Thursday 13 July 2017

Pamoja Life Job Vacancy : Credit Controller

Responsibilities for the Credit Controller Job

  • To ensure that all customer accounts are accurately and promptly maintained, ensuring the efficient release of orders to maximize sales whilst having regard to the Company liquidity.
  • To effectively manage the company’s credit control policy and minimize overdue trade debtor’s balances.
  • To ensure continued liquidity to meet company obligations and to ensure that all debtors’ accounts are fully reconciled at all times.
  • The Credit Controller will be responsible for chasing outstanding invoices to the company and plays a vital role in the cash-flow of the organization ensuring credit given to customers is monitored and controlled effectively
  • Regularly follow up all outstanding debts for specific customer accounts with the respective sales staff and report accounts problems to the Head of Finance.
  • To verify facts of all sales returns before passing a credit note.
  • Ensure that all supporting documentations are duly authorized and factual before processing of a credit note.
  • Seek approval on credit notes and ensure that they are passed and posted on a timely basis to update stock records.
  • Ensure adherence to policies and procedures of the credit control department.
  • Maintain records of all customers in a file (invoices, credit notes, remittance slips and any manner of correspondences with the customer) and ensure that the same is filed in a system and in order for ease of traceability.
  • Ensure that all documentation necessary during audit is prepared on time and forwarded to the Head of
  • Finance for inclusion in the audit file.
  • Chase overdue invoices by telephone, email and letter within agreed timescales.
  • Maintain accurate records of all chasing activity.
  • Regular meetings with debtors to ensure all relevant debts are managed as necessary.
  • Identify changes in payment patterns and propose action to avert indebtness
  • Handle disputed bills and negotiate to bring payment within the agreed terms.
  • Provide accurate advice on billing queries.
  • Respond promptly and completely to both client and internal enquiries.
  • Providing ad-hoc reporting as and when requested
  • Ensure weekly and monthly processing deadlines are met as required.
  • Send out monthly client statements/letters as may be agreed from time to time.
  • Provide cover for other accounting functions as requested.
  • Negotiate with suppliers, e g credit information and debt collection agencies
  • Protects company’s interest at credit meetings relating to insolvent customers.
  • Obtain sufficient information to access the creditworthiness of new and existing customers.
  • Undertake complex reconciliations and compile documents for any legal action.
  • Other duties as delegated from time to time by the Head of Finance or any other person designated by the management.

Qualifications for the Credit Controller Job

  • A university degree in a business related field (Bachelor of Commerce – Finance or Accounting option), CPA – 3
  • Strong attention to detail
  • Outgoing and confident personality who is able to operate at all levels.
  • A self-starter who is proactive and can set and achieve goals
  • A team player with a flexible approach and a willingness to learn
  • Knowledge of billing and collections procedure
  • Ability to work with under minimal supervision
  • Good negotiating skills
  • Excellent communication and presentation skills
  • Previous work experience in credit management and sales will be an added advantage

