Pest Control Industry Sales Executives Jobs in Kenya

A company in the Pest Control industry is seeking to recruit two competent Sales people for Nakuru and Mombasa posts. 

They must be MALE

Sales Executives 

2 positions
 

Gross Salary: 20K - 30K + commissions

Nature and Purpose:
 

You are expected to work closely with the Managers, and the Sales & Marketing Manager (Kenya) in championing marketing initiatives, and achieving agreed key sales performance parameters. 

You will take a notable role in helping the Company re-affirm its position in the market as the global leader.

You are also expected to develop sales plans that are effective and that result in tangible positive results and noticeable market growth, as well as champion cross selling initiatives within your region.

The position requires an aggressive seller with upfront customer and market knowledge and intelligence.

Key responsibilities

• Visiting potential/existing customers to demonstrate all the services and products offered. Communicate effectively to customers, giving precise solutions and present quotations in a most professional manner
• Up sell, cross sell, identify and develop new business from existing customers to increase the service range within your region
• Close sales and convince clients why services offered by the Company are superior and beneficial than what competition offers
• Responsible for price increases notification/mediation to the clients
• Undertake debt collection for the customers in your area and maintaining agreed credit terms in liaison with the credit office
• Achievement of the desired and agreed sales growth target for the portfolio.
• Improvement, enhancement and achievement of agreed client retention rate. Building and maintaining strong professional client relationships aimed at retaining existing clients.
• Create a relevant and historic customer data base by maintain complete records of all activities regarding customer visits, complaints etc 
• Monitoring the day to day commercial performance of each account within the portfolio.
• Carry out analysis and provide detailed sales & service information for the client portfolio and make reports to the Sales Manager and Sales Manager of the company as and when required
• Daily liaison with other members of the service teams to provide information and ensure that customers receive excellent customer service
• Noting and advising on changes and trends in the marketplace and the activities of competitors to ensure Rentokil Initial services and products remain highly visible and preferred by customers
• Adhere to Company polices as prescribed by the Company booklet.
• Comply with work ethics in terms of work hours, minimum standards, and in particular health and safety requirements.

Qualifications/Knowledge and experience

• A Sales/Marketing degree, or a business related degree from a recognized university with experience in sales, or advanced diploma in sales or its equivalent will be considered.
• Must have a minimum 3 years practical experience in sales and marketing
• Valid driver’s license
• Health and Safety awareness and requirements.

Critical competencies
 

Personal Attributes

• Attention to detail: shows strong concern for accuracy, detail and timeliness
• Integrity and compliance : committed to high ethical standards and upholds policies
• Flexibility : adapts comfortably to a wide variety of people and situations
• Passion to service delivery.

Communication and Interpersonal Skills

• Relationship building : works to build close relationships and teamwork with business managers in all departments
• Presentation skills : communicates clearly and confidently by written and verbal means
• Excellent customer service skills
• Strong problem solving skills/solution driven
• High level of computer proficiency

Organisation and Leadership

• Planning : organises time efficiently with the ability to prioritize
• Organisation: keeps clear records of correspondences with customers and produces detailed action plans. Maintains reports and gives feed back on time
• Monitoring and control: closely monitors sales related KPIs and gives prompt feed back to staff & management.

If you are up to the challenge, posses the necessary qualification and experience,  please send your CV only indicating why you are the most suitable candidate for the role clearly quoting the job title (Sales Executive Gross 20K- 30K) on the email subject to vacancies@corporatestaffing.co.ke.

Please indicate current or last salary.

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Customer Relations and Sales Trainer Job in Nairobi Kenya

CAP Youth Empowerment Institute Kenya, is supported by MasterCard Foundation, was established to provide Basic Employability Skills Training (BEST) for disadvantaged youth in the society with particular focus on women to get equitable, qualitative learning and access to promising labour market oriented opportunities, savings and credit that support their pathways to safe and positive futures. 

The key purpose of the organization is to assist 10,000 disadvantaged youth to make informed choices, develop labour-market oriented employability skills and access job placements, savings and enterprise development support. 

About the position 

Successful candidate will be based in our Nairobi Centre as a Customer Relations and Sales Trainer. 

Successful candidate must be willing to relocate to Nairobi. 

The right candidate must be self-driven who can work with minimal Supervision.

Job Responsibilities 

• We are looking for people who have pride, passion and energy, but mostly love TEACHING. 
• Take responsibility for the quality of teaching delivered. 
• Guidance and skills development to ensure that standards are maintained and improved. 
• To act as a personal tutor to CAP students. 
• Developing, customizing and Delivering Sales and Marketing curriculum. 
• Assist students get internships and placements. 
• Link the youth with potential employers. 
• Adequately equipping the students with Sales/Marketing/Customer Relations skills. 
• Assist in the design and preparation of materials, resources and information to be used in respect of programmed delivery. 
• Carry out monitoring, guidance, support and mentoring of the learners and take action as required. 

