Who we are:
Watervale is transforming Kenya’s furniture industry by putting quality living within everyone’s reach. Joining us combines the stability of a mid-sized company with the growth opportunity of a start-up. Here’s what our team has accomplished in the few years since our founding:
What you’ll make happen:
Watervale is transforming Kenya’s furniture industry by putting quality living within everyone’s reach. Joining us combines the stability of a mid-sized company with the growth opportunity of a start-up. Here’s what our team has accomplished in the few years since our founding:
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More than doubled in size each year, growing from a start-up to
mid-sized company
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Reached hundreds of thousands of Kenyan homes with our products
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Supported the growth of over 200 micro and small businesses across
the country
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Attracted global investment to continue fueling our growth and
vision
What you’ll make happen:
We are looking for an individual with an eye for talent. You will
support organization-wide efforts in sourcing for and retaining the best
talent. An ideal fit will also enjoy the challenges of a rapidly growing
company. You’ll take pride in helping a group of general workers in our factory
work better together in the morning and training a group of new recruits on our
values in the afternoon. You’ll be at ease both interviewing a prospective
candidate and walking a new senior manager through their first hiring process.
Talent Officer
The role in brief:
Managing the recruitment process end-to-end
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Identify great potential members of our team through a variety of
strategies – LinkedIn searches, leveraging our existing networks and building
new ones, direct outreach to prospective candidates
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Consider candidates for roles by evaluating their skills and
culture fit in-depth, using detailed interviews, role plays and practical
assessments
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Support hiring managers in reviewing responses and narrowing down
the candidate pool toward the perfect fit
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Accurately track the progress of all applicants through our hiring
pipeline, keeping everyone participating in the hiring process in the loop
Management and Training of our staff
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Ensure that all staff members receive effective mentorship to
promote career growth
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Personally, lead training sessions for staff members
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Assess staff development and training needs and support the
creation of training programs
Team and Culture
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Serve as a leader and role model to the team at large. Live the
Watervale values.
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Lead diversity and inclusion work for the Company.
Career growth:
Watervale invests in building the capacity and skills within our
team. Your manager will invest significant time in your career development. We
provide constant, actionable feedback delivered through mentorship from the
management team. Because of our rapid growth, we constantly have new
roles opening up and opportunities in many functions. This results in fast
career growth for those who are ready to take up the challenge.
As a dream candidate:
At Watervale Investments, we seek new team members who
are first and foremost eager to learn and grow in their roles. We put less of
an emphasis on formal qualifications and look carefully at candidates’
abilities, experience and character. Any candidate who feels they can undertake
the responsibilities above to a high standard is welcome to apply. Candidates
should demonstrate the following in their application materials:
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Candidates with at least 3 years’ experience of finding, hiring
and managing talent will have an advantage.
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Believe in yourself. Our team is growing quickly as we work to
build a leading home interior brand for Africa’s rising class. You should
see yourself shaping the talent strategy of quickly growing company.
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Quality focus. Just getting the job done is not enough for you.
You set high standards and share them with the team.
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Knowledge of Kenya employment laws
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Strong attention to details and ability to deliver on assigned
tasks with independence and little supervision
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Strong professional references demonstrating professional
accomplishment and trustworthiness
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Eagerness to join a young, quickly-growing organization and team
Benefits
Competitive salary for a junior management position, participation
in a private pension scheme, opportunity for advancement and coaching by the
company’s senior management.
How to Apply
Visit www.watervale.co.ke/vacancies to
apply
Accounting Officer
The role in brief:
Accounting activities and controls:
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Reviewing accounting documents to ensure the accuracy of
information
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Daily posting of financial transactions in Quickbooks and checking
ledgers for accuracy
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Ensures that statutory payments are timeously made
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Implements and enforce internal controls
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Attend to audit issues
Manage Electronic and Hard Copy Inventory/Sales Records:
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Promptly input stock transfers, purchase orders and other
movements of goods
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Prepare and properly file invoices and delivery notes for customer
orders
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Track and follow up on customer payments
Assist with Other Administrative Tasks:
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Ensure the office is organized, orderly and stocked with necessary
commodities
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Support customers via telephone and in person when needed
Career Growth:
Watervale invests in building the capacity and skills within our
team. Your manager will invest significant time in your career development. We
provide constant, actionable feedback delivered through mentorship from the
management team. Because of our rapid growth, we constantly have new roles
opening up and opportunities in many functions. This results in fast career
growth for those who are ready to take up the challenge.
As a Dream candidate:
We’re looking for new team members who are first and foremost
eager to learn and grow in their roles. We put less of an emphasis on formal
qualifications and look carefully at candidates’ abilities, experience and
character. Candidates should demonstrate the following in their application
materials:
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A preference for a candidate with a minimum of CPA/ACCA II,
Diploma or Degree in Commerce and at least 1 year of experience or any level
of accounting training with at least 3 years
on-the-job experience.
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Proficient in Microsoft Office applications especially, word and
Excel
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Good knowledge of any accounting software e.g Sage, SAP, Pastel
& Quick Books
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Must have a high level of integrity
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An enthusiastic individual with outstanding problem-solving
skills.
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Strong analytical skills and attention to detail—ability to
analyze data and proactively identify and address issues
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An initiative taker who enjoys working independently once you
receive clear directions from the manager
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Eager to join a mid-sized and quickly-growing organization and
team
How to Apply
Apply by visiting http://www.watervale.co.ke/vacancies/