A well established and a leading Distributor of Electronic
Security and Safety Solutions / Equipments with operations through - out the
East Africa region is seeking to recruit an experienced, result oriented and a
proffesional of impeccable character to fill the following positions.
General Manager
Job Description
Business Purpose/Objective
Business Purpose/Objective
Plan, direct and coordinate the day-to-day activities of the
company including finance, HR, R&D, Procurement, sales and marketing
and legal services at the direction of the Managing Director.
Also responsible for supervising review and implementation of
the company’s strategic Plan both Short & Long term.
Core Working Relationships: Directors, employees, clients, equipment manufacturers and suppliers.
Academic/Experience/Industry Knowledge
Educational
Core Working Relationships: Directors, employees, clients, equipment manufacturers and suppliers.
Academic/Experience/Industry Knowledge
Educational
- Master’s
Degree in Business, Security management or a related field.
- Must
have broad knowledge of Security and ICT.
- Adequate
financial management skills.
Experience
- At
least 10 years experience in senior management position
- Experience
in Security technology oriented Organization an added advantage
- Advanced
knowledge of the East African security technology market an added
advantage.
Personal Attributes/Character
- Strong
leadership and business communication skills including effective interpersonal,
influencing, negotiation skills, analytical skills and ability to write
reports.
- Strategic
thinker able to give direction towards attainment of the strategic
objectives
- Ability
to take personal responsibility for dealing with customers’ issues and
concerns.
- Ability
to maintain professional status and keep abreast of evolving trends in
security technology through continuous professional programmes.
- Ability
to establish flexible multidisciplinary teams in an environment conducive
to continuous learning, creativity and innovation.
- Ability
to solve complex and outstanding technical and administrative problems by
generating alternative workable solutions
- Ability
to maintain confidentiality of privileged information and to ensure
absolute discretion and sensitivity to confidential matters.
- Be
willing and able to travel regularly either scheduled or on a short
notice.
Key Performance Indicators
Operations
- Implementation
and realization of the strategic objectives within the set timelines
- Increased
yearly revenue growth of 10-15% as compared to previous year
- Track
expenses against forecasts / budget
- An
upto date finance policy and compliance
Procurement
- Compliance
with set standards between the company and equipment/product suppliers/
industry .
- Compliance
with the procurement policy
- Effective
inventory control
HR
- Establish
systems to hold team accountable for standards
- Organisational
and individual performance measurement activities in place and standards
met.
- Maintenance
of staff discipline
- Staff
training and development
Sales & Marketing
- Achieved
brand positioning and management
Research & Development/Technical
- Ensure
organisation is in the forefront in current technology and solutions
- Maximised
intergration of ICT in business operations
Key Roles/Duties
Organisational Effectiveness
- Provide
professional leadership and technical guidance in identifying and
evaluating organizational risk factors in all the organization’s
activities
- Strategic
planning and guiding the various teams towards attaining the company’s
strategic objectives.
Finance
- Plan
and coordinate the timely preparation of annual work plans and budget
estimates as well as outlining key activities to be undertaken to achieve
desired targets.
- Oversee
debt collection by ensuring all collections are made on outstanding
accounts to meet monthly financial targets.
- Prepare
weekly, monthly and annual reporting on the company and take
responsibility for the operations budgetary control.
Procurement
- Mitigation
against losses, breakages and obsolete stock.
- Develop
and implement procurement policy to ensure goods and services are
purchased with due regard to economy, effectiveness, and efficiency in
full compliance with the company’s policy on procurement.
- Inventory
management
Sales & Marketing
Customer Service
- Develop
and establish an effective Marketing and Sales department strategies that
will promote and sustain customer or investor relations.
- Consolidate
the organization’s current client portfolio with the aim of increasing and
maintaining the client base.
- Mitigate
possible disputes that may occur between the organization and its clients
or suppliers by establishing a workable conflict resolution system
Products & Brand positioning
- Develop
and implement communication strategies aimed at promoting and enhancing
the organization’s image in order to create good-will and build
credibility.
- Develop
and improve products that will actively persuade customers to choose them.
- Create
new income streams through expanded product network services.
- Continuously
analyze sales performance and spearhead direct sales of company products
and services.
- Develop
and implement sales incentive schemes for sales force and technical staff.
- Analyze
factors affecting brand performance and design strategic brand plans to
counter negative effects.
Human Capital
- Review
organization structure to ensure that workflow processes and team
structures are properly aligned with the strategic direction
- Develop
and establish an effective and professional technical team ready to build
security awareness and demand for the latest company products.
- Review
incidents of violations against organization policy and regulations as
well as handle employee disputes and take appropriate action in line with
approved policies, procedures and regulations.
- Monitor
and track the employee and company performance
- Institute
training and development plans for different staff categories
Job description – Finance Manager
The Role
The position requires a mature,result oriented,highly qualified
and an experienced professional with good track record in Financial Mangement,
capable of strategically driving the company to achieve it Financial
objectives.
Responsibilities
The overall responsibilities of the above position will be to manage,direct and implement the Financial strategies,objectives,policies,procedures,financial function control enviroment,reporting and planning for the Group.
JD/Key Performance Indicators include ,but are not limited to;
The overall responsibilities of the above position will be to manage,direct and implement the Financial strategies,objectives,policies,procedures,financial function control enviroment,reporting and planning for the Group.
JD/Key Performance Indicators include ,but are not limited to;
- Development
of the financial and overall strategy of the group and shaping the
- implementation
plans.
- Ensuring
that all the Group entities are in compliance with the respective local
statutory reporting requirements.
- Ensuring
the financial controls,policies and procedures are adequate,effective and
are complied with.
- Cost
control
- Manage
the budgeting and monitoring process( actual performance)
- Maintaining
good financial systems and sound credit management policies
- Up
to date & accurate quarterly internal Audit reports
- Ensuring
the company’s resources and assets are appropriately safeguarded
- Managing
performance and progression of the Finance team across the region
- Maintaining
relationship with stakeholders,including banks,regulators, and external
auditors.
- Responsible
for coordinating and managing financial aspects with regard to
international suppliers.
- Developing
risk management policies relevant to the group,updating these as
necessary,and ensuring their implementation
- Advising
the Management from time to time on company financial soundness and
possible recommendations where it calls so.
Job specifications /qualifications and competence
- B.Com
Finance/Accounting option or equivalent qualification.
- CPA
(K) with at least 5 years post qualification experience, 2 of which should
be in a similar role.
- Working
knowledge of QuickBooks and Sage Pastel software packages.
- Audit
experience will be an added advantage.
- Excellent
MS office applications especially Excel skills.
- An
understanding of the security industry an added advantage.
- Experience
in managing the financial,tax and regulatory aspects of a regional entity
will be an added advantage.
- Practical
accounting experience in inventory management & control
- Demonstrate
leadership and ability to foster teamwork.
- Ability
to work under pressure, and meet deadlines while maintaining accuracy.
- Strong
interpersonal,communication,and analytical skills and able to excute
business plans and concepts effectively.
- Outstanding
organizational skills, tenacity and attention to detail.
- Must
be of high integrity and unquestionable character.
- Must
be willing and able to travel regularly either scheduled or on a short
notice.
If interested,kindly send your CV to
recruitkenya@kimberly-ryan.net