Wednesday 12 July 2017

Ipas Job Vacancy : Regional Human Resources Advisor, Ipas Alliance


Ipas works globally so that women and girls have improved sexual and reproductive health and rights through enhanced access to and use of safe abortion and contraceptive care. We believe in a world where every woman and girl has the right and ability to determine her own sexuality and reproductive health.Ipas, a global, non-profit reproductive health organization, seeking a Regional Human Resources Advisor for Africa located in the Africa Alliance office in Nairobi, Kenya. The Regional HR Advisor is primarily responsible for supporting the Africa Regional HR Manager in identifying staffing needs and facilitating staff recruitment, on-boarding, separation management, enrollment of staff on relevant benefits, and assignment of staff to appropriate training programs across Ipas’s country programs in Africa. Working closely with the country program offices to provide technical expertise and guidance, the Regional HR Advisor supports the development of updated benefits packages and salary benchmarking across the region, based on local markets and international NGO norms. This position submits operational and personnel budgets and reviews and reports on these budgets as required. The Regional HR Advisor implements, reviews and changes organizational and office policies as needed to work towards improving the organizational climate. This position supports Anglophone and Francophone Africa.
  • Works closely with counterparts in English and French-speaking country offices across the Africa region to provide technical expertise and guidance in Human Resources
  • Responsible for supporting all of Africa region’s country programs in meeting recruitment needs and supporting onboarding of selected individuals.
  • Support in managing any consultants hired to provide human resource services for the Africa regional Country programs.
  • Supports Africa region country programs in evaluating and updating benefits packages and salary benchmarking for local market norms
  • Ensures all Africa region country programs comply with minimum Human Resources standards (maintaining personnel filing systems, ensuring availability of an up-to-date HR handbook) and local labor laws
  • Works closely with Regional HR Manager in Africa Alliance and HR at Ipas’s North Carolina global headquarters for management and technical support
  • Prepares annual staff and consultant contracts, tracking and managing renewals or terminations as may be necessary
  • Work with Regional HR Manager to design and support relevant learning and development programs for Africa program teams
  • Support with HR policies dissemination and interpretation as may be required
  • Supports country programs with performance management process guidance
  • Conducts employee satisfaction surveys, reports back on their outcomes, and works with Program Country Directors in improving organizational climate
  • Coordinates with NC Global HR on human resources programs, trainings, and policies
  • Collaborates with in-country Finance Manager in reference to monitoring standard operating procedures compliances and budget utilization
  • Works with Program Managers on HR updates, adherence to office policies, and understanding office requirements
  • Collaborates with country program staff in reference to office requirements, including staff on-boarding where applicable
  • Performs other duties as assigned
Minimum Requirements
  • Bachelor’s degree in Human Resource Management, Social Sciences or related field
  • 8 years’ experience in human resources, especially in a global/multi-country context
  • Professional qualification in human resource management
  • Demonstrated professional-level oral and written fluency in English and additional French greatly valued
  • Previous supervisory experience
  • Experience with coaching and mentoring staff related to human resource processes
  • Working knowledge of an array of African country labor laws and recruitment strategies
  • Experience working in a global matrix organization
Preferred Requirements
  • Some international NGO experience
  • Relevant Human Resources certification
  • Working knowledge of HR policies and procedures
  • Ability to travel 30%








Amec Foster Wheeler Job Vacancy : Principal Electrical Designer – OHTL

Amec Foster Wheeler is currently recruiting for a Principal Electrical Designer to work out of our Al-Khobar, Saudi Arabia office. This position will be on the Marjan onshore gas plant project and is scheduled to run for approximately twelve months.Saudi Aramco has selected Amec Foster Wheeler to develop a FEED for a mega program in the Onshore Eastern Province surrounding Tanajib, Safaniyah and Ju’aymah in Saudi Arabia. The increased crude and gas production will demand the initial expansion of an onshore GOSP (gas oil separation plant) at Tanajib, a Greenfield 2.5bnscf (billion standard cubic feet) gas plant, together with NGL (natural gas liquid) expansion at Wasit. This will all be supported by a new cogeneration power plant expected to generate 750MW (megawatts) for both onshore and offshore compression, together with power for onshore utilities.
  • Work on a range of electrical design-engineering industrial solutions
  • Produce and maintain engineering drawings using 2D / 3D CAD software as required
  • Produce designs and drawings for electrical systems, i.e. motor control center schematic diagrams, interconnection diagrams, cable schedules, single line diagrams, general arrangement drawings and grounding / earthing, lighting / services designs & relay diagrams
  • Complete cable tray and raceway design and calculate cable sizing
  • Produce 380kV transmission lines concept drawings, tower schedule, sag templates, earthing towers, standard Installation & connection drawings
  • Ensure all drawings and deliverables are checked to comply with project and company quality standards
  • Execute designs from the electrical design criteria for the project as well as defined design standards, codes, and regulations
  • Ensure coordination of all electrical interfaces with designers and engineers of other disciplines
  • Supervise the work of junior designers assigned to the projects
  • Possible involvement in project and workload decisions
  • Participate in filed surveys at client sites that may require significant amounts of walking
Qualifications
  • Degree or Diploma in Electrical Engineering with minimum 15+ years of experience in Electrical Design in Overhead Transmission Line (OHTL) in Oil & Gas Project particularly in Saudi Arabia or GCC region
  • Saudi Aramco Codes and standards with excellent safety awareness
  • Proficient in CAD design 2D / 3D (Micro station, AutoCAD, PLS CADS)
  • Good knowledge ofwith SEC standards
  • Preferably worked with a minimum of 3 projectswith SEC approved Consultant Contractors
  • Knowledge of high, medium and low voltage electrical equipment
  • Knowledge of industry / regulatory codes and standards (NEC, NFPA, NEMA, IEEE)
  • Demonstrate strong problem solving skills and multitasking ability
  • Multidisciplinary design knowledge
  • Strong computer skills, excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • On-site construction supervision and commissioning support
Amec Foster Wheeler designs, delivers and maintains strategic and complex assets for its customers across the global energy and related sectors. Employing around 35,000 people in more than 55 countries and with 2016 revenues of £5.4 billion, the company operates across the oil and gas industry – from production through to refining, processing and distribution of derivative products – and in the mining, power and process, pharma, environment and infrastructure markets.Amec Foster Wheeler offers full life-cycle services to offshore and onshore oil and gas projects (conventional and unconventional, upstream, midstream and downstream) for greenfield, brownfield and asset support projects, plus leading refining technology.