Competencies required 

• Ability to meet deadlines and handle diverse tasks simultaneously using prioritization. 
• Strong oral and written communication skills. 
• Strong interpersonal, leadership, and motivational skills. 
• Excellent Presentation skills. 
• Dynamism, creativity and flexibility. 
• Networking skills a must. 
• Must be flexible.  

Requirements

• One (1) year working experience in Sales/Marketing, Customer Relations, PR.
• Past experience as a Trainer is desirable. 
• Must be mature and with the right attitude. 
• Must have relevant training in Sales/Marketing/Customer Relations. 
• Aged 25 to 33 years. 
• Must be passionate about working with young people.
• Degree in PR, Marketing, Mass media, Customer relations.

How to apply
 

To express interest in this opportunity, send your CV to hrcapyei@gmail.com by 20th April 2013.
 

Cover letter should be pasted on the body of the email and not as an attachment.

Applicants are required to quote their current and expected salary. 

Only short listed candidates will be contacted.

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Entrepreneurship /IT Trainer Job in Nairobi Kenya

CAP Youth Empowerment Institute Kenya, is supported by MasterCard Foundation, was established to provide Basic Employability Skills Training (BEST) for disadvantaged youth in the society with particular focus on women to get equitable, qualitative learning and access to promising labour market oriented opportunities, savings and credit that support their pathways to safe and positive futures. 

The key purpose of the organization is to assist 10,000 disadvantaged youth to make informed choices, develop labour-market oriented employability skills and access job placements, savings and enterprise development support. 

About the position 

The incumbent will be posted in one of the CAP Centers currently operational as an Entrepreneurship / IT Trainer. 

The right candidate must be self-driven and must work with minimal Supervision.

Job Responsibilities

• We are looking for people who have pride, passion and energy, but mostly love TEACHING. 
• Take responsibility for the quality of teaching delivered. 
• Guidance and skills development to ensure that standards are maintained and improved. 
• To act as a personal tutor to CAP students. 
• Developing, customizing and Delivering Entrepreneurship curriculum. 
• Assist students get internships and placements. 
• Link the youth with potential employers. 
• Adequately equipping the students with Entrepreneurial skills. 
• Assist in the design and preparation of materials, resources and information to be used in respect of programmed delivery. 
• Carry out monitoring, guidance, support and mentoring of the learners and take action as required. 

Skills 

• Ability to meet deadlines and handle diverse tasks simultaneously using prioritization. 
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal, leadership, and motivational skills. 
• Excellent Presentation skills. 
• Dynamism, creativity and flexibility. 
• Networking skills a must.
• Must be flexible. 

Requirements 

• One (1) year working experience as a trainer. 
• Aged 26 - 33 years. 
• Extensive background in Entrepreneurship. 
• Must have ICT Skills. 
• Must be mature and with the right attitude. 
• Must have passion of working with young people. 
• Past experience working with NGO will be an added advantage. 
• Demonstrated Experience in transferring Entrepreneurship knowledge. 
• Degree in Entrepreneurship/Business or related field.

How to apply
 

To express interest in this opportunity, send your CV to hrcapyei@gmail.com by 20th April 2013.

Cover letter should be pasted on the body of the email and not as an attachment.

Applicants are required to quote their current and expected salary. 

Only short listed candidates will be contacted.

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Hospitality Trainer Job in Kenya

CAP Youth Empowerment Institute Kenya, is supported by MasterCard Foundation, was established to provide Basic Employability Skills Training (BEST) for disadvantaged youth in the society with particular focus on women to get equitable, qualitative learning and access to promising labour market oriented opportunities, savings and credit that support their pathways to safe and positive futures. 

The key purpose of the organization is to assist 10,000 disadvantaged youth to make informed choices, develop labour-market oriented employability skills and access job placements, savings and enterprise development support. 

About the position 

Successful candidate will be based in one of the CAP YEI Centres as a Hospitality Trainer. 

The right candidate must be self-driven who can work with minimal Supervision. 

Job Responsibilities

• We are looking for people who have pride, passion and energy, but mostly love TEACHING. 
• Take responsibility for the quality of teaching delivered. 
• Guidance and skills development to ensure that standards are maintained and improved. 
• To act as a personal tutor to CAP students. 
• Developing, customizing and Delivering Hospitality curriculum. 
• Assist students get internships and placements. 
• Link the youth with potential employers. 
• Adequately equipping the students with both Hospitality skills. 
• Assist in the design and preparation of materials, resources and information to be used in respect of programmed delivery. 
• Carry out monitoring, guidance, support and mentoring of the learners and take action as required.  

Competencies required  

• Ability to meet deadlines and handle diverse tasks simultaneously using prioritization. 
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal, leadership, and motivational skills.
• Excellent Presentation skills. 
• Dynamism, creativity and flexibility. 
• Networking skills a must.
• Must be flexible. 

Requirements 

• One (1) year working experience in hospitality. 
• Must be mature and with the right attitude. 
• Must have relevant training in hospitality. 
• Aged 25 to 33 years. 
• Must be passionate about working with young people.
• Demonstrated work Experience in training.
• Degree/Diploma in Hotel/Hospitality Management.

