Job Opportunities at Schneider Electric

Job Purpose

These include maintenance of

• Power equipment as uninterruptible power supplies, Automatic voltage regulators, Transient voltage surge suppressors, rectifiers, inverter/chargers and related electrical cabling and switch gear
• Precision cooling- in rack, in room and in row and cold/hot aisle containment.
• Racks, power distribution units
• Data Centre infrastructure Management and remote monitoring services
   

Main Responsibilities

• Coordinating and managing the Technical department which includes workshop repairs, site surveys installations and commissioning of server rooms and data centers, site repairs and preventive maintenance services.
• Support serviceable Schneider equipment including but not limited to electrical switchgear, HVAC/CRAC systems, UPS systems, PDUs, RPPs, BMS systems, PLCs, HMIs, Drives, security, access control, CCTV and fire alarm and suppression systems…
• Preparation of section budgets, tools and equipment management, spares sourcing and stores quantity levels tracking for restocking.
• Scheduling and supervision of services in power protection, cooling and data center/ server rooms including site surveys, Installation and commissioning, repairs and preventive maintenance services to a wide range of clients in different sector
• Training and appraisal of staff, Planning and coordinating for specific product training at the manufacturer centers for extensive knowledge acquisition and licensing.
• an investigate remotely the origin of the breakdown and submit fixes (in a service bureau for example)
• Provide team leadership for team of Field service engineers
• Plan training for field service representatives and ensure completion of assigned internal training.
• Do continuous performance reviews with team and annual performance review submissions.
• Provide technical and career mentorship to team reporting to you.
• Represent the services department in meetings and cross functional initiatives as a delegate or deputy of field services operations manager
• Approve time sheets, absence, and requests of N-1 reports in consultation with Fields services operations manager.
• Perform other duties as assigned

• Diploma in Engineering or related fields
• At least has 5-10 years’ experience in Technical Services lead role with experience in data center infrastructure services
• Relevant experience with critical systems infrastructure equipment (i.e. electrical switchgear, diesel generators, UPS systems, electrical distribution, chillers, cooling towers, air handlers, fire detection/suppression or building monitoring systems).
• Possess a valid driver's license
• Verifiable hands-on technical work experience required
• High level of technical knowledge of electronic/electrical component theory. Knowledge of HVAC systems and applicable application software knowledge is preferred.

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Schneider Electric Kenya (East Africa) seeks a highly qualified Tax & Accounting Manager to handle full spectrum of financial accounting, accounts operations, internal controls, cash management and statutory adherence. This position will report to the CFO (Chief Finance Officer) and will be based in our Nairobi office.

Key Responsibilities

• Day to day Finance and accounts operations
• Perform full set of accounts and ensure timely closing of year end accounts, including consolidated accounts and tax computation
• Review and approve payment vouchers and cost analysis
• Develop and maintain internal control and effective accounting system
• Support in monthly group reporting
• Adherence to statutory requirements and filing of returns; PAYE, NSSF, NHIF, VAT, Withholding Tax, Instalment Tax and all relevant statutory requirements
• Treasury requirements; cash flow management and reduction of forex exposure
• Handling of general insurance
• ISO involvement
• Handling KRA enquiries
• Assistance in debt collection and credit management policies
• Handling of Company Secretarial requirements
• Support for ERP (Navision)
• Specific analysis requested by Management
• Management of the Accounts team 5 people

Key Relationships

• The incumbent will be in frequent relations with the Finance & Accounts Team and the CFO
• The incumbent will be in frequent relations with the Auditors, Tax Consultants, Banks, Company Secretary

Skills And Experience

• Flexibility, capacity to listen and learn, open minded
• Ability to work in network and in group in an international environment, in a collaborative way
• Well organized and well structured
• Clear & synthetic communication
• Good MS Office Skills particularly in Excel. Experience of an ERP (Navision) is an added advantage

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in commerce/Finance/Accounting or related fields
• CPA or Degree in Accounting / Finance/ ACCA Qualification
• At least 5 years of experience in financial and management accounting particularly in a manufacturing-based Company
• Relevant experience in External audit and costing is advantageous
• Must have Audit background
• Ability to manage a team
• SAP experience

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An exciting new opportunity has arisen within our Building Business Unit for a Business Development Manager, Eco – Building. The role will be based out of our Nairobi office but with travel and site work potentially taking up a large part of the role. The Eco-Building Business Development Manager will report to the Sales Director, East Africa; Building Segment.

Job Purpose

Define, develop and manage the offer strategy for Eco Building business unit in the East Africa region

Get a clear and updated understanding of the Offer's environment

• Evaluate periodically the market & the competition landscape.
• Identify the trends impacting the market.
• Feed the Annual sales & Marketing Plan.
• Meet end users and channels in their day to day lives.

Get a clear and updated understanding of our Offers' performance

• Monitor our business (turnover, volume, profitability, market shares .......)
• Review the offers' quality level & contribute to global quality improvement

Define and manage the marketing mix of the offer

• Product (Offer)
  • Define with the LOB the offer road-map evolution according to the gaps in Features, quality, availability….
  • Ensure compliance with standards, profitability targets, quality.
  • Manage and up-date all data (new ref, OPS, O2....)
  • Optimize stock keeping.
• Price (Cost/value)
  • Define and release the discount matrix.
  • Set, Monitor & review price positioning
  • Continually monitor and review strategic references and delta prices.
• Place (End Users & Channels)
  • Work with all Channel Managers to maximize availability of the Offer through all available channels.
  • Constantly evaluate the effectiveness of the existing channels and scan the marketplace for new channels (E-Commerce, consumer retail…..)
  • Work with end user and specifier teams to secure specification.
• Promotion (Communication)
  • Define and up-date the killer phrases, USP’s, Value Propositions.
  • Co-work with the communication team to up-date strategies, tools, promotions, messages...

Role Requirement

• Relevant technical qualification, Electrical engineering preferred
• At least 5 years’ experience in a similar role
• Knowledge of the East African market, especially EMS and Building Management Systems(BMS)
• 5 years’ experience in channel and end-user market segment sales
• 5 years’ experience in Building Management Systems
• Knowledge of business operations and process operations.
• Access software knowledge (pivot file).
• Knowledge of CRM databases, Network, Windows, etc.
• Knowledge of Schneider Electric Business (customers, products, etc.) is advantageous.