Job Opportunities at Corporate Staffing

Key Responsibilities

Role Objectives:

The Financial Controller is responsible for oversight of all aspects of finance and accounting of the company. This includes Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Grower Accounting, Payroll, Company Ledgers, Banking, and Tax Accounting.
Developing and implementing Finance SOPs, enforcing accounting best practices to ensure accurate and timely financial reporting

Duties and Responsibilities

• Preparation of Budget, Business Plans, Financial Projections, and Working Capital Requirements. Forecasting of Financial needs and arranging funds on time. Ensure timely collection, payments, and optimum utilization of surplus funds. Rationalizing utilization of bank facilities.
• Develop and prepare annual, quarterly, and monthly accounting reports, budgets, and forecasts for management to understand and review performance against goals,
• Prepare standard, recurring, and adjustment journal entries for cash, A/R & A/P, inventory, prepaid and accrual expenses, payroll, financing activities, and support documentation for the general ledger system. Financial forecast, and risk analysis.
• Prepare monthly bank reconciliations. Maintain and control the charts of accounts
• Conduct internal and external audit processes, Compliance with taxation. Taxation planning.
• Prepare and provide proper financial information to the outside accounting firm for quarterly and year-end reporting requirements.
• Coordinate with Operations Manager on all insurance policies, licenses, permits, and certifications, and make payments for each
• Support the fundraising program of the company
• Assist with the development of new policies, procedures, and workflow systems, and provide input for continuous improvement of accounting systems and execution.
• Establish and maintain excellent relationships with other department team managers and members.

Candidate Profile:

• BSc or MBA in Accounts/Finance.
• CPA Finalist or ACCA
• Minimum of seven (7) years of proven experience as a Finance Controller/Finance Manager in the Food and Beverage industry / FMCG.
• Ability to generate and communicate ad hoc financial reports.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and leadership skills.
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office and Financial Management Software/Tally.
• Self-motivated with good teamwork abilities.

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Key Responsibilities:

Risk & Compliance

• Prepare an annual Risk and Compliance plan and seek approval from the management and Board Audit and Risk Committee (BARC)
• Identify and assess the risks associated with the bank’s current and proposed future business activities, including new products, new business relationships, and new business units.
• Conduct risk assessments on a scheduled plan on all bank operations as well as on any external influences and report periodically to management and BARC.
• Develop and maintain the bank’s compliance checklists.
• Review the risk management policies and Champion the overall implementation of the Enterprise Risk Management Framework and risk management best practices within the bank
• Maintain and update the bank risk registers and Monitor the implementation of the Bank’s Risk Appetite statement and risk limits by the Bank’s various business and support units.
• Prepare monthly ALCO and Management meetings reports as well as Quarterly BARC reports.
• Implement the bank’s stress testing policy framework and ensure effective processes are in place to identify, measure, manage, monitor, and report on risk exposures under stressed conditions.
• Carry out compliance reviews and snap checks on compliance with banks’ internal procedures and policies.
• Train the bank staff on Risk management practices to improve on risk awareness and culture of the bank.
• Monitor implementation of all Audit recommendations
• Prepare and file compliance reports with CBK.
• To perform any other duty as assigned in line with the organization’s goals and objectives.

Money Laundering Reporting Officer (MLRO) Duties

• Ensure that the business is continuously monitoring transactions and customer risks.
• Receiving and evaluating Suspicious Transaction Reports (STR’s) against internal business information and external sources.
• Report suspicious transactions and handle enquiries from Financial Reporting Centre (FRC).
• Act as the main point of contact with FRC. Ensure businesses meet all regulatory requirements and recommendations for AML, CFT & CPF compliance.
• Establishing AML, CFT & CPF policies for board approval.
• Support and advise business on how to establish internal procedures to manage ML/TF/PF and how to perform their duties in accordance with the AML, CFT & CPF policy and regulations.
• Carry out AML Risk Assessments on new / enhanced products, services, and channels; periodically carry out comprehensive AML Risk Assessment for the bank activities/exposures.
• In conjunction with the business team, review internal processes/procedures regarding the AML, CFT & CPF and customer acceptance policies.
• Conduct continuous reviews on AML, CFT & CPF compliance levels, efficiency, and effectiveness of the AML, CFT & CPF controls.
• Assist in reviewing escalated hits on the UN Sanctions and other lists.
• Work with the HR function to ensure that all new staff and existing employees holding key positions which may be exposed to AML, CFT & CPF risks are screened.
• Preparing and presenting compliance reports to various stakeholders on a daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual basis
• Conduct internal AML and KYC trainings as provided by CBK prudential guidelines.

