Vacancies at Vivo Fashion Group

Job Purpose

The Account Assistant will report directly to the Accountant and will be primarily responsible for ensuring that the Finance systems and processes are both efficient and effective and that principles of accounting are applied in order analyze financial information ensuring payments are done. 

You will be responsible for ensuring that all statutory deductions are filled and paid on or before the due dates. You will also assist in facilitating other departments’ in running their day to day activities, ensuring a good relationship with our suppliers and service providers. You will be responsible for Paying vendors by scheduling pay checks and ensuring payment is received for outstanding credit; generally responding to all vendor enquiries regarding finance.

You will be responsible for all bank and vendor reconciliation and prepare the report which will be signed off by the senior accountant and Chief Finance and Operations Officer (CFOO) on monthly and quarterly basis respectively.

Attention to detail and data entry skills are important requirements for the role. You will be interacting with vendors /supplier, so it is imperative interact in a professional manner.

Key Responsibilities

•  Perform weekly bank reconciliations and ensure all reconciliations are reviewed and signed off on a monthly basis.
•  Maintain an accurate cheque register, updating its status daily (issued, on hand, cleared).
•  Prepare supplier schedules as required and post all invoices approved by the Senior Accountant.
• Ensure suppliers are paid on time in line with agreed credit terms.
• Process payments via cheque and RTGS as approved.
• Reconcile creditor accounts on a quarterly basis and prepare reconciliation reports.
• Maintain the supplier ageing register and share monthly reports.
• Ensure all accounting entries are accurately captured and properly allocated in the accounting system.
• Perform eTIMS reconciliations by ensuring output VAT from sales and input VAT are accurately captured at store level and reconcile to iTax.
• Ensure timely filing and payment of all statutory obligations, including NHIF, NSSF, PAYE, VAT, WHT, and instalment tax.
• Prepare VAT, WHT, and WHVAT returns in a timely manner and ensure prompt payment.
• Maintain an up-to-date and well-organised filing system.
• Liaise with banks and other cash-related third parties as required.
• Provide support during external audits.
• Carry out any other duties assigned from time to time.

Professional / Academic Background

• Bachelors Degree in Finance related Field
• CPA Part II

Essential Attributes

• Decision making: Willingness and ability to make big picture decisions that are in the best interest of the entire company. Ability to appropriately review data and come to conclusions.
• Problem solving: A problem-solving mindset to any challenging situation.
• Working Under Pressure – Ability to deliver against set objectives while operating on some occasions in stressful situations.
• Shared leadership: Commitment to working in teams. Proven ability to successfully work in a highly cross-functional matrix environment.
• Agility: Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and adapt to rapid change, including the ability to deal with shifting priorities.
• Strong team player: able to gain trust, respect and confidence quickly and effectively
• Creative: An innovative thought process.
• Enthusiasm: Energy and determination to achieve results

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Job Purpose

The Assistant Designer supports the Design Team in developing commercial womenswear collections for Vivo Woman, Studio, Safari, and Zoya from concept through production. The role contributes to trend research, design development, sketching, sampling, fittings, and tech pack preparation, ensuring all designs align with brand standards for fit, comfort, quality, and style.

Key Responsibilities

• Support sketching and design development (hand or digital)
• Help prepare tech packs and design specifications
• Assist during fittings, sample reviews, and garment evaluations
• Support communication with pattern makers and sampling teams
• Assist with creating content guides/look books for marketing team
• Track samples and help follow up on timelines
• Support preparation for presentations
• Carry out general design administrative tasks as required

Key Skills

• Passion for fashion and women’ retail wear
• Creative and aesthetic mindset with strong commercial awareness
• Trend-savvy, with the ability to translate trends into wearable, customer-focused designs
• Proactive, reliable, and self-motivated
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and adapt to rapid change
• Curious, eager to learn, and committed to growth within the design field
• Keen attention to detail and quality
• Strong team player with a collaborative approach

Qualifications and Experience

• Degree in Fashion Design
• 1–3 years’ experience in a fashion design environment (internships experience considered)
• Knowledge in pattern making, garment construction and fit
• Knowledge of fabrics and finishes
• Ability to sketch designs (manual or digital)
• Familiarity with Adobe Illustrator or CAD is essential

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Job Purpose

The Internal Audit Manager will be responsible for effectively executing the approved annual audit work plan, evaluating corporate risks, identifying control gaps, assessing compliance with legal, regulatory, and internal policy guidelines, and making appropriate recommendations. The role ensures that business processes operate effectively, corporate assets and staff remain safeguarded, and emerging risks are proactively addressed to enhance accountability and operational efficiency.

Key Responsibilities

• Policy development, Implementation & Governance - Develop a proposal to the Board, senior leadership, and senior management structures and enabling policies and processes towards effective corporate governance. Periodically review governance structures and provide recommendations to the Senior Leadership Team and Board Audit Committee.
• Risk Management - Develop and implement risk management and control policies, and develop risk management tools such as a risk register.
• Internal Controls Compliance - Create a disciplined and risk-based approach in maintaining and testing the adequacy, effectiveness, and efficiency of internal controls, and provide appropriate risk-mitigating recommendations.
• Professional and competence development - Oversee the compliance framework of the organization, and ensure appropriate compliance with legal, regulatory, and policy frameworks. Ensure continuous self and team professional development and advancement, in line with IIA standards.
• Managing the Internal Audit function - The Internal Audit Manager shall be responsible for reviewing the Internal Audit Charter, Internal Audit Annual Work Plan and budget, engagement planning, supervision, and report development and presentation to the Boards’ Audit Committee.

Key Skills

• Decision making: Willingness and ability to make big-picture decisions that are in the best interest of the entire company. Ability to appropriately review data and come to conclusions.
• Problem solving: A problem-solving mindset for any challenging situation. 
• Working Under Pressure – Ability to deliver against set objectives while operating on some occasions in stressful situations.
• Shared leadership: Commitment to working in teams. Proven ability to successfully work in a highly cross-functional matrix environment.
•  Agility: Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and adapt to rapid change, including the ability to deal with shifting priorities. 
• Strong team player: Able to gain trust, respect and confidence quickly and effectively
• Creative: An innovative thought process.
• Enthusiasm: Energy and determination to achieve results

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree from a recognized university.
• CPA/ACCA qualification.
• Professional certification, e.g., CIA, CISA, or CFE, will have an added advantage.
• Five years of work experience in an internal audit environment, preferably in a retail or manufacturing environment. Board-reporting experience is an added advantage.
• Proficient understanding and practical application of International Standards in Professional Practice of Internal Auditing as issued by the Institute of Internal Auditors.
• Member of a professional society.