Our client in the business of Tools and Equipment rental / hire is in need of a General Manager

Job Purpose:
 
To provide strategic leadership, business development, achievement of revenue and profit targets of the tool and equipment of rental business.

Key Responsibilities:
 
1) Business Development –Develop, grow and expand new lines of business including carrying the overall responsibility for the revenue and profit targets (P&L) of the business.
 
2) Leadership– provide overall leadership to the business including staff motivation and development.
 

3) Financial –Responsible for the financial management and health of the business.
 
4) Human Resources –Responsible for building the right team including Monitoring, Mentoring and evaluating performance.
 
5) Strategy –In liaison with Board, assist in the development of strategic plans for operational activity and drive implementation.
 
Key Qualifications:
  • At least 3-5 yrs experience in similar role
  • Financial and commercial awareness
  • The ability, drive and motivate to generate profitable new business
  • Excellent inter-personal and leadership skills
  • Excellent organizational and communication skills
  • Marketing/sales experience in the industry with excellent customer relationship skills
  • A strategic thinker
  • Experience in the building and construction industry with understanding of related equipment
  • Sense of urgency and entrepreneurial spirit with the ability to quickly adjust to changing priorities
  • Ability to motivate and direct a team
  • Understanding of business processes and operational requirements
  • Graduate with a degree in related discipline
If you believe you qualify for this position, please send your CV and details of your current and expected remuneration to resume@interviewupconsulting.com

Only qualified candidates will be contacted.

Transport Supervisor

Qualifications


O' level D+ and above

At least 3 years’ experience in transport /logistics

Driving license (BCE)

Good supervisory skills

To apply, send your CV only to recruitment@careerdirections.co.ke before 16th August. 

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Our client a startup company in the Insurance Brokerage Industry is in need of a General Manager / Business Development Manager.
 
General Manager – Insurance & Corporate
 
Job Profile:
 
The individual will work with the Board and Executive Management team to define and articulate the company’s strategic vision, revenue and profit objectives and work with the operating team to achieve the set objectives. 

The GM is fully responsible for the financial targets of the company/business unit.
 

Overall Job Description
  • The company will carry General, Life and Medical Insurance products and services
  • As the lead insurance broker, you act as the chief intermediary between the company and insurance companies, for both corporate and retail/personal products. This includes product development, underwriting, risk assessment, coordination for regulator approvals where necessary, product testing and claims intermediation.
  • As the lead insurance broker, you will also specifically act as the intermediary between our corporate clients and insurance companies.
  • You are expected to use your in-depth knowledge of risks and the insurance market to determine and arrange suitable insurance policies for corporate clients.
  • As an independent insurance broker, we plan to offer our own products to ensure that customers get the best possible cover(s). You are thus further expected to use your knowledge of risks and the insurance market to assist the retail product innovation team to design and package products that will pass the basic insurer product evaluation criteria for risk and other considerations.
  • The GM – Insurance and Corporate will further lead the charge in the stated own-product development strategy and ensure the necessary coordination and alignment with insurers to actualize and roll out such products.
Key Responsibilities
  • This will include revenue and profit generation, including new business development for the corporate division;
  • Gathering information from corporate clients, assessing their insurance needs and risk profile; renewing or amending existing policies;
  • Building and maintaining ongoing relationships with corporate clients including understanding the nature of clients’ businesses and fore-seeing their insurance needs;
  • Researching insurance companies’ policies and negotiating with Insurers to find the most suitable products for corporate and retail clients at best prices;
  • Arranging specialized types of insurance cover in complex cases; this may involve preparing reports and negotiating with insurers;
  • Advising corporate clients on risk management, and helping to devise new ways to mitigate risks
  • Advising clients on claims on their policies;
  • Developing strategic partnerships with service providers in the insurance value chain, e.g. assessors, valuers, distributors and other professionals;
  • Keeping up with changes in the insurance market and in the clients’ industries;
While all of the above are the responsibilities of the GM, it is expected that you will build a team to help you in the implementation of the objectives and in achieving the said responsibilities.