How to apply
 

To express interest in this opportunity, send your CV to hrcapyei@gmail.com by 20th April 2013.
 

Cover letter should be pasted on the body of the email and not as an attachment. 

Applicants are required to quote their current and expected salary. 

Only short listed candidates will be contacted.

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Biblia Sacco Credit Controller / Debt Collector and Accountant Jobs in Kenya

Biblia Sacco Ltd
 

A leading Sacco in the Christian evangelical – NGO sector

Vacancies
 

Credit Controller / Debt Collector
 

Job description/specification - summary

• • To collect and follow up debts
• • To check on the non-performing loans
• • To co-ordinate debt collection
• • Advice on legal/commercial issue regarding loan default
• • Advice on our credit policy according the changes in the market
• • Be able to appraise loans and advice members accordingly

Qualifications and Experience

• Graduate in business related studies
• At least CPA II
• A diploma from the co-operative college is an added advantage
• Debt collection experience
• Demonstrated experience in debt collection
• Understanding debt collection principles
• At least 3 years of experience in the financial/cooperative/banking industry.
• Should have good IT skills with experience in Microsoft Office software & NAVISION
• Should be able to communicate effectively

Other attributes

• Should be a committed Christian
• Should be of high integrity and honest

Terms and conditions: One (1) year contract renewable subject to performance
 

Accountant
 

Job description / specification - summary

• To update the books of accounts monthly to reflect accurate financial position.
• General Ledger reconciliations and annual audit preparations to achieve satisfactory audit rating.
• To prepare monthly management accounts for the Board that are timely and accurate.
• Validate MPA postings, update the General Ledger and ensure Sacco’s Loan portfolio performs optimally.
• To prepare dividend schedules upon approval by the AGM.
• To carry out regular backups of the General Ledger and ensure the system is working at all times.
• Curry out any other duties assigned by the Manager

Qualifications and Experience

• Graduate in business related field
• At least CPA II
• A diploma from the co-operative college is an added advantage
• At least 3 years of experience in the financial/cooperative/banking industry.
• Should have good IT skills with experience in Microsoft Office software & NAVISION
• Should be able to communicate effectively

Other attributes

• Should be a committed Christian
• Should be of high integrity and honest

Terms and conditions: Two (2) year contract renewable subject to performance
 

Application
 

Apply to the Chairman on or before 30th April 2013, enclosing the following:-

• A detailed CV giving details of telephone contacts, email address, and current position and also a cover letter
• Names and contacts of three (3) referees one being your pastor

Important Notice: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted

P.O. Box 7041-00300 

Nairobi 

E-mail: info@bibliasacco.com

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Water Services Trust Fund Finance Manager and Technical Auditor Jobs in Kenya

Water Services Trust Fund
 

Financial support for improved access to water and sanitation
 

1. Re- Advertisement
 

Position: Finance Manager
 

Reporting: Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer.
 

Location: Nairobi
 

The Finance Manager is responsible for planning, organizing and directing the financial affairs of Water Services Trust Fund
 

Duties and Responsibilities
 

Specific Duties at this level will include but not limited to;

• Take charge of the finance function and ensure the development of the financial management strategy and sound financial management systems
• Provide leadership in the formulation, implementation, analysis and reporting of financial management policies and strategies
• Provide leadership in the preparation of the budget in line with the strategic plan, and monitor and control to enhance effective utilization
• Reviewing donor contracts, cash flow and other financial projections in line with donor requirements
• Participate in financial negotiations with Development Partners and bankers
• Ensure timely preparation of the annual financial statements, donor management reports, monitor and reconcile the same
• Support the Resource Mobilization activities of the Fund
• Ensure timely the preparation of the Funds payroll and statutory returns
• Ensure timely project financial monitoring and reporting
• Implement internal and external audits recommendations
• Ensure timely disbursement and accounting of funds by agents
• Build financial management capacity of Water Service Providers, Communities and Water Resource users associations
• Supervise, appraise and develop staff in finance department
• Ensure proper management of the ICT and Procurement function in the Fund
• Taxation planning and management
• Cash management
• Ensure proper internal control

Qualifications and Experience

• Degree in Finance or business related field such as, Commerce, Finance, Accounting, Management or Economics from a recognized Institution.
• Masters in Finance orin a related field.
• CPA(K) or ACCA
• At least seven (7) years relevant experience in a reputable organization, three (3) of which must be at a senior management level, preferably as head of the finance function
• Member of a professional body (ICPAK)/ ACCA
• Experience in project accounting is an added advantage

Personal Attributes

• Be honest and trustworthy.
• Demonstrate sound work ethics.

Skills

• Computerized accounting.
• Financial management systems.
• Knowledge of accounting systems.
• Knowledge in ISO management systems.

