Job Opportunities at Gap Recruitment Services Limited

Job Summary: 

The Bakery Junior Maintenance Engineer will perform required repairs and maintenance tasks as assigned in an orderly, timely, and cost-conscious manner on a variety of bakery production equipment, freezers, and/or facilities.

Our client is start up bakery production company based in Kisumu.

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Responsible for preventive maintenance, diagnosis and repair of all pieces of equipment within the bakery including: production equipment; auxiliary support equipments like compressor, water treatment plants etc building (inside construction) and facility grounds.
• Responsible for maintaining the equipment's productivity to minimize downtime or malfunctions. Some tasks are required to be performed within rigid time frames to maximize bakery product productivity.
• Ensures all work areas are clean, safe, and follows company GMP's.
• Works in a safe and efficient manner and in compliance with requirements at all times.
• Maintains accurate and timely records/check lists of work performed on work orders, maintenance calls, and preventative maintenance reports.
• Prepares specific and accurate parts request forms in a timely manner.
• Responds to maintenance and line stoppage calls with a sense of urgency and ownership.
• Provides emergency repairs quickly and efficiently, when called upon, even during night shift, whenever required.
• Performs duties in all areas within maintenance department.
• Provides technical assistance and information to factory manager, as needed.
• Displays initiative in recognizing work to be accomplished and makes recommendations to management
• Additional duties and/or responsibilities as assigned

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelors Degree in Mechanical/Electrical Engineering.
• MUST SHOULD HAVE EXPERIENCE IN WORKING WITH WP HATON MIXER, DIVIDER, MOULDER, ROUNDER, AND ROTARY OVENS AND HOBA AUTOMATIC SLICER AND BAG LOADER MACHINE FOR A MINIMUM OF 3-5 YEARS.
• MUST Should be competent in troubleshooting PLC machines and electrical components/sensors in the machines.
• Should have experience in the Bakery Industry holding similar position.
• Previous experience in similar maintenance of production line equipment and facilities at a large commercial or artisan bakery is preferred but not a must.
• Work experience in other similar equipment maintenance of industrial, manufacturing or production-line equipment may substitute.
• Ability to work in a high temperature environment supporting fast paced machinery.
• Ability to quickly learn new job tasks and flexibility to work in different jobs as needed.
• Must be able to work any day, including holidays, or any shift.
• Must have reliable attendance to meet employer's attendance standards for 24/7 production facility.

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Job purpose:

Our client is a leading distributor of spare parts in Nairobi. They seek to hire a sales executive who will be tasked with aggressively promoting company products, identify customer needs and generate revenue through the conversion of sales opportunities

Roles & Responsibilities

• Promoting and selling the companys products to generate revenue
• Building and maintaining relationships with the new and existing clients
• Presenting the organizations system in a structured professional way to potential clients.
• Managing the day to operations of the retail shop as well the inventory
• Identify customers needs and propose the best solutions; optimize customers accounts and proactively cross-sell and upsell
• Identify and grow opportunities within the assigned territory to achieve set sales targets
• Keep track of all customers and preferences by serving as the main contact liaison and maintaining clear customer contacts in a database
• Generate revenue by engaging external prospects from events and marketing
• Monitoring database of all customers served
• Ensure optimal customer experience through service given and follow up on all inquiries

Required Qualifications

• Diploma/Degree in sales & marketing or related field.
• 3years of experience as a sales executive
• Excellent sales and customer service skills.
• Articulate and professional communication skills.
• Results driven individual.
• Attention to detail.
• Aggressive & Self driven

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Job Purpose:

We are on the hunt for a dedicated Junior Full Stack Developer to join our clients innovative team. The ideal candidate will have demonstrated proficiency in React JS for mobile app development and Object-Oriented Programming (OOP) in PHP, with these skills being crucial to the clients development projects.

