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Brites Management Services Limited is one of the best leading Recruitment and HR consultancy companies in Nairobi, Kenya. We are registered and incorporated under Companies Act (Cap. 486) and we provide a complete range of HR Solutions. Our sole focus is to simplify the complexities of the HR department and help companies concentrate on the core business ...

Business Development Manager-Constrution

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Take responsibility for seeking out and identifying new opportunities, building pipeline and delivering against a sales target with quality, profitable and sustainable wins
  • Proactively maintain and expand current customer relationships, while fostering new relationships through market prospecting and delivering best in class customer service
  • Identify new markets for developing new business and contacting potential customers
  • Attend national and regional networking events to keep current on industry/market trends, competitor strategy and new opportunities to expand the business
  • Prepare customer quotations, negotiate pricing & terms and prepare sales agreements in accordance with all company policies
  • Organize sales administration activities using project summaries, sales packages, presentations, quotation & pipeline tracking, customer satisfaction surveys, etc.
  • Follow sales and rental contracts through to completion by overseeing timely delivery, set up and execution according to agreed terms
  • Source third party services as appropriate to assist in the supply of specific project requirements
  • Participate in preparing sales budgets, accurate forecasting, and sales projections each month
  • Collaborate with the sales, design, and manufacturing teams to meet customer product demands
  • Participate in value engineering activities and makes recommendations to improve the company’s position to supply competitive solutions to our customers
  • Respond timely to customer inquiries and provide resolution to any issues as required
  • Perform other various duties as required
  • Contacting potential clients to establish rapport and arrange meetings
  • Planning and overseeing new marketing initiatives
  • Meet growth objectives

JOB REQUIREMENTS

  • Degree in Marketing, Business Administration or related field preferred
  • 5-10 years’ experience as a BDM in a Construction company or a company dealing with prefabricated structures
  • Sales experience, preferably in the modular construction industry
  • Highly self-motivated and accountable to succeed in meeting sales & earnings targets and goals
  • Ability to understand and clearly communicate technical product knowledge to customers
  • Strong organizational skills to balance deadlines, on and off-site meetings and keeping proposals and sales activities on track
  • Excellent interpersonal skills: ability to build and maintain high quality internal and external relationships
  • Effective verbal and written communication & negotiation skills
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office 365 and working knowledge of CRM’s such as Salesforce
  • Willingness to travel as business objectives require
  • Strong communication & interpersonal skills
  • Strong analytical skills and are comfortable dealing with numerical data
  • Thrive in matrix environments and are adept at influencing and coordinating with different stakeholders
  • Results orientated and Drives innovation and growth
  • Self-motivated and great interpersonal skills
  • Great presentation skills and Customer oriented

Marketing Manager

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Evaluating and optimizing marketing and pricing strategies.
  • Analyzing market trends and preparing forecasts.
  • Generating new business leads.
  • Increasing brand awareness and market share.
  • Coordinating marketing strategies with the sales, financial, public relations, and production departments.
  • Developing and managing the marketing department's budget.
  • Overseeing branding, advertising, and promotional campaigns.
  • Managing the marketing department's staff.
  • Preparing and presenting quarterly and annual reports to senior management.
  • Promoting our brand at trade shows and major industry-related events.
  • Keeping informed of marketing strategies and trends.
  • Develop a social media strategy using all relevant platforms to reach our target audience

QUALIFICATIONS

  • Bachelor’s degree
  • 5 years of relevant experience.
  • Having a leadership content creation is an added advantage.
  • Demonstrable experience in marketing together with the potential and attitude required to learn
  • Proficiency in online marketing, including social media, and content marketing
  • Excellent communication and decision-making skills
  • Proven experience in identifying target audiences and in creatively devising and leading marketing campaigns that engage, educate and motivate
  • Deep understanding of public relations
  • Ability to quickly adapt to change
  • Proficiency in working with metrics and processing figures with spreadsheets

Accountant

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Tracking payments to internal and external stakeholders
  • Preparing budget forecasts
  • Processing tax payments and returns
  • Manage all accounting transactions
  • Prepare budget forecasts
  • Publish financial statements in time
  • Handle monthly, quarterly and annual closings
  • Reconcile accounts payable and receivable
  • Ensure timely bank payments
  • Compute taxes and prepare tax returns
  • Manage balance sheets and profit/loss statements
  • Report on the company’s financial health and liquidity
  • Audit financial transactions and documents
  • Reinforce financial data confidentiality and conduct database backups when necessary
  • Comply with financial policies and regulations

