Kenya
National Trading Corporation (KNTC) is a state owned Corporation whose mandate
is to efficiently trade in quality products and services to ensure a balance of
supply and demand in the country’s distribution networks while promoting
wholesale, retail and e-commerce in line with Vision 2030.
The
Corporation is seeking for a qualified and competent individual to fill the
following vacant position:
Corporate Affairs & Legal Services Manager
Salary
Scale 3
Job
Ref: HR/CALSM /09/2016
Reporting
to the Managing Director, the successful candidate shall be responsible for
effective and efficient management of board work, contract administration,
company’s insurance, property shareholder affairs and compliance with legal and
regulatory legislation including provision of legal advice to members of
management.
Key responsibilities and duties:
Key responsibilities and duties:
- As
a member of the management committee, developing and reviewing corporate
business plan, objectives, strategies, polices, corporate budget and
performance monitoring
- Develop
and implement divisional plans, policies, norms and procedures and
formulating and implementing strategies on risk management, litigation,
records and property management
- Provide
secretarial services to the Board of Directors of the Company and Board
Committees and other management Committees
- Prepare
and administer Board Budget
- Provide
advice to the divisions of the company on all legal, regulatory and
contractual matters affecting the operations, operational interest or
assets of the Corporation , including industrial matters
- Ensure
compliance by the company of relevant statutory and regulatory
requirements relevant to its business
- Safeguard
the Corporation’s interests and ensuring that they are adequately defended
before the Courts, relevant environmental regulatory bodies, tribunals,
either through internal legal resource or use of appointed external
company lawyers
- Prepare,
vet, negotiate and execute contracts on behalf of the Corporation
- Keep
custody of securities, agreements, minutes, titles, and other legal
instruments and documents.
- Ensure
provision of optimum insurance cover for the assets and human resource of
the Company.
- Coordinate
the preparation of the Chairman’s Review annually and timely printing of
annual Report of Accounts
- Keeping
custody of title documents, property administration, including leasing and
rent collection
- Plan
for resource requirements for the department
- Manage
human, financial and material resources assigned to the department
- Nurture
departmental competencies and promoting a working environment that
optimises individual and team potential.
- Provide
leadership and guidance to staff in the department
- Manage
performance in order to achieve department targets.
- Perform
any other duties that may be assigned from time to time.
Educational
Qualifications and Professional Qualifications
- Degree
– Bachelor of Laws
- Diploma
in Law (KSL)
- Advocate
of High Court Kenya
- Member
Law Society of Kenya
- Computer
Literacy
- 5
years’ experience in an institution legal set up, two of which must be at
management level
- Strategic
in mindset and sense of corporate result focus
- Good
administrative and coordination skills
- Good
interpersonal skills
- Ability
to effectively supervise, motivate, train, mentor and performance – manage
staff
- Good
networking and relationship building skills.
Financial
Accountant
Salary
Scale 4
Job
Ref: HR/FA/09/2016
Reporting
to the Finance & Accounts Manager, the successful candidate shall be
responsible for all financial reporting and accounting functions of the
corporation as well as overseeing the processing of payroll and other payments.
Key responsibilities and duties:
Key responsibilities and duties:
- Develop
and implement relevant policies, guidelines, strategies, accounting
processes, procedures and internal controls.
- Ensure
timely preparation and submission of financial returns statements, monthly
closing & annual reports and final accounts.
- Ensure
accurate maintenance of books of accounts.
- Compile
and analyze financial information to prepare entries to accounts, such as
general ledger accounts, and document business transactions.
- Monitor
and review accounting and related system reports for accuracy and
completeness.
- Receive
payments from depots as revenue accrued from distribution transactions and
rental incomes from tenants.
- Resolve
accounting discrepancies.
- Prepare
and review revenue, expense, payroll entries, invoices, and other
accounting documents.
- Supervise
the input and handling of financial data and reports for the Corporation’s
automated financial systems.
- Recommend,
develop and maintain financial data bases and accounts filing systems.
