Senior Accountant and Accounts Assistant Jobs in Kenya - National Water Conservation & Pipeline Corporation

National Water Conservation & Pipeline Corporation (NWCPC) is a State Corporation established under the State Corporations’ Act Chapter 446 of the Laws of Kenya vide Legal Notice No. 270 of 24th June, 1988. 

The Corporation is under the Ministry of Environment, Water & Natural Resources and home to exciting, inspirational and innovative professionals within the Water Sector in Kenya. 

In the endeavour to execute its mandate, the Corporation is seeking to recruit suitable, self driven, result oriented and qualified individuals of high integrity to fill in the following positions:

  

Job Title: Senior Accountant
 

Grade / Scale: NWC 08
 

Vacancy No: NWCPC/17/2013-14
 

Positions Vacant: 1
 

Requirements for Appointment

• Bachelors degree in Accounting from a Recognized University.
• CPA (K).
• Registered with the Institute of Certified Public Accountant of Kenya (ICPAK)
• Computer proficiency.
• 5 years relevant working experience as an Accountant.

Duties and Responsibilities
 

Reporting to the Principal Accountant, the Senior Accountant duties and responsibilities will include but not limited to:

• Carrying out revenue collection.
• Undertaking management accounting.
• Preparing financial accounts and statements for various purposes.
• Projecting financial appraisal.
• Reviewing accounting procedures and practices.
• Interpreting accounts policies.
• Supervising, guiding, training and developing junior staff working in the section.

Job Title: Accounts Assistant II
 

Grade / Scale: NWC 4
 

Vacancy No: NWCPC/21/2013-14
 

Positions Vacant: 2
 

Requirements for Appointment

• Must be in a possession of KCSE mean grade C or its equivalent from a recognized institution.
• Must be in a possession of ACNC I & II or KATC Final certificate.
• Possess relevant computer application skills.
• Has an experience of the above post for a minimum period of 2 years.

Duties and Responsibilities
 

Reporting to the Senior Accountant, the Accounts Assistant II duties and responsibilities will include but not limited to:

• Processing accounting statistics and transactions.
• Safe keeping invoices, receipts and other accounts records.
• Maintaining books of accounts in accordance with existing regulations.

How to Apply

All the interested applicants must meet the requirements of leadership and integrity as set out in Chapter 6 of the Constitution, 2010.
 

The above position will be offered to the successful candidate on permanent and pensionable terms after a successful completion of probation period.
 

If you are interested and meet the above mentioned requirements, please send your application attaching a detailed curriculum vitae, copies of certified academic/professional certificates and testimonial, names and contacts of three (3No.) referees stating your day telephone and e-mail contacts to the following address on or before 30th May, 2014.

The Managing Director,
National Water Conservation and
Pipeline Corporation,
P.O. Box 30173 – 00100
Nairobi

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and canvassing will result to automatic disqualification. 

National Water Conservation and Pipeline Corporation is an equal opportunity employer and all Kenyans in their diversity are encouraged to apply.

Cost Accountant Job in Nairobi Kenya

Cost Accountant
 

Industry: Manufacturing; Multinational Company
 

Location: Nairobi
 

Salary Scale: Senior Level

Our client is a multinational company dealing with the manufacture of Aluminum cans. 

The company is looking to hire a Cost Accountant for their Kenyan operation with a SAP background. 

Duties & Responsibilities

• Establishing and updating Standard costs of manufactured and purchased items
• Ensuring minimal variance between actual and standard costs
• Advising on product profitability and pricing structures, evaluating sanctions and monitoring contract prices renewals
• Preparation of financial reports for decision making including the Monthly Budget Control
• Report (MBCR), Cost of Sales Budgets and Inventories Cash Flow Budget
• Modeling of costs and sales data for purposes of decision making by management
• Participate in Work-In-Process, Engineering Stocks and Finished Stocks periodic stock take exercises verification of fixed assets and project evaluations.
• Reviewing and analyzing weekly and monthly operating costs against budget and analyzing any significant variances.
• Update standard costs in the bill of materials
• Review standard and actual costs for inaccuracies
• Validate the cost of goods sold as part of the month-end close
• Accumulate and apply overhead costs as required by generally accepted accounting principles
• Report on breakeven points by products, work centers, and factories
• Report on margins by product and division
• Report on periodic variances and their causes, focusing in particular on spending variances
• Analyze capital budgeting requests
• Perform cost accumulation tasks