2. Advertisement
 

Position: Technical Auditor
 

Reporting: Reporting to the Internal Audit Manager
 

Duties and responsibilities
 

Key duties and responsibilities will include and not limited to;

• Assessing the adequacy of internal controls over funds received by the project and supported institutions.
• Carry out technical audit of funded projects.
• Assess the adequacy of the systems of control over procurements of supplies, equipment and services.
• Verification of disbursements received and expenditures incurred.
• Evaluate expenditures at the project level, the recipient institutions and implementing agents against the authorized work plans so as to assess their relevance, appropriateness and general enforceability.
• Monitoring and Evaluation, inspection and audit of the completed technical works for quality and quantity timeline.
• Review the technical works and propose measures, procedures, tools, and actions that can contribute to the improvement of the quality of funded projects.
• Carry out technical audit of funded projects to determine compliance to engineering and technical standards.
• Coordination of Auditors and Audi-tees.
• Follow up audit issues.

Qualifications and Experience

• A Degree in Civil Engineering (Building or Construction) or any relevant degree.
• Masters degree in a related field.
• Registered member of a professional body.
• At least 5 years experience in a relevant field.
• Audit experience in a large Audit and Consultancy firm will be an added advantage.
• Experience in project management.

An attractive remuneration package commensurate with above qualification and experience requirement will be offered to the successful applicants.

How to apply
 

Interested and suitably qualified candidates should submit their applications with the job title clearly marked on the envelope to the address below. 

Your application should include a cover letter demonstrating why you are the best suited candidate, copies of your academic and professional certificate and testimonials and copies of professional membership(s) certificates. 

It should also include details of telephone contacts, email address, current position and immediate supervisor position, current and expected remuneration and three referees; one academic and two professionals.
 

Chief Executive Officer,
Water Services Trust Fund,
Hill, Mara Road, CIC Plaza, 1st Floor 

P.O Box 49699 - 00100, 

Nairobi.
 

To be received not later than close of business 9th May 2013.
 

Water Services Trust Fund is an equal employer and Persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
 

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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Water Services Trust Fund Finance Manager and Technical Auditor Jobs in Kenya

Water Services Trust Fund
 

Financial support for improved access to water and sanitation
 

1. Re- Advertisement
 

Position: Finance Manager
 

Reporting: Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer.
 

Location: Nairobi
 

The Finance Manager is responsible for planning, organizing and directing the financial affairs of Water Services Trust Fund
 

Duties and Responsibilities
 

Specific Duties at this level will include but not limited to;

• Take charge of the finance function and ensure the development of the financial management strategy and sound financial management systems
• Provide leadership in the formulation, implementation, analysis and reporting of financial management policies and strategies
• Provide leadership in the preparation of the budget in line with the strategic plan, and monitor and control to enhance effective utilization
• Reviewing donor contracts, cash flow and other financial projections in line with donor requirements
• Participate in financial negotiations with Development Partners and bankers
• Ensure timely preparation of the annual financial statements, donor management reports, monitor and reconcile the same
• Support the Resource Mobilization activities of the Fund
• Ensure timely the preparation of the Funds payroll and statutory returns
• Ensure timely project financial monitoring and reporting
• Implement internal and external audits recommendations
• Ensure timely disbursement and accounting of funds by agents
• Build financial management capacity of Water Service Providers, Communities and Water Resource users associations
• Supervise, appraise and develop staff in finance department
• Ensure proper management of the ICT and Procurement function in the Fund
• Taxation planning and management
• Cash management
• Ensure proper internal control

Qualifications and Experience

• Degree in Finance or business related field such as, Commerce, Finance, Accounting, Management or Economics from a recognized Institution.
• Masters in Finance orin a related field.
• CPA(K) or ACCA
• At least seven (7) years relevant experience in a reputable organization, three (3) of which must be at a senior management level, preferably as head of the finance function
• Member of a professional body (ICPAK)/ ACCA
• Experience in project accounting is an added advantage

Personal Attributes

• Be honest and trustworthy.
• Demonstrate sound work ethics.

Skills

• Computerized accounting.
• Financial management systems.
• Knowledge of accounting systems.
• Knowledge in ISO management systems.

2. Advertisement
 

Position: Technical Auditor
 

Reporting: Reporting to the Internal Audit Manager
 

Duties and responsibilities
 

Key duties and responsibilities will include and not limited to;

• Assessing the adequacy of internal controls over funds received by the project and supported institutions.
• Carry out technical audit of funded projects.
• Assess the adequacy of the systems of control over procurements of supplies, equipment and services.
• Verification of disbursements received and expenditures incurred.
• Evaluate expenditures at the project level, the recipient institutions and implementing agents against the authorized work plans so as to assess their relevance, appropriateness and general enforceability.
• Monitoring and Evaluation, inspection and audit of the completed technical works for quality and quantity timeline.
• Review the technical works and propose measures, procedures, tools, and actions that can contribute to the improvement of the quality of funded projects.
• Carry out technical audit of funded projects to determine compliance to engineering and technical standards.
• Coordination of Auditors and Audi-tees.
• Follow up audit issues.

