Diversey Accountant

Diversey, now part of Sealed Air, is a leading global provider of cleaning and hygiene solutions, serving customers in the lodging, retail, food service, health care and food and beverage sectors, as well as building service contractors.

Our products and solutions, sold in 165 countries, make food, drink and facilities safer, more hygienic and more sustainable.

The role:

The Accountant main responsibility will be to perform finance activities relating to the Company.

He/ She will work closely with the other finance team members to ensure accurate recording of financial transactions as well as perform timely and detailed reconciliation of inventory, Fixed assets, VAT and Cheque Receipts.

This person will be able to adapt quickly to changing priorities while still providing exemplary attention to detail.

Job Specification:

• Prepare monthly financial transactions and reporting for senior management relating to freight out/ in, inventory obsolescence, inventory in-transit and royalties.
• Extensively utilize the ERP system to analyze and validate inventory data across multiple locations/countries.
• Prepare timely and accurate ad-hoc reporting as requested by senior management.
• Work with the country accountants for Tanzania and Nigeria to carry out inventory reconciliation between the physical and system at the various locations including consignment stock.
• Review royalty and sales force commission quarterly computation.
• Prepares weekly sales report for the Company and ensures the timely submission of the report to the regional office.
• Maintains a detailed Free on Loan register, carries out a monthly audit of the pending FOL agreements and makes follow up with the sales force team to ensure the same are handed back to finance on a timely basis.
• Ensure financial records are maintained in compliance with accepted policies and procedures
• Prepare financial management reports
• Ensure accurate and timely monthly, quarterly and year end close
• Establish and monitor the implementation and maintenance of accounting control procedures
• Continuous management and support of budget and forecast activities
• Monitor and support taxation issues
• Assist to prepare monthly accrual and prepayment schedules for the purpose of monthly reporting in line with IFRS
• Maintain an accurate Fixed asset Register for the Company.
• Record accurately and on a timely basis all cheque receipts received by Finance and ensure timely banking of the same.
• Participate and make personal contribution to all ERP related projects in the Company.

Qualifications Desired (List Skills, Experience and Knowledge)

• University Degree in Business, Finance or Accounting.
• Professional accounting qualification e.g. CPA or ACCA
• Excellent technical knowledge of budgeting, cash management, financial statements and financial analysis processes.
• Knowledgeable of Treasury management processes
• Proven ability to analyse complex business issues and identify, design and implement effective practical recommendations
• IT literacy – Advanced excel skills a must.
• Able to operate in a performance driven organization
• Culturally aware and adept at working across multiple geographies
• 1 -2 years relevant experience in a similar role

A career at Diversey will have you working with top professionals on some of the most trusted brands in the commercial cleaning and sanitation industry. Experience our energy and passion for a cleaner, healthier future by considering a career with us.

Diversey offers a competitive Benefits package.

Diversey is an equal opportunity employer.

Applicants who meet the requirements stated above should send their applications and detailed CVs with a day - time telephone number to the email address below so as to reach us on or before 10th January at 5.00pm: hr.kenya@johnsondiversey.com

Web Writers

Web Writers Needed

We are an upcoming company of writers looking to expand their operations to the rest of the country.

We are looking to add at least 10 writers to our ranks.

Requirements

For Starters we are going to be paying 100 for an article, with the possibility of increment depending English proficiency levels

We are looking for writers with or without experience but who attained a B+ and above in KCSE and are currently in University pursuing a degree in preferably English, Literature, Journalism, Mass Communication.

University students from other disciplines are also encouraged to apply provided that they are good in English

Graduates looking for jobs can find this a worthwhile part time job while they look for stable work

Must be willing to follow instructions

Must be good at meeting deadlines

Description of the job

The major task will be engaging in a variety of writing tasks including website content, blog posts, article spinning, article rewriting, article writing.

Must own a computer and stable internet connectivity throughout the day

We will be making payments every week via Mpesa (provide your safaricom line)

Must be willing to learn if they are new in the field

We invite applications from far and wide.