Qualifications & Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Business/ Finance
• CMA/ CPA(K)/ACCA qualification is mandatory
• Minimum 10 years’ experience in manufacturing industry mostly handling cost
• Experience in interpreting and analyzing financial data is essential
• High numeric abilities
• Advanced computer skills
• Working knowledge of SAP software
• Ability to read, interpret data and create reports and presentations as required.
• Good organizational skills
• Must demonstrate people management abilities

If you are up to the challenge, posses the necessary qualification and experience, please send your CV only quoting the job title on the email subject (Cost Accountant- Manufacturing) to vacancies@corporatestaffing.co.ke  before 2nd May, 2014

Kindly indicate your current/last salary on your CV

N.B: We do not charge any fee for receiving your CV in our database nor for interviewing

Only candidates short-listed for interview will be contacted.

Multi-National Company Accounts Analyst Job in Kenya

Our client is a reputable multi-national company focused on creating long term solutions to pressing infrastructure, power generation and telecommunication needs in Sub-Saharan Africa and South Asia.
 

Our Client is looking for an energetic, self-driven, intelligent and experienced Accounts Analyst
 

Job Purpose: Responsible for the analysis of financial performance of project companies, by sector. 

Key focus is the review of management accounts and analysis on financial and operational effectiveness of the companies including future projections.
 

Key responsibilities

• Analyze and interpret financial data for purposes of determining financial performance.
• Interpret financial transactions and events for purposes of making business decisions.
• Develop financial reports for forecasting, trending and results analysis.
• Ensure all reports (weekly, monthly and quarterly) are submitted timely and are of high standard of quality.
• Review flash reports and management accounts and provide analysis, together with trends and issues on monthly accounts from project companies.
• Review quarterly AKDN reports and ensure these are submitted on time.
• Provide support to the project companies in the preparation of annual budgets and review those developed by project companies by performing analysis to ensure these are accurately done.
• Monitor new projects expenditure against project budgets and project plans and query project companies where there are significant variances.
• Provide financial support to the companies assigned in case there are any gaps.
• Any other duties that may be assigned to you.

Minimum Requirements

• Demonstrate that they can apply theoretical knowledge on relevant aspects of financial analysis into practice.
• Report writing skills.
• Good IT skills, especially in Excel
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Problem solving ability.
• Team player.
• Good planning and organisational skills.
• Prioritize workload and meet strict deadlines

How to apply:
 

If you are interested in the position and have the skills and talents our client is looking for, we would like to hear from you. 

Please forward a copy of your updated resume, and your current salary and benefits package indicating the JOB TITLE as the email subject, to info@dorbe-leit.co.ke before close of business 18th April, 2014. 

Only successful candidates will be contacted.

Account Manager Job in Kenya

Account Manager

Job Code:  AM/AHC
Number Of Positions Open: 2    

Reports To: Business Development & Account Management Lead
Location:  Nairobi, Kenya     

Closing Date:  Open Until Filled

Summary

We are excited to be growing and hiring to build the next generation of seasoned Armada Guides on sound practices and values so that our philosophy can transcend into our services. We hope you join our tremendous team that is helping change our industry.

The ideal candidate should exhibit strong communication, influencing, and problem solving skills towards all stakeholders.  

 

We are looking for someone who wants to be the best at what they do.  Someone who enjoys doing more, getting more and being more and who isn’t afraid to look at a challenge head on, inside out, upside down or even a little sideways to get the best possible results.

We’re looking account manager with a passion for serving clients and creating solutions to their unique challenges.  

