Cashier Job in Nairobi Kenya - Creative Edge

Job Title: Cashier

Department: Operations

Posting Expiry Date: 17th June 2012

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Compute and record totals of transactions.
• Count money in cash drawers at the beginning of shifts to ensure that amounts are correct and that there is adequate change.
• Establish or identify prices of goods, services or admission, and tabulate bills using calculators, cash registers, or optical price scanners.
• Issue receipts, refunds, credits, or change due to customers.
• Maintain clean and orderly checkout areas.
• Monitor checkout stations to ensure that they have adequate cash available and that they are staffed appropriately.
• Process merchandise returns and exchanges.
• Receive payment by cash, check, credit cards, vouchers, or automatic debits.
• Request information or assistance using paging systems.
• Resolve customer complaints.
• Calculate total payments received during a time period, and reconcile this with total sales.
• Keep periodic balance sheets of amounts and numbers of transactions.

Competencies

• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Detail oriented and highly observant
• Ability to multitask
• Possesses strong  analytical skills
• Cash handling experience preferred
• Proven good customer service background
• Typically maintains professional demeanor
• High level of Honesty

Education and/or Experience

• Minimum: Certificate in Accounting (KATC), College Diploma in Business,
• 1 year’s minimum of customer service or sales experience or cash handling

If you believe you are the right candidate for the above position send your application and CV’s to hr@creative.co.ke indicating your expected salary on or before Monday, 16th June 2012

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Domestic Water Treatment Channel Development Manager Employment

A vacancy exists for a Domestic Water Treatment Channel Development Manager. 

The main purpose of the role is to develop and expand the existing distribution channels setup, increase product visibility, develop and maximise the sales potential of D&S Domestic Water Treatment Products in the region.

The main job tasks of the role are as follows:

• Establish channel distribution lines for domestic water treatment products.
• Develop new channel partners in existing and untapped markets.
• Enhance market penetration and implement marketing strategies.
• Monitor distribution activities against agreed goals.
• Ensure good service and product delivery and address key accounts issues.
• Liase between various internal D&S functions and the distribution teams.
• Engage in promotional activities and explore retail market opportunities.

The successful candidate will likely have the following attributes:

• Be a university Graduate with an upper second class honours degree.
• Be less than 35 years of age.
• At least 3 years sales experience preferably in Water Treatment Products.
• Have a strong communication, negotiation & presentation skills.
• Excellent written and spoken English.
• Basic computer skills including MS Word and Excel.
• Have a driving licence.

A competitive salary with the usual large company benefits including medical and pension schemes are offered and the job will provide the successful candidate with a challenging opportunity to join a small dedicated team of specialist in a business sector with the potential for significant future growth. 

Candidates must be customer centric, with excellent analytical and negotiation skills and high energy levels to be considered for the role.

Please send your application and CV including a passport size colour photograph indicating your email and day phone number to reach the undersigned before Monday, 25tJune.

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Accountant Job in Zimbabwe

The Macroeconomic and Financial Management Institute of Eastern and Southern Africa (MEFMI) is a regionally owned institute with 13 Member Countries, currently: Angola, Botswana, Kenya, Lesotho, Malawi, Mozambique, Namibia, Rwanda, Swaziland, Tanzania, Uganda, Zambia and Zimbabwe. 

Established in 1997 under an expanded mandate, MEFMI was founded with the view to building sustainable capacity in identified key areas in ministries of finance, planning commissions, central banks or equivalent institutions. 

MEFMI strives to improve sustainable human and institutional capacity in the critical areas of macroeconomic and financial management; foster best practices in related institutions; and bring emergingrisks and opportunities to the fore among executive level officials. 

MEFMI seeks to achieve, within its Member Countries, prudent macroeconomic management, competent and efficient management of public finances, sound, efficient and stable financial sectors and stable economies with strong and sustained growth. 

The long term objective is to contribute to the poverty reduction process among people in MEFMI’s operational zone of Eastern and Southern Africa.

The MEFMI Secretariat is based in Harare, Zimbabwe.

Applications are invited from suitably qualified nationals of Member Countries to fill the following position:

Assistant Accountant

REF: 120629 

 
Reporting to the Accountant, the Assistant Accountant will carry out among others the following duties:

• Keeping track of funds received from Cooperating Partners and Member Countries
• Maintaining special accounts for Cooperating Partners
• Preparing financial statements for special accounts
• Ensuring statements of expenditure for activities are correct and captured in the accounting system
• Following up hotels and members of staff on outstanding balances from activities
• Quarterly compilation of in-kind contributions, capturing and confirming with Member Countries
• Maintaining the accounts receivable ledger for staff advances
• Receiving inventory into stores
• Preparing monthly bank reconciliation statements
• Liaising with banks on outstanding transactions
• Assisting the Accountant in posting all captured and approved transactions
• Maintaining the fuel account
• Providing information as requested by auditors during the audit period

Requirements

• At least a first degree in Accounting or equivalent accounting qualification.
• A professional accounting qualification will be an added advantage
• At least five (5) years relevant experience
• At least five (5) years hands on experience with a computerised accounting system. Experience with
• Pastel will be an added advantage
• Hands on experience with word and excel
• Not more than 35 years old

Benefits

The successful candidate will be appointed on a fixed term contract at an attractive remuneration package which includes a tax free salary paid in US dollars and which is competitive with other similar organisations.

Application Procedure

Written applications, clearly stating the position of Assistant Accountant and the reference number accompanied by a detailed CV with names and addresses (including telephone, fax and e-mail) of three referees should be sent to the address below by 29 June 2012.

MEFMI is an equal opportunity employer and female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.

The Executive Director
MEFMI 9, Earls Road, Alexandra Park
P.O Box A1419
Avondale, Harare
Zimbabwe

Email: vacancies@mefmi.org with subject: Ref: 120629 - Assistant Accountant

Only short-listed applicants will be contacted.

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World Neighbors Jobs in Kenya

World Neighbors, an international community development organization, seeks to recruit for then following two positions based in Nairobi, Kenya:

Regional Finance Officer (RFO):

• The RFO is responsible for Africa region’s financial management including reporting of all financial transactions to headquarters; 
• supervises two staff; 
• works closely with headquarters finance staff and staff of partner organizations.

Requirements:

• Basic university degree with 6 years related experience or post-graduate degree with 3 years experience; 
• certified public accountant (CPA), an ACCA or equivalent; 
• non-profit experience;
  superior knowledge of and proficiency in computerized accounting (e.g. Quick Books) and MS Office; 
• ability to analyze financial data and prepare concise reports; 
• good communication skills; 
• proficiency in English and Swahili; 
• knowledge of French a plus. 
• Position requires some international travel to rural areas.

Executive Assistant (EA):

• The EA is responsible for all secretarial functions and specified administrative and logistical duties; 
• supervises one staff; 
• manages office petty cash; 
• manages office supplies; 
• works closely with headquarters human resources and IT support staff as well as staff of partner organizations.

Requirements: 

• Diploma in office administration or human resources or a related discipline with at least 3 years experience in a similar position or 6 years experience for a high school graduate; 
• non-profit experience; 
• superior knowledge of and proficiency in MS Office; 
• good communication skills; 
• proficiency in English and Swahili; 
• knowledge of French a plus.

Please send cover letters, detailed curriculum vitae that include current salary, and three professional referees by June 29, 2012 to: Regional Associate Vice President, World Neighbors, PO Box 14728 – 00800 Nairobi, Kenya; or via email to: infonairobi@wn.org

Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

For further information about World Neighbors visit www.wn.org

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