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.

Electrical Engineer Job Vacancy

Electrical Engineer

We are a leading Electrical Engineering firm with branches across East Africa.

We seek to recruit the above person to be based in our Nairobi office.

He / She will oversee foreign projects across East Africa.

Duties and responsibilities

• Develop projects from implementation stage to completion
• Prepare, maintain and control project expenditures to avoid cost overruns
• Supervision of sub-contractors and vendors to maintain control of project schedules and costs
• Conducts field investigations and prepares reports / solve problems and issues
• Mentor and evaluate electrical engineering staff
• Works with project managers to assure work meets business needs, applicable codes and standards of quality

Skills for an Electrical Engineer Position:

• Strong leadership and analytical skills
• Effective communication and organizational skills
• Good interpersonal and people management skills
• Unmatched mastery of engineering skills
• Regional knowledge, especially East Africa
• Requirements for an Electrical Engineer Position:
• Minimum 3+ prior experience related to electrical installations and repairs
• Minimum Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering
• Prior experience in building sector is an added advantage

Other requirements

• Valid driving license
• Valid passport

Ability to travel across East AfricaInterested candidates who meet the above minimum requirements can apply to bonnwanaq@yahoo.com on or before Monday 19th September 2011