Service Executive Job in Kenya

Position: Service Executive
 

Reports to: Head, Agricultural Machinery & Equipment Division
 

Company Profile:
 

Our Client operates in major industrial sectors like automobiles, steel and engineering, chemicals, information technology and hospitality
 

Job Purpose: This position is responsible for diagnostics, service repairs and maintenance work on customer and/or dealer owned agricultural machinery and equipment in Kenya

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform diagnostics on agricultural machinery and equipment and determine what repairing is required.
• Participate in all job-related training and development activities.
• Prepare all documents required in conjunction with work assignments
• Maintain current product knowledge of John Deere's and competitive products
• Maintain sound condition and record of all vehicles, inventory, tools and equipment on shop floor.
• Make timely requests for required inventory on the shop floor.
• Communicate appropriately with Sales Executive
• Daily/Weekly report to Head -Agricultural Machinery & Equipment

Desired Profile

• Must have experience in repairs and maintenance work of agricultural machinery
• Must have proven knowledge of methods, tools and techniques used in the repair and servicing of agricultural machinery and equipment
• Ability to work varying shifts ego Weekends and holidays
• High School Diploma or GED equivalent
• Preferably technical/electrical course certificate
• Minimum 3 year of experience in repairs/maintenance work of agricultural machinery & equipment

Competencies:

• Outstanding knowledge of mechanical, electrical and hydraulic systems
• Communication and interpersonal skills
• Fluency in both English and Swahili

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

Kindly also mention your current/ last salary and benefits. 

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted

Logistic Assistant (Non - Auto Business) Job in Kenya

Position: Logistic Assistant, Non - Auto Business
 

Reports to: Head - Business Development

Company Profile: Our Client operates in major industrial sectors like automobiles, steel and engineering, chemicals, information technology and hospitality
 

Job Purpose: This position is responsible for the logistics management for non-auto businesses in Kenya

Key Responsibilities:

• Liaise with supplier to ensure timely issue of Pro Forma invoice, Certificate of Conformity and originals of all relevant import documents.
• Liaise with clearing agent to avoid demurrage/storage charges, ensure timely issue of import declaration form, direct loading of cargo, clearing documents and lodging of customs entry.
• Handling insurance (including claims) for cargo, stock, goods in transit
• Handling import costing.
• Follow up with accounts department for payment of customs entry
• Verifying all bills before submission to accounts department
• Receive cargo at port and clearing agent yard and verify as per packing list.
• Regular stock monitoring and record keeping of all imports & sales.
• Verification of imported goods and stock with system.
• Liaise with sales and purchase team for current and future procurement and delivery plans.
• Daily/Weekly report to Business Development Head

Desired Profile

• Must have logistics company exposure
• Understanding of import/export procedure
• Must have excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• High level of business orientation and understanding
• Diploma in Logistics Management
• Minimum of 5 years experience in handling export, import and logistics

Competencies:

• Understanding of import/export procedure
• Excellent communication & interpersonal skills
• Computer literacy
• Correspondence
• Understand import trade processes
• Excellent presentation skills

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

Kindly also mention your current/ last salary and benefits. 

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted

Finance Manager - East African Region - Job in Nairobi Kenya

Position: Finance Manager – East African Region
 

Based in: Nairobi
 

Reports To: Regional Director East Africa

Company Profile:

Our client is a worldwide co-leader in the global spirits and wine industry.  

The company is primarily focused on premium spirits (the high-margin segment of the industry), and has leading premium brands in all key spirits categories. 

The company seeks to establish itself in East, Central and sub-Saharan Africa with its head office Kenya (Nairobi).

Summary:

Incumbent is responsible for regional budgeting with treasury management, financial analysis and forecasting, preparation of various financial and executive reports. 

The holder shall undertake financial tracking of the department working closely with external partners (company’s outsourced financial assistance and advisor), (company’s secretary) and internally with various department heads in the execution of the Company’s corporate strategy.
 

Reporting Responsibility

Monthly reporting to HFM (group internal reporting tool)

• Data submission of monthly reporting into Prisma (P&L, B&S and CFS)
• Reconciliation of P&L, B&S and CFS reporting with local accounts
• Reliability of data submitted
• Consistency with the companies Group requirements

Responsible for Budget, Strategic Plan & Estimates P&L for the local establishment:

• Submission of finance data for Budget, Strategic Plan & Estimates P&L, B&S and CFS for the local establishment
• Rolling R&O forecast / anticipate risks and opportunities and communicate them to the company SSA cluster finance team

Elaboration of business analysis reports / presentation (which will cover the East Africa region)

• Performances analysis, KPIs follow-up and analysis of internal growth vs LY and situation vs budget or yearly estimates
• Budget, Plan, Estimate PWP presentation supports on the finance part
• Monthly reporting comments for the West Africa region on the finance part

Accounting, Payroll, Tax and corporate  responsibilities

To be the point of contact with KPMG

• Responsible for providing KPMG with all relevant  information in due time so that they can perform according to agreement
• Follow up of KPMG output (quality and time)
• Renegotiation of the agreement according to the company’s new requirements