Skills and Experience
  • Candidate must be a trained insurance professional with up to date certification and testing in the relevant areas
  • Minimum of Bachelor’s degree or equivalent education
  • Must be dynamic and have practical industry experience with a strong understanding of technology.
  • Must have 5+ years post certification experience – Chartered Insurance Institute
  • Must have operating experience in senior management roles and in particular in the execution of new projects and launching of new products
  • Demonstrated understanding of key laws and rules guiding insurance brokers, insurance companies and customers in this market
  • Demonstrated understanding of the use of technology in work and the opportunities in using technology in the insurance industry
  • Ability to lead and manage a team of professionals
  • Excellent written and oral communications, good organization, speed to execute work, maturity, and sense of judgment
  • Must have integrity and high sense of ethical responsibility
If you believe you qualify for this position, please send your CV and details of your current and expected remuneration to: resume@interviewupconsulting.com

Only qualified candidates will be contacted.
Dispatch and Logistics Supervisor

Requirements


O’ level C and above

Administrative and supervisory skills 

Good coordination skills

Excellent report writing skills

Good computer skills especially excel
Diploma an added advantage

Age between 27 to 40

To apply, send your CV only to recruitment@careerdirections.co.ke before 16th August. 


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Our client is looking for the right candidate to become a Quality Control Manager with responsibility for quality control to support its overall mission and strategy. 

This position requires a self motivated team leader with excellent analytical and communication  skills. 

The ideal candidate need be a strategic thinker with high integrity and ethical standards.
 
Key Responsibilities
 

The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring that the quality control services meet current GMP and GLP requirements. 

This will include:
  • supervision of in-house quality control
  • coordinate with contract laboratory for outsourced QC services.
  • technical staff training
  • Handle GLP and other technical training.
  • Participate in product development and trials
  • responsibility for laboratory housekeeping and EHS programmes
Qualifications:
  • Bachelor of Pharmacy degree
  • Registered by Pharmacy and poisons board.
  • Working knowledge of GMP, GLP and QC standards.
To apply, send your CV only to recruitment@careerdirections.co.ke before 16th August. 

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Job Title: Hospital Sales Supervisor
 
Reference: HSS_2013

Recruiter: Altima Africa Ltd    
 
Contract: Permanent        
 
Location: Nairobi    

Available: ASAP
 
Category: Experienced

Offer: Neg.
  
Profile Introduction
 
Our client, a global leader in the provision of electronics and communications services, health care services, industrial and transportation services, safety, security and protection services, consumer and office services, and display and graphics services, seeks to recruit for a Hospital Sales Supervisor. 
 
The overall purpose of the role is to: Supervise, Market and Sell company products and services 
 

Minimum Requirements
  • A related degree from a recognized university
  • Be a qualified medical representative
  • 12 – 15 years Hospital products Sales and Marketing experience
Job Specification
  • Manage the sales and marketing of the company products
  • Sell Infection Prevention Products and, Skin and Wound Care Products among others
  • Manage distributors and expand distribution channels
  • Manage various training programs
  • Organize and facilitate product demonstrations and training for Hospitals
  • Effectively market company products to Hospitals
  • Developing technical literature and materials to assist in product marketing
  • Contributing to the product development, planning and marketing process
Competencies
  • Possess strong planning and organization skills
  • Must be proactive and have a proven record of attaining targets
  • Must have detailed knowledge of medical products
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Must be willing and flexible to travel
How to Apply
 
If you are qualified and up to the challenge visitwww.altimaafrica.com/careers.php and apply online by 5pm, 20th August 2013
 
Please note that only qualified candidates will be contacted.
Our client is an IATA accredited Tours and Travel Agent having been in operation for more than 16 years. 

They offer Customized Tailor made Travel / Tour Management solutions to corporate organizations and individuals.

They are currently looking for suitable candidates to join their team as:

Business Development Manager

The job description will entail 

  • Consult diary and reconfirm business appointments for the day.
  • Respond to tender advertisements, gather the necessary copies of trade licenses/references, and draft proposal/cover documents to accompany the application.
  • Observe deadlines for submission of tender documents, and be present at opening ceremonies.
  •  Source new accounts and give leads on businesses to pursue, arrange meetings and do necessary follow ups.
  • Maintain data on existing clients and arrange regular sales calls to monitor the quality of the service dispensed by the Travel desk and make a note of complaints if any.
  • Organize incentives for loyal customers and commemorate their anniversaries.
Qualifications
  • Degree in Business Administration/marketing/communication-PR
  • MBA will be given preference
  • At least three years experience in a marketing/business development position in a busy environment
  • Availability should be immediate or within a month.
If you meet the above, kindly send or resend your application along with an up-to-date CV with telephone contacts for three professional referees to swift.recruitment.recruit@gmail.com including your daily telephone contact, current net salary and your expectation.

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted
Re - Advertisement

Position: Finance Officer
 
Department: Finance & Admin

The Finance Officer supports the finance and administration department in successfully implementing its goals. 

