Human Resources, HR, Finance, Accounting, Audit,
Head of HR & Operations
Our Client, in the manufacturing industry seeks to recruit a Head of HR & Operations to spearhead the development of strategic HR & operations plans that reflect the longer-term objectives and priorities established by the board.
Reports to: General Manager
Job Location: Mlolongo, Mombasa Road
Duties and Responsibilities
- HR Management
- Spearhead the development of strategic HR & operations plans that reflect the longer-term objectives and priorities established by the board.
- Develop and maintain research and development programs to ensure that the company remains at the forefront of the industry and applies the most cost-effective methods and approaches to provide a leading-edge, unique service that ensures the company remains competitive
- Drive the continuous development of investors in people principles through the HR development plan
- Oversee the recruitment, selection, and development of the organization’s succession plan
- Spearhead the continuous training and development for the teams to build skills
- Ensure positive employer branding in the market
- Actively promote equality and diversity in the workforce
- Operations Management
- Ensuring appropriate operational planning and quality assurance control systems are in place and complied with.
- Ensures full implementation of ISO at all times
- In partnership with the management provide direction on performance management to ensure the achievement of objectives, targets, and strategic plans
- Ensuring that the operating objectives and standards of performance are not only understood but owned by management and all other employees
- Lead, manage and motivate employees to deliver high-performance results
- Maintaining the high operational performance of the company through PMPs and reviews
- Representing the company to major customers and professional associations
- Lead on the development and definition of policies and procedures compliance strategy and quality improvement plan
- Embed a mindset of continuous improvement in all activities within your control
- Compliance
- Ensure full compliance with the labour laws
- Ensure that the organization is compliant with all regulatory and industry requirements; Health & Safety, Quality Management, and business operational licenses
- Ensure that the appropriate structures, systems and procedures are in place to keep the organization abreast of industry policy, legislative changes/impact
- Develop the organization to be an ethical business in all respects of its activities
- Management Reporting
- Ensure weekly and monthly departmental reporting & analysis
- Manage the company’s action logs & reporting
KPIs
- High productivity levels of individuals, departments and overall performance of the company
- Efficiency of company operations- Full implementation of policies and procedures
- Implementation of ISO, audit and board recommendation
- Full implementation of the training calendar and activity plan
- Zero fines and penalties for non-compliance
- Daily, Weekly & Monthly Reporting & data analysis
Essential Skills, knowledge & Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or related field
- 8+ years of relevant professional experience with a solid understanding of a HR and Operations management
- Proven work experience as an HR Operations Manager, HR Manager or similar role
- In-depth knowledge of labor laws and human resources best practices.
- Demonstrable experience with human resources metrics/ performance appraisals.
- Ability to develop and successfully implement clear and fair company policies
- Excellent analytical and decision-making abilities
- Excellent active listening, negotiations and presentation skills
Chief Accountant
Our Client, in the manufacturing industry seeks to recruit a Chief Accountant to coordinate the preparation of final accounts and statements to present the fair view of financial status/position of the company. She/he will also be responsible for coordinating the administration of statutory accounts to ensure full compliance with laws and regulations, in order to reduce risks from non-compliance.
Reports to: General Manager
Job Location: Mlolongo, Mombasa Road
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Duties and Responsibilities
- Prepares and records asset, liability, revenue, and expense entries by compiling and analyzing account information.
- Maintains and balances subsidiary accounts by verifying, allocating, posting, and reconciling transactions; resolving discrepancies.
- Maintains general ledger by transferring subsidiary accounts; preparing a trial balance; reconciling entries.
· Summarize financial status by collecting information; preparing balance sheet, profit and loss, and other statements like management accounts monthly
- Avoids legal challenges by complying with legal requirements.
- Provide leadership in the finance department
- Protects the organization’s value by keeping information confidential.
- Produce error-free accounting reports and present their results
- Spearhead monthly stock take
- Analyze financial information and summarize financial status
- Review and suggest ways to improve the overall efficiency and spending of the company
- Review and recommend modifications to accounting systems and procedures
- Spearhead debt collection and ensure the debt level is well managed
- Balance the debt and credit levels of the company and ensure smooth operation
- Prepare the company’s annual budget and manage monthly departmental budgets
- Participate in financial standards setting and in the forecast process
- Provide input into the department’s goal-setting process
- Prepare financial statements and produce budgets according to the schedule
- Oversee tax audits and tax returns
- Direct internal and external audits to ensure compliance
- Support month-end and year-end close process
- Develop and document business processes and accounting policies to maintain and strengthen internal controls
- Ensure compliance with GAAP principles
- Liaise with the management to improve financial procedures
- Any other duties which may be assigned to you from time to time
KPIs
- Up-to-date financial records i.e., Bank reconciliations, payables, receivables, cash flow etc.
