Our client, Brown’s Food Company, is
the umbrella brand for Brown’s Cheese, Delia’s Ice Cream and The Cracker Shack.
They make a range of high-quality natural cheeses, fast moving commodities e.g. cheddar and mozzarella as well as butter and yoghurt.
Reporting to the Head of Operations,
the Financial Analyst will be responsible for financial management by
monitoring current expenditures and operating costs; preparing annual budgets;
and advising the management on the financial decisions to make in line with the
strategic plan of the organization.
They sell the products in Kenya,
Tanzania, Rwanda, Uganda and South Sudan.
The company is seeking to recruit a
highly talented individual to fill in the following position:
Financial Analyst
This position will be based in
Tigoni, Kiambu County.
Principal Accountabilities:
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Ensuring optimal application of
resources to support operations.
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Driving the strategic plan and
periodically report to all stakeholders on progress.
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Preparing and finalizing the annual
budget and quarterly performance reports, as needed.
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Developing and monitoring the capital
budget with the Director, ensuring the fixed asset register is updated and
managed on a timely basis.
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Ensuring that all board reports are
submitted accurately and within the appropriate timelines.
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Providing regular forecasts for
planning purposes.
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Evaluating the various revenue
channels, advising on risk and areas in which operational efficiencies can be
attained.
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Monitoring and controlling current
expenditures to ensure that expenditures remain within available funding and
approved budgets.
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Ensuring adherence and due process of
procurement and inventory management systems.
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Analyzing actual operating costs and
prepare changes to the costing framework
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Providing management with reports
specifying and comparing factors affecting prices and profitability of products
or services.
·
Assisting in the cash flow
projections for the company for the year based on the strategicplan.
Key Skills and Qualifications:
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Bachelor’s degree in Accounting,
Commerce, Finance, Economics or equivalent qualification.
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3 – 5 years’ experience in Financial
Management, with a proven track record.
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Registration with a professional body
is preferred – ACCA, CPAK, ICPAK, CIFA
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Strong leadership skills and ability
to influence decisions at an executive level.
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Demonstrated ability to build and
maintain relationships with people at all levels and who represent a variety of
diverse backgrounds.
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Demonstrated professional competence
and administrative capability as reflected in work performance and results.
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Integrity and superior communication
skills.
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Excellent computer skills including
Microsoft Word and Excel, and one or more accounting systems.
·
Demonstrated ability to manage change
for oneself and for others.
Interested candidates are requested
to forward their updated CVs to recruit@virtualhr.co.ke with the subject
FINANCIAL ANALYST by 12th April 2019 COB stating their current and expected
remuneration (MUST), daytime telephone contacts and addresses of three referees.
remuneration (MUST), daytime telephone contacts and addresses of three referees.
Personal Assistant
Reporting to the Commercial Director,
the Personal Assistant will be responsible for providing personalized
secretarial and administrative support in a well-organized and timely manner as
well as working on a one-to-one basis on a variety of tasks related to directors’ working life and communication.
well as working on a one-to-one basis on a variety of tasks related to directors’ working life and communication.
This position will be based in
Tigoni, Kiambu County.
Principal
Accountabilities:
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Planning and scheduling meetings,
appointments and conferences to be attended by the directors.
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Coordinating the directors’ calendar
including booking of appointments, meetings and other activities.
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Making travel arrangements, preparing
itineraries, preparing and compiling travel documents and maintaining travel
records.
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Organizing events and conferences.
·
Sourcing for necessary office
supplies.
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Screening phone calls and dealing
with enquiries where appropriate before forwarding them to the directors.
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Monitoring and reporting the
directors’ emails and responding if required.
·
Acting as the point of contact
between the directors, suppliers and internal/external clients as well as
maintaining good relationships with them.
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Communicating verbally and in writing
on direct queries from prospective clients and customers by provide necessary
information where need be.
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Devising and maintaining an efficient
office filing system by organizing and filing documents for both business and
directors’ personal documents including sensitive and highly confidential
documentation.
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Taking minutes during meetings
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Assisting with the projects that the
director may require by conducting research and writing necessary reports.
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Reviewing, proofreading, and editing
documents for the directors’ office
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Preparing presentations and reports
for the directors.
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Organizing travel and accommodation
for the directors and their family and ensuring that the required travel
documents are up-to-date.
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Liaising with the Accounts department
to ensure timely settlement of all bills for the directors including petty cash
expenses.
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Preparing cheques for the directors’
signature and ensuring they are banked and/or delivered on time to the
respective suppliers.
·
Handling of credit card payments,
invoices, and utility bills and ensuring timely settlement.
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Handling petty cash for day to day
expenses.
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Organizing personal appointments for
the directors.
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Supervising personal errands as
assigned by the directors.
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Performing any other duties as may be
assigned from time to time.
Key
Skills and Qualifications:
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Bachelors’ Degree or Diploma in
Administration/Management or any related field
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A Diploma in Front Office or
Secretarial studies is an added advantage.
·
At least 3 years proven work
experience as a Personal Assistant
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Knowledge of office management
systems and procedures
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Proficient with Microsoft Office
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Outstanding organizational and time
management skills
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Up-to-date with latest office gadgets
and applications
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Ability to multitask and prioritize
daily workload
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Excellent verbal & written
communications, and interpersonal skills
·
Professional discretion and
confidentiality
Interested candidates are requested
to forward their updated CVs to recruit@virtualhr.co.ke with the subject
PERSONAL ASSISTANT by 12th April 2019 C.O.B stating their current and expected
remuneration (MUST), daytime telephone contacts and addresses of three
referees.
Only shortlisted candidates will be
contacted.