We are recruiting for our client, an advertising company.

The Account Manager is a sales position responsible for growing and maintaining client relationships as well as to meet set sales targets.

Reporting

This person will report to the Sales and Marketing Manager.

Primary Responsibilities

Generation of new leads New business Development (sales) and Account Management (client relationship management) Responsible for identifying opportunities within existing client accounts Responsible for the full sales cycle and achieving sales targets.In depth knowledge of media monitoring solutionsPitching or making presentations to clientsPreparation of Sales documentationDevelop a sales strategyDeliver on customer excellenceKnowledge, Skills and Experience
A University Degree preferably in Marketing and/or Professional Qualification in sales and marketingStrong communication and influencing skills Negotiation skillsAccount management experience is essentialCreative flair Ability to communicate in an engaging and persuasive mannerExcellent command of the English language both spoken and writtenProven Sales and marketing experienceSelf motivated, reliable & outgoing individualExcellent Customer Services skillsAbility to deal with different type of clients with tactComputer literate (MS Office)How to apply

Please send your CV and Application letter to recruitment@fanisi.net by 6th September 2011.

Only successful candidates will be contacted.

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Our client, through its subsidiaries is a fast growing player in the Construction and Engineering sector and is exploring opportunities in the Real Estate and Telecommunication sectors.

They are passionate about service value-addition to their clients, focused on delivering high quality, innovative solutions and committed to DOING BUSINESS GOD’S WAY.

They seek to fill the position of Head of Strategy and Business Development.

Overall purpose of the role

Reporting to the Group CEO, the incumbent will be responsible for formulating and implementing the strategic plan aimed at growing the business to achieve set objectives and drive the business growth and expansion strategy.

He/ she will also be responsible for the business development arm including delivering business sales targets.

Key Responsibilities

Developing and implementing the business development and marketing strategiesSupport and facilitate development and implementation of annual budgets for the department.Provide statistical information and market intelligence reports on trends relevant to the groupWork with the Business Development teams to identify and segment the target markets for the group and ensure that appropriate products/services are developed for each of these segments.Creating and maintaining critical data on customer profiles, target markets and allocating appropriate resources accordingly.Maintain existing business relationships through continuous client follow upProviding monthly and quarterly reports on sales and marketing performance against budgets, competition and market conditionsDesign and coordinate an integrated marketing & communications strategy to sustain the company brand.Identify business opportunities within the East African market and develop plans for translating these opportunities into business resultsSet performance standards, manage, and motivate the sales team to achieve high productivity.To be involved in any new sales pitches and proposalsOversee companies’ electronic marketing efforts including supervision of Web site design and maintenanceAny other role as maybe assignedQualifications, Competencies and Experience
A Bachelors degree in Marketing or any other business related degree.Masters Degree in Commerce or Strategic ManagementBe registered with the professional bodies such Marketing Society of Kenya (MSK) or Chartered Institutes of Marketers (CIM) or any other recognized bodies. Not less than 33 years of age.Minimum of 12 years relevant experience in marketing, strategic management, entrepreneurship and business development with at least 7 years in managerial position.Knowledge and experience in performance management systems e.g. Balanced Score Card will be an added advantage.Demonstrated ability to work against a sales plan and meet sales targets.Excellent communication and presentation skills with the ability to deal effectively at all levelsProficiency in Microsoft Office Have well-developed interpersonal skills.Ability to learn quickly and develop productsCreative, with the ability to think ‘outside the box’.Must be enthusiastic and results orientated with high energy and drive.An outgoing, confident individual with initiative.How to apply:

If you are interested in the position and have the skills and talents our client is looking for, we would like to hear from you.

Please forward a copy of your updated resume, and your current salary and benefits package to info@dorbe-leit.co.ke before close of business 5th September 2011.

Born again Christians are strongly encouraged to apply.

Only successful candidates will be contacted.

