We are
looking to fill two positions as below for one of the Coca-Cola Bottling
Companies in East Africa.
General Manager
The Role
This
position, which reports to the Group Managing Director and shall be based in
Kenya or Uganda or Tanzania to run a bottling plant, and to drive excellence in
manufacturing and distribution.
The role
requires a dynamic individual to provide strong management & strategic
leadership, to ensure quality in our manufacturing and effectiveness in
resource management.
The role
holder will drive a successful and focused organization transformation; support
continuous change impact and learning within the dynamic and increasingly
competitive environment and in line with the Company’s strategic vision.
The Person
This is an opportunity
for a dedicated, energetic and highly motivated professional, with a strong
commitment to Company’s values and beliefs.
As our most
senior representative in the business operation, the person will be an
innovative, decisive and inspirational leader with excellent influencing,
negotiation, representation and people management skills that will help turn
ideas into positive impact to our customers, business and shareholder value.
The
position holder will bring on board, proven experience of managing a
manufacturing plant including strategic distribution delivery.
Significant
exposure in managing change and leading people through it is critical, coupled
with
a strong
track record in challenging status quo and leading teams in a unionised
environment.
As a member
of the Company’s leadership team and reporting to the Group Managing Director
with dotted line to local board, you will contribute to building the Company as
a model business empire.
Finance Manager
The role
Reporting
to the Group Finance Manager, you will lead the Bottler management team to
ensure the continuing confidence in the financial viability and stability of
the organization by ensuring accurate and timely internal and statutory
financial reporting; enforcing the financial integrity and internal financial
controls of the organization.
You will be
responsible for the business planning process, ensuring achievement of current
year and longer term financial goals.
You will be
an engaged business partner and constructive challenger to the management team.
You will
ensure tax compliance and manage treasury within the objectives of the
organization.
You will
provide robust business analysis to support financial reports, investment
decisions and cost to serve.
You will
lead the management team in continuously improving governance.
You will be
required to develop and build a strong financial team.
The Person
We are
looking for an energetic, business focused, results driven manager who can work
in high performance change environment.
The role
requires a versatile, quick learner and adaptable team player.
The person
will have at least 5 years’ experience in financial management in a
manufacturing environment.
A Bachelor
degree, CPA (K) and proficiency in MS office is mandatory.
Experience
working with ERP systems in an FMCG environment will be an added advantage.
If you
believe you are the candidate we are looking for, please submit your
application letter and a CV to GM_EastAfrica@pedersenandpartners.com
quoting REF: GMEA.
Kindly
indicate your Nationality.
The closing
date: 17th April 2014.