QUALIFICATIONS

  • Bcom –Finance and CPA-K finalist
  • 5 years of relevant experience
  • Work experience as an Accountant
  • Excellent knowledge of accounting regulations and procedures, including the Generally Accepted Accounting Principles
  • Hands-on experience with accounting software like QuickBooks
  • Advanced MS Excel skills including Vlookups and pivot tables
  • Experience with general ledger functions
  • Strong attention to detail and good analytical skills
  • BSc in Accounting, Finance or relevant degree

HR Manager

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Basically all duties in a busy HR department while being assisted closely by a HR Assistant
  • Maintaining human resource staff by recruiting, selecting, orienting, and training employees.
  • Maintaining the work structure by updating job requirements and job descriptions for all positions.
  • Processing payroll and ensuring all statutory deductions are remitted on time.
  • Ensuring payroll reports are well maintained.
  • Maintaining human resource records by designing a filing and retrieval system; keeping past and current records.
  • Maintaining and revising the company’s handbook on policies and procedures.
  • Assist in performance management and employee evaluation.
  • Dealing with employee grievances and implementing disciplinary procedures.
  • Ensuring that all staff accounts are updated on the CRM system.
  • Maintaining staff leave balance reports.
  • Analyzing training needs in conjunction with departmental managers.
  • Overseeing exit interviews.
  • Looking after health, safety and welfare of all employees.
  • Perform any other duties assigned by the management 

QUALIFICATIONS

  • Bachelor Degree in HRM or Higher National Diploma in HRM.
  • Excellent knowledge of various HR functions such as pay & benefits, recruitment, on-boarding, evaluation, training & development etc.
  • Good understanding of labor laws
  • Proficient in MS Office
  • Outstanding organizational and time-management skills
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Strong ethical standards
  • Integrity and approach-ability, as managers and staff must feel able to discuss sensitive and confidential issues with you.

Project Manager

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Coordinating with cross-discipline team members to make sure that all parties are on track with project requirements, deadlines, and schedules.
  • Meeting with project team members to identify and resolve issues.
  • Submitting project deliverables and ensuring that they adhere to quality standards.
  • Preparing status reports by gathering, analyzing, and summarizing relevant information.
  • Establishing effective project communication plans and ensuring their execution.
  • Facilitating change requests to ensure that all parties are informed of the impacts on schedule and budget.
  • Coordinating the development of user manuals, training materials, and other documents as needed to enable successful implementation and turnover of the process or system to the clients.
  • Identifying and developing new opportunities with clients.
  • Obtaining customer acceptance of project deliverables.
  • Managing customer satisfaction within the project transition period.
  • Conducting post-project evaluation and identifying successful and unsuccessful project elements.
  • ERP project oversight.

QUALIFICATIONS

  • Bachelor’s degree or master's degree in a related field.
  • Project Management Professional (PMP) certification is a plus.
  • Proven experience in project management.
  • Ability to lead project teams of various sizes and see them through to completion.
  • Strong understanding of formal project management methodologies.
  • Experience as a construction project manager, IT project manager, or ERP project manager.
  • Able to complete projects in a timely manner.
  • Understanding of ERP implementation.
  • Experience overseeing a construction project.
  • Budget management experience.

Quality Assurance-Construction

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Work as Construction Quality Assurance (QA) for the company
  • Primary responsibility for implementing the construction
  • Contractor’s approved Quality Management Plan and supervising the performance of the construction contractor
  • This includes responsibility for managing in-house (Contractor) or third party (subcontractor) quality assurance personnel and providing oversight and independent inspection and verification of construction contractor(s) quality control processes, and documentation of all construction activities.
  •  Monitor and inspect construction activities and advise the client on quality control and quality assurance issues, such as non-compliance with standards, or potential problems (e.g. technical, legal, or political) that could affect schedule, scope, cost, or safety

QUALIFICATIONS

  • Diploma in Building and Construction
  • Bachelor’s degree in Civil engineering, architecture, construction management, or other relevant degree with commensurate professional experience
  • Minimum of 5 years of professional quality control / quality assurance experience in the construction sector
  • Demonstrated high level organizational, construction inspection, and record keeping skills with ability undertake frequent travel
  • Skilled in identifying local construction technologies and construction material sources

