Cost Accountant

Our client a leading Regional Manufacturing group is looking to recruit a Cost Accountant. The ideal candidate must have prior experience in Cost Accounting.

Key Responsibilities:

• ·         Perform activity of covering production costs and costs of sales.
• ·         Product development and overhead.
• ·         Compares actual to estimates.
• ·         Analysis of raw material inventory.
• ·         Prepares periodic reports.
• ·         Conduct ongoing process constraint analyses.
• ·         Report on margins by product and division.
• ·         Report on periodic variances, causes, spending variances.
• ·         Analyse capital budgeting requests.
• ·         Perform cost accumulation tasks as a member of the target costing group.
• ·         Coordinate physical inventory counts and cycle counts.
• ·         Investigate variances and resolve issues.
• ·         Review standard and actual costs for inaccuracies.
• ·         Accumulate and apply overhead costs as required ( accounting principles).

Qualifications:

• ·         Minimum Five years’ work experience in Cost Accounting.
• ·         Undergraduate degree in accounting, finance, business administration, or equivalent.
• ·         CPA (K).
• ·         Experience with Big 4 is a plus.
• ·         High attention to detail, strong analytical skills.
• ·         Advanced computer skills on MS Office, accounting software.
• ·         Systems knowledge and familiarity. 
• ·         Proven knowledge of accounting standards and procedures, laws, rules & regulations.
• ·         Ability to adapt to change quickly and multi-task.
• ·         Ability and drive to work independently, solution oriented.
• ·         Ability to determine work priorities, make decisions and take appropriate actions.
• ·         Ability to meet schedules and deadlines of the work area.
• ·         Ability to communicate effectively.

Monthly Net Salary: Kshs. 150,000/= (Approx. 1,500 USD )

Deadline: 28^th February 2017

Applications:

To apply, please follow the link: http://bit.ly/2kzK9uH

We endeavour to make contact with all of our applicants, but unfortunately high volumes of applications make this unrealistic. If you do not hear from us within two weeks your application has not been successful on this occasion. This does not mean you will not be considered for future roles so please keep an eye on our job board and apply for positions that match your skills and experience.

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Graphical Designer

Our client, a dynamic Retail Company with multiple branches across East Africa is looking to recruit a Graphical Designer. The successful candidate MUST be proficient with Adobe CS Illustrator, Photoshop, Indesign, Bridge, Acrobat and MAC.

Key Responsibilities;

• Drive and maintain brand consistency.

• Guiding the brand image, identity, and translating it into marketing collateral – advertising, POS, in store and digital.

• Manage the day-to-day workload of assigned graphic design projects, and track progress until they are successfully completed.

• Incorporate supervisor’s feedback and critique to improve the final results.

• Maintaining all creative archives.

• Interface with other departments as required for projects.

• Draw up and maintain presentation files with updated marketing data.

• Work under tight deadlines.

• Other duties as assigned.

Qualification:

• A minimum of 1 year’s diploma in commercial art.

• Must have an online portfolio.

• Must have commercial experience.

• A minimum of 1 years’ experience working as a graphic designer.

• Solid understanding of printing process, photography, illustration, layout, typography, logo development, colors, brand look and feel.

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

• Willingness and desire to work in large retail business.

Monthly gross salary: Ksh. 45,000 – 70,000/= ( 450 – 700 USD ) depending on skill  and experience

 

Deadline: 24th February 2017 

       

Applications:

To apply, please follow the link: http://bit.ly/2k7r8PK  

We endeavour to make contact with all of our applicants, but unfortunately high volumes of applications make this unrealistic. If you do not hear from us within two weeks your application has not been successful on this occasion. This does not mean you will not be considered for future roles so please keep an eye on our job board and apply for positions that match your skills and experience.

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Senior Graphical Designer

Our client, a dynamic Retail Company with multiple branches across East Africa is looking to recruit a Senior Graphical Designer. The successful candidate MUST be proficient with Adobe CS Illustrator, Photoshop, Indesign, Bridge, Acrobat and MAC.

Key Responsibilities;

• Drive and maintain brand consistency.
• Guiding the brand image, identity, and translating it into marketing collateral – advertising, POS, in store and digital.
• Manage the day-to-day workload of assigned graphic design projects, and track progress until they are successfully completed.
• Incorporate supervisor’s feedback and critique to improve the final results.
• Maintaining all creative archives.
• Interface with other departments as required for projects.
• Draw up and maintain presentation files with updated marketing data.
• Work under tight deadlines.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualification:

• A minimum of 2 years diploma in commercial art.
• Must have an online portfolio.
• Must have East Africa experience.
• A minimum of 3 years’ experience working as a graphic designer.
• Solid understanding of printing process, photography, illustration, layout, typography, logo development, colors, brand look and feel.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Willingness and desire to work in large retail business.