This role is key in both enhancing our clients current mobile solutions and tailoring applications to fit specific business requirements

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and maintain mobile applications using React JS, ensuring optimal performance and user engagement across devices.
• Implement scalable and secure backend services using best practices in OOP with PHP, specifically tailored for mobile app integration.
• Work closely with our design team to refine mobile UX/UI, aiming for an intuitive and visually appealing user experience on mobile platforms.
• Utilize critical thinking to address complex mobile app challenges and actively contribute to strategic project planning.
• Adapt and customize our existing mobile solutions to better serve our business objectives, employing innovative approaches and technologies.

• Apply foundational financial knowledge, such as understanding ledgers, to the development of financial applications for mobile, enhancing their accuracy and usability

Qualifications and Skills:

• Proven proficiency in React JS with a focus on mobile app development, and PHP (OOP), with a strong portfolio or examples showcasing deep understanding and practical application in mobile environments.
• A keen eye for mobile UX/UI design, striving to create interfaces that are both user-friendly and aesthetically appealing on mobile devices.
• Familiarity with Java and the ability to craft effective server-side logic for mobile applications is considered a plus.
• Additional programming skills, particularly in Python or other languages, are highly regarded and seen as an added advantage for mobile app development.
• Exceptional problem-solving abilities and critical thinking skills, with a focus on mobile app scenarios.
• A basic grasp of financial concepts and their implementation in mobile software solutions.
• The capacity to both collaborates effectively with a team and pursue tasks independently, with a strong emphasis on mobile app projects.
• A commitment to continuous learning and staying abreast of the latest technological advances in mobile app development.
• Successful candidate to report immediately.

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Job Purpose:

We are on the hunt for a highly-analytical and qualified Senior Accountant to join our clients team in Real Estate. In this position, you will be responsible for managing financial procedures. Your duties will include planning budgets, participating in audits, monitoring transactions, and preparing financial reports.

To succeed in this role, you must demonstrate in-depth knowledge of financial policies, procedures, and systems.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support all stakeholders Implement agreed business strategies.
• Spearhead preparation of the yearly budget & quarterly forecasts in alignment of business short- and long-term strategic plans.
• Support with monitoring and implementation of pricing and mix changes to achieve profitability targets.
• Preparation and completion of general ledger and balance sheet reconciliations
• Analysis of actual financial results to forecast and plan
• Preparation of financial proposals which support the business needs.
• Monitoring and managing the organizations Bank relationships and liquidity management
• Manages year and Annual report processes, including liaison with external and internal auditors

Financial Reporting

• Have all financial reporting done in an effective, efficient and timely manner
• Preparation and completion of general ledger and balance sheet reconciliations
• Prepare adequate analysis on current business performance.
• Analysis of actual financial results to forecast and plan
• Preparing Group Management accounts periodically and as and when required.
• Preparation of financial proposals which support the business needs.
• Reviewing business processes to ensure they are relevant and efficient and proposing new processes / out of the box thinking where these are necessary

Treasury

• Monitoring and managing the organizations Bank relationships and liquidity management
• Manage debt facilities and investments
• Prudent Investments management
• Currency risk mitigation strategies

Tax Reporting

• Monitoring and managing the Groups tax obligations and reporting deadlines
• Ensure all tax liabilities are settled on time

Process Management

• Ensures organization financial controls are appropriate and operate efficiently
• Manages year and Annual report processes, including liaison with external and internal auditors
• Manages all recommendations from auditors and ensure all agreed recommendations are implemented in a timely manner
• Safeguard and ensure the processes / procedures are strictly adhered to
• Developing external relationships with appropriate contacts, e.g. auditors, Secretaries, bankers and statutory organizations such as the Kenya Revenue Authority KRA
• Desired Skills & Qualifications:

Qualifications and Skills:

• Bachelors Degree preferably in Business, Accounting, Finance, or Economics.
• A member of ICPAK in good standing
• Minimum 5 years experience in similar role.
• In depth Knowledge of Financial planning and analysis
• IFRS Proficiency
• Treasury management.
• Experience in statutory Reporting
• Strong general management capabilities