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Farm Manager

A medium size coffee farm is urgently looking for suitable personnel to fill the position of a Farm Manager.

Qualifications:

Diploma or certificate in an agricultural related fieldAt least 5 years experience in a busy coffee farm in a similar positionCertificate in farm management from CRF will be an added advantageCertificate of good conductExcellent interpersonal skills andProficiency in computer use and a valid driving license all classes.Caretaker Urgently Wanted to take care of a block of flats
Must have an O’Level (fourth form) CertificateGood command of English and KiswahiliCertificate of good conduct.Ability to act as a jack of all trades will be an added advantage.Send CV with telephone contacts to:

The Managing Director
P.O. Box 3006 - 00200 Nairobi Kenya
by 5th September 2011

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Corporate Finance & Operating ComponentsGeneral Electric is a diversified technology; media and financial services company dedicated to creating products that make life better. From aircraft engines and power generation to financial services, medical imaging, television programming and plastics, GE operates in more than 100 countries and employs more than 300 000 people worldwide.

Global Business Services (GBS) is a fast-growing professional services organization providing centres of excellence for statutory, Finance, Human Resources, Administration and small business services to GE businesses throughout Europe, Middle East and Africa, enabling GE businesses to operate in emerging Countries with minimal local presence while driving operational excellence, controllership and compliance of the highest level.

General Ledger Reporting Leader-NigeriaThe Role is required to provide support for all accounting activities of the shared service center in Nigeria. This will include working with the teams to enhance operational excellence and drive compliance and controllership in the processes in the Center.• Achieve operational excellence in the Finance and Administration operations
• Drive Controllership and Compliance for the GBS Center
• Provide Financial and Administrative leadership to the GBS Center
• Implement & maintain the financial rules, procedures & records to meet the GAAP, legal and tax requirements.
• Ensuring proper compliance - Local tax filing and reporting, corporate reporting, and Company polices
• Preparation of budgets, periodical variance analysis and periodical reporting
• Ensure the smooth operations of the accounting processes AP, Payroll, T&L, closing and reporting etc.
• Support and participate in all accounting activities during the monthly/quarterly close, including the preparation of account reconciliations.
• Participate in the monthly/quarterly reporting process to HQ and the business units.
• Manage the query resolutions from all key stake holders
• Organizes and plans auditing schedules.
• Drive continuous process improvement in the accounting processes in the Center, including key controllership projects.
• Identify key compliance & controllership metrics and drive improvement these metrics
• Implementation of Six Sigma initiatives and provide similar quality services to internal/external customers• Minimum of 7yrs experience in a similar position and in managing people.
• Professional Qualification- CA, CPA, CIMA/CWA, MBA, ICAN,ACCA
• Demonstrated ability to lead & motivate teams to achieve business goals.
• Excellent analytical and problem solving skills
• Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously & prioritize workload
• Project management & coaching experience will be an asset.
• Ability to influence without authority and work collaboratively in a team.
• Relationship Building & Networking Skills with internal organization and customers
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Self-motivated, high energy with strong ability to deliver results.
• Excellent computer skills
• Capable of working independently.
• Work effectively in a cross-functional and culturally diverse work group
• MUST be fluent in written and spoken English.
• Prior experience in running a shared service center will be an asset.  

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UNFPA - Leader in Reproductive Health and Population and Development

Vacancy No: VA/FPA/SOM/02/2011

Post Title: Finance Associate

Type of Contract: Fixed Term

Duration: 1 Year, Renewable, subject to satisfactory performance and availability of funds

Level: ICS 6 (G-6)

Duty Station: Nairobi

Date of Issue: 29 August 2011

Closing Date: 12 September 2011

Organizational Unit: UNFPA Somalia Country Office

Organizational Context

Under the guidance and overall supervision of the Operations Manager, the Finance Associate ensures the effective functioning of financial operations and systems in support of the programme and office management.

