GREENER PASTURES JOBS KENYA - UP-TO-THE-MINUTE JOB OPPORTUNITIES IN KENYA - Sony Sugar - 4 Posts

South Nyanza Sugar Company Limited, a key player in the sugar industry in Kenya wishes to enhance its human capital base by filling the following senior management positions with talented and qualified Kenyan citizens:-

1. Environment Health and Safety Manager

1 Post

Reporting to Corporate Quality Assurance Manager, Environment Health and Safety Manager will be responsible for:

• Planning, establishing, documenting, implementing and maintaining good Occupational Health and Environmental Management Systems to competitive health, safety and environmental standards within the organization
• Promote good health, safety and environmental practices throughout company activities, products and services.
• Review the Company Health, Safety and Environment Policy Statements on a regular basis and ensure awareness and implementation.
• Devising, developing and monitoring effective Risk Assessment strategies and make recommendations on the implementation of these strategies.
• Reviewing and developing health and safety policies, procedures and guidance, in keeping with best practice and make recommendations on their implementation and application.
• Providing independent professional advice and technical information where appropriate to senior managers and all line managers to enable the company to discharge its statutory, common and moral obligations, keeping staff and Managers abreast of changes in HS&E Legislation and Codes of Practice.
• Providing, or where necessary source, training for staff in relation to Health and Safety policies, practice and procedures.
• Proposing, implementing and monitoring measures necessary to comply with HS&E Legislation and Codes of Practice.
• Carry out or arrange workplace safety/Environmental audits and ensure that any remedial recommendations are implemented.
• Ensuring that statutory requirements are being upheld throughout the organization e.g. OSHA, EMCA, Water Act, public health Act and those that company subscribes to.
• Maintaining accident statistics analyses trends and propose and take remedial action where necessary.
• Investigating or arrange for all accidents and near-misses to be investigated, prepare report of findings, including recommendations to prevent recurrence and implement approved course of action.
• Assisting and supporting line managers in the preparation of risk assessments. Monitor the availability and appropriateness of risk assessments and, where necessary, safe working practices
• Maintaining a register of First Aiders and ensure the adequate provision of first-aid and welfare facilities. Ensure all First Aiders are appropriately trained, and provide training to members of staff to enable them to become Fist Aiders.
• Developing procedures to ensure that all contractors, suppliers, consultants and other irregular visitors to the company comply with relevant legislation and company safety and Environmental policies.
• Meeting and co-operating with visiting health, safety and environmental regulatory officers as required..
• Undertaking company inspections in conjunction with appointed trade union representatives and members of the company H&S Committee.
• Ensuring the implementation of the Company Fire and Evacuation Procedure and monitor its effectiveness by undertaking fire evacuation drills on all sites at least twice per fiscal year.
• Identifying and implement opportunities/concepts for continuous environmental improvement programmes.
• Promoting and coordinating the integration of environmental management and sustainability issues into policies, rules, products, services and operations

Person Specifications

• BSC in Environmental Sciences or related fields
• A minimum of (3) year’s relevant work experience.
• Post graduate certificate in Occupational Health & Safety,
• Lead expert in EIA/EA
• Auditor in ISO 14001EMS/ISO 18001 OSHA
• Well versed with Occupational Safety and Health Act, Environmental Management and Co-ordination Act and Other relevant legislations.
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written (training/presentations/report writing).
• Ability to lead and direct teams and /or committees.
• Must be IT proficient (Word, Excel and Power Point).
• Skilled in the standards, concepts, practices, and procedures within the health, safety and environmental fields.
• Demonstrated strong interpersonal skills
• Scientific Analytical Skills.
• Independent thinker, creative, honest and reliable.
• Age above 35 but less than 45 years

2. Senior Internal Auditor

1 Post


Reporting to the Internal Audit Manager, the Senior Internal Auditor will be responsible for:

• Conducting independent audits of the operational and financial functions of SonySugar so as to identify weaknesses in the effectiveness and efficiency of controls and propose recommendations for improvement
• Preparing annual audit schedules and programs, perform risk exposure assessments and providing recommendations to minimize the risks and safeguards the Company assets
• Carrying out system audits and appraise the application and adequacy of accounting, financial, procurement and other controls
• Reviewing the work of internal auditors for quality and completeness, taking key risks into consideration
• Preparing and submitting audit reports including recommendations to management and the Board Audit Committee
• Following up on recommendations to ensure they are implemented

Persons Specifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business Administration or Finance from a recognized university
• A qualified accountant (CPA-K / ACCA) or Certified Internal Auditor (CIA)
• At least three (3) years experience in a similar position, preferably in a manufacturing or Audit firm
• Good analytical, interpersonal and problem solving skills
• Experience in using Computer Assisted Audit Techniques (CAATs)
• Possession of CISA qualifications will be an added advantage
• Aged 45 years and below

3. Management Trainee – Finance

2 Posts

Person Specification

• B.com or, any other Business related degree from a reputable University with a minimum Upper Second Class Honors.
• Must have CPA 1
• Must have graduated less than three (3) years ago.
• Must be able to work under pressure with minimum supervision.
• Must not be more than 28 years old.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills.

If you believe and you demonstrate abilities to meet the criteria of the above positions, please submit your hand written applications with copies of your certificates and a well detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV) immediately to reach not later than 28th September, 2011 to;

Managing Director
South Nyanza Sugar Company Limited
P.O. Box 107,40405
Sare- Awendo

GREENER PASTURES JOBS KENYA - UP-TO-THE-MINUTE JOB OPPORTUNITIES IN KENYA - Sales Manager and Sales Executives

MyISP is an internet service provider committed to providing internet solutions to corporates.
MyISP was voted two years in a row “Fastest Growing and most innovative ISP in 2007, 2008 and winner “outstanding Corporate ISP 2009 &2010. Our focus is to enhance our customer business by providing reliable and efficient internet services.
Due to continuous growth and demands, MyISP seeks to recruit energetic, ambitious and self motivated individual, committed to growth, passionate, persistent and keen on a career enhancing opportunity, to fill in the position of:

Sales Manager

Responsibilities

• § Develops a sales strategy for the market that ensures attainment of company sales goals and profitability.
• § Responsible for the performance and development of the Account Executives.
• § Prepares action plans by individuals as well as by team for effective search of sales leads and prospects.
• § Initiates and coordinates development of action plans to penetrate new markets.
• § Assists in the development and implementation of marketing plans as needed.
• § Conducts one-on-one review with all Account Executives to build more effective communications, to understand training and development needs, and to provide insight for the improvement of Account Executive’s sales and activity performance.
• § Provides timely feedback to senior management regarding performance.
• § Provides timely, accurate, competitive pricing on all completed prospect applications submitted for pricing and approval, while striving to maintain maximum profit margin.
• § Maintains accurate records of all pricings, sales, and activity reports submitted by Account Executives.
• § Creates and conducts proposal presentations and RFP responses.
• § Assists Account Executives in preparation of proposals and presentations.
• § Controls expenses to meet budget guidelines.
• § Adheres to all company policies, procedures and business ethics codes and ensures that they are communicated and implemented within the team.
• § Recruits, tests, and hires Account Executives based on criteria agreed upon by senior management.

Job Specifications:

• § 4 years of experience in sales management.
• § Extensive experience in sales preferably service industry
• § Strong understanding of customer and market dynamics and requirements.
• § Proven leadership and ability to drive sales teams.
• § Degree in sales & marketing.

Sales Executives

Responsibilities

• § Present and sell company products and services to current and potential clients.
• § Prepare action plans and schedules to identify specific targets and to project the number of contacts to be made.
• § Respond to and follow up sales enquiries on phone and email.
• § Schedule meetings with potential customers to prospect for new business
• § Follow up on new leads and referrals.
• § Identify sales prospects and contact other accounts as assigned.
• § Prepare presentations of new products
• § Establish and maintain current client and potential client relationships.
• § Resolve client product concerns.
• § Prepare a variety of status reports, including activity, closings & follow-up.
• § Maintain contact with all clients to ensure high levels of Client Satisfaction
• § Review their own performance and aim at exceeding their targets.

Job Specification

• § Personality – Self-driven, results-oriented with a positive outlook. A natural forward planner who critically assesses own performance. Mature, credible, and comfortable in dealing with senior big company executives.
• § Computer Skills-Must be adept in use of MS Office 2007, particularly Excel, Word, and use Internet and email.
• § Qualification and experience: diploma in sales and Marketing or Degree in Business related field, preferably marketing.
• § Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and communication, organizational, problem solving and good presentation skills.

If you are the person we are looking for, please send an application letter, CV, attach the relevant testimonials and 3 referees, a daytime telephone contact to hr@myisp.co.ke before 23rd September 2011.
Applications received past the deadline will not be accepted.
NB: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

GREENER PASTURES JOBS KENYA - UP-TO-THE-MINUTE JOB OPPORTUNITIES IN KENYA - Internal IT - Head

We are a leading provider of integrated business and technology solutions across Africa, in the Financial, Telecom, Real Estate, Service Industries and Government.
We work in partnership with Global Technology Industry leaders and collaborative synergies with Domain & Technology centric Eco-system Partners. We deliver business value to customers through a combination of process excellence, quality frameworks and Service Delivery innovation.
We are seeking a results oriented, highly motivated and enthusiastic individual to fill the following vacant position:


Head – Internal IT

Ref: SST/KE/IT/2011

Key Responsibilities

• § Develop new technologies, architectures and internal IT network systems;
• § Manage the planning, designing, building and operating of the IT infrastructure;
• § Prepare and manage IT department’s strategy and budget;
• § Oversee IT support system to ensure delivery of expected results to end users;
• § Manage existing IT network infrastructure for effective implementation of business solutions to its internal customers;
• § Enforce security and integrity of data and information held in the business’ information system in line with accepted global standards;
• § Serve as a technical expert representative across internal functional teams;
• § Formulate and review specifications and policies for purchase of internal IT solutions;
• § Define, communicate and enforce internal coding standards; and
• § Manage IT staff.

Requirements/ Qualifications

• § A Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Business Information Technology or related field;
• § Relevant Professional qualifications e.g. ITIL,ITSM,CISCO
• § Minimum of 7 years experience in a technical Telecommunications/ Engineering/ IT management position
• § Project Management experience and certification will be an added advantage.

For this position, you require strong planning and organization skills with excellent verbal and written communication. You must also demonstrate the ability to work in a highly driven environment, be a strong leader who is results oriented and an innovative and strategic thinker.
You should be a team player with proven dedication and commitment, persistent in approach and with a driving force. This position also requires a person of attested integrity.
If you believe you are the right candidate for the above position and can clearly demonstrate your ability to meet the above criteria, submit your application with a detailed CV, quoting the reference number to www.sevenseastech.com/careers
or send it to talent@sevenseastech.com on or before 16 September 2011.

GREENER PASTURES JOBS KENYA - UP-TO-THE-MINUTE JOB OPPORTUNITIES IN KENYA - Tax Analyst

Tax Analyst

Duties & Responsibilities

• Extract information from SAP, archives and liaise with BU departments and RFC teams to obtain supporting information required for tax audits and KRA and other Revenue Authority request for information
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• Analyze, compile and present supporting information required by routine KRA's information requests and audits in collaboration with Corporate Tax and other Tax Advisors
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• Assist in the preparation of monthly VAT Computation and withholding tax computations, Return and payment requests and prepare related journal vouchers for posting into the ledger
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• Assist in the preparation of Quarterly tax computations for income tax and deferred tax and related journal vouchers for posting into the ledger
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• Assist in the computation and monitoring of VAT apportionment status
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• Prepare provisional tax computation and return for review by LEC
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• Prepare annual tax calculation, return and accompanying tax schedules for review by LEC
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• Maintain listing schedule of all provisional tax /additional assessment payments made to SARS with supporting documentation
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• Support monthly reconciliation of tax related GL accounts and follow up of reconciling items
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• Ensure correct categorization of payments made to Revenue Authorities for all taxes by reviewing Revenue Authority statement of accounts and following up with Revenue Authorities on errors identified
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• Assist in the Quarterly update of the Deferred Tax listing of permanent and temporary difference for all balance sheet accounts
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• Follow with KRA on tax clearance certificates by completing and submitting the relevant on-line forms
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• Prepare annual unconsolidated tax returns to Corporate Tax
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• Prepare SPP 12.1 tax forms and supporting documentation to Corporate Tax within 3 weeks of filling the annual tax return
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• Work with LEC and Legal to close / liquidate any dormant legal entities in the jurisdiction
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• Research on and respond to ad hoc tax queries and related assignments as may be allocated by the LEC

Technical Skills

• Bias in Tax
• Advanced SAP and Excel analytical skills
• Collaboration skills

How to Apply

Please send your CV and remuneration details: theleadrecruiter@gmail.com

Only candidates who include their remuneration details will be considered.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.