Mount Kenya Bottlers Limited is a franchise of the Coca Cola
Company dealing with the manufacturing and distribution of the Coca cola range
of products and operates within Nyeri, Laikipia, Embu, Kirinyaga, Tharaka,
Meru, Isiolo, Marsabit and Samburu counties.
The organization considers its employees its biggest asset and strives to
engage the best, build their capabilities and inspire them to achieve their
full potentials. The company is seeking qualified and interested candidates to fill the following positions;
Management Accountant
(Ref: MKTB/HRM/5-003/13)
Duties and Responsibilities
- To
ensure all financial activities and transactions in regard to product
sales and stock in trade are in line with existing credit policies,
procedures, systems and regulations of the company.
- To
follow up all potentially delinquent accounts and recommend actions to the
management for onward reference to the lawyers where necessary.
- To
attend with satisfaction to all customer queries and complaints in regard
to Credit Control.
- To
enforce debt repayment terms applicable to past debtors and submit monthly
progress report and recommend further remedial actions to the management
including legal intervention.
- To
ensure adherence to recommended prices for company products.
- To
prudently manage working capital and ensure all current debts are paid as
set/agreed with customers.
- To
prepare and ensure timely submission of the company’s statutory
obligations in regard to all taxes.
- Preparation
of audit schedules and liaison with external and internal auditors on
matters pertaining to debtors and stock in trade.
- Opening
and maintenance of new distributor accounts.
- Ensure
adequate provision is made for bad and doubtful debts, obsolete/expired
stocks
- Preparation
of any other management reports related to cost accounting.
- Supervision
of credit control and warehouse/yard staff.
- To
ensure that goods/stock leaving the premises are properly authorized and
documented.
- To
coordinate monthly, quarterly and yearly stock take
- To
approve stock adjustments and entries.
- To
ensure daily stock take is carried out and agree with sera system stock
balances and sign off daily reports thereon.
- To
offer financial support to departments including preparation and
administration of the company’s annual budget.
- To
ensure the company efficiently achieves value for money in procurement
while complying with laid down policies and procedures on procurement.
Requirements.
- Bachelors
Degree in Finance / Accounting or related field.
- C.P.A
(K) or Equivalent.
- At
least 3 years as an accountant in a manufacturing environment.
- Must
be proficient in ERPs.( Past experience in a Navision environment will be
an added advantage.)
- Must
be proficient in Microsoft Office Computer applications.
- A
Masters degree in a relevant field will be an added advantage.
Human Resource Officer
(Ref: MKTB/HRM/5-004/13)
Duties and Responsibilities
- Provide
support to line managers and supervisors in understanding and implementing
HR policies and procedures.
- Provide
support to line managers, supervisors and staff to develop the skills and
capabilities of staff.
- Managing
the company’s induction program for new staff.
- Coordinate
staff recruitment and selection process in order to ensure a timely,
organized and objective procedure is used to hire staff.
- Maintaining
employee establishment records.
- Coordinating
the company’s performance management program.
- Monitoring
staff attendance.
- Preparing
and distributing staff handbooks and other HR materials.
- Implementing
and analyzing feedback on employee relations programs and practices as
provided for in the company’s Human resource policies.
- Dealing
with employee grievances and coordinating disciplinary procedures as
outlined in law and company policies.
- Overseeing
on a day to day basis all administrative activities relating to medical
aid, insurance, health & safety, staff retirement benefits, house-
keeping and leave administration among others.
- Provide
information and assistance to staff and supervisors on human resource and
work related internal issues.
- Monitor
and ensure legal compliance in all aspects of the business including
licensing, statutory deductions and payments among others.
- Any
other duty as may be assigned by the management.
Requirements.
- Bachelors
Degree in Social science, Education or Human resource, Law or equivalent.
- Must
possess Post graduate diploma in Human resource management from a
recognized institution.
- Should
be a registered member of the Institute of Human Resource Management.
