Job Openings at Duma Works

Duma works is recruiting a Truck Driver for one of our clients in Nairobi; a leading distributor of beverages in East Africa.

We are looking for an experienced truck driver (Class B, C & E) to serve our supply chain logistics department in a safe and timely manner.They will be driving a truck up to 10 tone

Job Responsibilities

• Transport goods to and from Warehouse and distribution centers / Customer Premises
• Inspect vehicles for mechanical items and safety issues and perform preventative maintenance
• Follow the given routes and meet delivery schedules
• Document and log periods and kilometers spent driving
• Comply with truck driving rules and regulations (size, weight, route designations, parking and break periods) as well as with company policies and procedures
• Maneuver trucks into loading or unloading positions
• Collect and verify delivery instructions
• Report defects, accidents or violations

Requirements 

• At least 5 years of proven work experience as a truck driver (Class B, C & E)
• Ability to drive long hours
• Extensive knowledge of applicable truck driving rules and regulations
• No recent moving or driving violations
• Adaptability and foresight to handle unexpected situations (traffic, weather conditions etc)
• Willing to submit to background/drug checks and provide employment recommendations
• Valid truck driving license (Class B, C & E)
• Minimum Educational Qualification: KCSE
• Valid Police Clearance Certificate.

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Duma Works is recruiting an Operations Associate for Kipato Unbranded.

Kipato Unbranded is a social enterprise that collaborates with local artists, promoting their talents and skills and giving them access to markets.

Kipato Unbranded is about beauty and unique designs. They create jewelry that is inspired by everyday people and for everyday people. Their pieces are made from local materials that include brass, recycled bone, and beads.

Kipato Unbranded is about simplicity, accessibility and empowerment.

The company isentering into a new stage with Kipato Unbranded, and the individual will be absolutely essential to making sure Kipato Unbranded is a success. They need someone that is willing to work flexibly (to be comfortable working from home and in an office).

He/she should be committed to social justice, having experience working for social enterprises previously, and is familiar with the start-up environment.

He/she should have the knowledge and understands the East African market for fashion and their customer base.

The Operations Manager is responsible for improving the performance, productivity, efficiency and profitability of the social enterprise.

Job Responsibilities

• Lead on planning the scope of work
• Contribute to deliverables and objectives set out by the social enterprise
• Recruitment and training of new staff
• Identify and pursue new business opportunities
• Oversee accounting and social enterprise expenses
• Manage an Operations Assistant and a team of Brand Activators
• Oversee budget expenditure
• Coordinate and manage external events and promotions
• Manage retailers and wholesalers, nationally and internationally
• Manage domestic and international orders
• Represent Kipato Unbranded in external engagements and media opportunities.

Requirements 

• Applicant must have the right to work in Kenya. We are looking for a self-driven individual who is looking to gain experience and is ready is learn and grow with a fast-paced business that is expanding internationally.
• Undergraduate degree (min. 4 year degree) – within the Social Sciences (ideally Business Administration and/or Marketing)
• At least 2 years of work experience (could be done during or after university as long as it is relevant)
• Experience with operations in the retail sector
• Flexibility around working with a start-up and working remotely

Key competencies

• Critical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Planning and organizing, including time management
• Decision-making and ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Communication skills and interpersonal skills
• Influencing and leading – the applicant must be self-driven and take initiative
• Ability to delegate work effectively
• Team work – the applicant will be required to report to the Director and manage a team of Brand Activators and work directly with the artisans
• Conflict management
• Adaptability, ability to be creative, and be flexible in working hours

Core Values

• Be the change you want to see
• Solutions driven
• Make an impact and make money
• Use your heart in everything you do
• Put your conscious filter on

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Duma Works is recruiting a Finance and Operations Officer for AFRIpads.

AFRIpads is  the leading supplier of reusable sanitary pads in the East Africa region and beyond. Its innovative solution has provided over 1.5m girls and women with access to affordable sanitary pads. For its fast growing office in Nairobi, AFRIpads seeks a Finance and Operations Officer who will report hierarchically to the country director and functionally to the Finance Manager in Uganda.

About The Role

The main responsibility for this position is the maintenance of financial records, the processing of income and expenditure, purchase of goods and services and the undertaking of a range of financial reporting and operational tasks.

The ideal candidate is a self-starter capable of handling multiple tasks at the same time, and is competent in prioritizing a range of financial and operational tasks.

Job Responsibilities

Finance

• Prepare monthly accounting reconciliations and prepare all necessary reports including but not limited to income statement, balance sheet, cash flow statements, budget performance.
• Administer all payroll activities – Ensuring that the payroll exercise satisfies legal obligations and internal audit requirements.
• Liaise with all statutory bodies including but not limited to KRA and NSSF, to ensure
  company is properly filing its returns.
• Ensure proper controls are in place to administer day-to-day finances
• Maintain all financial records and files as per the company policies
• Sales invoicing & postings
• Administer payment of bills, invoices and staff expense claims
• Assist in preparation of year-end audit and liaise with external accounting firm to submit to proper authorities
• Bank reconciliation – daily routine (Receipts)
• Close management and monitoring of major control accounts (Staff Advances, Accounts Receivables /Payables, etc.)

Operations

• Inventory management and control
• Responsible for acquiring shipping quotes and export procedures for the sales team
• Manage logistics operations in order to ensure timely and cost-effective delivery of customer orders
• Support procurement processes
• Maintain inventory of office stationery
• Coordinate office activities and operations to secure efficiency and compliance to company policies
• Create and update records and databases with personnel, financial and other data

Qualifications 

• A university degree in finance related field or Accountancy professional qualification i.e. completed ACCA or CPA (K);
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in a similar role
• Outstanding communication and interpersonal abilities
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and proactively, with excellent time management
• Mastery of English with excellent command of the language, both written and oral
• Understanding of and experience in using Quick Books.
• Complete familiarity with Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Flexibility with shifting priorities and competing demands in a fast-paced, challenging work environment
• Commitment to the company’s mission and objectives, with a keen sensitivity to empower and enable value-conscious consumers through social enterprise

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Duma Works is recruiting an Inventory Accountant for one of our clients;The hiring company is Africa’s leading diversified packaging manufacturer.

Qualifications 

• A holder of a B com degree in Accounting/Finance, Professional qualifications (CPA) ongoing but not below Sec III.
• Working experience and proficiency in any of the following areas; AR, AP, Cash management, Payroll, Inventory etc
• Proficiency in any ERP

Job Responsibilities

Stock management:

• Prepare yearly stock take schedule
• Coordinate the physical verification exercise with team leaders
• select stock take areas (Freeze warehouses)
• issue stock take sheets and stationary
• Print stock take forms
• Capture stock take
• Print stock variance reports
• Summarize stock count
• Summarize Packs received GRNS for credit notes raising
• Analyse stock scrapping for the month

Fixed Assets

• file the approved capex forms
• Analyse capex spend in the month
• file capex spend documents
• coordinate and participate in fixed assets verification exercise

Others

• Analyse Maintenance spend for the month
• Manual dispatch note checks
• stationery store
• analyse scrap sales
• Archives Management
• Any other duty that may be assigned