This individual has to have a strong understanding of organizational hiring needs as well.  As part of the field sales team, you will be the face of Armada Human Capital, presenting to clients in their comfort zones.  You will be up-selling Armada HC’s extensive line of recruitment specific solutions to organizations to help fill their current openings and build their business. 

This is an opportunity to work with a seriously fun and hard-working team in a critical role with significant room for growth.

Primary Responsibilities

• Act as primary account owner with ultimate responsibility for customer loyalty.  You will be required to  retain business through the provision of proactive, quality customer service and up-sell opportunities and to close new business through the identification and pursuit of clients within East Africa.
• Develops and executes approved account plans for assigned accounts to maintain and maximize client market.  Ensures sales growth and actively seeks solutions and improvement as required
• Manage existing client accounts
• Acquire new business
• Cultivate relationships
• Identify up-sell opportunities
• Create and manage a pipeline of potential business
• Train customers on Armada products or tools
• Monitor account productivity
• Identify account trends and training needs
• Focus on client retention
• Focus on winning new business
• Cover East African territory effectively
• Resolve client complaints/issues
• Develop client expectations – client satisfaction
• ROI analysis
• Develop executive summary of Armada services that clients are currently using and review quarterly with decision maker.
• Working with client relations and other sales channel partners to support clients and penetrate account base for retention and new business opportunities.
• Ensures operational terms and conditions of clients contract are administered and services provided are within the scope of the contract.
• Collaborate with Sales and Service Delivery to formulate service strategies and resolve operational challenges.

Account Management

• Support an assigned base of Armada HC clients through sales and follow-up activities,
• Coordinate sales calls, meetings and presentations; create and deliver customized “standard” presentations,
• Assess and identify customer needs, effectively handle objections and close sales,
• Monitor account production and growth and predict future needs,
• Communicate account plans and key customer issues to all members of sales and support teams,
• Communicate account plans key customer issues to all members of the sales and support teams,
• Differentiate self and Armada HC from competitors by knowing the customer better and developing solutions based on this knowledge.
• Identify possible threats to sales opportunities and create solutions to overcome them.

Building Partnerships

• Partner with account decision makers to identify ongoing account trends/usage rates, Armada product needs and usage,
• Up-sell additional services and products to the
• Cultivate relationships, both laterally and above the primary contact,
• Resolve customer complaints/issues by effectively working with the customer service team to support the customer,
• Keep customer’s interests in mind when doing business,
• Partner with internal Armada HC resources to make or expand the sale.

In order to be successful, you will require:

• Achievement Drive:  Must be determined to enthusiastically engage in activities that lead to meeting and exceeding sales quotas.
• Initiative:  Must be able to identify sales opportunities, anticipate problems/objections, and decisively take the necessary appropriate steps to achieve desired outcomes.
• Listening Skills:  Must exercise outstanding listening skills to effectively assess customer needs and ensure the success of the sales opportunity.
• Negotiation:  Must secure agreement to provisions set forth in the business contracts in a manner that enables the achievement of common goals and leaves the customer with a positive view of Armada
• Influencing:  Must persuasively convince the prospect that Armada’s products and services offer the best value, taking into account the concerns and point of view of the prospect.
• Presentation skills:  must confidently communicate the business value of Armada’s products and services to key stake holders using visual aids and technology
• Verbal Communication:  Must be verbally astute but demonstrate flexibility to communicate with a wide range of stakeholders, tailoring his/her language to suit the target audience.
• Perseverance/Follow Up:  Must monitor all business in his/her pipeline and follow up with prospects in a timely manner to achieve desired outcomes.
• Resilience/Coping with Pressure:  Must continue to work effectively and maintain a positive outlook when faced with difficult situations, a heavy workload, and considerable pressure to achieve sales targets.
• Selling Skills:  must accurately identify and prospect needs and match these with the capabilities of Armada products and services in order to retain business and acquire new business.
• Competitive Awareness:  Must maintain current knowledge of competitor offerings in order to effectively handle objections and persuasively present the competitive advantages of Armada.
• Planning & Organizing:  Must demonstrate excellent organizational skills in order to develop an damage his/her pipeline, manage multiple accounts and prioritize leads.
• Product Knowledge:  Must maintain accurate and current product knowledge for any array of products and services in order to effectively counter objectives and match the needs of customers with real capabilities offered by Armada

