British High Commission Nairobi Procurement and Compliance Manager Job in Kenya (KShs 185K)

An exciting opportunity has arisen at the British High Commission (BHC), Nairobi for a Procurement and Compliance Manager. 

The BHC consists of 360 employees with a wide variety of experience and job roles, representing over 10 government departments working within Kenya and Somalia. 

The aim of the BHC is to help “build a more stable and prosperous Kenya”, and support British nationals who visit or live in Kenya. 

The job is graded at B3(L) for which the current salary is Ksh. 185,628/- per month before deduction of tax. Where the jobholder is not liable to Kenyan tax the scale will be abated under HM Treasury rules and starts at Ksh. 136,067/- per month to take account of the tax they would have paid.
 

The Role:

As part of the recent restructuring of the Corporate Services Team, a new Procurement & Compliance Manager role has been created. 

This is an exciting opportunity and the successful candidate should have a good track record in Procurement and Compliance and will need to demonstrate that s/he can work as part of a team and meet tight deadlines and targets.

Key Responsibilities:

Working to support the Director of Corporate Services and the High Commissioner as Senior Budget Holder, by providing compliant and auditable Procurement functions across the BHC and in compliance with UK Government procurement policies. 

Manage relationships with key contractors, undertaking timely tendering exercises, drafting of specifications and improving BHC internal procurement functions. 

On compliance to ensure that the BHC meets all internal reporting standards especially around financial management, health and safety and environmental considerations.

The Main Duties Include:-

Procurement:

• Managing and controlling all the BHC’s external suppliers with particular emphasis on service and maintenance contracts, furniture, transport and building supplies.
• Ensure tender exercises undertaken in a timely and professional manner, to our policy/standards and in compliance with Kenyan law.
• Establish formal feedback mechanisms for each contract so British High Commission staff can share ownership and report issues.
• Identify new suppliers who can meet our quality standards and negotiate long time call-off agreements.
• Identify weaknesses in the current procurement management, tackle on the basis of risk, budget and rectify.
• Review current purchasing function and skills base, identify training needs, implement improvements and drive down costs.
• Review options for out-sourcing functions currently done in house, e.g. gardening, laundry, vehicle maintenance and taxi services.

Compliance:

• Conduct periodic internal reviews to ensure that UK Government compliance procedures are followed.
• Conduct or direct the internal investigation of compliance issues potentially with the Overseas Security Officer.
• Assess service and delivery risks and develop risk management strategies and mitigation.
• Maintain individual team “issue and risk logs” and at a Corporate Service Unit level. Provide monthly highlight reports to team managers and quarterly Senior Leadership Team briefing reports.
• Conduct Health and Safety and Environmental audits including membership of relevant committees.
• Identify compliance issues that require follow-up.
• Disseminate Best Practice including written policies and procedures related to compliance.
• Ensure that appropriate IT is in place to provide oversight and monitoring.
• Oversee reporting mechanisms into the Corporate Service Unit Customer Services Team. Undertake mystery shopper exercises
• Oversee the annual internal-audit check of systems and the Annual Compliance Certificate.

Required Skills:

The successful candidate will require:-

• Procurement and Compliance experience, relevant qualification would be an advantage or extensive experience of running large and complex tenders
• Extensive experience of developing good working relationships with key stakeholders at all levels.
• Excellent Communication skills with fluent spoken and written English and attention to detail
• Excellent IT skills (a working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Word is essential)

Key Competences:

• Working with Others - Shows consideration for others’ needs and motivations, values diversity and inclusion. Works effectively and supportively on shared objectives with colleagues and contacts in the immediate and wider teams.
• Communicating and Influencing - Presents a professional image of self, Department/Post and FCO. Conveys information accurately and concisely, adjusting style according to purpose and audience. Able to influence people in meetings and in writing in order to achieve objectives.
• Problem Solving and Judgement - Systematically gathers information, assimilates and evaluates it and reaches logical and timely conclusions which can be defended.
• Delivering Results - Takes responsibility for delivering own work with speed, and professionalism. Responds flexibly to changing priorities, monitoring progress and quality of own work and meeting objectives. Demonstrates the financial and resource management expertise necessary to achieve results.
• Taking a Wider Perspective - Ability to see the bigger picture, put own work in context and make connections. Encouraging and contributing new ideas, innovation and experiment.
• Customer Focus - understands and focuses on customer needs.