Monthly gross salary: Ksh. 100,000 – 180,000/= ( 1,000 – 1,800 USD ) depending on skill  and experience 
  
Deadline: 24th February 2017  
        
Applications:

To apply, please follow the link: http://bit.ly/2j8hdtx 

We endeavour to make contact with all of our applicants, but unfortunately high volumes of applications make this unrealistic. If you do not hear from us within two weeks your application has not been successful on this occasion. This does not mean you will not be considered for future roles so please keep an eye on our job board and apply for positions that match your skills and experience. 

*** Leading Recruitment & Executive Search Company in Kenya; Summit Recruitment & Search, Blixen Court, Karen Road, Karen ***

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Company Secretary & Accountant

Our client, a floriculture company with small companies is looking to fill the position of a Company Secretary cum Accountant for their office based in Nairobi, Kenya. The successful Candidate should have company Secretary and Account qualification.

Key Responsibilities:

·         Accountant work: Handling small companies Accounting.

·         Verify accounting journals and ledgers and other financial records.

·         Submit relevant withholding and VAT payments to Kenya Revenue Authority.

Handling Statutory Audit, Internal Audit, MIS reporting and Tally Accounting.

·         Secretarial work: Handling small companies entire secretarial compliances like minutes preparation.

·         Handling small companies entire secretarial compliances i.e form filling, registers, certificate preparation.

·         Handling  new company formation.

Qualification:

·         Minimum 5 years’ work experience in accounting and secretary department.

·         Must have undergraduate degree in accounting, finance, business administration, or equivalent.

·         Must be Gujarati speaking.

·         Advanced proficiency in accounting software tools, including Quick-books and Spread Sheets.

·         Ability to understand and apply current accounting guidelines.

·         Must have integrity, honest, hardworking, sincere, committed and smart worker.

·         Must have an entrepreneurial spirit and collaborative nature.

·         Ability and drive to work independently and solution oriented.

·         Ability to determine work priorities, make decisions and take appropriate actions.

·         Ability to communicate effectively.

Monthly gross salary: depending on skills and experience.  

  

Deadline: 24^th February 2017   

      

Applications:

To apply, please follow the link: http://bit.ly/2k3IpsO

We endeavour to make contact with all of our applicants, but unfortunately, high volumes of applications make this unrealistic. If you do not hear from us within two weeks your application has not been successful on this occasion. This does not mean you will not be considered for future roles so please keep an eye on our job board and apply for positions that match your skills and experience.

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Business Development Manager – Ghana, West Africa

This international Company mobilizes public and private resources for the benefit of doctors and patients through insurance and mobile based healthcare. Based in Ghana but covering all of West Africa. Medical Credit Fund works with banks in Africa to provide loans to small and medium‐sized companies in the health sector with the aim to improve their business and quality. The loans are provided in partnership with local financial institutions and combined with a business and quality improvement program.  

The Business Development Manager will be responsible for developing MCF’s partnerships and portfolio in the West African region, from generating leads, guiding prospects through initial screening, credit appraisal, underwriting and due diligence to structuring and closing deals in collaboration with the MCF based in Africa and Amsterdam.

Key Responsibilities:

·         Source, develop and assess business leads and develop a solid pipeline of lending

opportunities.

·         Develop, recommend and implement strategies and plans to develop MCF’s business in the region.

·         Build and maintain relationships with financial partners (banks and non‐bank financial institutions) and stakeholders, including other financial institutes and possible co‐financing partners.

·         Manage credit analysts, business and quality advisors, specialty consultants, due diligence partners and structuring lawyers in the screening, credit appraisal and due diligence of MCF prospects and oversee the structuring of transactions.

·         Prepare and submit credit proposals to the Credit Committee.

·          Oversee and ensure the smooth transition and support of clients through the underwriting, approval and closing processes.

·         Monitor and work with clients, where applicable, to implement their business plans in order to enhance client performance and lower investment risk.

·         Proactively monitor industry and regional trends and identify and develop opportunities for innovative financing solutions.

·         Participate in organization‐wide strategic and business planning as part of the management team in Nigeria.

Qualification:

·         The business development manager should have an entrepreneurial and results‐oriented mind-set combined with strong relationship management and organizational skills.

·         He or she is able to engage with a variety of stakeholders from different cultures and is creative and resourceful in finding solutions.