Education, Requirements and Experience

• Must have 5-7 years of ‘consultative’, SME and  Large Enterprise account, sales experience
• Candidate would ideally have worked in, or sold to Large businesses and or MNC accounts
• Must have experience in managing a yearly quota of  $0.5m or more.
• Travel 50 – 80%
• Would ideally be located within 30 miles of Armada Office in assigned territory
• Is able to make presentations to large groups, and/or key executives
• Proficient in Word/Excel/Power Point and in using the internet
• Has a demonstrated history of exceeding sales goals and quota’s
• College Degree preferred
• Managing CRM Database and Information

How to Apply:

Interested candidates holding the necessary requirements, good performance and / or references are encouraged to apply with detailed CV’s, inclusive of names and contacts of 3 referees, current telephone number and email address by scrolling down and clicking on: Account Manager

Meru County Department Directors, Accountants, Legal, Statistician Jobs in Kenya

The Meru County Government wishes to recruit competent and qualified persons to fill the following vacant positions as per the constitution of Kenya 2010 and section 451, 150 and 510 of the County Government Act No.17 of 2012.

Directors of Divisions in Respective County Departments.

The posts will be one in each of the following divisions:

• Director of Public Works and Housing

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• Director of Medical Services
• Director of Environment and Natural Resources
• Director of Communication.

The Director will be answerable to the Chief Officer in the relevant Department and will be responsible for the following tasks:

• Development, implementation and evaluation of the relevant division’s strategic plans, programmes and projects in collaboration with other departments and stakeholders;
• Planning and supervision of the relevant division’s programmes and activities;
• Organization, direction, control and co-ordination of the functions of the division;
• Interpreting and applying National and County laws and other related statutes in the relevant division in line with the county goals and objectives;
• Developing appropriate county departmental policies, legal and institutional frameworks for implementation of the mandate of the division;
• Handling administrative, Human Resources and assets management issues;
• Oversee preparation of annual work plans and financial budgets;
• Ensuring strict compliance with all financial, budgetary and procurement procedures;
• Co-ordination of production, documentation and dissemination of the relevant division’s information;
• Provide advice and guidance in recruiting, hiring and staff development;
• Perform other duties that may be assigned from time to time by the Chief Officer;

Requirements for Appointment:

• Be a holder of at least first degree from a recognized University in Kenya in the relevant field.
• A Master’s degree in the relevant field will be an added advantage.
• Have relevant knowledge and experience of not less than five (5) years in the field applied.
• Demonstrate a high degree of professional and technical competence as reflected in work performance and results.
• Be conversant with policy formulation and implementation.
• Be a strategic thinker and result oriented.
• Demonstrate a thorough understanding of Devolution, the County development objectives and vision 2030.
• Satisfy the requirement of Chapter six of the Constitution of Kenya 2010 on leadership and integrity.
• Be computer literate.

NB: Those who had applied earlier need not apply again.

Treasury Department

Senior Accountants (3 Posts)
 

Qualifications:

• 1st degree preferably Accounts/Finance/Economics;
• CPA (K) and a member of ICPA (K);
• Master’s degree in relevant field will be an added advantage.

Experience:

• At least 4 years’ experience in public or private sector;
• Conversant with variance analysis;
• Conversant with budget and budgetary processes;
• Capable of working with integrated financial management systems.

Responsibilities:

• Petty cash payments;
• IFMIS invoicing and approvals;
• Approval of payment;
• Revenue collection supervision;
• Examination of payments;
• General ledger IFMIS;
• Encumbrance accounting and vote book control;
• Supplier’s accounts reconciliations;
• Debtors’ accounts;
• Creditors’ accounts;
• Petty cash reconciliations;
• Bank reconciliations;
• Fixed assets accounting;
• Any other duties as may be assigned from time to time.
• Senior Management Accountant (1 Post)

Qualifications:

• 1st degree preferably Accounts/Finance;
• CPA (K) and a member of ICPAK;
• Masters Degree in relevant field will be an added advantage.