The first shifts requires you to start working at 8am to 5 pm

The second shift starts from 5pm to 12 midnight

Submit your resume together with the relevant documents including KCSE certificate to debonairwriters at gmail dot com

Applications should reach us not later than 2nd February 2012

All are encouraged to apply

Interconsumer Products Limited - Procurement Manager

Interconsumer Products Limited a fast growing manufacturing company and a major player in personal care and consumer products with presence in over 10 African countries wishes to recruit additional associates as part of its expansive penetration program.

Procurement Manager

The successful candidate will be responsible for developing, leading, and implementing procurement, planning, and logistics processes to ensure timely availability of quality and optimal cost of raw materials, finished products and services to support achievement of company objectives

Duties and Responsibilities

• Implementing and deploying the procurement strategy and policies through appropriate plans
• Implementing the strategic selection of suppliers and monitoring their performance to maximize quality, service and cost
• Developing and managing supplier relationships
• Bench marking and implementing professional best practice policies and procedures in procurement to achieve cost reduction
• Ensure compliance with relevant legislation and standards
• Training, motivating and evaluating departmental staff to achieve highest levels of performance
• Ensure compliance with inventory holding levels internally.
• Examining the procurement processes and taking remedial measures for cost reduction
• Overseeing the tendering process from bid document preparation to contracting.
• Identification of reliable sources of supply and ensuring that the flow of materials remains unhampered.

Skills and Specification

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills as he has to maintain very good relationships with different sets of people.

Education and Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management or a related field from a recognized University
• Higher Diploma in purchasing and supplies management will be an added advantage
• Basic knowledge in Accounting
• Registered KISM Member.
• Modern Supply Chain Management
• Experience in Overseas Sourcing
• Wide experience ( 5 years and above) in procurement and sourcing in a busy organization
• Familiar with Instruments of relevant government legislations and requirements regulating and Governing imports.
• Experience in manufacturing industry will be an added advantage.

Interested and qualified applicants who wish to be considered for the positions are invited to direct their applications, stating the position they are applying for in the subject line to: - hr@interconsumer.co.ke

So as to be received latest by 13th January ,2012 attaching a detailed CV stating your age, education, professional qualifications, experience, current remuneration, names, telephone and e- mail contacts of three referees

Customer Relations Assistant - German Speaking Candidate

German Speaking Candidate for Call Centre

Tradestar Kenya Limited is a fast growing outsourcing organization situated in Thika town.

We are looking for someone who is confident, has a great voice and enthusiastic to fill up the position of Customer Relations Assistant.

Education and experience:

• Must have proficiency in German Language
• A Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Marketing or equivalent.
• Knowledge and experience in Dreamweaver and Photoshop
• Computer literate
• A confident and determined approach.
• Vibrant personality
• Excellent communication skills.
• Strong IT industry awareness.
• A minimum of three years progressively responsible job related experience
• Courtesy, tact and ability to work effectively in a team environment
• Excellent inter-personal skills; Reliable, enthusiastic, upbeat personality
• Good typing speed.
• Able to promote and initiate work processes and complete given assignments with minimum supervision and to possess a high sense of confidentiality and initiative

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Communicating with the existing customers to increase or maintain sales levels
• Initiate new calls to generate interest with prospective customers
• Developing and maintaining new database contacts and details of potential customers
• Updating Customer Relationship Management database of the organization with new information
• Make quotes for new and existing customers
• Ensuring the correct maintenance of follow-up procedures to the potential clients
• Maintaining detailed records and accounts of all telesales promotions.
• Ensures that client issues are dealt with in an efficient manner, informing the relevant manager in accounts, logistics of any problems that may arise.

If you are up to the challenge and posses the necessary qualification and experience please send your resume and application letter indicating your experience to info@tsk.co.ke.

P O Box 1251, 01000, Thika

Tel: 067-20252