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Our client is one of Kenya’s largest automotive distributors with a wide customer base across Eastern Africa.
Our client is one of Kenya’s largest automotive distributors with a wide customer base across Eastern Africa.
In
its quest to remain competitive and provide excellent sales and after sales
services to customers, the company has embarked on a number of initiatives
aimed at repositioning itself as a lead player in the automotive
industry.
This
transformation has created opportunities for individuals with the drive to
contribute to this exciting journey.
Our
client now wishes to recruit results oriented individuals with vision and
creativity to fill various management positions.
Finance Manager
Finance Manager
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Reporting
to the Country Managing Director, the jobholder will be responsible for
providing effective and efficient management of all financial and accounting
matters of the Company including the custody of the company’s funds and assets
for the company operations in Kenya.
Key duties and responsibilities:
- Participate in
business strategy discussions on the company’s finance processes and
pro-actively support all areas of the business in the Kenya country office
- Provide
strategic advice with regard to business initiatives and projects and
assist in the execution of business strategies
- Provide risk
management, review country financial performance and ensure action plans
are in place to meet business commitments
- Ensure all
internal finance processes, filing and reporting requirements are
compliant with relevant required standards
- Drive consistent
improvements in financial processes and routines and ensuring effective
management of costs in the country office
- Ensure timely
and accurate reporting monthly, quarterly and annually on costs/revenue by
cost centre and ensure regular updating of forecasts in the light of
changes in costs and revenue.
- Prepare
presentations for the company’s financial position to the Board of
Directors
- Represent the
company in all negotiations with bank, finance companies and
manufacturer’s representative
- Produce
financial statements, reports and analysis
- Ensure timely
submission of annual tax returns to tax authorities and annual filing of
company records with the Registrar of Companies where applicable.
Minimum
qualifications, experience, knowledge and skills:
We
are looking for a candidate,who has an undergraduate degree with professional
qualifications in accounting or financial management such as CPA or ACCA, with
membership to a professional body (ICPAK).
An
MBA or relevant master’s degree will be an added advantage.
The
job holder should have a minimum of 10 years financial management experience,
three of which must be at managerial level.
He/she
should have strong financial management experience and skills (budgets /
forecasts capital projects, imports and exports), strong leadership skills and
ability to influence positively and make an impact at senior management
level.
In
addition, he/she should possess excellent analytical skills including ability
to link financial results to operational performance drivers and have good
working experience with ERPs.
Branch Manager
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Reporting
to the Head of Commercial Services, the jobholder will be responsible for
managing the branch operations by controlling cash flow, stocks and assets at a
profitable level.
The
jobholder is also responsible for maximising the branch profitability through
the sale of vehicles, associated products, parts and service
Key duties and responsibilities:
- Coordinate the
operations of all functions in the branch
- Continually
monitor the financial situation on a regular basis to achieve the branch
financial objectives
- Examine all
accounts and operating controls to initiate improvement or corrective
action where required
- Ensure high
level of contact with the bank and ensure good cash flow
- Monitor and
control availability of vehicle and parts stock in line with customer
demand and projected sales
- Maintain and
increase market penetration in the assigned territory of the branch to
meet company objectives
- Improve stock
turnover ratios and increase sales to meet the branch objectives
- Ensure high
standards of quality and workmanship in After Sales
- Ensure that
adequate safety and security measures have been installed to protect
company personnel and property in the branch
- Plan and oversee
the completion of sales campaigns, advertising and promotional activities
and ensure their cost-effectiveness
Minimum
qualifications, experience, knowledge and skills:
The
ideal candidate should hold an undergraduate degree in Business Administration
or a related field.
A
post graduate qualification in management or related field will be an added
advantage.
He/she
should have a minimum of 10 years’ experience in a comparable environment,
three of which must be at management level.
Experience
and knowledge of modern business methods and controls and knowledge of vehicle
legislation and of trade practices is desirable.
He/she
should have the ability to motivate a team to achieve objectives.
Security Manager
Security Manager
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Reporting
to the Head of Shared Services, the Security Manager will be responsible for
formulating, monitoring and evaluating the company’s security strategies,
policies and procedures, and leading in their implementation, to ensure safety
of company assets and human resources.
Key duties and responsibilities:
- Ensure safe
custody of all company assets through monitoring and controlling movement
of vehicles, people and goods into and out of the company premises
- Provide leadership,
advice and direction to line management on security policy and practices
including identifying exposures, recommending and developing corrective
plans appropriate.
- Coordinate
sourcing, contracting and management of third party security service providers
- Oversee
sourcing, installation and maintenance of security systems and equipment
to meet the company’s security requirements
- Lead and manage
investigations of all reported security incidents, and providing advice to
management on remedial action
- Ensure induction
and training of third party security staff in line with the company
policies and guidelines.
- Collaborate with
the Human Resource department to develop and implement continuous
programme to ensure employee awareness and compliance to company health,
safety, and security policies in line with the regulatory standards
- Enforce
compliance to company security and safety measures including carrying out
spot checks
- Perform periodic
risk analysis for the company and preparing, implementing and maintaining
a disaster recovery plan for all business locations
Minimum
qualifications, experience knowledge and skills:
The
ideal candidate should hold a university degree from a recognised institution
with advanced training in security management.
If
the candidate has worked in the disciplined forces, a certificate of honourable
discharge will be required.
He/she
should have a minimum of 10 year’s practical experience in security management
in a comparable organisation with experience in undertaking investigations.
In
addition, he/she should possess knowledge and understanding of asset protection
including implementing security programs and solutions to support the
business.
In
addition, he/she should have strong analytical and problem solving skills, excellent
communication, interpersonal and negotiation skills and have knowledge of
security systems.
If you believe you fit the required profiles, please send your applications in confidence to ess.ke@ke.pwc.com by Friday 21 June, 2013 quoting the job reference number and the title of the position you are applying for.
If you believe you fit the required profiles, please send your applications in confidence to ess.ke@ke.pwc.com by Friday 21 June, 2013 quoting the job reference number and the title of the position you are applying for.
In
addition, please attach a curriculum vita that contains details of your
qualifications, experience, present position, current remuneration, expected
remuneration as well as copies of professional / academic certificates.
Include
your day and evening telephone numbers, email address and names and address of
three references.
Only
shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