He/she works closely with programme and project staff providing financial monitoring and analysis of projects and advising managers on expenditure trends and implementation rates.

The Finance Associate is also a member of the Country Office management services team managing financial aspects of Country Office operations. He/she may supervise clerical and support staff.

Results-Oriented Functional Statements

Functional Competencies

Business acumen: Independently gathers, analyses and interprets data and information from a wide range of sources using appropriate analytical tools and professional standards. Identifies warning signs based on financial analysis, probes for clarification or points of concern and presents findings

Client orientation: Establishes effective relationships with internal and external clients, actively supports the interests of the client and researches potential solutions to client needs Organizes and prioritizes work schedule and addresses client needs and deadlines promptly and
diplomatically

Implementing management systems: Maintains information/databases on system design features and develops system components. Makes recommendations relative to work-processing approaches and procedures which would lead to more efficient systems design.

Corporate Competencies:

Values

Integrity/Commitment to mandate: Acts in accordance with UN/UNFPA values and holds himself/herself accountable for actions taken. Demonstrates personal commitment to UNFPA’s mandate and to the organizational vision.

Knowledge sharing/Continuous learning: Takes responsibility for personal learning and career development and actively seeks opportunities to learn through formal and informal means. Learns from others inside and outside the organization adopting best practices created by others. Actively produces and disseminates new knowledge.

Valuing diversity: Demonstrates an international outlook, appreciates differences in values and learns from cultural diversity. Takes actions appropriate to the religious and cultural context and shows respect, tact and consideration for cultural differences. Observes and inquires to understand the perspectives of others and continually examines his/her own biases and behaviors.

Managing Relationships

Working in teams: Works collaboratively with colleagues inside and outside of UNFPA to allow the achievement of common goals and shared objectives. Actively seeks resolution of disagreements and supports the decisions of the team.

Communicating information and ideas: Delivers oral and written information in a timely, effective and easily understood manner. Participates in meetings and group discussions actively listening and sharing information. Frankly expresses ideas with the intent to resolve issues, considers what others have to say and responds appropriately to criticism.

Conflict and self management: Manages personal reactions by remaining calm, composed and patient even when under stress or during a crisis and avoids engaging in unproductive conflict. Expresses disagreement in constructive ways that focus on the issue not the person. Tolerates conditions of uncertainty or ambiguity and continues to work productively.

Working with people

Empowerment/Developing people/Performance management: Integrates himself/herself into the work unit seeking opportunities to originate action and actively contributing to achieving results with other members of the team. Knows his/her limitations and strength, welcomes constructive criticism and feedback and gives honest and contractive feedback to colleagues and supervisors. Seeks new challenges and assignments and exhibits a desire to learn. Accepts responsibility for personal performance participating in individual work planning and objective setting seeking feedback and acting to continuously improve performance.

Personal Leadership and Effectiveness

Analytical and strategic thinking: Uses appropriate analytical tools and logic to gather, define and analyze information, situations and problems and draws logical conclusions from data. Demonstrates an ability to set clear and appropriate priorities focusing on tasks and activities which have a strategic impact on results. Anticipates and meets information needs of the team and other stakeholders.

Results orientation/Commitment to excellence: Strives to achieve high personal standard of excellence. Takes action that goes beyond responding to the obvious needs of the situation and persists until successful outcomes are achieved.

Appropriate and transparent decision making: Makes timely and appropriate decisions taking into consideration various and complex issues and takes responsibility for the impact of decisions. Inquires to understand the perspectives of others and continually examines his/her
own biases and behaviors

Job Requirements:

Academic Requirements: Bachelor’s degree in finance.

Experience: 5 – 10 years of relevant experience in finance, preferably part of it with an International organization or the United Nations. Experience in the usage of computers and office software packages (MS Word, Excel etc), and knowledge of spreadsheet and database packages, and experience in handling of web-based financial management systems. Knowledge of ATLAS is preferable.