Fit Out Manager-Construction

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

  • As a fit-out manager, you are expected to manage projects for pre-fabricated structures, from start of contract to turnover.
  • You will be leading teams of fabricators and installers in several modular projects
  • Designing and planning spaces for construction
  • Overseeing fit-out projects from beginning to end
  • Managing budgets and estimating construction costs
  • Designing and specifying interior space components including cabinetry and furniture
  • Determining necessary equipment, materials, and manpower needed for each project
  • Preparing reports regarding job status
  • Resolving any problems that may arise during construction
  • Ensuring compliance with safety regulations and building codes
  • Ensuring all deadlines are met
  • Hiring contractors and staff including construction laborers
  • Delegating responsibilities to the right project personnel 

QUALIFICATIONS

  • Diploma in Building and Construction or degree in architecture, civil engineering, interior design, industrial design
  • At least five (5) years of work experience in construction, wood fittings, interior design or refabricated structures
  • Possess business etiquette with strong work ethics, high level of honesty/integrity, results oriented and ability to deliver under pressure
  • Proficiency in Microsoft applications and project management software
  • Demonstrated high level organizational, team management and record keeping skills with ability to undertake frequent travel
  • Skilled in identifying local construction technologies and construction material sources

Personal Assistant (PA) to CEO

Duties and Responsibilities

  • Provide sophisticated calendar management for CEO.
  • Prioritize inquiries and requests while troubleshooting conflicts; make judgements and recommendations to ensure smooth day-to-day engagements.
  • Schedule meetings; draft agendas; set up reminders; develop, compile, and distribute presentation materials; and record meeting minutes.
  • Complete a broad variety of administrative tasks that facilitate the CEO’s ability to effectively lead the organization, including: assisting with special projects; designing and producing complex documents, reports, and presentations; collecting and preparing information for meetings with staff and outside parties
  • Composing and preparing correspondence; maintaining contact lists; making travel arrangements; and completing expense and mileage reports.
  • Serve as the primary point of contact for internal and external constituencies on all matters pertaining to the CEO, including those of a highly confidential or critical nature. Prioritize and determine appropriate course of action, referral, or response, exercising judgement to reflect CEO’s style and organization policy
  • Work closely with the CEO to keep them well informed of upcoming commitments and responsibilities, following up appropriately. Act as a "barometer," having a sense for the issues taking place in the environment and keeping the CEO updated. Anticipate CEO’s needs in advance of meetings, conferences, etc.
  • Provide "gatekeeper" and "gateway" role, providing a bridge for smooth communication between the CEO and staff, demonstrating leadership to maintain credibility, trust, and support with the Executive Team.
  • Provide office administration and event management support as requested.
  • Provide hospitality to all guests and help to create a welcoming environment.
  • Process and distribute daily mail.
  • Other projects/duties as assigned for the overall benefit of the organization.

Qualifications, Experience and Key Competencies

  • Diploma/Degree in Business Management, Administration, Secretarial or in any related field
  • 5 plus years of relevant working experience as an executive assistant/ PA in a good company
  • Pragmatic and able to deal with visitors of all levels.
  • Previous experience in providing secretarial support at a senior level is essential
  • Strong ability to execute work with a diversity, equity, and inclusion lens
  • Significant executive support experience, including supporting C-level executives. 
  • Expert proficiency with Microsoft Office and desktop publishing software; ability to design and edit graphic presentations and materials.
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills.
  • Exceptional organizational skills and impeccable attention to detail.
  • High degree of professionalism in dealing with diverse groups of people, including C-level executives, senior executives, staff, and all kinds of partners.
  • Ability to complete a high volume of tasks and projects with little or no guidance, ability to work under pressure.
  • Ability to react with appropriate levels of urgency to situations and events that require quick response or turnaround.
  • Able to maintain a high level of integrity and discretion in handling confidential information.
  • Excellent judgment is essential
  • Fast accurate typing/data entry
  • Excellent organization and interpersonal skills
  • Discretion and mature work ethics
  • Computer Literate – MS Suite
  • Proactive and Confident
  • A very high level of professionalism, integrity, attention to detail and organization are essential for the role

