Our
client, Anchor Group of Companies is a leading integrated services Company
headquartered in Nyeri Town, Nyeri County and with operations in many parts of
the country.
As
part of continuing expansion, the company seeks to recruit qualified,
experienced, energetic, enthusiastic, self-driven, honest and trust worthy
professionals to join its dynamic team.
The
positions include:
1. Accountant – New Age Developers and Construction
Company Ltd (NADCC)- Nyeri & Karatina
Number
of Positions: 1
Job
Description: Provide
financial information to management of NADCC by researching and analyzing
accounting data; preparing reports.
Responsibilities
- Prepare,
examine, and analyze accounting records, financial statements, and other
financial reports to assess accuracy, completeness, and conformance to
reporting and procedural standards.
- Compute taxes
owed and prepare tax returns ensuring compliance with payment, reporting
and other tax requirements.
- Analyze business
operations, trends, costs, revenues, financial commitments, and
obligations, to project future revenues and expenses or to provide advice.
- Establish tables
of accounts, and assign entries to proper accounts.
- Develop,
maintain, and analyze budgets, preparing periodic reports that compare
budgeted costs to actual costs.
- Develop,
implement, modify, and document recordkeeping and accounting systems,
making use of current computer technology.
- Prepare forms
and manuals for accounting and bookkeeping personnel, and direct their
work activities.
- Advise
management about issues such as resource utilization, tax strategies, and
the assumptions underlying budget forecasts.
- Liaise with
internal and external auditors for Anchor Group of Companies.
Person
specifications
- Must be a holder
of a minimum of CPA section III
- 2-5 years’
experience handling accounts at a busy setting
- Experience in
accounting software’s like Pastel is a definite advantage
- Must be a honest
an trust worthy person
- Must be aged
between 25 - 35 years.
- Must have good
communication and interpersonal skills.
- Have Proficiency
in basic and specialized accounting computer software applications.
- Able to work
independently with minimum supervision.
2. Construction Site Manager - New Age Developers and Construction
Company (NADCC) - Nyeri and Karatina
No
of Positions:
2
Job
Description:
To
Plan, direct, coordinate, and budget activities concerned with the construction
and maintenance of structures, facilities, and systems undertaken by NADCC and
participate in the conceptual development of construction projects and oversee
their organization, scheduling, and implementation.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Schedule the
project in logical steps and budget time required to meet deadlines.
- Determine labor
requirements and dispatch workers to construction sites.
- Inspect and
review projects to monitor compliance with building and safety codes, and
other regulations.
- Interpret and
explain plans and contract terms to administrative staff, workers, and
clients, representing the owner or developer.
- Prepare
contracts and negotiate revisions, changes and additions to contractual
agreements with architects, consultants, clients, suppliers and
subcontractors.
- Obtain all
necessary permits and licenses
- Direct and
supervise workers.
- Study job
specifications to determine appropriate construction methods.
- Select,
contract, and oversee workers who complete specific pieces of the project,
such as painting or plumbing.
- Requisition
supplies and materials to complete construction projects.
- Prepare and
submit budget estimates and progress and cost tracking reports.
- Develop and
implement quality control programs.
- Take action to
deal with the results of delays, bad weather, or emergencies at
construction sites.
- Confer with supervisory
personnel, owners, contractors, and design professionals to discuss and
resolve matters such as work procedures, complaints, and construction
problems.
- Plan, organize
and direct activities concerned with the construction and maintenance of
structures, facilities, and systems.
- Investigate
damage, accidents, or delays at construction sites, to ensure that proper
procedures are being carried out.
- Evaluate
construction methods and determine cost-effectiveness of plans.
Person
specifications
- Must be a holder
of a diploma in building and construction, civil engineering or other
relevant diploma form a recognized Polytechnic/Technical Institute,
- At least 2-5
years’ experience in busy construction company
- Experience in
design software like archiCad
- Experience in
tendering and preparation of proposals
- Must be a honest
an trust worthy person
- Must be aged
between 25 - 35 years.
- Must have good
communication and interpersonal skills.
- Have Proficiency
in basic computer software applications.
- Able to work independently
with minimum supervision.
3. Production Manager - Anchor Flour Millers Ltd - Nyeri
Number
of Positions:
1
Job
Description:
To plan, organise, coordinate and control production Anchor Millers and ensure
that milling products and bottled water are produced efficiently and that the
correct amount is produced at the right cost and level of quality.