Application:

The British High Commission has not appointed any agents to process job applications or arrange interviews for this position and expects no fees to be paid to anyone.

Applicants must have the right to live and work in Kenya.

Applications – (CV plus completed application form) clearly marked: - “B3(L) Procurement & Compliance Manager” should be forwarded to the following address:

The Human Resources Manager British High Commission, 

Upper Hill Road 

P.O Box 30465 – 00100 

Nairobi

Or by e-mail to: HR.Recruit@fco.gov.uk

Applications should be received on or before 01 August 2013. 

Only short-listed applicants will be contacted for interview.

The British High Commission is an equal opportunities employer. 

Recruitment and staff management is conducted without regard to gender, race, ethnicity, religion or disability provided candidates are able to meet the requirements of the position advertised.

Download Application form Application Form - Procurement Officer[MS Word Document, 83.5KB]

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British High Commission Nairobi Personal Assistant (PA) to the High Commissioner (HC) Job Vacancy (KShs 185K)

A vacancy has arisen at the British High Commission for aPersonal Assistant (PA) to the High Commissioner (HC). 

The BHC consists of 360 employees with a wide variety of experience and job roles, representing 14 government departments working within Kenya and Somalia. 

The aim of the BHC is to help “build a more stable and prosperous Kenya”, and support British nationals who visit or live in Kenya. 

The position is graded at B3 (L) for which the current salary starts at Ksh. 185,628/- per month before deduction of tax. 

Where the successful candidate is not liable to Kenyan tax, the salary will be abated under HM Treasury regulations to Ksh. 136,067/- per month to take account of the tax they would have paid.

Due to the nature of the role it is necessary that any applicant be security cleared to SC status, or demonstrate that they can easily obtain such clearance. 

Clearance is most easily obtained by UK nationals with at least 3 years residence in the past 10 years in the UK, USA, Australia, Canada or New Zealand. Nationals of the latter four countries may also be able to get clearance. Candidates must have a traceable history over the last 5 years.
 

The Role

This is an exciting opportunity to work in one of Nairobi’s biggest missions, providing support to a busy and high profile High Commissioner. 

As the public face of the High Commissioner’s Office, the successful candidate will need to deal with authority, tact and firmness with a range of contacts inside and outside the High Commission.

In a busy office, the individual will need to be extremely efficient in managing a high volume of administration in a timely manner and, at times, in a high pressure environment. 

The individual should have the ability to prioritise work with confidence, and to identify and apply new systems where needed.

S/he should also demonstrate skills in working well with others and good line management.
 

Key Responsibilities

The running of an efficient office for the High Commissioner:

The main duties include:-

• Oversee and coordinate all aspects of the High Commissioner’s office to ensure the ‘machine’ runs smoothly - e.g. Managing the weekly diary and any travel logistics across the country; liaising with the drivers, Corporate Services and external contacts
• Process the High Commissioner’s paper and electronic correspondence, including at senior levels in London and Nairobi. Provide direct responses to a high number of requests that come into the office.
• Log and record communications and responses (such as letters, emails and meetings notes) in a detailed filing system.
• Arrange official travel & hotel requirements for the High Commissioner and manage his budgets.

Acting as the public face of the High Commissioner’s office

• Arrange external meetings including with members of the Kenyan government, business men, civil society and MPs. This involves liaising with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) and offices of prominent figures in Nairobi and Kenya.
• Meet and escort the High Commissioner’s visitors at the Mission, organising refreshments, liaising with security team and HCs drivers.
• Take the record at some external meetings and monitor follow up.

Supporting the interface of the High Commissioner’s office with the broader mission

• Liaise on the High Commissioner’s behalf across the Mission.
• Arrange and facilitate all internal meetings for the High Commissioner in the BHC including with BHC colleagues and corporate services team.
• Work with BHC colleagues (in particular the political team) to ensure the High Commissioner has full briefings for all external meetings externally and internally.
• Take the record at some internal meetings and monitor follow up
• Support the Visits Officer in planning and preparing for senior visitors from the UK.

Develop and manage the High Commissioner’s team

• Line Manage the High Commissioner’s Social Secretary and work with her to coordinate and plan a large number of events hosted by the High Commissioner including the annual Queen’s Birthday Party.
• Line Manage the High Commissioner’s two principal drivers.
• Work with the Residence Manager to plan and prepare for formal and informal events, meetings, and the day-to-day running of the Residence.

Required skills:
The successful candidate should possess very strong administrative, oral and written communication skills, and the ability to work with senior individuals both internal and external to the organization.