Qualifications and Experience

• A Degree in Civil Engineering (Building or Construction) or any relevant degree.
• Masters degree in a related field.
• Registered member of a professional body.
• At least 5 years experience in a relevant field.
• Audit experience in a large Audit and Consultancy firm will be an added advantage.
• Experience in project management.

An attractive remuneration package commensurate with above qualification and experience requirement will be offered to the successful applicants.

How to apply
 

Interested and suitably qualified candidates should submit their applications with the job title clearly marked on the envelope to the address below. 

Your application should include a cover letter demonstrating why you are the best suited candidate, copies of your academic and professional certificate and testimonials and copies of professional membership(s) certificates. 

It should also include details of telephone contacts, email address, current position and immediate supervisor position, current and expected remuneration and three referees; one academic and two professionals.
 

Chief Executive Officer,
Water Services Trust Fund,
Hill, Mara Road, CIC Plaza, 1st Floor 

P.O Box 49699 - 00100, 

Nairobi.
 

To be received not later than close of business 9th May 2013.
 

Water Services Trust Fund is an equal employer and Persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
 

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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Engineering Underwriting Job in Kenya

African Reinsurance Corporation

Engineering Underwriter (PS 2)

The African Reinsurance Corporation (Africa Re), a pan-African International Financial Institution, announces a vacancy for the position of Engineering Underwriter in the Nairobi Regional Office.

A. Main Duties / Responsibilities

This position is for an Engineering Underwriter who will manage a portfolio of accounts (treaties and facultatives) for cedants in East Africa.

B. Detailed Duties/Responsibilities

The successful candidate will have the direct responsibility of underwriting and developing the portfolio he/she is in charge of and shall report to the Regional Director.

The duties of the Underwriter shall comprise :

• Negotiation for new and renewal of Reinsurance contracts;
• Portfolio management and business relations;
• Monitoring premium and claims payments;
• Insurance Risk Surveys and assessments;
• Assessment and Rating of Engineering risks;
• Managing relationships with Cedants;
• Compiling Performance Progress reports.

C. Key Performance Indicators

• Premium production in line with budget and growth potentials;
• Good claims management;
• Good relationship with cedants;
• Underwriting profitability in the class of business written;
• Market/ Product expansion;
• Reliability of forecast made on premium, claims and underwriting results;
• Accuracy of data provided to management.

D. Technical Competencies Required For This Position

• Applies the core principles of insurance to everyday situations;
• Demonstrates an understanding of standard policy wordings, extensions and limitations;
• Applies knowledge of what is needed for an insurance contract to be legally valid;
• Demonstrates an understanding of underwriting capacity;
• Knows and applies organizational underwriting philosophy;
• Identifies data sources which can be used for pricing decisions and factors that can affect pricing;
• Provides complete and accurate quotations for risks and apply the underwriting policy and guidelines;
• Demonstrates awareness of the data that indicates how an underwriting portfolio is performing for own area of business;
• Knows how claims notification information is used in the claims handling process for own area of business;
• Manages the claims handling process to achieve timely settlement and minimize leakages;
• Advanced technical competence in reinsurance & retrocession;
• Good skills in business software tools: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, RMS;
• Very good technical knowledge of reinsurance and retrocession.

E. Minimum Qualifications and Experience

Applicants not older than 40 years and should hold the following qualification:

• First University degree in relevant field (Engineering) plus Masters plus 5 years post qualification relevant qualitative work experience with emphasis on risk surveys, underwriting/rating engineering risks and Reinsurance underwriting;

Or

• First University degree in relevant field (Engineering) plus full professional qualification plus 5 years post qualification relevant qualitative work experience with emphasis on risk surveys, underwriting/rating engineering risks and Reinsurance underwriting;

Or

• First University degree in relevant field (Engineering) plus 9 years post qualification relevant qualitative work experience with emphasis on risk surveys, underwriting/rating engineering risks and Reinsurance underwriting.

F. Additional Requirements For Candidates For This Position:

Applicants must be:

• Nationals of member States of Africa Re;
• Additional professional qualifications would be an added advantage;
• Bilingualism (English/French) would be an added advantage;
• Relevant work experience in a Reinsurance company or in the department of Reinsurance of an insurance company would be an added advantage.

G. Other Information

Salary and other conditions of service are competitive and comparative to what is obtainable in similar international organizations.

H. Procedure

Interested candidates for this position are requested to complete and submit the employment form online.

Closing date for submission of applications: 3rd May 2013

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African Re Database Administrator Job in Lagos

African Reinsurance Corporation 

Database Administrator (PS 2)

The African Reinsurance Corporation (Africa Re), a pan-African International Financial Institution, announces a vacancy for the position of Database Administrator at the Headquarters in Lagos, Federal Republic of Nigeria.

A. Main Duties / Responsibilities

The successful candidate will have the direct responsibility of supporting the ICT Department with the planning, administration, installation, configuration and control of the database systems used by the Corporation and ensuring efficiency, integrity and security of the corporate technological environment. He shall report to the Director of Information Technology (DICT).