The Finance Officer in cooperation with the Team Coordinator Finance is responsible for the accounting and financial reporting in line with DSW regulations and policies as well as with national financial laws. 

General areas of responsibility:

  • Responsible for  book-keeping (cash and bank books), payments and all financial documentation
  • Support the Team Coordinator, Finance with the preparation of financial reports and audits
  • Support the ITM or National Department Manager in preparing strategic  recommendations
  • Support the National Department Manager in preparing regular reports according to DSW guidelines and procedures
  • Review and monitor partners financial reporting and compliance with DSW and or donors regulations
  • Preparation of Pay Roll and follow up on social security regulations
Specific Tasks:
  • Assist to compile and analyze financial information to prepare timely monthly, quarterly  financial statements including year end close and annual accounts
  • Assist in development, maintain and analyze budgets, preparing period reports that compare budgeted costs and actual cost.
  • Assist in financial audit preparation and coordinate the audit process.
  • Reconcile multicurrency - cashbook with bank statements and checking balances against verifiable documents on a monthly basis.
  • Prepare cheque payments and ensure that payments are made against verifiable accounting documents.
  • Ensure accurate and timely posting of data into the accounting system - SUN Ledger i.e. payments, various journals types and receipts.
  • Develop, implement, modify and document record keeping and accounting systems making use of current computer technology of all financial transactions in accordance with the accounting procedures.
  • Follow up on reimbursements and surrender of imprest as per approved procedures.
  • Ensure all Donors and partners’ financial reporting requirement and deadlines are adhered to.
  • Prepare monthly revenue, expenditure returns, financial statements and reports.
  • Provide support to monthly standard accounting submissions to HO including general ledger files, account reconciliations, expenditure by cost center/project, required sub-grantee reporting, as well as other financial information on a timely and accurate manner.
  • Review and monitor partners financial reporting and compliance.
  • Liaising with project team, prepare finance requests as per budgets and also follow up on reimbursements and surrender of imprest as per approved procedures.
  • Ensure compliance with DSW procurement policies and procedures for all goods and services.
  • Withholding and remittance of statutory deductions e.g. PAYE, NHIF , NSSF & DIT,
  • Participate in the internal audit reviews as required in accordance with the audit plan through provision of the required information.
  • Any other duties as assigned by the supervisor
Minimum requirements:
  • A Bachelors degree from a recognized university majoring in Finance or Accounting with a professional accounting qualification such as CPA (K) or ACCA or equivalent
  • 3 years progressive working experience working in a similar position in an NGO and or institutional donor funded environments
  •  Working knowledge of integrated accounting packages; experience with SUN accounting software is of particular interest to us
  • Excellent technical accounting and analytical skills, computer (MS Office) skills
  • Proactive hands-on person with the ability to think strategically as well as identify and implement practical actions to a high standard
  • Excellent written, verbal communication and interpersonal and team working skills, working language is English.
  • Proven project management skills
  • Proven donor finance management skills
  • Strong organizational skills and meticulous attention to detail
  • High level of integrity and diplomacy
DSW is an equal opportunity employer and seeks to employ and assign the best qualified personnel regardless of race, colour, religion, gender, marital status, age, national origin, physical or mental disability or sexual orientation.

If you are interested, please send your application (CV and motivation letter – including expected remuneration) with the reference “(Finance Officer)” clearly stated in the subject line to: vacancies@dswkenya.org

Deadline for application: Before Midnight on 20th August 2013 (Kenyan time)
 
Ideal start date: Immediately
 
Please note that only short listed candidates will be contacted.

Those who had applied earlier need NOT reapply.
Re - Advertisement

Position: Finance Officer
 
Department: Finance & Admin

The Finance Officer supports the finance and administration department in successfully implementing its goals. 

The Finance Officer in cooperation with the Team Coordinator Finance is responsible for the accounting and financial reporting in line with DSW regulations and policies as well as with national financial laws. 

