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Our Client is an independent investment management firm, with offices in Nairobi – Kenya and D.C. Metro – U.S. Our Client is primarily focused on offering alternative investment solutions to global and local institutional investors, individual high net-worth investors, and diaspora investors interested in the East-African region. Our investments are in real estate and private equity.

Real estate investments are made through our development affiliate, Our Client Real Estate, where we currently have over Kshs. 82 billion of projects under mandate across ten projects. In private equity, we invest in banking, insurance, education, hospitality and technology.

To manage its rapid growth, Our Client is looking for a dynamic and hardworking individual with strong leadership and entrepreneurial skills to join as the Financial Controller (FC). The successful candidate will have the opportunity to participate in a strong equity incentive structure.

The key role of the position is to provide financial advice and counsel on strategic and operational issues in the Finance Department, as well as work with the Finance Team to execute and reconcile the daily financial and accounting activity of the firm. As a Manager of Our Client, he/she will be expected to continuously offer all stakeholders the most accurate financial position of the firm, as well as assist in offering perspectives as to how Our Client can meet, and exceed, its goals and objectives while maintaining a financially sound position.

Job Responsibilities

• Take overall control of the company’s accounting function.
• Handle full spectrum of financial and cost accounting role e.g. Forecasting and budgeting.
• Perform full set of accounts and ensure timely closing of accounts.
• Perform project cost forecasts/budgets, cost tracking, monitoring and controls.
• Responsible for timely monthly consolidated financial statements, payments and cash-flow.
• Review & approve payment vouchers & journal entries.
• Perform cash flow forecasting, budgeting and working closely with the operations and project teams in analysing margins, variances and cost analysis.
• Assist in leading the annual budgeting and planning process including forecasting.
• Assist the Directors in leading the audit process; ensure transparency in all internal and external financial reporting.
• Developing financial strategies by forecasting capital, facilities and staff requirements, identifying monetary resources, developing action plan.
• Effectively manage, lead and develop a finance and corporate services team; develop, mentor and where necessary, recruit a staff of high performers that recognize and embrace Our Client’s vision and its unique culture and set of values; build the team’s bench strength.
• Work with Directors to establish and implement of both short and long-term goals, objectives and policies for the Finance Department.
• Accountable for all the timely preparation and accuracy of all financial reports and documents to be presented to the Board, shareholders and financial/investment community.
• Maintain a strong relationship with the Company’s bankers and other lenders and determine loan credit facility requirements and administering arrangements.
• Implement a robust contracts management; ensure that the contract billing and collection schedule is adhered to and that financial data and cash flow are steady and support operational requirements.
• Manage company policies regarding capital requirements, debt, taxation, equity, disposals and acquisitions, as appropriate.
• Ensure that the regulatory requirements of all statutory bodies are met, and ensure compliance with taxation and any other financial legal requirements.
• Ensure the designing and implementation of procurement strategies that support the business, the changing market conditions, and new business opportunities.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance or related field (MBA an added advantage)
• Professional accounting designation (ACCA, CPA etc.)
• At least 7 years of overall professional experience; ideally 5+ years of broad financial management experience. Global markets and operating experience will be a significant added advantage.
• Strong leadership skills.
• A track record in financial management.
• Keen analytic, organization and problem solving skills, which support and enable sound decision making.

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Our Client is an independent investment management firm, with offices in Nairobi – Kenya and D.C. Metro – U.S.

Our Client is primarily focused on offering alternative investment solutions to global and local institutional investors, individual high net-worth investors, and diaspora investors interested in the East-African region. Our investments are in real estate and private equity.

Real estate investments are made through our development affiliate, Our Clients Real Estate, where we currently have over Kshs. 82 billion of projects under mandate across ten projects. In private equity, we invest in banking, insurance, education, hospitality and technology.

To manage its rapid growth, Our Client is looking for a dynamic and hardworking individual with strong leadership and entrepreneurial skills to join as the Chief Operating Officer (COO). The successful candidate will have the opportunity to participate in a strong equity incentive structure.

The primary responsibility is to work alongside the Managing Partner, Partners and Senior Executives to ensure the day-to-day execution of operations, with speed and accuracy.

The person will be responsible for developing a strategic support services function that is responsive and proactive to business and client needs.

Job Responsibilities

• Overall responsibility of most of Our Client’s support services functions with a view to developing them into proactive, flexible and responsive support functions focused on growing the business, meeting client needs, with a focus on the risk / return proposition in decision making;
• Forge working relationships with company executives and team leaders with a view to providing execution leadership that enhances our strategic position and value proposition in the market;
• Lead direction of company resources to the most productive uses by making strategic choices in terms of products, markets and strategies in order to create maximum value for Our Client’s stakeholders;
• Plan and direct initiatives, objectives and all aspects of Our Client’s operational policies;
• Measure effectiveness and efficiency of operational processes both internally and externally and find ways to improve processes;
• Lead the development of strategic management initiatives, which include expansion, acquisitions, staffing levels, cost-containment, and consolidation of multiple locations, Special Purpose Vehicles and portfolio companies;
• Contribute fully to the development of company strategy across all areas of the business, challenging assumptions and decision-making as appropriate and providing financial analysis and guidance on all activities, plans, targets and business drivers;
• Alongside the departmental heads, review department plans, goals and initiatives, budgets and structural setups of each department; monitor progress and changes and keep senior leadership team abreast of the organization’s financial status;
• Working with our technology department and respective businesses, support the ongoing automation project aimed at transforming the organization into an IT company that happens to offer investment and real estate products and services.