Qualifications:

• University degree in Accounting, Commerce, Economics or Business Management/Administration, Financial engineering, Actuarial science, or related business degree (Must)
• Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist (ACAMS) or its equivalent (AA)
• Post graduate training/Certification in Risk management from a recognized body (AA)
• A minimum of 7 years’ experience in risk/compliance discipline in a busy organization, with strong understanding of overall banking operations, systems, and processes.
• A sound understanding of Enterprise Risk and Compliance Management principles and philosophies.
• Demonstrate understanding of local, regional, and global AML/ KYC, FATCA and CTF compliance regulations within the financial services industry.
• Knowledge of the Kenya Financial Services Industry and regulatory frameworks.
• Knowledge of emerging regulations and trends e.g. Data Protection Regulations, ESG reporting.
• Prior experience of designing and implementing risk and compliance management policies, procedures, and processes.
• Excellent analytical skills
• A dynamic self-starter with ability to prioritize and to work independently as well as in a team.

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Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and execute sales strategies to promote and sell granulated calcium, soil crop-specific NPK fertilizers, and other agrochemical products to farmers in targeted sectors.
• Build and lead a national sales team, providing guidance and support to achieve sales objectives.
• Identify and establish relationships with key stakeholders to drive sales growth.
• Collaborate with the marketing team to develop tailored sales and promotional strategies for specific crop types and sectors.
• Lead the development of distribution channels to ensure efficient and widespread availability of our products to target markets.
• Monitor market trends, competitor activities, and customer feedback to identify opportunities for business expansion and improvement.
• Prepare and present regular sales reports, forecasts, and updates to senior management.

Key Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Agriculture, or a related field. Master’s degree is a plus.
• Proven track record of success in sales roles within the agricultural, agrochemicals, or fertilizer industry, with a minimum of 7 years of experience.
• Strong knowledge of soil sciences, and the role of plant nutrition, as well as the agricultural market and farming practices.
• Experience in building and managing high-performing sales teams and distribution networks.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to travel nationally to meet with farmers, attend industry events, and oversee sales operations.

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Responsibilities:

• Managing the organization’s sales by developing a business plan covering sales, revenue, and expenses.
• Setting individual sales targets, tracking sales goals, and reporting results Generate business leads internally & and externally for Project Logistics, International Freight, and Contract Logistics basis all modes of transportation
• Driving revenue and margin growth across the different modes of shipments
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with current and prospective clients nationwide.
• Cultivate new sales leads to establish business and market/ negotiate offered services.
• Leverage company value proposition to expand customer base.
• Manage resource allocation while identifying emerging markets and market shifts.
• Utilize company technologies to improve operational efficiency and create customer-facing value.
• Manage day-to-day operations with KPI metrics.
• Develop and maintain best business practices.
• Execute monthly executive summaries for the leadership team.
• Identify challenges and problem-solve to mitigate them.
• Drive customer retention and growth through strategic account planning and relationship building.
• Calculate and measure risk profile for strategic plans and decisions.
• Work cross-functionally to review pricing, market penetration and service KPIs.
• Responsible for accounts receivables and accessorial charge management as well as providing all documentation needed.
• Create sales calendar, attend customer events and conduct annual business reviews

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business or related field.
• Minimum 8+ years of industry-related experience.
• Previous experience in Contract Logistics, Clearing and Forwarding, Project Logistics, and International Freight is a MUST.
• Previous experience working with contract management systems, word processing, spreadsheets, and PowerPoint presentations.
• Demonstrated ability to influence and work with cross-functional teams.
• Ability to write routine reports, letters, and documents.
• Proven sales & problem-solving record.
• Strong verbal and written communication, interpersonal, and customer service skills.
• Ability to set priorities, meet deadlines, and multi-task with minimal supervision.
• Strong interpersonal, organizational, and team skills.