The candidate should be highly organised, able to take the initiative to prioritise and work independently, work accurately to meet deadlines, and have an eye for detail. 

S/he should have excellent IT skills and confidence using Microsoft Office programmes.

S/he should also be a good team player. 

Previous line management experience would be an advantage.

Education/qualifications

Desirable

• Expert working knowledge of MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook 
• Educated to a degree level

Experience

• Working and delivering for senior-level individuals
• Working and delivering in a high pressure environment
• Dealing with logistics, administration and budgets

Key competencies:-

• Managing and Developing Staff - Line management of individuals: encourages high levels of motivation and performance, supporting and coaching staff to get the best from them. Values diversity, treating staff with equity and fairness, and creating a climate that embraces different ways of thinking and acting and encourages all to fulfil their potential.
• Working with Others - Shows consideration for others’ needs and motivations, values diversity and inclusion. Works effectively and supportively on shared objectives with colleagues and contacts in the immediate and wider teams.
• Communicating and Influencing - Presents a professional image of self, Department/Post and FCO. Conveys information accurately and concisely, adjusting style according to purpose and audience. Able to influence people in meetings and in writing in order to achieve objectives.
• Problem Solving and Judgement - Systematically gathers information, assimilates and evaluates it and reaches logical and timely conclusions which can be defended.
• Delivering Results - Takes responsibility for delivering own work with speed, and professionalism. Responds flexibly to changing priorities, monitoring progress and quality of own work and meeting objectives. Demonstrates the financial and resource management expertise necessary to achieve results.
• Customer Focus - understands and focuses on customer needs.

Application:

The British High Commission has not appointed any agents to process job applications or arrange interviews for this position and expects no fees to be paid to anyone.

Applicants must have the right to live and work in Kenya.

Applications – (CV plus completed application form) clearly marked: - “PA to the High Commissioner” should be forwarded to the following address:

The Human Resources Manager
British High Commission, Upper Hill Road
PO Box 30465 – 00100
Nairobi

Or by e-mail to: HR.Recruit@fco.gov.uk

Applications should be received on or before 9 August 2013. 

Only short-listed applicants will be contacted for interview.

The British High Commission is an equal opportunities employer. 

Recruitment and staff management is conducted without regard to gender, race, ethnicity, religion or disability provided candidates are able to meet the requirements of the position advertised.

Download Application Form Application Form - PA to High Commissioner [MS Word Document, 83.5KB]

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SukuSuku Company Contract Based Distributor Job in Kenya

Position: Contract Based Distributor
 

Company: SukuSuku Co. Ltd

Background:
 

SukuSuku Company is established in May 2013 as a limited company in Kenya to introduce Japanese household products in Eastern African market. “SukuSuku” means “grow healthy” in Japanese. 

It also indicates the company to grow like sukuma wiki, which is nutrient and popular vegetable in Eastern Africa.

SukuSuku vision is to establish a business as a tool for social development. 

It promotes better quality of life to all the people by supplying quality items and services through establishing a distribution mechanism which collaborates and promotes with local distributors and small scale shop owners in Eastern Africa. 

Contract Conditions:
 

S/he will be an agent distributor of items for SukuSuku company (Initial products are water proof bed sheets for babies and sick people to improve sanitation and Scale with function of measuring BMI);
 

Commission based contract along with the amount of sales made by him/her will be made
 

Initial commitment/investment from Contract Based Distributor is required
 

Supporting tools for marketing will be provided

Competencies/ Experiences:

• Ability to explore and build marketing opportunities;
• Excellent oral, written, and structured communication skills with the ability;
• Sincerity to work and customers;
• Capacity to work independently and trustfully;
• Minimum 3 years of responsible working experience in the area of distributing goods, selling items or running a small scale business

How to Apply
 

Please send a CV and plan of distribution (how & where) to info@sukusukucompany.com

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ICT and Stationery Supplier Sales Lady Career in Kenya (KShs 30K)

Are you aggressive, a go-getter, independent, confident, smart, intelligent, willing to work without supervision and pay yourself well? 

Then this is the job for you.  

A leading supplier of ICT and Stationary products is looking forSales Lady. 
 

Requirements
 

A holder of a Degree or Diploma in IT or related courses. 
 

Must have at least 3 years in fast moving consumer goods (knowledge on IT and stationary sales an added advantage)  
 

Work well under pressure, understand and acknowledge views of others. 
 