To be the point of contact with external auditors

To be the point of contact with company secretary

To be the point of contact with our lawyers

• Review of contracts
• Administrative  / legal  compliance (permits, licences, etc)
• Treasury Responsibilities

Cash optimization

Optimize cash management
 

Managing funding needs and coordinating funding of the local establishment with cluster team
 

Management of Forex exposure of the local establishment (especially fluctuations between USD and Kenyan Shillings)

Review stock levels on a regular basis and manage stock levels down in order to meet cash flow targets

Review debtors age analysis on a regular basis

Internal Control Responsibilities

Responsible for the local establishment Internal Control & LSF (French Security Law)

• Set-up of all internal control procedures for Kenya
• Answering the LSF questionnaire on yearly basis
• Risk mapping every two years

Key interlocutor for auditors during internally or externally audits

Job Competencies:

Skills:

• Masters in Finance
• Professional Accounting qualification i.e. CPA-K/ ACCA/CPA – T or equivalent
• At least 8years experience in management;
• IT proficiency- Computerized accounting system skills e.g., ACCPAC, Quick Books, Pastel etc

Experience: 8- 10 years

Employee Profile:

• A passionate, self-confident individual that is professional and result driven.
• Strong integrity and ability to work within a team.
• Well groomed.
• Able to work independently within set parameters.
• Good negotiation and customer relationship management skills.
• Good interpersonal skills both with internal and external relationships.
• Great oral and written communication skills.
• Good at planning and organising to ensure priority task management.

Working Conditions:
Working conditions are normal for an office environment. 

Work may occasionally require some local and international travel with overnight travel and weekend and/or evening work.

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

Kindly also mention your current/ last salary and benefits. 

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted

Marketing Manager - East Africa - Job in Nairobi Kenya

Job Title: Marketing Manager - East Africa
 

Reports To: Regional Director East Africa
 

Department: Marketing
 

Location: Nairobi, Kenya   
 

Direct Reports: 2 – Promotions & Events Manager and a Brand Ambassador

Company Profile:

Our client is a worldwide co-leader in the global spirits and wine industry.  

The company is primarily focused on premium spirits (the high-margin segment of the industry), and has leading premium brands in all key spirits categories.

 The company seeks to establish itself in East, Central and sub-Saharan Africa with its head office Kenya (Nairobi).

Overall purpose of role/summary of key responsibilities:

• Drive the long term direction and performance of the company’s brand portfolio in the Kenyan and East African markets, through the development of brand strategies and marketing programmes, as well as the execution of these programmes in the region.
• Management of A&P budget for the each of the company’s brands in both the Kenyan domestic and duty free market, as well as the East African region domestic and duty free markets.
• To effectively manage and develop the Promotions & Events Manager for Kenya, as well as the product Brand Ambassador for Kenya.

Key Internal Relationships:

• Sales Department – for input on market/area relevant marketing strategies helping the sales force drive the volumes of our brands.
• Area Manager East Africa – collaboration with the Area Manager EA in developing marketing solutions for the EA markets.
• Finance Manager – setting up effective ways to manage payment of suppliers and sponsorships.
• The company’s Sub Saharan Africa (PR SSA) Central Marketing Team – for pan regional marketing solutions.
• The company’s SSA Hatari Team – for New Product Development (NPD) & innovation throughout the region.
• The company’s SSA Business Development Director – consumer research projects.
• The company’s Brand Companies.

Key External Relationships:

• Agencies (advertising, public relations, promotions, digital) – briefing, day to day liaison, agree project fees, plus lead management of relationship between the company’s and agencies.
• Image/Premium On-Trade – to be recognized as the person the premium On-Trade in the market need to engage with in order to drive sponsorships, events, etc.

Detailed description of key tasks including decision making authority:

• Lead the planning process for the company’s portfolio of brand in the market, and develop major strategic documents (Three Year Plan, Brand Plans, Brand Reviews).
• Initiate & manage below-the-line (off-trade, on-trade, wholesale, secondary packaging) & ATL (advertising & PR) projects with high degree of autonomy.
• Propose and manage A&P budgets, providing regular budget updates and forecasts throughout the year, and re-allocate budgets between brands as needed throughout the year.
• Take responsibility for day to day management of direct reports and their training and development needs.
• Be lead in driving the development of the company’s brands in the markets key image/premium On-Trade outlets, this will be done with the assistance of your direct reports.
• Organising & facilitating consumer research projects that will serve the PR Kenya business.

Personal Competencies:
 

Essential

• Minimum of Five years in various consumer brand marketing roles.
• Strong strategic thinking skills.
• Strong people management and development skills.
• Excellent networking and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent leadership skills, with an ability to influence senior management within the business.
• Open minded, with the ability to adapt to different regional cultures and environments.

Desirable

• Experience in the promotions and events industry.
• Sales experience.
• Knowledge of the premium On-Trade and how it works.

Qualifications required:
 

Essential: Tertiary Qualification
 

Desirable: Marketing/business qualification

Job Competencies (Knowledge, Skills and Experience)

• Excellent planning / organising skills and the ability to meet deadlines.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong IT skills (Microsoft Word – basic level, Excel and Power point – advanced level, Outlook)
• Ability to work under pressure

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

Kindly also mention your current/ last salary and benefits. 

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted