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Our client, a Publishing Company, is a public limited liability company quoted in the NSE.

In order to grow and achieve its vision, the company wishes to hire a Chief Internal Audit & Risk Officer to be based in the Nairobi Office.

Reporting to the Board Audit & Risk Committee and Group Managing Director

Summary

The job holder will be responsible for executing the audit plan and reporting on audit issues to the Board Audit Risk Committee and Group Managing Director. The job holder will coordinate risk management activities including ensuring that there is adherence to policies, procedures and standards of the company’s financial and physical resources for improved performance and corporate governance.

Job Responsibilities

Risk Management

• Preparing and executing a risk based audit plan for the organisation based on the significant risks identified in the company’s risk management framework.
• Ascertaining the effectiveness’ of the company’s internal control framework in managing organizational risks by carrying out risk based process audits.
• Supporting and coordinating the Risk Management framework by facilitating risk management activities such as risk identification assessment and educating staff on risk management and internal controls.

Audit

• Preparing periodic reports on the implementation of internal controls and external audit recommendations and assist management in achieving the implementation/ completion benchmark set by the Board Audit and Risk committee.
• Carrying out investigations as may be required by the Board or management.
• Planning and organising internal audits and assisting Finance in the co-ordination of the external audit.

ISO QMS System

• Facilitating the documentation of the company’s processes and the testing of internal controls in line with ISO 9001; 2015 Quality Management System (QMS).
• Co-ordinating with the certifying body on all issues regarding ISO: 9001:2015 certification.
• Facilitate the conduct of the ISO Surveillance audits.
• Facilitate the preparation of reports to management on the effectiveness of the company’s QMS System.
• Lead the ISO Steering committee in maintaining the company’s certification.

People Management

• Achieving set business targets through the employees reporting to the incumbent by leading, motivating, training, inspiring and encouraging them.
• Providing on-going support and direction to the employees who report to the position holder
• Ensuring that the performance management cycle is properly implemented and that developmental needs are adequately captured and followed through.
• Managing employee relations matters that come up in the department and ensuring that procedure is followed until the matters are resolved.

Budget and Cost Management

• Forecast and come up with an annual budget for the department.
• Ensure that all costs incurred are within the budget.
• Come up with and implement cost control measures within the department.

Qualifications for the Chief Internal Audit & Risk Officer Job

• Master’s degree in Commerce, Business Administration, Finance, Accounting, Auditing or any other relevant field of study
• Member of ICPAK with
• Professional certification in CPA (K) or ACCA or CISA.
• ISO QMS Lead Auditor training.
• Work experience of at least seven (7) years in auditing related field three (3) of which at a middle or senior management level.
• Experience on the management of ISO Quality Management Systems (QMS).
• Good understanding of the principles and application of good corporate governance, business and operational risk and control processes and procedures.
• Computer literacy (MS Suite).
• Knowledge on the usage of Computer Aided Auditing Techniques (CAATs).
• Knowledge of business and ISO processes and controls.
• Good Analytical and problem solving skills
• Excellent presentation and communication skills
• Good Interpersonal skills ( conflict handling, negotiating, relationship management)

Work Context

• 10% travel to subsidiaries.
• Audit to subsidiaries.

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Job Responsibilities

• Manages the day-to-day financial operations within the company, such as client invoicing, supplier payments, and other transactions
• Manage planning and forecasting processes including budgeting and forecasting processes as well as developing financial targets
• Develop and analyses monthly/annual financial and management reports, review cash balances, operating performance and seek ways to reduce cost
• Provide insightful information and expectations to senior executives to aid in long-term and short-term decision making
• Stay up to date with technological advances and accounting software to be used for financial purposes
• Supervise and develop finance department’s staff
• Establish and maintain financial policies and procedures for the company
• Understand and adhere to financial regulations of the country as well as the client requirements

Requirements for the Finance Manager Job

• Must have 8 – 10 years of experience in accounting and finance with at least 3 years being in management Excellent communication skills in English (Verbal and Written)
• Experience in the UN Contractor and material supplier sector
• Proficient user of finance software
• BS/MA degree in Finance, Accounting or Economics
• Professional qualification such as CPA, ACCA, CA is a must
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment that requires handling multiple tasks at a given time and rapidly adapting to changing priorities and schedules.
• Cross-cultural sensitivity with an international perspective.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to become an active and functioning member of a team.
• Must have the ability to be innovative and be an agent for change.
• Citizenship: Any Nationality
• Medical: Successfully complete and pass the medical and dental examinations as required by the organisation and our customer for deployment to Somalia. Must maintain physical and dental requirements for duration of deployment.

The company is a Construction Company Subcontract for United Nation in Mogadishu, Somalia and office/residence is situated inside UN Compound.

Are you willing to shift to UN, Mogadishu, Somalia?

Food, accommodation, provided by company, 3 times in a year paid vacation and airline tickets pay by Company.

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Our client, a Publishing Company, is a public limited liability company quoted in the NSE.

In order to grow and achieve its vision, the company wishes to hire a Head of Marketing to be based in the Nairobi Office.

Summary

The role holder will be responsible for developing, implementing and executing strategic marketing plans for the company in order to attract potential customers and retain the existing ones. They will achieve this by driving campaigns across the Primary and Post Primary segments across Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda and Rwanda through the marketing team.

This role will also deputize for the CEO the position of Corporate Brand Custodian.

Job Responsibilities

Business Strategy

• Develop, manage and ensure the marketing strategy for both the parent company and the subsidiaries are in place.
• Review the current marketing practices in the organization and enforce best practices in the industry.
• Analysis of the effectiveness of all marketing efforts including their contribution to the effectiveness of sales campaigns.
• To develop and grow the Longhorn Brand – Achieve 85% brand recall rate
• To ensure the efficient and optimal use of promotional material.

Research

• Monitor, review and present marketing research and market intelligence reports.
• Monitor, review and report all marketing activities.
• Managing launch campaigns for new products.

Budgets

• Financial management of the marketing programs, including budget planning and resource allocation.
• Prepare the Marketing budget and forecasts for the fiscal year and ensure optimal use of the funds.

Build and Maintain Relationships

• Participate in stakeholder forums to build sustainable relationships for long term business growth.
• To work together with the sales managers of Primary and Post Primary to achieve the sales target.
• “Listen” to the trends of the market and direct the market research efforts of the company
• Liaise with other departments to guide a unified approach to customer service, distribution etc. that meets market demands
• Define marketing strategies to support the company’s overall strategies and objectives
• Develop a feasible marketing plan for the department and oversee its day-to-day implementation
• Plan and organize marketing functions and operations (product development, branding, communications etc.), and ensure they project the company’s unique “voice”
• Design and coordinate promotional campaigns, PR and other marketing efforts across channels (digital, press etc.)
• Build a highly efficient team of marketing professionals
• Create a solid network of strategic partnership

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Marketing or any related course.
• Certification from Chartered Institute of Marketing.
• 5 years marketing experience of which 3 years as a brand and or sales executive.
• Advanced computer skills.
• Marketing strategy development.
• A deep understanding of CRM and analytical tools
• Data Marketing

Relationship and experiential marketing

Work Context

• Office work environment
• 70 % Travel
• Regular meetings with large number of stakeholders