Excellent verbal & written communication and interpersonal skills.

Good time management & feedback

Excellent negotiation skills on contracts and rages. 

Ensure that the necessary documented work progress/ procedures are in place.

Provide various reports and analysis as needed and requested by management.

Business Development: Identify new focus areas for future development.

You should be aged between 25 – 35 years. 

This position demands working long hours and flexibility.  
 

Salary is 30,000/= and it will be added depending on performance. 
 

Kindly send your application with a short written testimonial of your greatest achievement (at Most Half a page) and expected salary to recruitment@careerresources.co.ke by 5th August, 2013.
 

Note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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Sales Drivers Career in Nairobi Kenya (KShs 12K - 15K)

A leading FMCG is looking for enthusiastic, experienced and qualified Sales Drivers.

The driver should have worked in a company where deliveries were made to outlets within the CBD. 

This requirement is a MUST.
 

Certificate in sales and marketing
 

Valid driving License (class BCE) with 2 years experience
 

1 year sales experience in FMCG
 

Fluent in English & Swahili (communicate effectively)
 

High school graduate, Mean grade c- and above
 

You will be charged with delivering orders to outlets within Nairobi.
 

You will be expected to be a people’s person and able to relate with everyone well. 
 

You should be a good sales person, pleasant and able to convince clients. 
 

You should be good in record keeping
 

You should be young, energetic, ready to learn fast and knowledgeable.
 

Experience in the same field will be an added advantage. 
 

You should be aged between 28 – 35 years. 

This position demands working long hours including weekends and holidays and one should be flexible. 
 

Salary is 12,000 - 15,000/=. 
 

Kindly send your application with a short written testimonial of your greatest achievement (at Most Half a page) and expected salary to recruitment@careerresources.co.ke by 5th August, 2013.
 

Note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. 

The candidate will be based in Nairobi.

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Sales Drivers Career in Nairobi Kenya (KShs 12K - 15K)

A leading FMCG is looking for enthusiastic, experienced and qualified Sales Drivers.

The driver should have worked in a company where deliveries were made to outlets within the CBD. 

This requirement is a MUST.
 

Certificate in sales and marketing
 

Valid driving License (class BCE) with 2 years experience
 

1 year sales experience in FMCG
 

Fluent in English & Swahili (communicate effectively)
 

High school graduate, Mean grade c- and above
 

You will be charged with delivering orders to outlets within Nairobi.
 

You will be expected to be a people’s person and able to relate with everyone well. 
 

You should be a good sales person, pleasant and able to convince clients. 
 

You should be good in record keeping
 

You should be young, energetic, ready to learn fast and knowledgeable.
 

Experience in the same field will be an added advantage. 
 

You should be aged between 28 – 35 years. 

This position demands working long hours including weekends and holidays and one should be flexible. 
 

Salary is 12,000 - 15,000/=. 
 

Kindly send your application with a short written testimonial of your greatest achievement (at Most Half a page) and expected salary to recruitment@careerresources.co.ke by 5th August, 2013.
 

Note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. 

The candidate will be based in Nairobi.

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Sales Drivers Career in Nairobi Kenya (KShs 12K - 15K)

A leading FMCG is looking for enthusiastic, experienced and qualified Sales Drivers.

The driver should have worked in a company where deliveries were made to outlets within the CBD. 

This requirement is a MUST.
 

Certificate in sales and marketing
 

Valid driving License (class BCE) with 2 years experience
 

1 year sales experience in FMCG
 

Fluent in English & Swahili (communicate effectively)
 

High school graduate, Mean grade c- and above
 

You will be charged with delivering orders to outlets within Nairobi.
 

You will be expected to be a people’s person and able to relate with everyone well. 
 

You should be a good sales person, pleasant and able to convince clients. 
 

You should be good in record keeping
 

You should be young, energetic, ready to learn fast and knowledgeable.
 

Experience in the same field will be an added advantage. 
 

You should be aged between 28 – 35 years. 

This position demands working long hours including weekends and holidays and one should be flexible. 
 

Salary is 12,000 - 15,000/=. 
 

Kindly send your application with a short written testimonial of your greatest achievement (at Most Half a page) and expected salary to recruitment@careerresources.co.ke by 5th August, 2013.
 

Note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. 

The candidate will be based in Nairobi.