B. Detailed Duties/Responsibilities

The duties of the Database Administrator shall comprise:

• Database Administration
• Database Maintenance
• Database Support
• Database Security
• Back up & Recovery
• ICT Risk & Compliance
• Ensuring full compliance with the ICT policies and procedures

C. Key Performance Indicator

• Quality of database operations administration
• Performance of systems
• Internal user feedback
• Quality & Timeliness of updates
• Efficiency & Effectiveness
• Quality of restore and backup retrieval
• Audit findings

D. Technical Competencies Required For This Position

• Oracle database core administration experience
• Oracle e-business Suite Application and database administration will be an added advantage
• Experience in Oracle web logic administration
• Experience in SQL/SQL* Plus programming PL/SQL and stored procedures/packages
• Experience in deployment in SOA suite, creation of Data sources, JMS destination, securing web services
• Experience in setup of High Availability architecture with clustering for Oracle Apps server and RAC for databases
• Experience working with Oracle Enterprise Manager
• Experience in performance tuning of Oracle 10g Application Server preferred

E. Minimum Qualifications and Experience

Applicants not older than 40 years and should hold the following qualification:

• First University degree in relevant field (Computer Science/ Engineering) plus Masters plus 5 years post qualification relevant qualitative work experience in Data base Management;

or

• First University degree in relevant field (Computer Science/Engineering) plus full professional qualification plus 5 years post qualification relevant qualitative work experience in Data base Management;

or

• First University degree in relevant field (Computer Science/ Engineering) plus 9 years post qualification relevant qualitative work in Data base Management.

F. Additional Requirements For Candidates For This Position:

Applicants must be:

• Nationals of member States of Africa Re;
• Additional professional qualification in Oracle Certified Professional (Database Administration) will be an added advantage.
• Bilingualism (English/French) would be an added advantage.
• Relevant work experience in a Reinsurance company, in the department of Reinsurance of an insurance company or in a reputable international organization would be an added advantage.

G. Other Information

Salary and other conditions of service are competitive and comparative to what is obtainable in similar international organizations.

H. Procedure

Interested candidates for these positions are requested to complete and submit the employment form online.

Closing date for submission of applications: 3 May 2013

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African Re Database Administrator Job in Lagos

African Reinsurance Corporation 

Database Administrator (PS 2)

The African Reinsurance Corporation (Africa Re), a pan-African International Financial Institution, announces a vacancy for the position of Database Administrator at the Headquarters in Lagos, Federal Republic of Nigeria.

A. Main Duties / Responsibilities

The successful candidate will have the direct responsibility of supporting the ICT Department with the planning, administration, installation, configuration and control of the database systems used by the Corporation and ensuring efficiency, integrity and security of the corporate technological environment. He shall report to the Director of Information Technology (DICT).

B. Detailed Duties/Responsibilities

The duties of the Database Administrator shall comprise:

• Database Administration
• Database Maintenance
• Database Support
• Database Security
• Back up & Recovery
• ICT Risk & Compliance
• Ensuring full compliance with the ICT policies and procedures

C. Key Performance Indicator

• Quality of database operations administration
• Performance of systems
• Internal user feedback
• Quality & Timeliness of updates
• Efficiency & Effectiveness
• Quality of restore and backup retrieval
• Audit findings

D. Technical Competencies Required For This Position

• Oracle database core administration experience
• Oracle e-business Suite Application and database administration will be an added advantage
• Experience in Oracle web logic administration
• Experience in SQL/SQL* Plus programming PL/SQL and stored procedures/packages
• Experience in deployment in SOA suite, creation of Data sources, JMS destination, securing web services
• Experience in setup of High Availability architecture with clustering for Oracle Apps server and RAC for databases
• Experience working with Oracle Enterprise Manager
• Experience in performance tuning of Oracle 10g Application Server preferred

E. Minimum Qualifications and Experience

Applicants not older than 40 years and should hold the following qualification:

• First University degree in relevant field (Computer Science/ Engineering) plus Masters plus 5 years post qualification relevant qualitative work experience in Data base Management;

or

• First University degree in relevant field (Computer Science/Engineering) plus full professional qualification plus 5 years post qualification relevant qualitative work experience in Data base Management;

or

• First University degree in relevant field (Computer Science/ Engineering) plus 9 years post qualification relevant qualitative work in Data base Management.

F. Additional Requirements For Candidates For This Position:

Applicants must be:

• Nationals of member States of Africa Re;
• Additional professional qualification in Oracle Certified Professional (Database Administration) will be an added advantage.
• Bilingualism (English/French) would be an added advantage.
• Relevant work experience in a Reinsurance company, in the department of Reinsurance of an insurance company or in a reputable international organization would be an added advantage.

G. Other Information

Salary and other conditions of service are competitive and comparative to what is obtainable in similar international organizations.

H. Procedure

Interested candidates for these positions are requested to complete and submit the employment form online.