- Participate
in development of the Department’s Work plan
- Prepare,
monitor and review monthly, quarterly departmental reports and annual
accounting and related system reports for accuracy and completeness.
- Interact
with internal and external auditors in completing audits.
- Carry
out the compilation of the revenue records for submission to the director.
Required
Qualifications, skills and attributes:
- Bachelor’s
Degree in Finance or Accounting or Commerce or Economics or a Relevant
Degree.
- CPA-K
or ACCA-UK.
- At
least 5 years of experience in accounting with at least 3 year of
supervisory experience.
- IT
Proficiency
- Analytical
skills
- Knowledge
of IFRSs, ISAs and IASs
- Budgeting
and financial management skills
- Administrative
and coordination skills
- Decision
making and problem solving skills
Management
Accountant
Salary
Scale 4
Job
Ref: HR/MA/09/2016
Reporting
to the Finance & Accounts Manager, the successful candidate shall be
responsible for providing the financial information necessary for the planning
and financial protection of the corporation and ensuring accurate stock
costing, valuation of stocks and assets monitor and control revenue, credit and
expenditure transactions.
Key duties and responsibilities
Key duties and responsibilities
- Create,
implement and monitor process and procedures around the creation of
monthly forecasts.
- Prepare
periodic financial statements, including profit and loss accounts,
budgets, cash flows, variance analysis and commentaries.
- Inform
key strategic decisions and formulation of business strategies.
- Implement
corporate governance procedures, risk management and internal controls.
- Prepare
periodic financial reports and financial statements, including profit and
loss accounts, budgets, cash flows, variance analysis and commentaries.
- Monthly
detailed revenue projections in collaboration with the sales and marketing
manager and market research analyst.
- Analyze
and report on revenue trends against projections and advise accordingly on
any required remedial measures.
- Advise
on the financial implications and consequences of business decisions and
advise on ways of improving business performance.
- Ensure
reference to the relevant financial analysis, forecasts, trends and
results analysis on aspects such as cash flow projections for all depots
as well as product lines, variance analysis, detailed benefit analysis
together with sales and marketing departments and carry out any other ad
hoc reporting.
- Responsible
for year end working papers as determined by the Finance Manager
- Ensure
the verification of the revenue paid against any stock records.
- Ensure
the compilation of the revenue records for submission to the director.
- Ensure
effective maintenance of records of all credit transactions.
- Reconcile
all the credit transactions against any relevant settlements.
- Advise
on any necessary changes in the credit policies.
- Participate
in development of the Department’s Work plan and Corporation’s budget;
- Participate
in the implementation of the performance management system in the
department.
- Interpret
and communicate financial data to non-financial managers.
Required
Qualifications, Skills and attributes:
- Bachelor’s
Degree in Finance or Accounting or Commerce or Economics or a Relevant
Degree.
- CPA-K
or ACCA-UK.
- At
least 5 years of experience in accounting with at least 3 years of
supervisory experience
- IT
proficiency
- Analytical
skills
- Knowledge
of IFRSs, ISAs and IASs
- Budgeting
and financial management skills
- Administrative
and coordination skills
- Decision
making and problem solving skills
Executive
Assistant
Salary
Scale 6
Job
Ref: HR
/EA/09/2016
The
successful candidate shall provide executive support to the Executive Managing
Director and manage the day-to-day operations of the Executive Managing
Director’s office in an efficient and effective manner.
Key duties and responsibilities
Key duties and responsibilities
- Organizing
and maintaining the Executive Director’s diary and making appointments;
- Prioritizing
emails and incoming papers/correspondence and if necessary determine
appropriate delegation/action;
- Coordination,
organization and facilitation of Board meetings and other stakeholders;
- Producing
documents, briefing papers, reports and presentations;
- Preparation
of Executive Managing Director’s/ Board of Directors official travel and
accommodation arrangements;
- Preparation
of Executive Director’s travel expense reports;
- Filing
of paper and electronic documents;
- Ad
hoc activities which are either by their nature related to his/ her normal
duties or evolve from operational requirements.
