Sales Executive Job Vacancy

We are a company offering specialised software to help businesses run better.

We urgently require a proven sales person with experience in selling computer software.

This is a job with the potential to make a lot of money on top of your basic wage.

The candidate must have:

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills 
• 2 years minimum experience in sales 
• Ability to present highly complex technical and business concepts to all levels of an organization. 
• Outgoing personality and possess great interest in meeting people 
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-energy, demanding and team-oriented environment. 
• Diploma/ Degree in Sales and marketing or IT related course 

As a company we shall require you to:

• Be in the market generating and closing leads while preparing weekly reports on accomplishments. 
• Develop and build a client base utilizing proven sales techniques e.g. prospecting, cold calling, lead generation and deal closure. 
• Scope the opportunities and develop appropriate solutions for the clients in conjunction with the technical team 
• Prepare proposals for the solutions agreed with the customers promptly. 
• Arrange demo’s and proof of concepts for target customers on new technologies 
• Do weekly sales reports and maintain an active sales funnel all the time. 
• Work with other team members to deliver high value solutions on time 
• Participate proactively in company sales and marketing meetings 
• Gather market intelligence to optimize sales prospects. 
• Own and meet the assigned revenue target 

The jobholder may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those stated in this description.

Salary will be basic plus commission, allowances will also be given.

Email CV’s to careers@itwentyseven.com

Branch Manager Job Vacancy

Africa Merchant Assurance Company Limited (AMACO) is undergoing planned rapid growth in its portfolio in the provision of both motor and non motor insurance products.
This has created a strategic need to fill the position of:

Branch Manager

Position Ref MKT/9/11

The person takes charge of the Company’s branch office to ensure the office runs efficiently; coordinates and supervises the branch team within his/her jurisdiction; drives the marketing, sales and customer service functions in the designated branch; and ensures that the Company’s key performance measures are properly understood and monitored.

Duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• § Ensure premium payment for direct business and/or business introduced by intermediaries is accepted strictly on “cash” basis.
• § Ensure that all cash premiums are receipted, policyholder accounts properly updated and banking efficiently undertaken on a daily basis.
• § Ensure that yearly business acquisition targets for each individual Marketing Executive are met through strict monitoring and measurement of performance activities, using the tools provided by the Company
• § Ensure customers’ service standards are met in the primary focus areas namely, market identification, acquisition, retention and growth
• § Design and implement marketing and sales planning, goal setting and targeting strategies
• § Identify, target and penetrate niche markets through brokers, agents and direct clients
• § Prepare and transmit periodic reports to the Marketing manager.

Experience and Qualifications

• § A University graduate in a relevant area of business, insurance or marketing.
• § Have four (4) years experience in the insurance sector, two of which should be at the managerial level.
• § Track record of dealing with motor and non motor insurance business.
• § Possess strong interpersonal, communication and negotiation skills.
• § Proven experience at leading teams to achieve corporate goals.
• § Self driven individual with impeccable integrity.

AMACO is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on grounds of gender, disability, religion or natural origin.
A competitive remuneration package will be offered to the successful candidate.
Interested candidates should forward their application letter stating the reference number, CV in MS Word format with daytime telephone contact and names & addresses of three referees to:

The Human Resource Manager
Africa Merchant Assurance Company Ltd
P. O. Box 61599-00200
Nairobi.
Or Email: hr@amaco.co.ke
Closing date: 30th September, 2011

Accountant Job Vacancy

Our client, Access to Finance Rwanda (AFR), is a fund initially sponsored by DFID and the World Bank. Other sponsors are likely to join in coming months.


The overall aim of AFR is to help more people and small businesses achieve greater and more effective access to a deeper financial system in Rwanda. This entails a focus on rural and poorer communities, as well as micro and small enterprises. AFR will fund a wide variety of initiatives and investments in the financial sector using grants, loans, subordinated debt and other instruments.


AFR intends to appoint an Accountant who will report to the Finance Procurement and Human Resource Administrator (FPHA) and will be responsible for maintaining all financial documentation, payroll management, processing and making payments, generating Electronic Funds Transfers (EFT), preparing accurate and timely donor specific financial reports and statements and ensuring adherence to appropriate accounting control procedures.

Specifically, the Accountant’s role will be to:

• § Verify the transfers from donors, raise journal vouchers for funds received and update the relevant cash books and ledger accounts in the accounting system with details of the approved journal voucher;
• § Prepare staff payroll and effect all statutory and compulsory deductions and their subsequent prompt remittance to the respective authorities;
• § Compile financial information and prepare financial statements including monthly and annual accounts;
• § Ensure the general ledger is up-to date and all financial reporting deadlines are met;
• § Prepare monthly management accounts and budget performance analysis reports;
• § Assist in budget preparation and enter the approved budget into the accounting system;
• § Follow up receipt of invoices and monthly bills and ensure prompt settlement;
• § Ensure prompt processing of payments. Prepare and generate payment vouchers and issue payments on the strength of complete and proper documentation as assigned by the FPHA
• § Prepare payment instructions for all EFTs and maintain a payment register for all payments;
• § Analyse expense claims and accountabilities and raise payment vouchers as may be required;
• § Track advances and ensure prompt settlement and/or accountability. Prepare monthly advance accountability reports;
• § Ensure all statutory obligations are settled in line with statutory requirements;
• § Request for, disburse and account for petty cash in accordance with AFR Financial policies and procedures;
• § Ensure accurate and timely booking of entries into the system. Ensure financial records are maintained in compliance with accepted policies and procedures;
• § Liaise with the FPHA to ensure proper functioning of the accounting systems at all times.
• § Prepare bank reconciliation statements;
• § Perform monthly cash counts and prepare cash reconciliations;
• § Maintain a fixed asset register and ensure it is accurate and up to date;
• § Perform annual asset physical verifications;
• § Provide support to the FPHA n carrying out procurement procedures.