Responsibilities
- Overseeing the
production process, drawing up a production schedule;
- Ensuring that
production activities are cost effective;
- Making sure that
products are produced on time and are of good quality;
- Working out the
human and material resources needed;
- Drafting a
timescale/ schedule for the job- materials requirements planning
- Estimating costs
and setting the quality standards;
- Monitoring the
production processes and adjusting schedules as needed;
- Monitoring
product standards and implementing quality-control programmes;
- Liaising with
different stakeholders like suppliers, marketers, mill workers, packers
etc. to ensure seamless operations
- Continually
improve safety record by addressing both physical safety issues and
employee safety attitudes.
- Supervising and
motivating a team of workers;
- Reviewing worker
performance and setting production targets;
- Maintaining and
improve housekeeping in all areas of the mill.
Person
specifications
- Must be a holder
of a diploma in food production or related qualification
- Min 2-5 years’
experience in a human food production facility
- Experience
managing a team or working as part of a team
- Must be a honest
an trust worthy person
- Must be aged
between 25 - 40 years.
- Must have good
communication and interpersonal skills.
- Have Proficiency
in basic computer software applications.
- Able to work
independently with minimum supervision.
4. Merchandisers – Anchor Flour Millers, Dabo and
Nyumbani Maize Meal
No
of Positions: 30
- Preferably Ladies
- 20 for Nairobi
Supermarkets and retail outlets
- 10 for upcountry
Supermarkets and retail outlets
Job
Description:
Promote supermarket sales by providing point-of-purchase advise to customers
and shelf management services.
Responsibilities
- Determine call
schedule by reviewing priorities with supervisor; discussing special
instructions, product promotions, new products, and price changes.
- Maintain
customer relationships by visiting store managers and customers; answering
their questions; responding to special requests; describing product
features.
- Maintain store
shelves by observing displays of company products; removing damaged or
expired products; tidying store shelves; providing optimum display of
products.
- Maintain
inventory by restocking shelves with product from inventory; observing
inventory levels; prompting store management to reorder when levels appear
low; arranging for return and credit for damaged products.
- Complete call
report by observing display and pricing of competitors' products.
- Help field sales
representatives with special promotions by setting-up displays at aisle
ends; checking daily on special promotions; observing customer reaction to
special promotions; forwarding observations to management; removing
promotions at end of special promotion period.
- Provide
information by reporting growth, expansion, or closing of supermarkets in
assigned territory.
- Enhance
merchandising and organization reputation by accepting ownership for
accomplishing new and different requests; exploring opportunities to add
value to job assignments.
Person
specifications
- A minimum KCSE
or certificate in sales and marketing
- 1-5 years’
experience merchandising Fast moving Consumer Goods (FCMCG)
- Pleasant,
outgoing and friendly personality
- Must be a honest
an trust worthy person
- Must be aged
between of 20 - 35 years.
- Must have good
communication and interpersonal skills.
- Have ability to
demonstrate and use other means to present the products.
- Ability to meet
stipulated targets as allocated
- Able to work
independently with minimum supervision.
5. Lodge Manager – Giraffe Ark Lodge Ltd - Solio Ranch- Nyeri
No
of Positions:
1
Job
Description:
Overseeing
all lodge operations to ensure safe and sound service delivery, making sure the
clients get value for their money.
Ensuring
all the clients are attended to and coordinating the operations to meet daily
customer expectations and standards and acquiring and maintaining of new
accounts to meet financial obligations.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Developing and
implementing SOPS and monitor to ensure proper standards of service
adhered to at all times
- Check weekly and
daily forecast, and supervise table and room allocation to guests
- Welcome and seat
guests in the restaurant, supervise order taking and service and control
meals for staying and walk in guests
- In liaison with
the Head Chef brief staff on the day’s menu and coordinate service
- Monitor
restaurant opening and closing duties including staff grooming and
hygiene, restaurant setting and cleanliness for service
- Authorize
purchase of stores requirements in liaison with the F & B Manager and
Housekeeping manager
- Conduct a
monthly stock take of operating equipment and maintain and update of all
lodge records
- Continually
monitor and control the usage of equipment and supplies
- Gather feedback
and comments/complaints from guests and communicate to all concerned
parties for action
- Plan, organize,
allocate and co-ordinate the work of the team & provide leadership to
the team including preparing duty rosters, off and leave schedules.
- Leading,
motivating and developing and controlling lodge staff
- Dealing with
staff matters and welfare issues
- Conducting
marketing and business development for lodge products
- Dealing with
credit facilities for the hotel
- Dealing with
customer care and training of staff in customer services and related field
- • And any other
duties that may be assigned from time to time
If
you meet the said requirements and are passionate enough to be part of a
dynamic, fired up team, send your application by in confidence by email
attaching your detailed CV with at least two (2) reliable referees to
questesq@yahoo.com
NB: Clearly state the
position you are applying for in the subject line of the email
Deadline
for applications is Friday 19th July 2013.
Only
shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Anchor
Group of Companies is an equal opportunity employer.