Requirements 

• Degree, with at least a 2nd Class Upper Division is preferred. Masters in administration/strategic management will be an added advantage.
• At least a B+ in KCSE is preferred.
• At least 7 years of overall professional experience.
• Understanding of all business functions, including investments, real estate, finance, operations, administration,   human resources, marketing and brand.
• Demonstrable competency in strategic planning and business development.
• Skills in organizational development, personnel management, budget and resource development, and strategic planning.
• Possess personal qualities of integrity, credibility, and commitment to Our Client’s mission and vision.
• A track record in financial management. A successful track record in setting priorities; keen analytic, organization and problem solving skills, which support and enable sound decision-making.
• Excellent communication and relationship building skills with an ability to prioritize, negotiate, and work with a variety of internal and external stakeholders.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously, with great accuracy, organization, attention to detail and follow-through.
• Ability to carry out assigned projects to completion with minimal directions.
• Communicate effectively verbally and in writing; ability to establish and maintain solid relationships with staff members, clients, administrators and custodians.

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Our client is in the healthcare market as a reputable supplier of Medical Devices and Pharmaceutical products. Their office in Kenya has overall responsibilities in 7 countries throughout the East African Region.

Our client is seeking to add PRODUCTION PHARMACIST to their team.

This is a Pharma Production position reporting directly to General Manager – Pharma Production as part of our Pharma production team.

Qualifications 

• Must have Bachelor’s Degree in Pharmacy from a PPB Recognized institution
• Must have current upto date Registration with PPB
• Should be well versed with the c GMP and Sterile Manufacturing

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Responsible for developing plans and executing projects and initiatives that support the broader short and long-term marketing strategy. Works in collaboration with other internal stakeholders to ensure that the brand remains relevant to consumers and that all initiatives support the brand promise.

Additionally takes a lead in managing vendor partners and communication agencies, and all aspects of their projects.

Job Responsibilities

Marketing Plan

• Create and execute the brand strategies and marketing plans for the brands, including managing both the existing product portfolio and new product launches
• Leading the strategic planning process for the assigned brands based on key consumer insights to enhance current portfolio and improve communication with consumers.
• Manages the day-to-day activities associated to all marketing efforts, including, project management, creative development, cross-functional implementation, campaign tracking and reporting as necessary.
• Leverage knowledge of business, category and brand marketing strategy into actionable marketing strategies and plans to deliver against the company’s business objectives.
• Collaborates with a wide variety of functional areas such as sales, editorial, marketing, design, and operations to develop, coordinate and execute specific marketing plans for each assigned title.
• Involvement in the development of the company’s long term planning that identifies new business opportunities, markets and partners.
• Implementing the marketing plans by working with internal and external suppliers to deliver in a timely manner and on budget.
• Participate in key sales and marketing presentations as necessary.

Brand

• Maintains brand integrity across product lines, advertising, and all other internal and external communication as it pertains to assigned brand.
• Develops and manages the Brand platform to include a definition of the brand vision, promise and value proposition as well as positioning, personality, voice, tone and manner, behaviors.
• Be the most knowledgeable resource in the company as it relates to the brands and champion the brand throughout the organization, with partners and external agencies.
• Manage brand guidelines to ensure all vendors and internal audiences follow them and update them as necessary.
• Assist in monitoring brand health metrics and support the development of new brand tracking across businesses.

PLM

• Leads the Marketing lifecycle process for designated brand(s).
• Prepares marketing objectives and schedules for all phases of product solicitation and introduction to market including but not limited to sales materials and retail presentations.

Media/Advertising

• Works closely with all relevant Media departments to integrate media mix plans.
• Develop and execute national advertising and promotional activities to effectively communicate the strategic positioning and lifecycle development of products to customers.
• Assist with management of third party agencies.

Research

• Lead insight gathering research into consumers and competitive category to secure knowledge that can be utilized to enhance and evolve the brand. Leverage consumer insights to develop brand and product positioning.
• Produces competitive analysis materials comparing product with its key competitors.
• Working closely with distribution partners and Marketing Research companies to obtain relevant information, including the development and implementation of brand audit studies and focus groups.

Financials

• Develops monthly and quarterly reports for management.
• Monitoring and analyzing business performance vis-à-vis business goals (awareness, share, consumer diagnostics, profitability, etc.) and the competition.
• Assist with financial projections and budgeting process.
• Manage budgets and financial related to marketing campaigns.
• Be the owner of pricing in the relevant brands

Key Challenges:

• The incumbent will be responsible for driving forward the business in the OU Structure and will need to work very closely with other sales, technical, operation and marketing colleagues.
• New Business Opportunities, both in sectors and geographies
• Highly mobile role, will need to spend significant time traveling in the Country.
• Will need to work effectively with Local staff and with Pan African Marketing, Technical and other functions
• Manage the diversity of indirect channels and implement Marketing programs in order to improve the profitability of the business
• Optimal integration of Global/Local OEMs Partnerships outcomes

Qualifications

• Category knowledge in Fuels & Convenience Retailing is essential
• Good understanding of Retail, B2C and/or B2B markets
• Solid interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work on cross-functional teams in both leadership and member roles.
• Strong presentation and writing skills.
• Analysis skills to not only present data but also summarize the findings and propose recommendations for future improvement.
• Must possess strong interpersonal skills and is a relationship builder.
• Must have a style that promotes respect, credibility and trust throughout the organization.
• Must be a business leader and a calculated risk taker.
• Strong project management skills.
• Strategic thinker and creative marketer.
• Results oriented and self-motivated.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong Leadership skills.