At Siginon Group, our determination
to achieve our vision of being Africa’s world class logistics company is the
driver of everything we do.
We are proactively designing systems
and processes that ensure operations excellence and peace of mind for our
customers.
It’s with this in mind that we
announce the following vacancy based in Mombasa.
Accounts Team Leader
1 Position
Reporting to the Divisional Finance Manager (SIGINON CFS)
Reporting to the Divisional Finance Manager (SIGINON CFS)
Purpose of Position: Takes charge of the unit’s finance function, manage
the budget, financial transactions and provide financial guidance to enable
proper decision making, statutory compliance and implement financial
controls.
Responsibilities and Authority
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Approve all Journal Entries, Cheque
vouchers, Receipt, and Adjustments Vouchers.
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Ensure that the finance function is
properly administered and monitored, including credit control, and ensure
appropriate financial regulations and controls are in place and in use at all
times.
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Ensure timely debt collection &
payment to suppliers; certify that all accounts receivables and payables are
properly reconciled.
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Plan, organise and review the work
and performance of staff reporting to this function.
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Ensure timely and accurate statutory
returns e.g. Value Added Tax, Withholding Tax, and Installment tax.
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Undertake proper cash management in
the division and certify the bank reconciliation reports.
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Prepare the division’s Balance Sheet
schedules ensuring that these are properly updated, analyzed and reconciled
every month.
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Analyze the monthly financial &
variance reports and assist in the preparation of a business review reports
commenting on the financial performance.
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Assist in the preparation of the
annual budgets.
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Assist in the preparation for
Statutory Audits and ensure that the reports presented comply with
International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS).
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Develop a thorough understanding of
the SAP ERP; ensure data integrity and consistency to optimize company
information systems.
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Undertake fixed asset accounting and
assist in project accounting.
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Support decision making in the
division, monitor and provide suggestions to enable continuous improvement of
the business.
Qualifications and Experience
Academic Qualifications
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Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or
Finance
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CPA Finalist
Experience:
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3 Years’ experience in a supervisory
accounting role
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Experience in Cargo logistics an
added advantage.
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Proficiency in Microsoft Office
including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
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Experience with ERP systems required
– Use of SAP and CFS systems an added advantage.
·
Strong cost management background and
excellent analytical skills with sound understanding of accounting principles.
Sales Executives
3 Positions
1(One) Reporting to the General
Manager – Supply Chain and 2(two) reporting to the Terminal Manager
Job Purpose: For supporting the team in the day-to-day management of queries, issues and requests from our existing customer base with the aim of retaining their business and providing the basis on which they will want to expand working with us by continually improving on the service we provide.
Key Responsibilities
Job Purpose: For supporting the team in the day-to-day management of queries, issues and requests from our existing customer base with the aim of retaining their business and providing the basis on which they will want to expand working with us by continually improving on the service we provide.
Key Responsibilities
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Researches, analyzes, disseminates
and maintains market intelligence information from a variety of third-party
data sources on prospect accounts
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Uses market research information to
enhance sales success with potential clients
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Prepare analysis, agendas, content,
materials, and follow up documentation as appropriate to assist sales teams in
exploring client needs during the course of the sales process
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Processes quotes on behalf of the
sales team
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Maintains and analyzes all won/lost
information
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Provide support for ongoing customers
by answering questions, tracing order status or product shipments and resolving
problems
Academic Qualifications:
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Degree in Sales & Marketing or
any related field
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Diploma in Sales & Marketing
Work Experience
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3 years in a similar position
Tenders & Quotations Officer
1 Position
Reporting to the General Manager
Reporting to the General Manager
Key Responsibilities:
1.
Develop quotations’ templates with
standard costs included, indicating all conditions and rates for storage,
demurrage, as well as Siginon policies and requirements. This shall be developed
for all SGL product lines, Mombasa and Nairobi. This will consequently
facilitate easy quotations preparations as there will be very few variables to
be decided by the sales / prospecting depending on the clients’ needs, market
and competitor intelligence.
2.
Develop quotations workflow system to
enable all quotes to be generated automatically and serialized for future
reference and analysis of hit and miss rates / reasons. All quotation documents
must be generated from this file only and must be referenced at the point of
generation to capture the dates, staff uploading, etc. To be done in liaison
with IT.