Required
Qualifications, Skills and attributes:
- Diploma
in Business, Administration or Management/ Secretarial;
- 3
years of proven work experience in a similar position in a fast paced,
demanding environment.
- Good
organizational, analytical, communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability
to communicate effectively at various levels within the organization.
- Discretion,
confidentiality and diplomacy;
- Excellent
written and oral communication in English
- Strong
organizational skills; ability to prioritize work and meet deadlines;
- Ability
to work strategically and cooperatively in a team environment with all
levels of professional, technical and administrative staff
- Detail-oriented,
proactive professional and problem solver;
Depot
Sales Manager
Salary
Scale 6
Job
Ref No: HR/DSM/09/2016
Reporting
to the Sales and Marketing Manager, the successful candidate shall provide
effective management of the depot operations through responsive customer
service, sales outreach and transaction accountability.
Key responsibilities and duties:
Key responsibilities and duties:
- Manage
depot operations and personnel while ensuring achievement of set goals and
objectives
- Analyze
stock performance and valuation while advising on stock reorder levels
- Build
networks and appropriate channels for new markets and clients
- Undertake
market surveys and advise management on market trends
- Compile,
analyze and submit timely depot reports to the head office
- Establish
customer requirements and provide information for decision making
- Manage
credit control function for the depot
Required
Qualifications, Skills and attributes:
- Diploma
in Business Administration / supply chain / warehousing
- Computer
literacy
- 3
years’ experience in a busy warehouse with diverse products
- Good
customer care and coordination skills
- Creativity,
innovation and good analytical skills
Accounts
Assistant / Cashier
Salary
Scale 7
Job
Ref No: HR/AA/09/2016
Reporting
to the Depot Sales Manager, the successful candidate shall handle payments for
sales within the depot and offer accountability in reporting to the head
office.
Key responsibilities and duties:
Key responsibilities and duties:
- Receive
payment by cash, cheque, credit cards, vouchers or automatic debits
- Calculate
total payments and reconcile with total sales daily
- Process
merchandise returns and exchanges
- Carry
out payment of depot bills by cash, vouchers or cheques
- Daily
banking of all collections
Required
Qualifications, Skills and attributes:
- KATC
Final / CPA I
- Computer
literacy
- One
(1) year experience in a similar position
- Honest
with self-initiative
- Good
analytical and customer service skills
Storekeeper
Salary
Scale 7
Job
Ref No: HR/S/09/2016
Reporting
to the Depot Sales Manager, the successful candidate shall manage the
Corporations stores to ensure proper accountability for the use and issuance of
all stock.
Key responsibilities and duties:
Key responsibilities and duties:
- Receive
and verify stock against delivery notes
- Issue
stock against authorized purchase requisitions
- Carry
out inventory audit periodically and manage reorder levels
- Reconcile
issuance of stock and give reports
- Ensure
that the store is properly arranged according to set procedures
Required
Qualifications, Skills and attributes:
- Diploma
in stores management/purchasing and supplies/warehousing
- Computer
literacy
- 3
years’ experience in stores management
- Good
administrative and coordination skills
- Good
analytical and customer service skills
How to
Apply
Interested candidates who meet the specified requirements should send their
applications stating the current and expected salary, detailed curriculum
vitae, copies of all academic certificates, testimonials, valid certificate of
good conduct to the address below to be received not later than 28th September,
2016.
Quote Job Title & Ref No on the envelope.
The Managing Director
Kenya National Trading Corporation
P.O. Box 30587 – 00100
Nairobi
Kenya National Trading Corporation is an equal opportunity employer.
Women, Persons with Disabilities and people from the marginalized groups are encouraged to apply.
Only successful candidates shall be contacted.
Quote Job Title & Ref No on the envelope.
The Managing Director
Kenya National Trading Corporation
P.O. Box 30587 – 00100
Nairobi
Kenya National Trading Corporation is an equal opportunity employer.
Women, Persons with Disabilities and people from the marginalized groups are encouraged to apply.
Only successful candidates shall be contacted.