Jobs at Kenya Wine Agencies Limited (KWAL)

Introduction    

The job holder will be responsible managing and servicing existing outlets while prospecting and developing new accounts with a focus on building long term customer relationships and increasing sales revenue.

Specification    

1. Conduct client visits for existing and potential outlets in the assigned territory in order to achieve the territory given sales targets and ensure sustained business growth.
2. Achieve product availability targets for the assigned territory through identifying and negotiating listings and targets for strategic focus brands to drive and maintain numeric distribution by brand category.
3. Enhance product accessibility through identifying and negotiating SOVI (Forward Share Inventory and limit Out of Stocks) and achieving cold and ambient space targets by channel and brand category.
4. Promote product affordability on price by ensuring adherence to Recommended Retail Price (RPP) guidelines per strategic focus brand by channel and outlet type.
5. Identify, negotiate, plan and execute activation opportunities such as promotions and tastings with customer in line with the territory sales plan.
6. Achieve required customer visit hit rate; call effectiveness and minimum order quantities and/ or values in order to drive sales in volume and value.
7. Pro-actively manage the cash and credit resources of the customer to drive growth of KWAL brands in terms of volume and value.
8. Monitor and manage company assets such as fridges, vehicles within the KWAL policies and procedures to ensure optimal use.
9. Receive, follow up and resolve all customer queries and complaints in collaboration with the customer service team in an efficient manner.
10. Prepare and submit accurate and timely reports to the territory manager to facilitate proper planning.

Requirements    

1. Bachelor Degree in a business related studies or equivalent.

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Introduction    

The job holder is responsible for all tax compliance matters to ensure all risks relating to tax are well managed and KWAL is in compliance with the relevant applicable tax laws.    

Tax Planning and Reporting

1. Incorporate the Tax calendar for all applicable taxes in the KWAL operational manuals.
2. Ensure timely and correct filing of all tax returns for excise duties, VAT, corporation tax and withholding taxes.
3. Ensure timely and accurate computation of taxes due, payment thereof and full compliance with legislation.
4. Monitor release of new tax laws across KWAL’s operating territories to ensure compliance.
5. Provide guidance to the business on areas that may impact on tax compliance and the associated tax cost.

Tax Management

1. Prepare and maintain reconciliations on a monthly basis for all general ledgers relating to excise, & stamp duty liability, VAT, corporation and deferred taxes and withholding taxes.
2. Review tax computations and records to confirm they are done in accordance with the International Financial Reporting Standards and the applicable laws and regulations in Kenya.
3. Liaise with relevant revenue authorities (i.e. KRA, etc.) and tax consultants to resolve tax matters that arise periodically in collaboration with the management and tax accountant.
4. Implement systems for collating and analyzing tax data to provide relevant management information and reports to specified stakeholders.
5. Ensure timely forecasting and application for excise stamps from KRA after liaising with sales and Production department.
6. Ensure proper accountability and full compliance on all inputs relating to Excise Stamp management including system processes and monthly usage reports.

Requirements    

1. Bachelor Degree in a business related studies or equivalent.
2. Partial (Level II) Professional qualification in Finance or Accounting
3. At least five (5) years’ post qualification experience with exposure in tax management.
4. Practical experience in use of MS packages and ERP systems.