Security and Courier Company in Kenya

Want to make it big in a fast growing Security & Courier Company

We are a fast growing Security and Courier Company in Kenya. We pride ourselves in delivering customer solutions not just products. Our products are custom made and are synonymous with quality and value.

To support our growing business we now want wish to recruit suitable candidates for the following positions:

Operations Manager (1)

Reporting to the Director Operations and Administration, the purpose of this role will be to achieve and maintain operational efficiency within the Company.

The responsibilities include enhancing relationship with existing customers and supporting business growth through after sales service.

Key Responsibilities

• Leading operations in the company by evaluating customer needs, managing the planning process and ensuring smooth continuity of operations
• Managing Service delivery by setting service standards, ensuring compliance, reviewing processes and seeking feedback from customers and other stakeholders
• Minimization of exposures through Know Your Customer principle.
• Adherence to and application of established policies, processes, procedures to achieve optimal efficiency, compliance and cost containment

Competence required for this position

• Relationship Management Skills
• Good Interpersonal skills
• Strategic thinking
• Personal Motivation
• Good oral and written communication
• Fully conversant with the requirements of labour and related laws in Kenya
• Training and service in any of the Armed Forces or Police is an added advantage

Qualifications

• University Degree from a reputable institution
• At least 5 years successful operations experience in a Security or Service Industry 3 of which must have been in a supervisory or management position
• Practical experience in use of Microsoft Office packages
• Driving License

Finance & Strategy Manager (1)

Reporting to the Managing Director, the purpose of this role will be to provide leadership in overall financial strategy and planning process for the business.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and manage the budgeting process, forecasting and implement reporting framework for all necessary KPIs
• Develop financial analysis and projections for new business ventures and advise management accordingly
• Initiate process improvement and implement change to achieve financial efficiency
• Manage treasury and working capital
• Undertake risk management and sound internal controls
• Lead, coach and inspire the finance team to achieve set goals and objectives
• Ensure tax compliance as well as manage internal and external audits
• Minimization of exposures through Know Your Customer principle
• Adherence to and application of established policies, processes, procedures to achieve optimal efficiency, compliance and cost containment

Competence required for this position

• Excellent inter-personal skills
• Excellent communication skills
• Strategic thinking
• Personal Motivation
• Good oral and written communication
• High degree of integrity and dependability

Qualifications

• University Degree from a reputable institution
• Certified Public Accountant(C PA-K) or equivalent
• At least 7 years successful work experience in a busy environment 3 of which must have been in a supervisory or management position
• Practical experience in use of Microsoft Office packages

Human Resource Manager (1)

Reporting to the Operations and Administration Director, the successful candidate will be responsible for all aspects related to Human Resource management.

Key Responsibilities

• Enforcement of Human Resource regulations
• Administration of staff contracts
• Recruitment and selection
• Preparation or annual human resource budgets
• Develop and implement training needs of the Organization in liaison with departmental heads

Competence required for this position

• Be a team player with excellent interpersonal skills
• Excellent communication skills
• Strategic thinking
• Personal Motivation
• Good oral and written communication
• Conversant with labour and trade union matters
• High degree of integrity and dependability

Qualifications

• Be in possession of a Bachelors Degree in Social Sciences or Education from a recognised University
• A post graduate diploma in Human Resources Management will be an added advantage
• At least 6 years successful work experience
• Demonstrate proven experience in supervisory/management role in the area of Human Resource Management
• A member of the Institute of Human Resource Management of Kenya (IHRMK) or Kenya Institute of Management (KIM)
• Practical experience in use of Microsoft Office packages

Graduate Trainees (6)

• Successful applicants will join the management trainee programme which is one year
• They will receive exposure in various functions of the business; take up challenging assignments and participate in managing projects while formally receiving training
• Upon successful completion of the programme, trainees will be considered for substantive appointment within the company.

Requirements

• Applicants are invited from Individuals who graduated not more than 3 years ago in business related studies, with at least an Upper Second Class Honours degree from a reputable University
• They should have at least a B+ (or equivalent) in their KCSE

To apply, send your application letter and updated CV to Email: riley@wananchi.com

or

Director Operations and Administration,
P.O. Box 56152 00200
Nairobi

to reach us not later than 15th Sept. 2010

Only short listed candidates will be contacted

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