- At
least 5 years experience as a senior HR officer in a busy and dynamic
organization.
- Must
be proficient in HRMIS ( ERP) and Microsoft office applications.
Internal Audit Assistant
(Ref: MKTB/HRM/5-005/13)
Duties and Responsibilities
- Identifying
potential risks, undertaking risk assessment and recommending mitigations
strategies on risks that are likely to hinder achievement of organization
objectives.
- Assessing
the adequacy of established systems and procedures to ensure compliance
with the Company policies, plans, statutory requirements and regulations
which could have a significant impact on operations.
- Reviewing
and appraising the adequacy and effectiveness of the system of internal
control to ensure effective internal controls and prudent business
practices at reasonable costs.
- Reviewing
the means of safeguarding assets and, as appropriate, verify the existence
of such assets.
- Appraising
the relevance, reliability and integrity of management, financial and
operating data and reports.
- Identifying
and report on all significant control weaknesses across the company.
Requirements.
- Bachelors
Degree from a recognized University.
- CPA
(K).
- 3
years experience in audit.
- Experience
in a manufacturing environment is an added advantage.
- Must
be proficient in ERP systems and Microsoft office applications.
Assistant Maintenance Supervisor
( Mechanical) (Ref: MKTB/HRM/5-006/13)
Duties and Responsibilities.
- Drawing
of bill of quantities for projects.
- Assisting
in project installation as and when required
- Monitoring
and implementing preventive maintenance schedules and plans for plant and
equipments.
- To
guide and monitor the implementation of safety standards and practises as
set out in the SHEQ systems requirements.
- Ensuring
safe custody and accountability of tools and spares allocated to the
section.
- Initiating
spares purchase requisitions in respect of all mechanical works in the
plant.
- To
provide effective supervision to sectional staff and ensure all work meets
set requirements.
- To
ensure the section meets internal and external audit requirements
- To
provide necessary input in the budgeting process and enhance cost control
practises
Requirements.
- Bachelors
Degree in Engineering (Mechanical).
- At
least 2 years experience in a manufacturing environment as a mechanical
engineer.
- Experience
in ISO ( SHEQ) systems will be an added advantage.
- Must
be proficient in Microsoft office computer applications.
- Heavy
Commercial Driver. (Trailer) (REF: MKTB/HRM/5-007/13)
- Must
possess the following;
- O’
level certificate ( Grade C- or above)
- A
valid driving license.
- A
minimum 5 years continuous driving experience with trailers.
- A
valid certificate of good conduct.
- Forklift
Operator (Ref: MKTB/HRM/5-008/13)
- Must
possess the following;
- O’
level certificate ( Grade C- or above)
- Valid
license for operating articulated machines.\
- A
minimum 3 years continuous experience in operating forklifts in a busy
environment.
- A
valid certificate of good conduct.
Graduate Trainees
(Ref: MKTB/HRM/5-009/13)
Applications are invited from fresh graduates with the following qualifications;
- Bachelor
of Commerce ( Accounting / Marketing).
- Bachelor
of food science and technology or related field.
- Bachelors
degree in statistics.
- Bachelors
degree in Engineering( Mechanical /Electrical / mechatronics).
The graduate trainee program runs within a cycle of 18 months.
Applicants in above areas must have achieved a minimum 2nd class honours (Upper
division) qualifications from a recognized university.
Merit in qualifications will form the basis of selection.
Candidates who do not meet above qualifications should not apply.
All applicants Must be of unquestionable integrity, dynamic minded, willing and able to work in a very fast work environment.
Mount Kenya Bottlers is an equal opportunity employer. Canvassing of whatever nature will lead to disqualification.
All Applications clearly marked with the reference number for the position applied for, CVs and copies of academic certificates and credentials from qualified candidates only to be addressed to:
The Managing Director,
Mount Kenya Bottlers Limited,
P.O Box 623-010100
Nyeri.
Email address; recruit@mountkenyabottlers.co.ke.
To be received not later than 2nd May, 2013.