General areas of responsibility:

  • Responsible for  book-keeping (cash and bank books), payments and all financial documentation
  • Support the Team Coordinator, Finance with the preparation of financial reports and audits
  • Support the ITM or National Department Manager in preparing strategic  recommendations
  • Support the National Department Manager in preparing regular reports according to DSW guidelines and procedures
  • Review and monitor partners financial reporting and compliance with DSW and or donors regulations
  • Preparation of Pay Roll and follow up on social security regulations
Specific Tasks:
  • Assist to compile and analyze financial information to prepare timely monthly, quarterly  financial statements including year end close and annual accounts
  • Assist in development, maintain and analyze budgets, preparing period reports that compare budgeted costs and actual cost.
  • Assist in financial audit preparation and coordinate the audit process.
  • Reconcile multicurrency - cashbook with bank statements and checking balances against verifiable documents on a monthly basis.
  • Prepare cheque payments and ensure that payments are made against verifiable accounting documents.
  • Ensure accurate and timely posting of data into the accounting system - SUN Ledger i.e. payments, various journals types and receipts.
  • Develop, implement, modify and document record keeping and accounting systems making use of current computer technology of all financial transactions in accordance with the accounting procedures.
  • Follow up on reimbursements and surrender of imprest as per approved procedures.
  • Ensure all Donors and partners’ financial reporting requirement and deadlines are adhered to.
  • Prepare monthly revenue, expenditure returns, financial statements and reports.
  • Provide support to monthly standard accounting submissions to HO including general ledger files, account reconciliations, expenditure by cost center/project, required sub-grantee reporting, as well as other financial information on a timely and accurate manner.
  • Review and monitor partners financial reporting and compliance.
  • Liaising with project team, prepare finance requests as per budgets and also follow up on reimbursements and surrender of imprest as per approved procedures.
  • Ensure compliance with DSW procurement policies and procedures for all goods and services.
  • Withholding and remittance of statutory deductions e.g. PAYE, NHIF , NSSF & DIT,
  • Participate in the internal audit reviews as required in accordance with the audit plan through provision of the required information.
  • Any other duties as assigned by the supervisor
Minimum requirements:
  • A Bachelors degree from a recognized university majoring in Finance or Accounting with a professional accounting qualification such as CPA (K) or ACCA or equivalent
  • 3 years progressive working experience working in a similar position in an NGO and or institutional donor funded environments
  •  Working knowledge of integrated accounting packages; experience with SUN accounting software is of particular interest to us
  • Excellent technical accounting and analytical skills, computer (MS Office) skills
  • Proactive hands-on person with the ability to think strategically as well as identify and implement practical actions to a high standard
  • Excellent written, verbal communication and interpersonal and team working skills, working language is English.
  • Proven project management skills
  • Proven donor finance management skills
  • Strong organizational skills and meticulous attention to detail
  • High level of integrity and diplomacy
DSW is an equal opportunity employer and seeks to employ and assign the best qualified personnel regardless of race, colour, religion, gender, marital status, age, national origin, physical or mental disability or sexual orientation.

If you are interested, please send your application (CV and motivation letter – including expected remuneration) with the reference “(Finance Officer)” clearly stated in the subject line to: vacancies@dswkenya.org

Deadline for application: Before Midnight on 20th August 2013 (Kenyan time)
 
Ideal start date: Immediately
 
Please note that only short listed candidates will be contacted.

Those who had applied earlier need NOT reapply.
GA Life Assurance Limited is a subsidiary of GA Insurance Limited and part of the I&M Group. 

Ordinary Life Manager

We are recruiting highly talented and motivated individuals as part of the pioneer team.  

We are seeking candidates to fill in the vacant management position who shall be responsible for coordinating and controlling marketing and business acquisition activities, new business processing, servicing and claims settlement on all business that is handled by the section.

Key Responsibilities 

  • Ensure that accurate and competitive quotations in respect of Group Mortgage Assurance and Ordinary Life are prepared and delivered promptly to prospective clients.
  • Liaise with brokers and direct clients to ensure that the business we quote for is placed with us where possible.
  • Manage the timely preparation and dispatch of policy documents to clients;
  • Ensure that costing schedules, premiums statements and renewal invitation notices are prepared correctly and dispatched to clients promptly.
  • Oversee the collection of premiums as well as the handing of difficult cases
  • Ensure that bonus statements are sent out annually to policy holders, that all inquiries by clients or prospective clients, are responded to promptly and tactively and that all claims are processed and settled without unnecessary delay. 
  • Oversee the payment of all monthly pensions and the maintenance and availability of all records regarding policy holders.
  • Ensure that pensioners complete certificates of existence every six months and our records are updated accordingly.
  • Oversee the preparation of weekly /monthly reports in respect of the sections activities for the Management meetings.
  • Ensure that Life Underwriting and Reassurance sections are promptly and correctly advised on all issues that they require in order for them to perform their respective roles.
  • Hold meetings, discussions, and consultations with staff to ensure a harmonious working relationship.
  • Ensure that all working implements are properly taken care of and requisition on any additional that may be required.
  • Manage, coach and develop staff in the division
  • Ensuring that commission to brokers is processed accurately and paid promptly.
Job Specification

Academic Qualification
  • Bachelor of Science in Insurance or Bachelor of Business Administration
  • Relevant Insurance, Business Administration or other relevant field
Experience
  • 7 years’ experience in managing Actuarial Operations
  • Experience in relationship management within the insurance market
  • In depth understanding of the operations of a life insurance company
  • Good marketing, communication and presentation skill
  • Good knowledge of the insurance business
If you meet the above minimum requirements, send your c.v to henry@gakenya.com indicate the position applied for on the email subject line so as to be received on or before August 16, 2013.