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Sales Attendants/ Merchandisers Careers in Nairobi Kenya (KShs 10K)

Sales Attendants/ Merchandisers
 

A leading food manufacturing company wishes to recruit a lady as a Merchandiser in outlets in Nairobi CBD. 

She should be honest, aggressive and a fast learner.
 

You will be expected to be a people’s person and able to relate with everyone well. 
 

You should be good in record keeping
 

You should understand different products, placing and arranging of products. 
 

You should be young, energetic, ready to learn fast and knowledgeable.
 

This position requires one to have completed their O levels. 
 

Experience in the same field as a Merchandiser will be an added advantage. 

This position demands working long hours including weekends and holidays and one should be flexible. 
 

Salary is 10,000/=. 
 

Applicants should send their CV to recruitment@careerresources.co.ke by 5th August, 2013. 
 

Note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. 

The candidate will be based in Nairobi.

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Food Technologist Career in Nairobi Kenya (KShs 20K - 30K)

Food Technologist

A leading production company of food products is looking a lady who has studied Food Science Technology. 

She should have worked in similar company i.e flour milling company or a tea processing company. 
 

She should have hands on experience in food processing, minimum 4years.
 

She should posses’ leadership skills.
 

She should be holder of a Diploma in Food Science Technology.
 

She should be mature, a fast learner and have the ability to be creative and innovative. This position demands working long hours including weekends and holidays and one should be flexible. 
 

Salary is 20,000 - 30,000/=. 
 

Kindly send your application with a short written testimonial of your greatest achievement (at Most Half a page) and expected salary to recruitment@careerresources.co.ke by 5th August, 2013.
 

Note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. 

The candidate will be based in Nairobi

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Key Account Manager Job Vacancy

Key Account Manager

Manage key Accounts - sales processing 

Debt collection

Procurement of production supplies

Min 3 yrs exp in account management

Self driven and motivated

Quick on their feet

Ethical and honest

Experience / exposure in marketing

Qualifications

• Business degree Marketing / procurement /PR
• Mature

To apply, send your CV only to recruitment@careerdirections.co.ke or recruit@careerdirections.co.ke before 6th August. 

Clearly indicate the position applied for and your minimum salary expectation on the subject line

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Electronics, Air Conditioning and White Goods Technicians Job Vacancies

The positions below are open to qualified applicants.
 

Electronics Technicians 
 

4 Positions
 

Responsibilities:
 

Repair of Electronic appliances like TVs, PDP, LODs, HIFIs, Home-theatres,DVDs, Radios and any other small electronic appliances.
 

Minimum Qualifications:

Diploma/Certificate in Electrical and Electronics Engineering or related field.
 

2 years similar experience in an organized work environment.

Air Conditioning Technicians 
 

2 Positions
 

Responsibilities:

• Installation and service of Air Conditioners

Minimum Qualifications:

• Diploma or certificate in Air Conditioning and Refrigeration or related source
• 2 years experience in installation and repair of Air Conditioners

3. White Goods Technicians
 

2 Positions
 

Responsibilities:

• Repair of Household Appliances like Fridges, Washing Machines, Cookers, Microwaves and any other related appliances.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Diploma/Certificate in Refrigeration/Medical Engineering or related field.
• 2 years similar experience in an organized work environment.

To apply, send your CV only to recruitment@careerdirections.co.ke or recruit@careerdirections.co.ke before 6th August. 

Clearly indicate the position applied for and your minimum salary expectation on the subject line

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Team Leader Job Vacancy

Job Title: Team Leader
 

Reporting to: Business Account Manager 
 

Subordinates: Retail Representatives

Purpose of the Job: To maximise business and market share in the assigned area through efficient management of retail representatives, and co-operation with personnel.

Main responsibilities and key tasks:
 

To lead, supervise and monitor Retail Representatives in assigned area
 

To manage relationship with key retailers in assigned area
 

To consolidate and report market intelligence and other reports
 

To assist in recruitment and training of new Retail Representatives
 

To participate in sales planning meetings and activities
 

To propose and implement promotional and tactical initiatives at POS to maximize sell-out

Key job competencies:
 

Leading and coaching

• Engages others with a clear direction & goals. 
• Roles models desired behaviors. 
• Delegates work appropriately and fairly. 
• Motivates and empowers others. 
• Provides employees with development opportunities and coaching. 
• Recruits high-caliber employees

Meeting Customer Expectations

• Understands, anticipates & focuses on customer needs and satisfaction. 
• Delivers agreed solutions or proposes alternatives based on customer needs. 
• Keeps promises & sets high standards for quality.
• Seeks & acts on customer feedback