Experience, skills and education required include:

• § A minimum of 3 years accounting experience in a busy organisation;
• § A Bachelor of Business Administration, Economics or Commerce (Accounting) or a professional qualification such as ACCA, CPA etc;
• § Knowledge of accepted auditing and accounting practices and principles;
• § Knowledge of applicable laws, codes and regulations;
• § Knowledge and experience of accounting computer applications;
• § Familiarity with issues facing the development of the financial sector in Rwanda;

Women are particularly encouraged to apply. However, the appointment will be made entirely on merit.

Remuneration and other benefits in AFR are set to be competitive and independently benchmarked against a range of private and public sector organisations. Starting salary will depend on the experience and qualifications of the successful applicant.

If your career aspirations and experience match this role, please email your application by 3rd October 201 1 to
Executive Selection Division, KPMG at the following email address: AFRRecruit@kpmg.co.ug

Please attach your CV (maximum 4 pages) containing an e-mail address, daytime telephone contact, qualifications, achievements, experience, present position, current remuneration and names & addresses of three referees together with a covering letter (maximum 2 pages) summarising why you consider yourself particularly well suited for the position. All applications should be sent via email.

Only short listed candidates will be contacted and provided with more information.

For any questions regarding the application process please contact Executive Selection Division, KPMG on
+250 252 579790/1, +256 414 347833, +256 414 346 294 or +256 414 340 315.

Internal Auditor and Customer Care Representative Jobs Vacancies

IU wishes to recruit mature, committed and self driven individuals for the positions of Internal Auditor and Customer Care Representative.

Internal Auditor

Overall Purpose of the Job

Ensure compliance of the University operations to internal control systems, risk management and governance, procedures and policies with a view to safe guarding proper utilization of assets and other resources.

Responsibilities

• Providing regular briefing to Vice Chancellor and Council on the adequacy of the internal control systems in relation to risk management.
• Formulating and implementing strategies for general, investigative, systems and technical audit.
• Maintaining a close working relationship with the University’s external auditors and other agencies on corporate governance issues.
• Reviewing the existing internal control systems regularly to ensure security of the university assets and compliance with relevant statutory requirements where applicable.
• Reviewing the reliability, integrity, timeliness and accuracy of financial and operating information to facilitate sound decision-making by management.
• Manage operations of audit department to ensure achievement of set objectives and goals.
• Prepare and manage annual work plan and budget for audit department
• Risk facilitator for the organization
• Act as the Secretary to audit committee
• Reviewing and advising the management on adequacy and effectiveness of internal controls
• Reviews systems established to ensure compliance with policies, plans, procedures, statutory requirements and regulations
• Review means of safeguarding assets and verify existence of assets.
• Review operations, programmes and projects to ascertain whether results are consistent with established objectives and goals and whether operations are being carried out as planned.
• Liaise with other departments in implementation of the University strategic plans.
• Advise management on effective cost control and revenue maximization measures. Ensure supervision, appraisal and training of personnel in audit unit.
• Developing and reviewing audit manuals.
• Carry out investigations as requested by management.

Educational Qualifications

• Masters degree in finance or accounting or
• Bachelor of Commerce/ Finance/Accounting and
• Professional Qualifications:
• (CPA (K)/ACCA or equivalent)

Working Experience

• At least ten (10) years experience, of which Six must be in audit
• Experience in a set ups with frequent and varied financial activity levels and aspects

Technical Skills/Competencies

• Strategic in mindset and sense of corporate result focus
• Good negotiation and coordination skills
• Good people management skills
• Ability to effectively supervise, motivate, train, mentor and performance – manage staff
• Good relationship building and decision - making skills.
• Creativity, innovation and good analytical skills
• Good interpersonal and oral and written communication skills.
• IT proficiency

Customer Care Representative

Overall Purpose of the Job

To provide excellent customer service with the view of increasing student numbers.

Responsibilities

• Manage inbound and outbound calls for IU
• Respond to and follow up walk- in, telephone, mail and e-mail enquiries
• Assist customers who have specific enquiries
• Build customer’s interest in IU services and products through telephone and email marketing
• Present and close a sales pitch of IU’s services and products
• Provide personalized customer service of the highest level
• Arrange for the dispatch of information packages, brochures etc. to clients as part of customer follow up.
• Follow up client enquiries with clerical duties, such as faxing, doing references and liaising with other departments
• Receive IU mail and packages and forward to the relevant offices
• Convert prospects into students
• Liaise with departments for student enquiries to ensure excellent service
• Ensure reception area is presentable and the notice boards are up to date.
• Collect customer feedback
• Participate in IU marketing/promotional/selling activities.

Knowledge, Experience and Qualifications

• Relevant Degree/Diploma particularly in marketing
• IT Proficiency
• 1 - 3 Years experience in selling and customer service

Technical Skills/Competencies

• Good listening and oral communication skills
• Good social Interpersonal skills
• Attention to detail
• Punctuality
• Quality management- look for means of improving as well as promoting quality
• Ability to make efficient use of resources
• Ability to meet tight deadlines
• A sound knowledge of telephone etiquette
• Selling skills
• Problem solving and decision making
• Creative and self motivated
• Diligence
• Professional and confident

How to Apply

You may apply by emailing your CV and application letter to recruitment@iu.ac.ke

The closing date for this application is 17 September 2011.

Please note that no paper applications will be considered.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

IU is an equal opportunity employer.