Experience:

• At least 4 years’ experience Public/ Private Sector;
• Worked as a management accountant for over three (3) years in a busy institution;
• Variance analysis skills;
• Trend analysis capabilities;
• Ability to meet strict deadlines and to work under minimum supervision.

Responsibilities:

• Preparation of management reports;
• Advising on possible investment opportunities;
• Project appraisals and costing;
• Executing payments through IFMIS;
• Approval of payments;
• Supervision of revenue collection;
• IFMIS invoicing;
• Bank reconciliations;
• Verification of payments;
• Any other duties as may be assigned from time to time.

Senior Statistician /Economist (1 Post)
 

Experience

• At least 4 years in Public/Private Sector;
• Holder of a degree from a recognized university in Statistics/Economics/ Actuarial science;
• Master’s degree in relevant field will be an added advantage.

Responsibilities:

• Budget preparation and implementation;
• Analysis of budget and variance;
• Variance investigation;
• Expenditure analysis;
• Operating system appraisals;
• Data collection and analysis;
• Ability to conduct market surveys;
• Time series analysis;
• Any other duty that may be assigned from time to time.

Legal Department

Legal Assistants (2 Posts)

The legal assistants will report to the Head of Legal Department and will assist in the management and co-ordination of legal matters relating to the County.

Duties and responsibilities:

• Providing legal advice to the county government;
• Interpreting relevant legislation and their implications to the County government;
• Providing legislative support to the County government including preparation of briefs on legislation and amendments where appropriate;
• Providing legal guidance to the county government;
• Representing the county government in court when need arises;
• Ensuring compliance with principles and values of good governance, human rights, transparency, accountability, ethics and integrity within the county;
• Ensuring implementation and realization of strategic plans and objectives in respect of the legal function;
• Handling legal instruments;
• Perform any other duties that may be assigned by the head of legal department.

Qualifications:

• Be a Kenyan citizen;
• Be a holder of Bachelor of law degree from a recognized institution;
• Practiced in a public or private sector for a minimum of two (2) years;
• Satisfy the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya;
• Be computer literate.

Legal Clerk

• Answerable to the Legal officer and legal assistant.

Duties and responsibilities:

• Opening, filing and maintaining legal files;
• Attending court to file pleadings;
• Receiving court process under the guidance of counsel;
• Serving court process.

Qualifications:

• At least a grade C+ at K.C.S.E;
• At least 5 years experience in a busy law firm or a legal organization;
• Must be computer literate;
• Satisfy the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya;
• Being a licensed court process server shall be an added advantage.

How to Apply:

All applications should be submitted in a sealed envelope clearly marked on the left hand-side the position you are applying for and addressed to:

The Secretary,
County Public Service Board,
P.O. Box 120-60200,
Meru.

Important information to all Applicants:
The applications should reach the Secretary on or before 21st February 2013.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

NB. Applicants should seek clearance from:

Kenya Revenue Authority
Higher Education Loans Board
Criminal Investigation Department
Commission for Higher Education; For those with certificates from Private and foreign institutions.

Old Mutual Senior Trader Job in Kenya

Exciting Career Opportunity

Old Mutual Plc. is a leading multinational long-term savings, protection and investment Group with over 168 years of experience. It has operations in Africa, Europe, the Americas and Asia. 

Old Mutual plc. is listed on the London and Johannesburg Stock Exchange.

Old Mutual Kenya comprises of Old Mutual Life Assurance, Old Mutual Asset Managers, Old Mutual Investment Services and Old Mutual Securities Limited.
 

In line with the growing business demands, we are looking for qualified and talented individual to fill the following senior position within Old Mutual Securities.

Senior Trader 

Reporting to the Head of Stock Brokerage, this is a key business growth position focusing on both trading and business development.
 