3.
Develop a database / shared folder to
include the standard / recommended pricing for all SGL products and services,
Mombasa and Nairobi. This will then be continuously used as a guide by sales
and prospecting staff to determine what to quote to various prospects.
4.
Develop / create and maintain a
repository for all tendering documentations requirements, e.g. copies of
company profile, certificate of incorporation, AEO certificate, organogram,
driver training information. This will be used by sales staff in preparation of
the tenders to various clients.
5.
Profile and identify reliable WCA
agents from countries in which we are expected to forward from. Obtain the
relevant countries from sales staff.
6.
Assist the sales staff in preparation
of complex and large tenders and quotations and provide market intelligence as
required. (Target: on going)
7.
Manage all the WCA enquiries, website
enquiries and all sales coming directly to the company. Target a conversion
rate of 35% Provide monthly report on this with clear details.
8.
As a member of sales team:
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Provide a weekly activity plan
/ report every Friday by 2.00 pm to be used in the Monday weekly review
meetings
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Deliver monthly gross profit in line
with performance objectives
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Prepare and submit monthly report by
the 5th day of the following month.
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Once items 1 – 4 are completed
effectively, you will perform other duties on, on- going basis as part of the
SGL sales team.
Qualifications and Experience:
Academic:
Academic:
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Degree in Business Administration,
Procurement & supply chain, Commerce or related field.
Professional:
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Knowledge in clearing and forwarding
business, warehousing and projects management
Experience:
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More than 5 years in a similar role
in a large organization.
Procurement Officer
1 Position
Reporting to the Finance Director – Siginon Group Ltd
Reporting to the Finance Director – Siginon Group Ltd
Job Purpose: To lead the development and operation of a
successful supplier management strategy and infrastructure relating to agreed
supplier spend categories and manage the established processes to deliver
quality services to customers in keeping with the company’s overall procurement
strategy to meet Siginon’s business objectives.
Main Responsibilities:
Main Responsibilities:
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Advise the Finance Director on
appropriate procurement strategies and implement the approved plans
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Design, implement and review
procurement policies and procedures in line with overall company objectives.
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Conduct market research to identify
pricing, availability and benchmarks.
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Contract and manager service
providers.
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Design, implement and review
procurement policies and procedures.
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Maintain supplier contacts.
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Evolve procurement initiatives in
liaison with IT Department.
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Develop and train procurement
manpower.
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Prepare procurement budget and
provide realistic pricing information.
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Liaise with various governmental,
non-governmental and other agencies to ensure compliance with the law.
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Develop category spend strategy, in
line with overall procurement strategy and agreed targets for cost and quality.
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Develop the profile for procurement
across all areas of the company, providing effective leadership, guidance and
expertise in all aspects of procurement.
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Select, negotiate with and maintain
motivated approved supplier relationships that deliver agreed cost, service and
quality standards.
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Closely monitor and manage supplier
cost, service and quality performance. To conduct price analysis and when
necessary obtain cost analysis.
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Appraise staff, identify their
strengths and weaknesses and recommend suitable training to develop their
potential
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Liaises closely with key
stakeholders/internal customers in the development and coordination of supplier
selection criteria.
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Ensure satisfaction of the internal
customer in the quest to satisfy the ultimate customer.
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Provide secretarial service to
tender, seeking quotations, analyzing and tabling results and your professional
recommendation to tender, management or Finance Director as the case may be.
Qualifications and Experience:
Academic:
Academic:
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University Basic Degree from a
recognized University.
Professional:
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Diploma in Purchasing and Supplies
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Member of recognized professional
body for Procurement Specialists.
Desirable Attributes:
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Integrity beyond reproach
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Natural team player
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Innovative individual.
Experience:
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Upto 10 years working experience
How to Apply
If you believe that you have what we it takes, please submit your application and detailed CV indicating your current and expected remuneration by emailing grouphr@siginon.com to reach not later than September 20, 2015
If you believe that you have what we it takes, please submit your application and detailed CV indicating your current and expected remuneration by emailing grouphr@siginon.com to reach not later than September 20, 2015