- Existence of the annual company budget and strict adherence to it
- Existence & full implementation of strong internal financial controls
- Timely debt collection
- Tracking of the movement of stock
- Annual financial audits and timely tax payments
- Daily, weekly and monthly reports
Essential Skills, knowledge & Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field from a recognized institution.
- Minimum of 7 years’ experience in a similar role (manufacturing environment)
- Must be a qualified CPA finalist or with ACCA professional qualifications
- Excellent understanding of accounting and reporting standards and procedures
- Good leadership with the ability to direct and supervise.
- Ability to handle demanding situations and work with minimum supervision
- Good communication skills
- Person of unquestionable integrity.
General Manager
Our Client, in the manufacturing industry seeks to recruit a dynamic and ambitious General Manager to help spearhead the design and implementation of company strategy, business plan and sales strategy. She/he will also be responsible for the company’s budget and implement cost containment measures.
Reports to: Managing Director
Job Location: Mlolongo, Mombasa Road
Duties and Responsibilities
- Strategic Leadership
- Provide leadership and vision by assisting the Managing Director and staff with the development of long-term and annual plans, and with the evaluation and reporting of progress on strategies
- Monitor industry legislative developments, and develop and implement strategic changes in order to maintain compliance and maximize business performance;
- Spearhead the development, implementation, and maintaining budgetary and resource allocation plans
- Spearheaded development, communication and implementation of a company strategic plan designed to grow the business.
- Ensure that the organization has the required resources necessary to fulfill its mission and achieve key objectives
- Provide the MDwith a clear and logical understanding of business & people performance.
- Ensure that annual budgets are prepared, complete risk analysis on potential investments, and advise the Directors with regard to investment risk and return
- Oversee quality control throughout the company, establishing goals for each department in partnership with the department heads
- Ensure all business activities are appropriately managed whilst maintaining key objectives and focus and mitigating adverse outcomes
- Ensure that the company is well-regarded by its key stakeholders due to its professionalism, effectiveness, leadership and achievements
- Performance Management & Process efficiency
- Provide leadership and ensure the overall efficiency and effectiveness of the organization
- Set and achieve key performance targets for sales, delivery, cost, expenses and other measurements of operational performance;
- Spearheaded highly efficient systems to formulate performance measures, parameters and targets, in line with the business objectives and agreed every year on performance review, with targets set for the subsequent year.
- Enforcing all policies, procedures, standards, specifications, guidelines, training programs, and cultural values
- Ensure efficient and effective processes are followed throughout the company
- Business Development & Management
- Spearhead the development and implementation of the annual sales and marketing strategic plan
- Identify, create, and develop new market opportunities, taking the lead on constructing a robust and successful business proposal that secure new deals, contracts and long-term relationships
- Timely update and present competitors’ activities and provide market feed-back on new products, price changes, new launches, etc. to the top management;
- Communicate operational/sales results, activities, etc. to Executive Management and provide recommendations and plans for ongoing improvement.
- Ensure that appropriate and effective marketing techniques, technologies and support services are developed and integrated into marketing plans and programs.
- Support and lead company products sales, growth and continuous cost & quality improvements in the business
- Develop and maintain an excellent rapport with key stakeholders such as clients, suppliers, community organizations, regulatory bodies etc.
- Manage, negotiate and renew any partnership agreements with external vendors and suppliers and keep the MD informed on the progress and outcome.
- Talent Management
- Ensure recruitment, onboarding, and training of high-performing employees to achieve sales, profitability, market share, and business plan objectives.
- Coordinate the development of key performance goals for functions and direct reports.
- Ensure areas of responsibility are delivered in a way that is consistent with the company’s goals and financial-cost improvement plans
- Onboard and grow best talents and ensure they are well trained
KPIs
- Full Implementation of the company strategy, business plan and sales strategy
- Full implementation of the budget provisions cost containment initiatives
- Business profitability, business growth through achieved targets and increased market share
- Highly productive and motivated teams. Staff retention
- Full implementation of ISO and efficient business system
- Full business compliance
- Timely submission of daily, weekly & Monthly reports
Essential Skills, knowledge & Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in business or related field.
- Master’s degree is an added advantage.
- At least 10 years of experience with 4 years in senior management in a similar role (manufacturing environment)
- Tenacious, forward-thinking and aggressive in identifying new business opportunities.
- Confident with a high level of initiative and good interpersonal skills
- Highly motivated
Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should forward their CV to: jobs1@hcsaffiliatesgroup.com using the position as subject of email.