KTDA Management Services Ltd is a wholly owned subsidiary of
KTDA Holdings Ltd and is a key player in the tea industry providing management
services to the smallholder tea subsector for the efficient production,
processing and marketing of quality teas.
Accountants
Six (6) Positions
Position scope
Position scope
Reporting to the Senior Accountant the successful candidate will
be responsible for timely preparation of financial accounts.
Key Responsibilities
Key Responsibilities
- Ensuring
compliance with accounting standards and regulations;
- Timely
compilation of financial statements as required;
- Processing
of payments as per approved policies and procedures;
- Controlling
and approving petty cash transactions;
- Participating
in responding to audit queries;
- Posting
expenditures as per policies and procedures;
- Preparing
cash flow statement as required;
- Liaising
with treasury management on investment information and market rates;
- Posting
journal adjustment as required; and
- Custodian
of accountable documents and information
Qualifications/Skills/Experience
The ideal candidate must possess the following qualifications and competencies:-
The ideal candidate must possess the following qualifications and competencies:-
- Bachelors
Degree with a CPA (K) or ACCA or ACA and three (3) years post
qualification experience OR
- CPA
(K) or ACCA or ACA and five (5) years post qualification experience
- Computer
literacy and familiarity with standard office computer applications;
- Excellent
interpersonal and communication skills;
- Ability
to work under pressure and meet deadlines;
Strategy Development Officer
One (1) Position
Position scope
Reporting to the Manager, Strategy and Planning, the successful candidate will be responsible for development and continuous review of KTDA Group Strategic Business Plans for improvement of various business lines and enhancement of corporate resource use efficiency.
Key Responsibilities
Reporting to the Manager, Strategy and Planning, the successful candidate will be responsible for development and continuous review of KTDA Group Strategic Business Plans for improvement of various business lines and enhancement of corporate resource use efficiency.
Key Responsibilities
- Coordinating
development of the KTDA Group’s long-term business plans
- Monitoring,
formulation and implementation of departmental business plans
- Monitoring
and reporting on markets and customers from a strategic standpoint and
reporting on short, medium and long-term trends and directions
- Continuously
updating and reviewing the strategic business plans
- Liaising
with other SBUs and Finance to quantify strategic scenarios, assessing
opportunities and making recommendations
- Carrying
out research on policies and environmental changes and identifying the
impact on KTDA
- Establishing
and maintaining appropriate systems for measuring necessary aspects of
organizational performance.
- Monitoring,
measuring and reporting on organizational development plans and
achievements within agreed formats and timescales.
- Any
other duties as assigned from time to time.
Qualifications/Skills/Experience
The ideal candidate must possess the following qualifications, experience and competencies: -
The ideal candidate must possess the following qualifications, experience and competencies: -
- Bachelors
degree in Commerce, Economics or related field
- Postgraduate
qualification in Strategic Management
- Relevant
Microsoft packages and statistical software packages
- Five
(5) years experience in a strategic planning capacity or related field.
- Results
driver - takes the initiative to set and achieve challenging work
goals, focuses one’s time and energy to maintain high work standards
- Strong
interpersonal and communication skills
- Strong
analytical skills
- Change
agent – identify opportunities and initiate action to improve systems and
processes
- Continuous
learner - uses work challenges as opportunities to try new learning and
innovative solutions
Field Systems Administrator
Four (4) Positions
Position Scope
Reporting administratively to the Factory Unit Manager; and technically to the Regional ICT Coordinator, the successful candidate will be responsible for change management initiatives in the factory company to ensure smooth transition to new systems and processes.
Key Responsibilities
Position Scope
Reporting administratively to the Factory Unit Manager; and technically to the Regional ICT Coordinator, the successful candidate will be responsible for change management initiatives in the factory company to ensure smooth transition to new systems and processes.
Key Responsibilities
- Maintaining
a reliable and efficient LAN / WAN connectivity network and ensuring
optimal performance of these networks.
- Providing
Network security services including a reliable data backup system and
business continuity mechanisms.
- Ensuring
a virus free network environment by implementing timely and continuous
updates of anti-virus files.
- Performing
software maintenance procedures which include software upgrades, patches
to software applications, code complications, software testing and
deployment.
- Designing
and implementing LAN extensions and structured cabling as and when a need
arises in accordance to laid down policies and procedures.
- Preparing
and reviewing specifications for ICT Systems and equipment, overseeing the
installation and extension of the LAN and computers.
- Monitoring
and coordinating all new and existing ICT projects and initiatives at the
factory.
- Providing
support for the entire ICT infrastructure, equipment usage and liaising
with ICT-services section on training needs.
- Providing
documentation of all network services such as network topology, files
structure, cabling layout, and backup procedure in the office.
Qualifications /Competencies/ Experience
The ideal candidate must possess the following qualifications,
experience and competencies: -
- BSc.
in Computer Science, Information Technology, Computer Information Systems
or in relevant field.
- ICT
Certifications i.e. CCNA, MCSE etc will be an added advantage.
- At
least five (5) years working experience in ICT field.
- Excellent
hands-on technical and problem solving skills and ability to assess
technology needs.
- Excellent
verbal and written communication skills, tact and ability to work
effectively with people of all cultural backgrounds.
- Ability
to work as part of the team and capacity to meet deadlines.
How to apply
If you believe you fit the required profile, please write in
confidence to the address below by 23rd January 2013 attaching curriculum vitae
with details of your qualifications, experience and present position.
In addition, please provide your telephone number, e-mail
address and names of three referees.
The Group General Manager - Human Resource & Administration,
Kenya Tea Development Agency (MS) Ltd,
P. O. Box 30213 - 00100,
Nairobi
The Group General Manager - Human Resource & Administration,
Kenya Tea Development Agency (MS) Ltd,
P. O. Box 30213 - 00100,
Nairobi
e-mail:
recruitment@ktdateas.com
Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.