The Key roles for this position are: -
 

This position’s focus is to achieve the set business targets. 

The main responsibilities include: -

• Identify, develop and cultivate new client relationships with institutional investors.
• Manage current institutional client relationships by frequently calling and visiting clients
• Provide written updates on the business, sales, leads, etc
• Sourcing of block trades from and for institutional clients
• Monitor market information and stock price movements and provide viable solutions to client needs
• Efficiently troubleshoot issues with the trading unit and be proactive in their resolution
• Communicate all relevant and critical information to management in a timely manner
• All other duties as assigned by management.

Qualifications and Experience
 

This is a key role within Old Mutual Securities and hence looking for a strategic and astute implementer with the following specifications: -

• A Bachelor’s degree in business, finance, economics, actuarial science, computer science or equivalent
• 5 years’ relevant industry experience within equity sales & trading preferred.
• Possess thorough knowledge of financial markets, equity operations, trading strategies, settlements, etc.
• Proven ability to make real time trading decisions weighing complex circumstances under considerable time pressure
• Has an established and strong book of business with solid buy-side relationships
• Self-motivated, disciplined, assertive and able to work independently in a fast paced, competitive environment
• Strong interpersonal, communication & presentation skills
• Must possess the highest level of integrity, strong analytical skills and critical thinking skills
• A team player able to work cohesively with management, customers and staff
• Proficient computer skills using electronic trading systems platforms and Microsoft Office

Interested candidates who meet the above qualifications and experience should submit their applications enclosing a detailed CV to recruit@oldmutualkenya.com by close of business the 11th February 2014.

Quote the role on the e-mail subject line.

Account Manager - Strategy Development and Media Relations

Job Title: Account Manager - Strategy Development and Media Relations
 

Job Code: AM_SDMR/BSD/131121
 

Number of Positions Open: 1

Reports To: Senior Consultant
 

Location: Nairobi, Kenya

Closing Date: Open Until Filled

Summary: Strategy Development and Media Relations.

Job Objective: To provide professional counsel and account service and manage agency relationships with clients.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Provides high quality professional advice and service to clients according to acceptable standards of the profession and the firm.
• Manages day-to-day client activities, including research, planning, implementation and evaluation of public relations activities, and paying careful attention to budgets, resources, deadlines and client records.
• Maintains close and frequent contact with clients, and strengthen rapport between the company and the client.
• Coordinates and supervises staff and vendors needed to carry out client service requirements, and ensures quality, cost-effective service, within budget and established time frame.
• Prepares effective, comprehensive public relations strategies and plans that are well organized and well written, with detailed time budgets that are appropriate to client needs and reasonable with regard to resource utilization. Ensures efficient execution of plans.
• Reviews and approves accuracy of client time and expense reports necessary for invoicing, ensuring the attachment or inclusion of proper support data.
• Demonstrates effective knowledge of print, electronic an internet media, particularly those that impact client activities and writes effectively for various media.
• Understands the need for writing for various communication channels as required.
• Ensures personal compliance with company policies and procedures.
• Ensures that client reports are prepared monthly and sent out to clients.
• Ensures that supervisors are kept fully informed regarding activities and plans of individuals and clients.
• Keeps work area and files neat, clean and orderly.
• Works harmoniously with fellow employees.
• Seeks new business opportunities.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Experience: Around 2 to 3 years.
 

How to Apply: Click here to apply online

PCA Manager, Procurement Advisor, Legal Counsel, HSE Advisor, HR Manager and Lead Accountant Jobs in Kenya

A team of outstanding individuals

Energy Careers

Nairobi, Kenya

At BG Group, we tackle some of the most complex fascinating projects in our industry. But it’s not just the work that’s extraordinary, the people are too. 

Working in fast-paced environments and challenging themselves every single day, our global team are driving the future of energy. Right now,we’re looking for talented people to join us in Kenya.

PCA Manager
 

You will take the lead on in-country Policy and Corporate Affairs. 

This senior role will see you focus on advising and supporting sustainable operations.

