Jobs and Vacancies in Cytonn Kenya

Cytonn Paralegal

Job Category: Legal
Job Type: Full Time
Closing Date: February 28th, 2018
Cytonn Investments is an independent investment management firm, with offices in Nairobi – Kenya and D.C. Metro – U.S. We are primarily focused on offering alternative investment solutions to global and local institutional investors, individual high net-worth investors, and diaspora investors interested in the East-African region.
Our investments are in real estate and private equity. Real estate investments are made through our development affiliate, Cytonn Real Estate, where we currently have over Kshs. 82 billion (USD 820 mn) of projects under mandate across ten projects. In private equity, we invest in banking, insurance, education, hospitality and technology. Our financial services investments in Sub Saharan Africa are made through our Cytonn Financial Services Fund (CFSF) through which we are the 9th largest shareholder in NIC Bank in Kenya. Investments in education and hospitality are made through Cytonn Education Services and Cytonn Hospitality, respectively.
The Paralegal will be an integral part of the legal team and shall aid the Company Secretary in matters of Corporate Governance. In addition to ensuring compliance with statutory requirements, the Paralegal shall aid in the maintenance of the safe registers; and the tracking, recording and filing of Statutory Forms, Agreements, Correspondence, and any other legal documents and contracs.

Responsibilities

·         Preparation of status reports for all legal processes involving all current projects
·         Supporting the administrative tasks of the Company Secretarial Office
·         Maintaining the Departments Safe(s) and various registers and documentation;
·         Assisting in drafting, review and filling of statutory forms, agreements, correspondence and any other legal documents and contracts;
·         Assisting to ensure the company remains compliant with all statutory requirements by filing the requisite legal documents and forms at the relevant registries;
·         Assisting in keeping records of all pending matters at the various registries and preparing weekly reports for presentation to the team;
·         Performing any other general office and administrative duties as may be assigned from time to time by the management team or the legal department

Requirements

·         Must have attained a minimum mean grade of C+ in KCSE or its equivalent;
·         A diploma in Law shall be an added advantage
·         Must have attained a grade of B and above in English
·         Must be computer literate Excel and MS Word proficient
·         Knowledge, relevant practice and understanding of secretarial, clerical, paralegal, administrative and general office experience is desirable
·         Supplementary training in legal and/or paralegal work will be an added advantage
Additional Information
The company is looking to employ an energetic, passionate, creative and hardworking individual looking to join the team as a Paralegal. The position will afford successful individuals a unique opportunity to participate in both a strong incentive structure and equity ownership plan.

Qualifications

·         At least two years with relevant experience in a busy law firm or corporation- a current legal secretary with various registry (both Companies and Lands) experience shall be an added advantage;
·         A team player willing to learn, adapt and work with minimum supervision;
·         Excellent communication, influencing and interpersonal skills;
·         High organizational and multitasking skills
·         High levels of energy and enthusiasm and ability to work long hours and under pressure;
·         High level of analytical skills;
·         High integrity.
How to Apply

Merchandise Analyst
Job Category: Procurement
Job Type: Permanent
Closing Date: February 27th, 2018
Cytonn Real Estate is the development arm of Cytonn Investments with projects under mandate in excess of Kshs 82 billion. The firm seeks to develop quality and aspirational Real Estate projects which encourage community living as we contribute towards bridging the huge housing gap in the market.
We are looking for a dynamic, talented and highly motivated person to fill the position of Merchandise Analyst -Zurit. The successful candidate will primarily be responsible for coordinating and communicating with company buyers on what items to purchase for the store’s inventory.
As a Merchandise Analyst, you will support the company by executing business strategy to support long-term goals for the product categories to ensure global brand vision and corporate objectives are met.
This position will report to the Merchandise Manager Zurit.
 Responsibilities
·         Assists in developing the marketing strategy for the business
·         Develop and implement visual merchandising strategy for displaying products
·         Analyze sales trends and adjust product offering accordingly
·         Review and evaluate customer demand, generates reports and analyze financial performance
·         Initiate, monitor, and maintain company standards for merchandising, housekeeping, in-stock positions and customer service
·         Maintain an awareness of all product information, merchandise promotions, test merchandise and advertising.
·         Assist in the collaboration with product marketing to develop category initiatives in order to meet key commercial goals
·         Build market network to maintain trend and product awareness
·         Identify the products that maximize profitability/productivity and present those to management in a clear and concise format
·         Communicate the pricing strategies for the products to management to ensure we meet the business strategy as well as the targeted sales
·         Create seasonal forecasts
·         Manages the process with effective communication and action steps in order to achieve margin, profitability and inventory
·         Develop and maintain vendor relationships
·         Any other duties as may be prescribed from time to time
Requirements
·         Bachelor’s degree, minimum of Second upper class division degree. Bachelor’s Degree in Supply chain management is an added advantage;
·         Strong communication skills (both written and oral)
·         Strong organizational and time management skills -ability to adhere to deadlines, multi-task and be able to prioritize.
·         Computer skills – SAP & Microsoft Office is an added advantage
·         Knowledge of purchasing /procurement practices and procedures will be an added advantage
·         Ability to cope under pressure and work within a fast pace environment
·         Ability to build relationships internally and externally
How to Apply