Closing date for submission of applications: 3 May 2013

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BAT SAP Business Analyst Job in Kenya

SAP Business Analyst
 

Job purpose
 

To proactively engage with the business to identify business improvement and innovation opportunities through analysis and documentation of the business functions and processes and the information they use, as well as the creation of viable specifications, while complying with global ERP standards and platforms.
 

To lead the development of the IT component of SAP business projects through delivery in consultation with various IT specialists in the areas of SAP ERP, data management, communications, applications development and service delivery.

Key Deliverables

a) Innovation and Consultancy (Business Engagement):

• Maintain strong engagement with relevant business functions (supported by business knowledge), to understand the business requirements for IT solutions
• Evaluate business opportunities against our knowledge of available technology solutions with a bias to SAP ERP, to improve productivity
• Manage Business expectations and demands for IT solutions and services in order to align with Global and local Business and IT strategy (Prioritisation)
• Manage the level of customer satisfaction, by responding to customers’ queries, encouraging customers to take part in the continuous improvement of the products and services supplied
• Maintain the level of Business Engagement in order to support the effective delivery of IT services.

b) Process Design and Integration:

• Apply skills in the area of process analysis, modelling and design to assist the relevant business functions in improving process efficiency and alignment
• Apply globally defined SAP ERP application standards to ensure the availability of common information, as well as optimise the sustainability of applications
• Utilise appropriate business analysis, modelling and design tools to facilitate further engagement with development teams
• Provide a Business Requirements Specification document (URD) to enable IT Applications Technology to develop the required solution
• Assist the business to compile comprehensive user acceptance test documentation to ensure that the business tests and signs off on new IT solutions.

c) Business and Technology Expertise:

• Leverage knowledge of current and future technologies in areas appropriate to BAT business to support innovation and improve productivity
• Maintain knowledge of benchmark FMCG processes and practices, to drive continuous improvement in productivity without compromising quality

d) IT Project Leadership:

• Perform the role of IT team manager on projects and change requests to ensure functional requirements are delivered on time and in budget
• Deliver the IT financial budget, resource and project plans into the business project
• Adheres to a common project management methodology to ensure standardisation across the organisation
• Monitor team progress against project plans and budgets and initiate any required corrective action
• Perform and maintain detail of all quality assurance activities on projects to ensure business requirements are met
• Ensure global IT alignment at a project level through communication and co-ordination with Global Service Delivery and the Strategic Business Solutions team.

e) Administration

• Assist with cost centre budget management to ensure that the IT total cost of ownership (TCO) targets are achieved
• Assist with a management of a lifecycle based functional IT application portfolio including: risk analysis, budget, and TCO to facilitate business benefit and return on investment
• Provide regular and accurate IT resource requirement updates to the Build organisation, to ensure optimal IT resource utilisation
• Assist the Functional IT manager with monthly reporting responsibilities

Essential Requirements:

• Degree in related discipline with 5 years relevant IT experience
• Project management diploma and/or experience, Prince 2 preferred
• Possesses a broad knowledge of business and business functions, in one or more business sectors, preferably in an FMCG company, and an understanding of the impact of IT
• Is an expert in applying business and data analysis techniques
• Has a practical understanding of SAP ERP technologies
• Has a practical understanding of application development tools and corporate and industry standards.

Desirable Requirements:

• Flexible, conceptual thinker with good communication skills. 
• Good at working at abstract level, creative, performs well under pressure. 
• Able to absorb new technical, commercial and business concepts quickly, and translate them to practical applications in the environment. 
• Able to make critical decisions at the appropriate time, taking into account the needs of the situation, priorities, constraints and the availability of the necessary information. 
• Tolerant to ambiguity, seeks multiple solutions. 
• Tends to be practical and pragmatic, a generalist rather than a specialist.

For further Information and to apply;-      

                                                       
External Applicants apply through www.bat.com

Applications close on 30th April 2013

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BAT Finance & Credit Analyst, East Africa Markets Job in Kenya

Finance & Credit Analyst, East Africa Markets

 
Job purpose

To plan, develop and control all aspects of general ledger management, trade credit management and fixed assets management as well as provide support to the East Africa Markets (EAM) team.
 

Develop and maintain key relations with BAT finance team, East Africa marketing team, internal and external auditors, which will assist management in tracking performance and making business decisions.
 

Ensure effectiveness of controls and efficiency of financial accounting processes and make improvements where necessary.