You will get involved in social performance activities and provide expert advice to senior management on building long-term relationships to support both Kenya’s development objectives and our own growth ambitions.

Contracts & Procurement Advisor
 

Working as part of our wider East Africa team, you will have responsibility for all in-country purchasing, procurement and contracting. 

You will play an instrumental role in creating value and managing safety as part of a business with big ambitions for the future.

Legal Counsel
 

As we undertake a multi-well exploration campaign in Kenya, we need expert legal support. 

You will work with our management team to establish the impact of regional laws on our operations and manage legal matters like employment, HSSE and tax. 

Attending meetings with government agencies and local authorities is also part of this role.

HSE Advisor
 

Providing health, safety and environment (HSE) management and support,you will build a continuously improving HSE culture within our operations. 

You will carry out operational performance audits, advise on environmental issues, implement projects to meet regulatory requirements and work with relevant bodies to achieve the highest HSE standards. 

Crucially, you will identify cost-effective HSSE risk control strategies and make sure we take a risk-based approach to the design, construction and operation of our facilities.

HR Manager
 

You will provide comprehensive HR support to our operations. 

That means developing and executing a recruitment plan in-line with headcount plans, supporting line managers in employee capability development and developing and implementing local HR policies and procedures. 

Ultimately,you will develop an attractive local employment proposition.

Lead Accountant
 

You will be responsible for all of our financial and management reporting.

It will be down to you to make sure that key stakeholders have the robust financial information they need to make effective decisions. 

You will coordinate the activities of operations like Treasury, Accounts Payable and Joint Venture Accounting. 

More than that, you will guarantee that all our financial reports meet the requirements of everyone from Group Finance to external auditors.

To find out more about an individual role and apply, visit bg-group.com/careers
 

Closing date for applications: 1st November 2013
 

BG Group values diversity and is committed to equal opportunities; applications are welcome from all suitably qualified candidates.

Account Manager Career Opportunity

Account Manager

Reports to the Principal

This role entails Generating and developing both inbound and outbound new business opportunities

Duties / Responsibilities
 

A description of the key responsibilities incumbent in this key post is provided below;

• To develop new business relationships, generate and negotiate new income for the company’s to an agreed monthly target.
• To represent the company’s to potential clients through direct communication, in face to face meetings, telephone calls, emails and presentations.
• To actively and successfully manage the sales generation process: lead generation; credentials pitch; asking questions; solution pitch; negotiation; close; handover to the account management team
• Act as a representative of the company’s in marketing events and tradeshows.
• To create and account for all client proposals, contracts and any further documentation, following the company’s procedure and in consultation with the Principal.
• Respond to client inquiries and requests for information in a timely manner
• Effectively interact with other departments including the management and academic staff when handing over task implementations or campaigns, ensuring that you timely, fully and correctly brief the staff to be involved in all aspects of the sale.
• Communication – preparation of correspondences from the company’s to its clients
• Any other additional responsibilities/duties assigned from time to time

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Achieve the set targets and growth in sales volume and new business leads
• Motivation and acute attention to detail in ensuring all sales opportunities to the company’s are captured and explored.
• Successfully management of the sales generation processes
• Effective communication about the company’s issues with the stakeholder
• Timely submission of all weekly, monthly and quarterly reports
• Generate sales in short courses such as Home Management, Cookery and Customer Care etc.

Education: ‘O’ level with minimum of C+ and a credit in English and Mathematics 

Professional Training:

• Minimum of a Certificate in Sales & marketing or Business Administration from a recognized institution
• Computer literacy
• Customer care, selling process

Skills: Effective Interpersonal skills, good communication, leadership skills, good in computer especially excel word and power point, excellent planning skills. 

Work Experience: A minimum of 3 years in sales and marketing 

Person Specification:

• High integrity
• Work with minimum supervision
• Results driven and self-motivated
• Well groomed

To apply, send your CV only to cvs@careerdirections.co.ke before 9th October 2013. 

Clearly indicate the position applied for and your minimum salary expectation on the subject line