Languages: Fluency in oral and written English

Applications with a current CV and P11 (www.escwa.un.org/main/vacancies/P_11.doc) marked: “VA/FPA/SOM/02/2011 –“Finance Associate” should be addressed to:

Email address: recruit.unfpasom@unfpa.org

Women are strongly encouraged to apply.

UNFPA will only be able to respond to those applications in which there is further interest.

UNFPA provides a work environment that reflects the values of gender equality, teamwork, respect for diversity, integrity and a healthy balance of work and life. We are committed to maintaining our balanced gender distribution and therefore encourage women to apply.’

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Kwale Water and Sewerage Company Limited, the official Water Service Provider in Kwale County has the following vacancies.

1. Human Resource and Administration Officer

Will be charged with the responsibility of an effective running of the Human Resource Management division of the finance department.

Will be responsible to the Finance Manager

Key Responsibilities

Case processing for recruitment, promotion, disciplinary and dismissal of staff.Maintain accurate personnel recordCarrying out timely monthly payroll reconciliationEnsuring strict adherence to statutory provisions and the employment Act 2007Attend to staff matters and nurture cordial and conducive working environmentMust have Degree in Social Sciences from recognized university ORMust have Higher National Diploma in Human Resource management from a recognized University or college.Must have at least 3 years experience in similar or higher position in a reputable organization.Must be highly computer literateMust be 30-45 years of age.2. Technical Services Manager

Will be the head of the technical services Department and responsible to the Managing director.

Key Responsibilities

All technical activities of the organization and ensuring cost effective and accurately metered units of productionMaintain a robust maintenance and service routines and attend to repairs and emergencies promptly to reduce losses.Motivate the staff in the department to achieve the company objectives.Run the department as a strategic business unitMust have a BSc degree in Engineering with a strong bias in Electrical, Mechanical or ElectroMechanicalMust have at least 3 years relevant working experience at similar position or higherMust be 30-45 years of age.Must be highly computer literate3. Finance Manager

Will be the head of Finance department and responsible to the Managing Director.

Key Responsibiilities

Proper capturing and processing of financial information and translate it into accurate financial reports on a timely basis.Supervisions of the finance department staff and strengthen the organization’s internal control systems.Strict adherence to budgetary controls and statutory guidelines and requirements.Must be highly computer literate.Must have a degree in Accounting or finance from a recognized universityMust have CPA(K)Must have at least 3 years experience in a busy companyMust be 30-45 years of age.Must be highly computer literate.4. Internal Auditor

Will be in charge of the internal audit functions of the company and will be responsible functionally to the audit committee and administratively to the Managing Director.

Key responsibilities

Thorough, ardent and articulate to details and processesHelp the company to prepare internal audit manual.Prepare internal audit techniques and implement audit programmes as well as issuing audit reportsManage the risk port folio of the company.Must be well versed with RBIAMust have a degree in Accounting, finance, statistics and at least CPA IIMust have at least 3 years practical experience in internal auditingMust be 30-45 years of age.Must have excellent computer literacy5. Procurement Officer

Will be in charge of the procurement and supply functions of the organization and will be responsible to the Finance Manager.

Key responsibilities

Implementation of the organizations policies on supplies management,Application of procurement systems and procedures.Preparation and strict adherence of the organizations procurement plan.Strict adherence to the Procurement and Disposal Act 2006.Must have a degree in Social Sciences and a Diploma in Supplies Management from a reputable university.Must have at least 3 years continuous experience in a reputable firm in similar position.Must be highly computer literate.Must be 30-45 years of age.Attractive remuneration will be offered to the successful Candidates.

If you do not hear form us by 30th September 2011 consider yours self unsuccessful.

Female candidates are encouraged to apply.

Applications to be sent to

The Managing Director
Kwale Water and Sewerage Company Limited
P O Box 18-80403
Kwale

So as to reach us not later than 4.30 p.m. 14th September 2011.

(Canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification)

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