How to Apply




Tuesday 11 July 2017

International School Job Vacancy : English & Literature Secondary School Teacher

Duma works is recruiting for an English & Literature Secondary School Teacher for one of our client, an international school in Nairobi.
 
Job Brief: Our client is looking for a committed Teacher to complement their qualified workforce of educators.

You will be responsible for preparing and implementing a full educational teaching plan according to the school’s requirements.


It will be fundamental to provide knowledge and instruction to students while also helping them develop their personalities and skills.
The ideal candidate will be passionate for the job with an ability to reach out to students and create a relationship of mutual trust.

They will know how to organize a class and make learning an easy and meaningful process.
The goal is to help cultivate the students’ interest in education and be their dedicated in the entire process of learning and development.
 
Duties and Responsibilities
  • Present lessons in a comprehensive manner and use visual/audio means to facilitate learning;
  • Provide individualized instruction to each student by promoting interactive learning;
  • Create and distribute educational content (notes, summaries, assignments etc.);
  • Assess and record students’ progress and provide grades and feedback;
  • Maintain a tidy and orderly classroom;
  • Collaborate with other teachers, parents and stakeholders and participate in regular meetings;
  • Plan and execute educational in-class and outdoor activities and events;
  • Observe and understand students’ behavior and psyche and report suspicions of neglect, abuse etc.
  • Develop and enrich professional skills and knowledge by attending seminars, conferences etc.
Minimum Requirements
  • 5+ Years proven experience as a teacher in an international school teaching English & Literature;
  • Teaching experience in Cambridge IGCSE and/or A-Level or in any other British Curriculum is mandatory;
  • At least 2 years’ experience as a multi- disciplinary instructor;
  • Thorough knowledge of teaching best practices and legal educational guidelines partnered with a willingness to follow the school’s policies and procedures;
  • Kenyan Citizenship/Residency is an added advantage;
  • Degree in teaching specifically English & Literature;
  • Applicants must have a TSC number.
Competencies
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills;
  • Well-organized and committed;
  • Eloquence in English;
  • Creative and energetic;
  • Strong moral values and discipline.

How to Apply

Send your Cover Letter and detailed CV to apply@jobs.dumaworks.com marking the subject as “2921”, Your Full name & Phone number e.g. 2921 Barack Obama, +2547xxxxxxxx. If you don’t follow these instructions, your application will not go through. Deadline for receiving applications: Friday, 21 July 2017 N.B.* You will receive a confirmation email and an alert to take a basic screening test over SMS or online. The email with the test may not arrive immediately. Please be patient. The email/SMS test will typically be 5-8 questions to help us understand your background. Regular SMS rates apply to the test. If you apply and don’t meet these minimum qualifications, we won’t be able to forward your application to the employer.

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How to Apply

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Operations Supervisor Latest Jobs in Kenya

Operations Supervisor Job at Alternate Doors
We are seeking to hire an Operations Supervisor on behalf of our client.
The purpose of this role is supervision and execution of cleaning operations services such as post construction cleaning; floor washing, polishing & maintenance; carpet steam & dry cleaning; and degreasing of oil stained facilities. The Operations supervisor is responsible for ensuring that the 100% customer satisfaction is achieved.