Value Selling

• Creates a value proposition that is tailored to the customer’s business and needs, and sells it effectively in the customer organization to increase the value for the customer and company business partners

Collaboration

• Works effectively with customers, business partners and colleagues in cross-functional relationships across organizational boundaries (direct, matrix and virtual), to deliver superior results.
• Establishes strong mutually beneficial strategic relationships internally and externally

Business Insight

• Applies knowledge and insight (related to consumers, customers, markets and business) to sales decisions, in order to increase value

Business Planning

• Creates and implements short and long-term business plans by collecting and analyzing relevant information, and using resources, tools and processes in order to achieve targets

Persuading & Influencing:

• Gains clear agreement and commitment from others by persuading, convincing and negotiating. 
• Makes a strong personal impression on others. 
• Promotes ideas on behalf of self or others. 
• Makes effective use of the network to influence and persuade others

Candidate Profile

• possess the necessary field sales or marketing experience
• can demonstrate a hunger for the role and a desire to work with Client
• are willing to learn new skills or hone existing ones
• display a positive, self confident attitude
• are presentable, personable, articulate
• are MIS literate
• possess local area and regional knowledge
• can converse well in English and local dialects
• are determined self starter
• can become Client brand advocates
• Possess demonstrated leadership skills

To apply, send your CV only to nelson.tum@careerdirections.co.ug before 6th August 2013. 

Clearly indicate the position applied for and your minimum salary expectation on the subject line

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Hotel Food and Beverage Manager (Entebbe) and Finance Manager (Mbale) Jobs in Uganda

Hotel Jobs in Uganda

Vacancy: Food and Beverage Manager – Uganda Entebbe 

The successful candidate will be responsible for the following:
 

To maintain an efficient F&B operation with quality of food, beverage and service while maximising revenue. 
 

Manage and oversee the daily operation of Conferencing, Restaurant, Bar and Room Service 
 

Controlling costs and achieving set margins 
 

Ensuring GUEST comment results meet and exceed set targets 
 

Ensuring that the required F&B procedures, operational and administrative systems and controls are in place.
 

Regular operating stock and operating equipment stocks are conducted and variance reports reconciled. 
 

Accurate compilation of all required F&B reports, ensuring that it is timeously distributed to the relevant personnel. 
 

STAFFING levels and rostering are maintained to meet operational requirements and within budgeted parameters. 
 

Adherence to labour laws, application of discipline, grievance handling and employee communications.
 

Facilitate the development of STAFF through the training plan. 
 

On-going training is conducted to ensure competency and to address identified training needs. 

Requirements:

• Diploma in Hospitality/Food and Beverage Management or similar qualification / working qualification
• 2 years’ experience in a full service Food & Beverage department would be advantageous
• A high level of leadership skills
• Must be GUEST and service driven
• Ability to work accurately under pressure
• Excellent planning and organisational skills
• Time management skills is essential
• Computer Literacy is essential (Micros, Opera, Word and Excel)
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
• Well groomed, presentable and professional manner

Finance Manager - Uganda Mbale

Duties:   

• Responsible for maintaining effective accountancy, Hotel's Books of Account, Record Keeping, Internal Financial Controls and Financial Reporting/ Management Accounts which adequately depict the financial performance of the Hotel (against budget).
• The interpretation, management reporting and recommendation of actions on financial statements and books of account usually fall within the scope of this position. Duties may include such bookkeeping general duties up to Trial Balance level of accounts
• The employee is familiar with and applies standard accounting practices and controls and works in accordance with the Accounting Standards Manual.

Job Specification:
 

Literacy: Must be fully literate and able to read and interpret policies, procedures and communications. Must have a basic book keeping skills to compile accounting control reports and Management reports.
 

Numeracy: Must be fully numerate to be able to perform relative calculations, statistics and be able to interpret basic accounts and financial statements/ reports. Must be computer literate and able to input and extract relevant data from computerised formats.
 

Language: English for the purposes of communicating with GUESTS and management.
 

Formal Training/Education: Matric plus post graduate qualification related to bookkeeping. 
 

Competency: The employee is able to consistently apply the skills and knowledge requirements of the job position in order to meet and exceed the Key Result Areas of the position.    
 

The employee is able to display management skills in the interpretation of Hotel policy, business objectives, the application of resources, control of costs and overall application of company standard accounting practices.

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

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