Key Deliverables

a) General ledger management

• Daily preparation of General Ledger (GL) journals for posting by the British American Shared Service Africa Middle East (BASS AME) team
• Daily verification of the GL codes and checking payment vouchers / expense claims for all of the EAM marketing team
• Monthly Reconciliation of the marketing provision accounts as per set deadlines
• Ensure maintenance of monthly cut off procedures in line with BAT global requirements.

b) Trade debtors credit management

• Monitoring of customer balances and payments to ensure that our customers are in line with approved credit policy
• Review of credit terms in line with shipment plans to ensure shipments are not constrained by credit holds
• In liaison with Supply Chain, forecast debt closing positions and anticipate BAT credit holds and take appropriate corrective action where shipments are at risk
• Preparation of debtors aging report that shows monthly account status for all of East Africa Markets for discussion at the Credit Committee

c) Reporting Requirements

• Plan reporting of Royalties payable in the royalties reporting system
• Plan volumes reporting in the Financial Management System
• Upload of budget and plan numbers into SAP
• Marketing overhead splits reporting in the Financial Management System

d)  Marketing activities management: verification and approval of marketing activity credit notes and ensuring that all submissions from the end markets are accompanied by proper documentation that justifies payment to trade partners.
 

e) Coordination of the supplier payment processes for BAT Djibouti and Tobacco Management Consultants (TMC) Ethiopia including their respective payrolls.
 

f)  Checking and approving of cash and bank reconciliations for BAT Djibouti and TMC Ethiopia as well as stock reconciliations for BAT Djibouti
 

Requirements:

• A University Degree holder in a finance related field and preferably a holder of a professional accounting qualification or equivalent
• At least 3 years of finance experience in an FMCG environment
• Strong business orientation with a good appreciation of International Financial Reporting Standards
• Good interpersonal skills and the flexibility to deal with people at a variety of levels in different countries, both internally and externally
• Good communication and influencing skills
• A Self-motivated individual

For further Information and to apply;-   

                                                          
External Applicants apply through www.bat.com

Applications close on 30th April 2013

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BAT Finance & Credit Analyst, East Africa Markets Job in Kenya

Finance & Credit Analyst, East Africa Markets

 
Job purpose

To plan, develop and control all aspects of general ledger management, trade credit management and fixed assets management as well as provide support to the East Africa Markets (EAM) team.
 

Develop and maintain key relations with BAT finance team, East Africa marketing team, internal and external auditors, which will assist management in tracking performance and making business decisions.
 

Ensure effectiveness of controls and efficiency of financial accounting processes and make improvements where necessary.

Key Deliverables

a) General ledger management

• Daily preparation of General Ledger (GL) journals for posting by the British American Shared Service Africa Middle East (BASS AME) team
• Daily verification of the GL codes and checking payment vouchers / expense claims for all of the EAM marketing team
• Monthly Reconciliation of the marketing provision accounts as per set deadlines
• Ensure maintenance of monthly cut off procedures in line with BAT global requirements.

b) Trade debtors credit management

• Monitoring of customer balances and payments to ensure that our customers are in line with approved credit policy
• Review of credit terms in line with shipment plans to ensure shipments are not constrained by credit holds
• In liaison with Supply Chain, forecast debt closing positions and anticipate BAT credit holds and take appropriate corrective action where shipments are at risk
• Preparation of debtors aging report that shows monthly account status for all of East Africa Markets for discussion at the Credit Committee

c) Reporting Requirements

• Plan reporting of Royalties payable in the royalties reporting system
• Plan volumes reporting in the Financial Management System
• Upload of budget and plan numbers into SAP
• Marketing overhead splits reporting in the Financial Management System

d)  Marketing activities management: verification and approval of marketing activity credit notes and ensuring that all submissions from the end markets are accompanied by proper documentation that justifies payment to trade partners.
 

e) Coordination of the supplier payment processes for BAT Djibouti and Tobacco Management Consultants (TMC) Ethiopia including their respective payrolls.
 

f)  Checking and approving of cash and bank reconciliations for BAT Djibouti and TMC Ethiopia as well as stock reconciliations for BAT Djibouti
 

Requirements:

• A University Degree holder in a finance related field and preferably a holder of a professional accounting qualification or equivalent
• At least 3 years of finance experience in an FMCG environment
• Strong business orientation with a good appreciation of International Financial Reporting Standards
• Good interpersonal skills and the flexibility to deal with people at a variety of levels in different countries, both internally and externally
• Good communication and influencing skills
• A Self-motivated individual

For further Information and to apply;-   

                                                          
External Applicants apply through www.bat.com

Applications close on 30th April 2013

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Quantity Surveyors and Inspectors Wanted for Kenyan Jobs

Quantity Surveyors Wanted

 
Requirements

• Degree in Building Economics.
• Proven record of at least 7 years in large civil and mechanical works.
• Registration with the I.Q.S.K is an added advantage.
• Contract administration experience is an added advantage.
• This position is to be filled immediately.
• Civil Engineering QA/QA

Inspectors Wanted

 
Requirements

• Higher National Diploma in Civil Engineering.
• Proven record of at least 10 years in large civil works.
• Thorough knowledge of sound quality assurance practices.
• General background experience in quality assurance/quality control programmes
• At least 4 years supervisory experience.
• This position is to be filled immediately.

Interested candidates should submit their application and detailed CV, copies of certificates and a list of work done on or before 18th April 2013 to willemgons@gmail.com clearly indicating the position on the email subject. 

Very competitive remuneration packages commensurate with experience and qualifications will be offered to the right candidates.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

DN/A 1491
P.O.Box 49010-00100
G.P.O Nairobi, Kenya.

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