Vacancies at Janta Kenya

Job Description

The opportunity We are looking for a driven Accounts Assistant to assist with accounting & bookkeeping, accurately process invoices, and handle accounting paperwork efficiently. You will report to the Accounting & Finance Manager and working closely with the Sales team and Warehousing team as you shall be responsible for timely processing of invoices, maintenance of correct documentation, and assisting our accounting processes.

Key Responsibilities

Data Entry:

• Assisting the Accounting & Finance Manager with data entry tasks for accounting & bookkeeping

Invoice Processing:

• Prepare and process invoices promptly together with any copies and other documentation such as delivery notes
• Verify the accuracy of billing information including quantities and pricing

Filing & Record Keeping:

• Maintaining organized and up-to-date records of invoices and related documentation
• Ensuring all records are filed properly and easily accessible for reference or audit

Invoicing Queries:

• Responding to and resolving discrepancies and issues with sales, credit control and dispatch departments
• Preparing documentation for credit note requests for processing by Accounting & Finance Manager

Collaboration & Coordination:

• Coordinating with the Warehousing & Dispatch teams to receive invoicing requests
• Submitting promptly to the Warehousing & Dispatch teams generated invoices and delivery notes

Compliance & Controls:

• Ensuring invoicing process is compliant with company policies and procedures

What we expect of you

• Attention to detail to ensure accuracy
• Efficiency and speed in your working style for quick processing of paperwork
• Excellent time management skills to prioritize and manage multiple invoices effectively
• Strong organizational skills to maintain an accessible documentation trail
• Motivation to work well under pressure in a fast-paced work environment
• Teamwork and ability to collaborate with other colleagues
• Proactive mindset to raise any questions or queries if and when they arise Must-haves

Skill & Experience

• Proven experience (at least 2 years) in an Accounts Assistant role
• Accounting qualification
• Proficiency in the use of computer software and Microsoft Office applications
• Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to negotiate and handle challenging conversations tactfully.

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Purpose

The Brand Manager position is tasked with the success of the Brands in terms Volume, Value, Equity & Growth.

The BM overall plans, develops and directs marketing efforts to increase the volume, value and performance of the brand Categories. S/he focuses on developing a brand’s profit & loss performance, image and positioning compared to current and emerging competing brands 

Context

Aspires to be tier 2 category of the Dairy Milk processors in volume, Value and Brand Equity in about 2 years by growing its branded milk products in the market place

Overview:

The BM will have a very good understanding of the Milk Processing sector in Kenya & the Region in addition to having strong creative, analytical and organizational Skills. S/he must have a good handle on consumer and market insights, multi–task including the ability to analyze market data.

Annual Growth in the volume, Value, and equity is dependent on the BM.

Development of Marketing Initiatives

In consultations with the SMD, The BM will develop, implement and execute marketing initiatives and activities, campaigns, events

Key Outputs

Overview:

The BM will have a very good understanding of the Milk Processing sector in Kenya & the Region in addition to having strong creative, analytical and organizational Skills. S/he must have a good handle on consumer and market insights, multi–task including the ability to analyze market data.

Annual Growth in KDL volume, Value, and equity is dependent on the BM.

Development of Marketing Initiatives

In consultations with the SMD, The BM will develop, implement and execute marketing initiatives and activities, campaigns, events sponsorships, etc. To be successful in their assignments the BM will fully understand the trends of the Consumer and the customer ( Trade Chain), developing key insights and call to action executions that will endear them closer to the brands as they par-take company  brands in increasing volumes & value insights

• Uncover consumer insights
• Translate brand elements into plans and go-to market strategies and activities

Key Responsibilities

• Analyze brand positioning & Consumer Insights
• Translate brand elements into Plans and go to market strategies and activities
• Lead creative development to motivate the target audience to ‘take action’
• Establish performance specs, costs, Sales estimates, etc
• Measure and report performance of All marketing campaigns and assess ROI and KPIs 
• Monitor Market Trends, research consumer markets and competitor Activities.
• Monitor product distribution Customer and consumer reaction
• Devise innovative growth strategies in volume and value

Skill & Experience

• A first degree in Commerce/Marketing or a business related subject or its equivalent.
• Masters in Business Administration is a distinct advantage. 
• Familiarity with the latest trends, technologies and methodologies in graphic design, production, etc 
• Basic Selling skills
• Business planning skills
• Training skills
• Supervisory/management skills
• Territory/market knowledge & development skills
• Principles & practices of promotions and merchandising
• Sales forecasting & targeting
• Competitor activities evaluation/reporting skills
• A Minimum 5 years FMCG Brand/Assistant Brand Management experience with demonstrated ability to drive brands growth in volume and value