NB: If you are currently working as a Business Development Manager in General and Medical business and you have interest in Life Business you are encouraged to apply.
A company dealing in Asset Management is looking forward to recruit a suitable candidate to fill the position of Human Resource Manager
 
Eligible candidates should meet the following requirements; 
 
Qualifications, Knowledge, Experience
 
Masters Degree in Social Sciences, Administration or Related discipline
 
Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources Management
 
Postgraduate qualification Human Resources Management, Organizational Development or related areas.
 
Minimum 6 years work experience, of which 3 must be at a senior HR management level in financial services sector
 

Highly developed information technology skills. 
 
Excellent Interpersonal skills
 
Excellent communication skills

Key responsibilities
  • Manpower planning by preparing human resources forecasts in consultation with business units.
  • Resourcing, recruitment, selection and placement of competent and quality staff
  • Ensure organizational compliance to regulation.
  • Analyzing training needs in the conjunction with the business heads and develop robust training programs and manage the company internship program
  • Design and conduct employee surveys and implement the output in order to enhance the employer brand leading towards employer of choice.   
  • To have an efficient and effective Human resources department that gives the company a clear competitive edge in talent management.
  • Partnership with the business in order to grow and promote the HR strategy in line with the Business and Group strategy.
  • Communicating the HR policies in the organization
  • To establish a high performance culture in order to improve performance. Organize and manage the process of annual and periodic staff appraisals.
  • Manage recruitment and selection of employees, plan and conduct new employee orientation and induction processes and ensure job descriptions, performance agreements are issued for all new staff. Ensuring the talent cycle is well managed.
  • Leave management all staff Employee relations
  • Ensure the maintenance of up-to-date human resources records and statistics
  • HR Data analysis and management reporting
All qualified candidates should send their applications including three referees, detailed CVs together with relevant academic/professional testimonials to info@ardenafrica.com. 

Please indicate your expected salary and benefits. 

The candidates should indicate the position applied for in the subject line. 

Only qualified candidates will be considered
Lan-x Africa Ltd is a leading consulting firm that provides consultancy, training and HR Services to both national and multi-nationals companies in Kenya. 

The company now seeks to fill the position of a Sales Consultant

Job Description
 
Business Development

Sales of Customer Relationship Management, Human Capital Management, Document Management System and other ICT Solutions

The Person

  • An aggressive person in sales
  • Effective communicator
  • Able to work with no supervision
  • Great team player
  • High energy and self motivated
  • Knowledge of ICT is key
  • Available immediately
  • Diploma in Sales and Marketing
  • Preferably a lady
  • Minimum 2 years working experience
Qualified candidates should send their application letter, detailed CV, Current salary, daytime telephone contacts and addresses of 3 professional referees on or before 20th August 2013 to info@lanxafrica.co.ke

A well established Information Technology firm is looking forward to recruit a suitable candidate to fill the position of a Hypertext Preprocessor / PHP Developer
 
Eligible candidates should meet the following requirements; 
 
Qualifications, Knowledge, Experience

  • Bachelor`s degree in Computer Science or any software development related qualification.
  • Must have OOP experience
  • Should have had working experience with large MY SQL database and complicated database structures
  • Must be experienced in applying design pattern e.g. MVC a plus
  • Must be able to stay on top of advancing internet and computer technology and its effect to the business environment
  • Should have at least 2 years working experience in the related field
Key Responsibilities
  • Create and implement a wide variety of web based products using PHP, Java Script, MySQL and AJAX.
  • Developer will be expected to code , update, debug and optimize SQL
  • Maintain existing codebase to include trouble shouting bugs and new features
  • Should be knowledgeable on international web standards and protocols
All qualified candidates should send their applications including three referees, detailed CVs together with relevant academic/professional testimonials to info@ardenafrica.com. 

Please indicate your expected salary and benefits. 

The candidates should indicate the position applied for in the subject line. 

Only qualified candidates will be considered

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