Job Vacancies in a Tel Co. in Kenya

Group Finance Manager 

Our client is a leading provider of integrated business and technology solutions across Africa in the Financial, Telecom, Real Estate, Service Industries and Government sectors in partnership with global technology industry leaders.

They are driven by the desire to deliver business value to customers through a combination of processes, innovation, excellence, quality frameworks and service delivery with the core motivation being to define service excellence in technology driven business solutions.

Our client is looking for a seasoned individual to take up the role of Group Finance Manager to manage and oversee the Groups global Financial Operations which cut across the Eastern Africa countries of Kenya, Ethiopia, Burundi and Rwanda, the Southern Africa countries of Zambia, Zimbabwe, Angola and Mozambique, the Western African countries of Ghana and Nigeria and Portugal in Europe. 


This role will report directly to the Chief Executive Officer (CEO).Further details concerning the role
are as follows:

Job Purpose/Summary

The Group Finance Manager will be responsible for the analysis and report of key financial data within the organisation ensuring that managers receive timely, accurate and relevant information in areas that may include financial advice and support to the Chief Executive Officer, Board of Directors and Senior Managers to enable them to make sound business decisions.

Duties and Responsibilities
  • Preparing and evaluating profit and loss and cash flow statements to determine which areas of the business are profitable and which areas are underperforming
  • Managing investment activities by overseeing investment opportunities and ensure that a cash management strategy is in place
  • Determine long-range development and investment strategies in order to ensure the company is profitable and cash flow positive
  • Monitoring and interpreting cash flows and predicting future trends
  • Supervises investment and raising of funds for business
  • Direct financial strategy, planning and forecasts
  • Develop and maintain systems of internal controls to safeguard financial assets of the organization
  • Oversee the management and coordination of all financial reporting activities for the organization
  • Formulating strategic and long-term business plans
  • Developing and maintaining liaison with tax advisors and KRA officials
  • Providing internal and external auditors with all assistance as required
  • Developing financial management mechanisms that minimise financial risk
  • Managing a company's financial accounting, monitoring and reporting systems
  • Studies, analyses and reports on trends, opportunities for expansion and projection of future company growth
  • Oversees all company accounting practices, including accounting departments, preparing budgets, financial reports, tax and audit function
Minimum Requirements
  • Degree Bachelor’s degree in Commerce or Finance
  • Master’s degree in Finance will be an added advantage
  • Minimum 8-10 years in a senior finance position
  • CPA(K) or ACCA professional qualifications
  • Experience in Telecommunication or ICT firms
  • An understanding of the GAAP with proven expertise in strategic financial planning and execution
  • Demonstrable experience of working in financial management with solid knowledge and experience in tax, reporting, compliance, treasury, and trade finance
  • Strong understanding of Accounting Systems and ERP accounting software is essential
Personal Attributes
  • Strong planning and organizing skills
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Tactful and self-motivated
  • Ability to mentor, lead projects and make effective decisions
  • Ability to work in a highly driven environment
  • Result oriented
  • Able to meet tight deadlines with minimum supervision
How to apply:

If you are interested in the position and have the skills and talents our client is looking for, we would like to hear from you. Please forward a copy of your updated resume, and your current salary and benefits package to info@dorbe-leit.co.ke before close of business 11th August 2013. Only successful candidates will be contacted.

Sales Account Manager - Nairobi

Are you an agile young finance professional, proactive, self-motivated and driven individual, excited to work in a friendly, young and vibrant fast paced environment?

Our client is one of the leading branding companies based in Nairobi. 

They are deliberate in providing excellent customer service and quality products to their highly established and reputable client base.

They are looking to fill the position of Sales Account Manager which will report to the
Managing Director.

Duties and Responsibilities
  • Acquire and retain clients
  • Understand the client requisitions and present samples
  • Present client needs to the production manager for production
  • Ensure high quality and timely deliveries are made to clients
  • Prepare and present quotations to clients
  • Prepare and present job cards to the production manager detailing the job requirements
  • Any other duty other duties assigned by management
Minimum Requirements, Qualifications and Experience
  • Bachelor’s degree in a business related field preferably in Marketing.
  • A minimum of 2 years progressive sales & marketing in the production industry.
  • In-depth working knowledge and experience in sales & marketing.
  • Strong interpersonal and negotiation skills
Salary Budget: Kshs. 40,000 – 50,000 Gross

How to Apply:

If you are interested in the position and have the skills and talents our client is looking for, we would like to hear from you.

Please send a copy of your updated resume, salary and benefits to info@dorbe- leit.co.ke with the job title Sales Account Manager as the subject before close of business 11th August 2014.

Only successful candidates will be contacted.