·         The ideal candidate combines experience in finance with knowledge of the health sector and has a passion for social impact.

·         Minimum of 10 years of experience in business or commercial lending including the origination and management of a portfolio and credit analysis and deal structuring, preferably in the SME segment.

·         Master’s degree in finance, economics or accounting, preferably complemented with an MBA.

·         An excellent and diverse network in the local finance industry and market knowledge of social sector financing.

·         Experience and a diverse network in the local health sector is a strong advantage.

·         Entrepreneurial, proactive and hands‐on mentality, with an enthusiasm for working in a dynamic, fast‐paced environment.

·         Personable relationship builder, persuasive, engaging presence, with diplomacy, tact, and good humour.

·         Team‐orientation, with strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work both collaboratively and independently.

·         Systematic approach to seeking opportunities, managing due diligence and closing transactions.

·         Excellent negotiation skills.

·         Ability to meet deadlines, prioritize and work on multiple tasks simultaneously, and see ideas through to action.

·         Fluency both in English and French.

·         Strong affinity with impact investing and the social goals of MCF.

·         Willingness and ability to travel across the region extensively.

·         Strong writing and communications skills.

·         Comprehensive knowledge of computer software applications such as Microsoft Word, Excel and Powerpoint.

Monthly gross salary: USD 6000 plus benefits

Deadline: 8^th February 2017   

    

Applications:

To apply, please follow the link: http://bit.ly/2j7wNpt

We endeavour to make contact with all of our applicants, but unfortunately,high volumes of applications make this unrealistic. If you do not hear from us within two weeks your application has not been successful on this occasion. This does not mean you will not be considered for future roles so please keep an eye on our job board and apply for positions that match your skills and experience.

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Senior Pharmacist & Business Development

This new International Company is starting up a group of pharmacy shops in the Nairobi area. They are looking for experienced pharmacy staff that can set up a new business and guide the new owners on what products the new shops should stock.

Key Responsibilities;

·         Business development of brand new shops.

·         Guidance on what products should be sold in the shops.

·         Manage the set up of the shops and manage the staff.

·         Sourcing medicine and products.

·         Dispensing, prescribing and consultancy experience.

·         Report writing to the Director.

Qualifications;

·         Diploma in Pharmacy.

·         Management experience of at least 5 years.

·         Good customer sales experience.

·         Managed a pharmacy shop before.

·         A Young go-getter who wants a new challenge.

Monthly gross salary: Ksh. 60,000 /= (Approx. 600 USD)

Deadline: 3^rd February 2017  

      

Applications:

To apply, please follow the link:  http://bit.ly/2js6PeB

We endeavour to make contact with all of our applicants, but unfortunately, high volumes of applications make this unrealistic. If you do not hear from us within two weeks your application has not been successful on this occasion. This does not mean you will not be considered for future roles so please keep an eye on our job board and apply for positions that match your skills and experience.

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Personal Assistant & HR Manager

Our client, a leading bakery and pastry shop is looking to fill the position of a Personal Assistant and HR Manager to be based in Nairobi. The ideal candidate should be a dynamic, passionate & hardworking leader who is able to manage all administrative functions. He / she MUST have working experience in labour laws and payroll preparation.

Key Responsibilities:

·         Provide support to the manager.

·         Payroll preparation as well as administrative duties.

·         Meeting and greeting visitors at all levels of seniority.

·         Dealing with incoming correspondence.

·         Producing documents, reports and presentations.

·         Liaising with clients, suppliers and other staff.

·         Devising and maintaining office systems, including data management etc.

·         Accounts and budgets follow up.

Qualification:

·         Must have 4 years and above experience in a similar role.

·         Must have a Degree in Business or related field.

·         Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

·         Computer literate.

·         Self driven and motivated.

·         Must have a high level of integrity and honesty.

·         Candidates with hospitality industry experience will have an added advantage.

·         Must have strong knowledge of the labour laws in Kenya.

·         Good written and spoken English.

Monthly gross salary: Ksh. 100,000 - 150,000/= (Approx. 1,000 - 1,500 USD)

Deadline: 24^th February 2017  

     

Applications:

To apply, please follow the link:  http://bit.ly/2jhuXNV

We endeavour to make contact with all of our applicants, but unfortunately high volumes of applications make this unrealistic. If you do not hear from us within two weeks your application has not been successful on this occasion. This does not mean you will not be considered for future roles so please keep an eye on our job board and apply for positions that match your skills and experience.

*** Leading Recruitment & Executive Search Company in Kenya; Summit Recruitment & Search, Blixen Court, Karen Road, Karen ***

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