Sameer Africa Limited, a leading tyre solutions
provider with offices in Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania and a strong presence within
the COMESA Region has exciting opportunities for talented, dynamic and results
driven individuals to fill the following positions based in Nairobi;
General Manager, Finance
Job purpose
A member of the Senior Management Team, the successful candidate will be reporting to the Managing Director.
The overall purpose of this job is financial reporting, controls and optimal utilization of the company’s financial resources and assets in line with business objectives.
Among others, key responsibilities will be:-General Manager, Finance
Job purpose
A member of the Senior Management Team, the successful candidate will be reporting to the Managing Director.
The overall purpose of this job is financial reporting, controls and optimal utilization of the company’s financial resources and assets in line with business objectives.
- Developing
and leading the financial strategy
- Planning
and directing financing requirements, budgeting, working capital, cash and
cost management
- Developing
and implementing functional policies, processes and procedures
- Determining
and coordinating financial reporting and communication requirements both
internally and externally
- Monitoring
and ensuring compliance with company policies, tax and other statutory
requirements
- Identifying,
implementing and benchmarking for best practices in financial management
- Maintaining
close relationship with banks, auditors, statutory authorities and other
stakeholders.
Knowledge, Skills, Competencies and Experience
- The
successful candidate should be a fully qualified accountant (CPA(K), /
ACCA or equivalent) and be a member of ICPAK.
- Bachelors’
degree in Commerce, Finance or Business Administration. A Masters’ Degree
or MBA will be an added advantage
- Good
working knowledge of leading ERP systems (Advertiser using SAP EC6 ERP)
- Sound
knowledge in internal controls,treasury, risk, tax and management
reporting
- Hands-on
experience in a senior accounting position for at least eight (8) years
- Self-driven
and result oriented individual
- A
team player with excellent communication, problem solving, analytical and
interpersonal skills
Property Manager
Job purpose
Managing the company’s facilities and assets to achieve business objectives.
Among others, key responsibilities will be:
Job purpose
Managing the company’s facilities and assets to achieve business objectives.
Among others, key responsibilities will be:
- Developing
and implementing marketing strategies to lease business properties
including EPZ facilities
- Managing
property leases and all necessary documentation of Company and leased
properties
- Reviewing
and advising the Company on the appropriate utilization of its property
assets based on market trends
- Coordinating
and ensuring that properties are well maintained
- Establishing
and maintaining working relationships with property professionals and
other stakeholders
- Ensuring
timely payment of rents, rates and adhering to other statutory obligations
- Conducting
property inspections and reviewing building expansion/alteration plans
- Prospecting
and identifying suitable sites to meet business requirements
- Advising
tenants on relevant rules, regulations, guidelines, by laws and other
legislations
- Identifying,
implementing and benchmarking for best practices in property management
Knowledge, Skills, Competencies and Experience
- Bachelors’
degree in Commerce, Land Economics or Civil Engineering
- Professional
Certification will be an added advantage
- Sound
knowledge in property and project management skills
- Strong
Commercial and Financial orientation
- Strong
organizational skills
- Appreciation
of health and safety and environment regulations
- A
team player with excellent communication, problem solving, analytical and
interpersonal skills
- At
least 5 years working experience in comparable role in a commercial
environment
The Head of Human Resources
Sameer Africa Limited
P.O. Box 30429- 00100,
Nairobi,
Or through e-mail: vacancies@sameerafrica.com
Please ensure you indicate your telephone contacts, names and contacts of three referees, one of which should be current or a previous employer, to reach us on or before Friday, 30thSeptember, 2011.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted
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