Responsibilities for the Operations Supervisor Job

  • Ensure that services are operated safely, hygienically and to contractual specifications.
  • Overall accountability for input & accuracy of timesheets.
  • Attend client program meetings & agree timelines in line with available resources.
  • Ensure that adequate resources are available for the works to be progressed in accordance with the schedule
  • Ensure that job schedules & all associated contracts paperwork is completed accurately & fully detailed.
  • Ensure all cleaning operations are executed within the agreed time frame
  • Ensure the proper utilization of materials to execute jobs
  • Create a detailed work schedule for each of cleaning operations assigned
  • Manage relationship with all stakeholders
  • Ensure timely and satisfactory resolution of all customer complaints/issues

Qualifications for the Operations Supervisor Job

  • Minimum of a Diploma holder in any relevant course
  • At least 3 years’ experience in similar position.
  • Proven experience in leading a cleaning team.
  • Understanding of various cleaning approaches and methods.
  • Industry acumen and knowledge of external cleaning developments and innovations.
  • Basic to Intermediate level of proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office Package
How To Apply
If you feel you fit this role, please click here to apply.



Tracking Sales Executive Jobs in Nairobi(40K)

Tracking Sales Executive Job at Janta Kenya 
Our client a Fleet tracking company is seeking to hire a sales executive to join their dedicated team.

Responsibilities for the Tracking Sales Executive Job

  • Understanding the future perspective of the company and developing strategies for growth accordingly
  • Researching and analyzing the market to find out better business opportunities
  • Collaborating with clients and making business deals that are beneficial for the company in long run
  • Finding out faults and loop holes in the current business strategies and change them and help in preventing stagnancy in the business by implementing new ideas continuously
  • Interacting with the higher authorities of the company and discuss business issues with them
  • They are also engaged in discussions with the clients which help them in planning interesting business proposals which can be beneficial for the company and the clients
  • They prepare presentations for the company that can be present at the meetings, to the clients, to the employees, conferences, etc.
  • Maintaining continuous client relationships through client follow-up and responding to their queries.

Qualifications for the Tracking Sales Executive Job

  • Certificate/Diploma/Degree
  • Previous sales experience, at least 1-2 years is preferable.
  • Aggressive, go getter attitude.
  • Team player
  • Communication and customer care skills
KPI’s
  • New clients brought in.
  • Up to date on product knowledge.
  • Knowing our main competitors and their products.
How To Apply
This position is only available to registered candidates; send us your CV today onrecruitment@jantakenya.com clear indicating ‘Tracking Sales Executive’ on the subject line


KRA Jobs Inspection & Testing Manager

Grade: KRA ‘3’
Organization: Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA)
Department: Strategy, Innovation & Risk Management
Division: Inspection & Testing
Location/Work station:Nairobi
Supervisor: Supervisor, Inspection & Testing


Responsibilities for the Inspection & Testing Manager Job

  • Determining the chemical characteristics, physical properties and composition of a variety of assigned samples
  • Performing chemical analyses and physical testing requiring the application of established procedures and analytical instrumentation.
  • Selecting techniques and methods to suit the unique requirements of samples and ensure the accuracy and validity of results.
  • Preparing samples, solutions, reagents and standards; care and check performance of laboratory equipment and apparatus; and collect samples for analysis.
  • Adhering to quality assurance and safety procedures to ensure the validity of test results and safety of the work environment.
  • Performing calculations prepare reports and maintain records of test results; and give testimony regarding samples analysed, test methods and results.
  • Performing such other duties as may be assigned

Qualifications for the Inspection & Testing Manager Job

  • Bachelor’s degree in chemistry or equivalent qualifications.
  • One to three years relevant experience.
Competencies/Personal Traits
  • Ability to plan and schedule own work and that of direct reportees.
    Ability to work with minimal supervision.
  • Have computer operation and application skills.
  • Good research skills.
  • Good numeracy and data analytical skills.
  • Attentive to detail/ good recording of data.
  • Good communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Resilient, focused and results oriented.
  • Motivated, dynamic and dedicated team player.
  • Work collaboratively with others.
  • Knowledge of fundamentals of organic, inorganic, analytical and physical chemistry.
  • Ability to learn and observe health and safety precautions; perceive colour; read laboratory instruments; and handle delicate instruments, glassware and laboratory equipment.
  • Ability to follow oral and written directions; and to establish and maintain effective working relationship with others.
How To Apply
Candidates interested in these positions should complete the Personal History Form to be found on the KRA Website (www. nkra.go.ke/careers) This should be submitted together with a detailed updated CV in a sealed envelope indicating the reference number.Envelopes should be addressed to:
Deputy Commissioner – Human Resources
Kenya Revenue Authority
Times Tower Building, Haile Selassie Avenue
P O Box 48240-00100
NAIROBI
All applications should be deposited in the designated box at Times Tower Building, Ground Floor. Applications must be received by 5.00 pm, Tuesday, 18th July, 2017. For more details on the above vacancies and application procedure, please visit the KRA Website www.kra.go.ke .
N.B. Please note that ONLY shortlisted candidates will be contacted.We are an equal opportunity employer committed to gender mainstreaming and Persons with Disability are encouraged to apply. KRA does not charge any applicants.


