Friday, 31 August 2012

Redhouse Group Head of Finance Job in Kenya


Redhouse Group Limited is Kenya’s fastest growing Integrated Marketing Communications Company with 4 operating business units - Media Edge Interactive, Redhouse Public Relations, Reeledge Production and Media Edge Public Relations, as well as an additional 2 business units - Redhouse Advertising and Redhouse Media — both set for rollout during Q4 of 2012. 
The group specialises in the marketing categories of Advertising, Public Relations, Media Planning, Digital and Production.
 
With the recent scaling up of capacity through retention of top industry professionals into the company as well as increased business activity in the group and our bullish ambition into the region, the board is seeking to recruit a results driven professional to head its finance function.
 
The Position
 
This is a senior position reporting to the Chief Executive Officer and will be responsible for among other functions;
  • Working closely with the CEO, divisional MD’s and the commercial team in the formulation and steering of the business strategy and the group’s commercial plans;
  • Managing and coordinating the budget preparation process and ensuring necessary budgetary controls are in place;
  • Ensuring timely packaging and delivery of financial information to the business leadership and other stakeholders; including the production of monthly management accounts, forecasts and board reports;
  • Ensuring prudent and smart treasury and cash management;
  • Liaison with auditors towards timely delivery of audit processes and reports, statutory financial statements, risk mapping and assessment including development and enforcement of financial and internal control systems and compliance;
  • Timely collections and payments in accordance with the contracted terms;
  • Spearhead value driven interaction with business partners - clients / supplier and financial partner relationships; and
  • Overall leadership of talent within the finance and commercial departments.
In addition to the above functions, the Head of Finance will also be responsible for other support functions including IT and Administration.

The Requirements
 
The ideal candidate should:
  • Be in possession of a commerce or related degree in the areas of either accounting or business administration and hold full accounting qualifications (CPA or ACCA). 
  • Possession of a relevant MBA will be an added advantage;
  • Possess a minimum of eight years experience in finance and administration, two of which must have been at a senior leadership level in a thriving commercial environment;
  • Possess high quality people, communication and engagement skills with the ability to network and develop strong business links;
  • Possess strong strategic, analytical and commercial skills with a demonstrable passion to succeed and make an impact in the business;
  • Be adaptable and able to work effectively within a fast-paced creative environment and;
  • Demonstrate ability to offer the business and the teams well thought, clear and sound business counsel on key commercial decisions.
The offer
 
If your career aspirations match this exciting opportunity, send us your application accompanied by a detailed profile which will include copies of your academic and professional certificates, experience, present position and contacts of three referees to hr@redhousegroupke.com or mail your application by post to the address below to reach us not later than 14th September 2012.
 
Chief Executive Officer, 
Redhouse Group Limited. 
P.O. Box 11866 -00400, 
Nairobi, Kenya

Credit Administration Manager and Investigations Manager Jobs in Kenya


We are a fast growing medium sized commercial bank with established wide branch network across the country. 
We are seeking to recruit high calibre person s who can prove and demonstrate capacity to carry out their responsibilities with minimal supervision to fill the following positions:-

1. Credit Administration Manager
 
Reporting to the Head of Credit Risk, the Job Holder will be responsible for providing high quality risk management services to the Bank’s credit team ensuring adherence to credit risk policy and procedures. 
He/she will take charge of portfolio management, credit control and collateral management.
 
Minimum Qualifications and Experience:
 
Bachelor’s degree preferably in law, with 6 years experience in credit administration, 3 of which must be at middle level management. 
Professional banking qualifications will be an added advantage.
 
Primary duties and responsibilities:
  • Ensure the banks policies and procedures on credit facilities are adhered to
  • Oversee monitoring and renewal of loan covenants leases, rents, insurances and terms of the letter of offer
  • Participate in the preparation and review of credit control procedures
  • Ensure the soundness of the credit portfolio including perfection of securities
  • Conduct institutional trainings on security documentation.
Key Competencies
  • In depth knowledge of banking credit policy and approach to risk appetite
  • Experience in conveyance, litigation and bank securities
  • Experience in credit administration and security documentation
  • Oversee and ensure that the credit files are well maintained with all the critical and relevant information regarding the loans
  • Oversee timely preparation and submission of statutory and other requisite reports and CBK returns
  • Experience in debt recovery
  • Strong interpersonal, management and leadership skills
  • Demonstrate ability to build cohesive teams to achieve goals through teamwork
2. Investigations Manager

Reporting to the Head of Internal Audit, the Job holder will be responsible for monitoring the operating environment, timely investigations of cases and making reports with recommendations to Management for decisions.
 
Minimum Qualifications and Experience:
  • Bachelor’s degree, with 6 years experience in security, 3 of these should have been in the disciplined force. 
  • Professional qualifications such as forensic will be an added advantage.
Primary duties and responsibilities:
  • Carrying out independent, complex and sensitive investigations and produce a detailed and timely reports to management with specific recommendations
  • Establish, conduct and maintain liaison with security organizations
  • Ensure timely preparedness, and put in place pre-emptive, counter and post incident measures
  • Ensure timely compilation of documents that support insurance claims and follow up the recovery process to timely conclusion.
Key Competencies
  • Understanding of banking regulations, procedures and operations
  • Strong interpersonal, management and leadership skills
  • Excellent communication and report writing skills
If you believe you have what it takes to deliver, send in your application letter not exceeding one page explaining why you think you qualify and a detailed CV and indicate your current salary. 
Please indicate the position you have applied for, both on the envelope and application letter, to:
 
DN.A/ 1368 
P.O Box 49010 - 00100 
GPO Nairobi
 
Not later than Friday 7th September 2012.
 
