Job Vacancies at KTDA

Kenya Tea Development Agency (MS) Ltd is a wholly owned subsidiary of KTDA Holdings Ltd and a key player in the tea industry providing management services to the smallholder tea sub-sector for efficient production, processing and marketing of quality teas.

To ensure continued success and growth, we are seeking a dynamic and highly talented individual to join our management team in the following exciting and challenging position.

Senior Tax Accountant

One (1) Position

The Role Reporting to the Finance & Strategy Director, the successful candidate will be responsible for all tax matters for KTDA and its related companies;

Key Responsibilities
  • Providing tax advisory services to the group.
  • Advising management on tax efficient business structures and effects of changes in tax laws on the group businesses.
  • Managing KRA tax audits and filing of tax returns in liaison with group business managers.
  • Responding to correspondence from KRA and representing the group on all tax related matters.
  • Ensuring that the correct procedures and documentations are submitted for importation and exportation of products and equipment.
  • Preparing tax computations including deferred tax for the group businesses.
  • Continuously reviewing the businesses for tax planning opportunities and discuss them with Business Managers.
  • Executing together with Business Managers, tax planning opportunities.

Qualifications / Competencies / Experience

The ideal candidate must possess the following qualifications and competencies:
  • A Bachelors degree in accounting or related field from a recognized university.
  • Must be a holder of CPA (K) or its equivalent.
  • At least 7 years relevant experience 4 of which should be at a supervisory level
  • Possess thorough knowledge of taxation laws i.e. Customs and Excise, Income Tax and VAT.
  • Good management skills;

Marketing & Business Development Manager

One (1) Position

Position Scope: Reporting to the General Manager - Greenland Fedha, the successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring that GFL provides very competitive products that cater for all its customers’ needs, along with very excellent customer service under a well known brand of Greenland Fedha Limited.

Key Responsibilities
  • Developing the marketing strategy and plan;
  • Monitoring and analyzing market trends for changing customer needs;
  • Providing periodic competitive analysis reports of GFL product and services;
  • Exploring ways of improving existing products and market and increasing profitability
  • Developing strong brand equity for GFL products and services;
  • Identifying and developing viable market segments for GFL products;
  • Preparing product and market development objectives; schedules for all phases of product and market development up to & including the introduction to market;
  • Coordinating product development, estimates of potential profits & benefits to the organization;
  • Providing expertise and training to other departments in support of product(s) developed;
  • Developing and maintaining a prioritized list of customer and market requirements for product;
  • Coordinating and developing marketing, sales and financial plans for proposed products;
  • Providing financial and marketing justification for product selection and definition;
  • Managing day-to-day progress of product(s) under development;
  • Identifying partnering opportunities for complementary third-party products to broaden company's product line;
  • Researching and reporting on opportunities both within & outside the organization;
  • Managing the marketing budgets;
  • Ensuring timely delivery of all reports and products being developed;
  • Supervising, mentoring and managing staff to ensure growth & development;

Qualifications / Competencies / Experience

The ideal candidate must possess the following qualifications, experience and competencies:
  • Degree in Marketing or a degree in Business with marketing major
  • At least 7 years experience in product & business development & marketing; in a financial institution; 4 of which should have been in a supervisory position,
  • Innovative, team player with exposure to product and market development
  • Ability to network and develop strong business relationships
  • Have knowledge of a wide range of marketing techniques and concepts

How to Apply

If you fulfill the above requirements and wish to be considered, please write to us enclosing your cover letter and a detailed CV to reach the undersigned not later than 28th February 2014.

Group General Manager – Human Resources & Administration,
Kenya Tea Development Agency Ltd,
P.O. Box 30213 – 00100,
Nairobi


Email: recruitment@ktdateas.com