activities within KMA SACCO LTD.
    Evaluate and Assess significant new or changing operations, processes and systems coincident with their development, implementation and or expansion.

Requirements:

    Registration with ICPAK with a practicing certificate and in good standing.
    Minimum of 5 years auditing experience with at least 3 years Sacco auditing experience.
    Registered with the Ministry of Co-operative development and Marketing.
    At least two partners and their profiles.
    Evidence of similar assignments in other Sacco’s or financial institutions.
    Financial quote inclusive of VAT.
    Certificate of tax compliance
    Familiar with current co-operative Societies Act and International Financial reporting standards and Sasra regulations.

Please submit your expression of interest in plain sealed Envelope to the address below clearly quoting the reference number of the position you are applying for to reach the undersigned by 6th September 2011. Any form of canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification.

The Chairman.
Kenya Medical Association Sacco Ltd.
KMA Centre - Chyulu Road.
P.O.Box. 413 -00202, Nairobi.
E-mail: info@kmasacco.com