Please note that only short listed candidates will be contacted

Area Sales Representative Job in Kenya


Area Sales Representative
1.    Identification       

    Job Title    :    Area Sales Representative (ASR)
    Department    :    Sales
    Reports To    :    Area Sales Manager
    Location    :    Kenya

2.    Purpose
  • Responsible for achievement & exceeding of secondary sales targets in a geographical area.
  • Provide leadership to a distributor(s) & distributor sales team(s) on maximizing business expectations.
3.    Key Accountabilities
  • Train, guide and supervise distributor’s salesmen on product knowledge, selling skills and customer service to meet management expectations.
  • Merchandise and ensure display/visibility standards are maintained.
  • Develop and maintain accurate market descriptions and define growth potential.
  • Accomplish set secondary sales targets.
  • Maintain and enhance distribution of product and range in appropriate outlets.
  • Ensure distributor has adequate stock and range to meet target volumes.
  • Ensure the required reports are correctly completed and submitted to the Head Office on time:
Forecast Report (Monthly).
Delivery Schedule (Monthly).
Secondary Sales Report (Monthly).
Daily Sales Numbers (Daily - Written Report to be sent weekly).
  • Market Intelligence & Marketing report (in real time and the written report bi-weekly).
  • Feedback from Market.
  • Proposals and Summary of Promotions.
  • Implement and report on marketing activities, e.g. Promotions, POS.
  • Ensure Company policies, procedures, business standards and code of conduct are complied with.
  • Provide value added performance through the following activities: selling, merchandising, handling customer complaints, opening new outlets, growing new range in outlets and product knowledge dissemination to trade.
  • Hold regular performance meetings with the team to discuss business development plans.
  • Develop and execute job description for the distributor sales people and ensure that the distributor sales people meet the key focal points.
4.    Job Specification Education and Experience:
  • Diploma in a business related field from a recognized institution.
  • Proven sales experience (2-3 yrs) in a competitive environment. FMCG experience will be an added advantage.
Other Skills, Competencies and Requirements
  • Strong sales, team-player, and potential management skills:
drives for results
thinks strategically
acts with integrity
fosters open communication
  • provides the best service and motivates customers
  • Fluent communication skills in English;
  • MS-Office (Word, Excel. PowerPoint) and Database experience at user level;
  • Willingness to travel regularly
If you possess the above qualifications and the drive to meet exciting challenges, Please send your CV and remuneration details to: therecexpert@gmail.com  
Please indicate the position you are applying for in the subject matter of the email.

Applications should be received by 7th September 2012.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted

EGPAF Laboratory Program Officer (Lodwar) and Communication Project Officer (Nyanza) Jobs in Kenya


 The Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation is a global leader in the fight against pediatric HIV and AIDS. 
We are working in 15 countries around the world to provide HIV prevention, care, and treatment services for children, women, and families—with a mission to eliminate pediatric AIDS.
 
EGPAF in Kenya is currently looking to recruit for the following 2 positions:
 
1. Program Officer, Laboratory - Lodwar
 
Reporting to the Senior Technical Advisor, you will support establishment and expansion of quality laboratory services especially improved access to laboratory diagnosis and monitoring through CD4 testing, TB testing and Early Infant Diagnosis to support provision of quality integrated HIV prevention, HIV counselling and testing, care and treatment services within the Ministry of Health, Private and Faith Based Sector health facilities in Turkana County.
 
You will provide day to day contact with DMLT, DHMT, point of care laboratory technicians and technologists and Field officers based in districts and facility level – providing technical assistance and capacity building to establish, strengthen and expand a laboratory network. 
You will provide oversight to ensure that access to laboratory services is improved and maintained.
 
To be successful in this role
  • You will be a holder of degree in Medical Laboratory and Higher National Diploma in Laboratory training
  • You will have a minimum of 5 years proven experience in HIV laboratory work
  • Be registered with KMLTTB.
  • In addition, demonstrated supervisory skills and program management experience will be an added advantage.
  • Experience in working with USAID/CDC will also be a requirement.
2. Project Officer, Communication and outreach - Nyanza
 
Reporting to the Project Director, you will support the Maisha project in communication and education initiatives that build awareness towards elimination of pediatric HIV and keeping mothers alive as well as advocacy with key partners and stakeholders.
 
You will design, implement and evaluate communication, advocacy and outreach initiatives to support elimination of pediatric HIV, increase public awareness of and demand for prevention of mother-to-child transmission of HIV and paediatric HIV/AIDS care and treatment services and create awareness among policy makers opinion leaders, the media, civil society organizations and the public about pediatric AIDS issues.
 
You will advocate for adoption of the eMTCT framework at various MOH level and among partners as well as for sustainability of actions towards elimination of pediatric HIV.
 
You will monitor the implementation of the policies and guidelines with a view tracking policy implementation around elimination of pediatric HIV, document and disseminate progress toward elimination of new pediatric HIV infections, and document eMTCT programme success stories and share these with partners at the local and national levels through various mediums

To be successful in this role
  • You will be a holder of bachelor’s degree in relevant field such as humanities or social sciences with 4 years’ experience in communication, outreach and advocacy programs.
  • You will have experience in public health policy and technical activities at the district and community levels.
  • Experience in working with government, opinion leaders and civil society in addition to managing people driven processes and advocacy cycle will be added advantage.
  • Excellent analytical, research and writing skills are a requirement.
If you believe you are the candidate we are looking for, please submit your application attaching current resume’ to: kenyarecruitment@pedaids.org .
 
The closing date is 14 September, 2012
 
Only short listed candidates will be contacted

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