General Manager / Ops Manager Job Vacancy (KShs 200,000 - 400,000 p.m.)

General Manager / Ops Manager

Coordination and Supervision

Coordinate, manage and monitor the workings of the following departments within the organization: Finance, Production, HR, Admin, Customer service, Supply Chain.

Finance

• Manage the accounts team to ensure accurate and timely reporting of monthly accounts and financial data.
• Use financial data to improve profitability.
• Prepare and control budgets.
• Control and manage stocks of product and consumables.
• Plan effective strategies for the financial well being of the company.

Admin

• Manage the administration team to ensure:
• Accurate order processing
• Correct invoicing
• Customer service and communication
• Distribution efficiency
• Sourcing and stock control

Human Resources

• Plan the use of human resources.
• Organize recruitment and placement of required staff within new organisation
• Establish organizational structures
• Delegate tasks and accountabilities.
• Establish work schedules.
• Supervise staff.
• Monitor and evaluate performance.

Production

• Coordinate and monitor the work of the production department
• warehousing, pricing and distribution of goods.
• Monitor performance and implement improvements.
• Ensure quality of products.
• Manage quality and quantity of employee productivity.
• Manage maintenance of equipment and machinery.

Salary Range: 200,000 to 400,000/-

Candidates that do not meet all the above qualification need not to apply

Applications: Please send up to date CV, scanned copies of their certificates, full and passport photo accompanied by at least 3 referee telephone numbers/email addresses to:

Summit Recruitment & Training,
Rhino House, Karen Road, Karen
Email: sue@summitrecruitment-kenya.com

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Please indicate on email which position you are interested in.

Deadline: 19th September 2011

Sales Manager Job Vacancy - Tanzania

PZ Cussons East Africa is a leading International Manufacturer and Marketer of leading Household quality brands that include Carex, Imperial Leather, Venus and Ushindi.

We wish to recruit a highly driven, value-aligned and experienced individual to fill the position of Sales Manager to be based in Tanzania.

The purpose of this job is to grow the business in Tanzania and lead a team of high achieving Area sales Developers’ and Identify further opportunities for business growth and development in the region.

This position reports to the Head of Sales based in Nairobi, Kenya.

Key Accountabilities of the Role

• Achievement of Sales targets by assigned sales teams and individual customers.
• Clearly define Key Performance Indicators for the Sales team reporting into the position.
• Develop, implement and monitor business objectives for all customers in the Area.
• Ensure that the sales team adhere to company procedures and policies regarding trade operations.
• Positively influencing sales by regular contact, networking and motivation of teams and customers.
• Monitoring and regular reporting on competitor activities.
• Approve and regularly review all sales itineraries to ensure effective customer collage.
• Identify opportunities to grow the customer base through new business development opportunities.
• Implementation of trade marketing activities in the Area.

Person Requirements

• Educated to at least Bachelors Degree in any field but with genuine interest in FMCG Sales
• Minimum 5 Years experience in field sales 2 of which must be in a management role in an FMCG environment ideally with experience in managing a diverse sales team.
• Ability to align self to our core values of Courage, Accountability, Networking, Drive and Oneness.
• Potential to demonstrate our Global competencies of Creating the Future, Working Together, being Adaptable, and Pursuing Success.

How to Apply

If you meet the requirements for this position, please send your application and CV to jobs.kenya@pzcussons.com 

This vacancy remains open until close of business on 20 September 2011

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Cost Accountant Job Vacancy - Mombasa Kenya

Job Title: Factory Cost Accountant

Location: Mombasa

Company Profile

Our client is one of the leading manufacturers of FMCG products and they have a presence across East Africa.

Reports to: Factory Finance manager

Main Responsibilities

Responsible for Factory Operating Budget preparation and next updates in the scope of:

• standard cost calculation (ingredients, wrapping materials, finished goods, work in process) and Cost of Manufacturing Goods Sold forecast
• Factory budgeting process control

Regular analysis and explanation of all variances between plan and actual results

Production of periodic reliable costing schedules providing full analysis of factory cost and performance measures, and related variance reports

Capital forecast and Fixed Assets register

• Monitoring expenditures within agreed limits, and highlighting any significant variances
• Ensuring accurate accounting for fixed assets and fixed assets depreciation
• Providing reports on the state of the Capital Forecast

Inventory

• Ensuring an accurate database reflecting actual stockholding by organizing the cyclic stock count of all inventory by cost accounting employee, justifying and reconciliation differences and making appropriate adjustments
• Preparing of inventory revaluation
• Reconciling inventory data between the General Ledger and the Inventory System records
• Controlling the inventories (obsolescence)

Required Qualifications, Experience and Knowledge

• CPA (K) will be an added advantage and must be computer literate. Should have experience working with an Integrated ERP.
• Must have 2 years experience in the Manufacturing industry and in particular costing
• Good communication skills
• An appreciation of basic Supply Chain Processes
• IT proficiency
• Advanced product mix knowledge
• Should be keen to detail
• Very good with numbers and must be thoroughly analytical
• Should be flexible
• Must be proactive and one who values integrity

To apply for this positions send your CV to mycv@myjobseye.com quoting the position in the subject line.

Kindly also mention your current/ last salary and benefits.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.