Import & Export Assistant Jobs in Kenya

Responsibilities for the Import & Export Assistant Job

  • Vast understanding of EAC Customs Import and Export Procedures including Bonded Warehouse Operations.
  • Processing of IDF application in the New Kentrade System.
  • Preparation of Marine Insurance Covers
  • Expediting/routine follow up on status of goods to ensure that suppliers meet delivery promises.
  • Tracking of incoming shipments.
  • Liaising with Clearing Agents on cargo clearance with Customs .
  • Stock Management.
  • Filing and keeping records of all Import and Export documents.
  • Updating of Imports and Exports status reports
How To Apply
If you feel you fit this role, please click here to apply.


KRA Job Vacancy : Inspection Technology Chief Manager

Organization: Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA)
Department: Strategy, Innovation & Risk Management
Division: Inspection & Testing
Supervisor: Deputy Commissioner – Inspection & Testing
Supervisee: Manager, Inspection & Technology

Responsibilities for the Inspection Technology Chief Manager Job

  • Providing technical leadership in development of inspection technology and solutions.
  • Developing strategies, objectives and implementing plans for development of inspection solutions to enforcement of tax and Customs legislation.
  • Provides technical support in application and maintenance of enforcement and interdiction technology tools and solutions.
  • Coordinate multi-disciplinary teams responsible for developing and implementing inspection and detection techniques for monitoring goods.
  • Developing and implementing policies and procedures to ensure quality of inspections and safety of the work environment.
  • Building technical capacity for the inspection and interdiction technology.
  • Evaluating technological advances and developing inspection and detection capacity for service improvements.
  • Preparation and administration of the division budget and monitors implementation of work plan.
  • Setting staff performance targets, evaluating performance and managing staff training and development.
  • Develop and implement policies and procedures to ensure quality of inspections and safety of the work environment.
  • Establishing and maintaining liaison with relevant government agencies and other organisations on matters related to inspection and interdiction techniques.
  • Preparation of management reports, and review technical recommendations and correspondences.
  • Performing such other duties as may be assigned.

Qualifications for the Inspection Technology Chief Manager Job

  • Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, physics or related field.
  • Master’s degree will be an added advantage.
  • At least twelve (12) years relevant experience with three (3) years at managerial level or equivalent.
Competencies/Personal Traits
  • Broad knowledge of scientific inspection systems, and familiar with legal aspects of inspection technologies.
  • Ability to interpret scientific concepts, formulate and implement scientific programs and solutions to support administration of tax and border control policies.
  • Strong research, analytical and problem solving skills.
  • Strong leadership and management skills.
  • Strong organisational and planning skills with the ability to prioritise.
  • Good communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to build and maintain strong relationships with third parties and staff.
  • Excellent decision making capabilities.
  • Resilient, focused and results oriented.
  • Motivated, dynamic and dedicated team player.

How to Apply

Candidates interested in these positions should complete the Personal History Form to be found on the KRA Website (www. nkra.go.ke/careers) This should be submitted together with a detailed updated CV in a sealed envelope indicating the reference number.Envelopes should be addressed to:
Deputy Commissioner – Human Resources Kenya Revenue Authority Times Tower Building, Haile Selassie Avenue P O Box 48240-00100 NAIROBI
All applications should be deposited in the designated box at Times Tower Building, Ground Floor. Applications must be received by 5.00 pm, Tuesday, 18th July, 2017. For more details on the above vacancies and application procedure, please visit the KRA Website www.kra.go.ke .
N.B. Please note that ONLY shortlisted candidates will be contacted.We are an equal opportunity employer committed to gender mainstreaming and Persons with Disability are encouraged to apply.KRA does not charge any applicants.


Pamoja Life Job Vacancy : Credit Controller

Company:   Pamoja Life Location:  Nairobi, Nairobi County, Kenya State:   Nairobi Job type:   Full-Time Job category:   Banking Jobs i...