Bounquet Supervisor

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

  • The Banquet Supervisor will oversee all aspects of a banquet or event, including set-up, food presentation, serving, and cleanup while focusing on detail and quality presentation and customer service.
  • Responsible for training and coaching of the banquet staff.
  • Maintains constant communication with guests and on-site contact to ensure all expectations are met or exceeded
  • Remains alert of complaints and or/unsatisfied guests and responds appropriately to ensure guests satisfaction
  • Coordinates with other departments to arrange for the delivery of requested services
  • Maintains constant contact with kitchen staff to ensure complete effective communication between food production and food service
  • Ensures all functions are set and staff is prepared and organized before required time of events
  • Inspects table place settings, including table linen, china, glass, silverware and condiments for correct placement and ensures that each element is clean, undamaged and attractive
  • Ensures proper setting of buffet tables and other food service tables
  • Arranges for and ensures proper sequence of service for each event
  • Supervises clearing and post function cleanup and garbage removal
  • Maintains clean and orderly back areas, pre-function areas and storage areas
  • Assures that all china, glassware, silverware, linen, etc are returned to their proper location after each event
  • Supervises the handling, storage, and security of all catering service equipment and decor
  • Conducts regular staff meetings to build rapport and ensures colleagues are well informed

KEY REQUIREMENTS AND SKILLS

  • Degree/ Diploma in Hotel Management/ Hospitality/ Events Management/ Bounqueting or Related Field
  • 5 years’ experience in a busy hotel/Restaurant as a Bounquet Supervisor
  • Team management, leadership & team player
  • Effective management: delivering profits to the hotel
  • Adaptability: coping with the diversity of customers and their needs
  • Thorough and initiative
  • Great Communication Skills
  • Prompt Decision Making

Senior Accountant

Duties and Responsibilities

  • Prepare, examine, and analyze accounting records, financial statements, and other financial reports to assess accuracy, completeness, and conformance to reporting and procedural standards.
  • General accounting duties
  • Financial controlling and financial advising
  • Monthly reports
  • P&L and balance sheets
  • Debtors and creditors lists
  • Reconciliation with clients and banks
  • Day to day running and management of Accounts department
  • Compute taxes owed and prepare tax returns, ensuring compliance with payment, reporting and other tax requirements.
  • Analyze business operations, trends, costs, revenues, financial commitments, and obligations, to project future revenues and expenses or to provide advice.
  • Management reporting and presentation
  • Develop, maintain, and analyze budgets, preparing periodic reports that compare budgeted costs to actual costs.
  • Costing and implementing methods of cost cutting 
  • Develop, implement, modify, and document recordkeeping and accounting systems, making use of current computer technology
  • Survey operations to ascertain accounting needs and to recommend, develop, and maintain solutions to business and financial problems
  • Maintain accurate financial records

Key Requirements

  • CPA K-Finalist
  • Needs to know Tally ERP
  • Knowledge of French-Language is a bonus
  • Ability to adapt to a multicultural environment
  • 5 plus years of experience as an Accountant in a busy company
  • Ability to work with accounting software- QuickBooks, tally etc.
  • Ability to understand and apply current accounting guidelines and systems
  • Analytical, problem solving, planning and prioritizing skills
  • Attention to details and leadership skills
  • Excellent working experience with Ms. Excel
  • Good communication, reporting and interpersonal skills

Customs Clearance Officer

Duties & Responsibilities

  • Review and identify the customs documentation requirements
  • Review and process the different types of customs forms required for re-export and stamping procedures.
  • Act as a consultant in customs, logistics, and warehousing matters.
  • Ensure that all documents called for by authorities are submitted promptly to ensure speedy clearance of goods and orders are correctly recorded in the customs and company's systems
  • Ensure that all cleared goods are also cleared from the company's system and are properly recorded for future reference.
  • Verifying that orders are accurately filled by comparing items and quantities of goods gathered for delivery against documents.
  • Maintain current knowledge of relevant legislation, political situation and other factors that could affect services to customers.
  • Calculating and processing duties and taxes to be paid and may be required to sign documents under a Power of Attorney on behalf of the company.
  • Arrange for payment of taxes and duties.
  • Post bonds for the products being imported or assist the company in obtaining bonds and also prepare the necessary import documentation such as certificates of origin and cargo control documents.
  • Review and match issue documents to the material to ensure the correct item is being delivered to the customer.
  • Liaise with officials in various agencies to ensure goods are cleared through customs or quarantine.
  • Arrange for transportation, warehousing, or product distribution of imported or exported goods and liaise with Freight Forwarders.
  • Advise the company and customers on import and export restrictions, tariff systems, insurance requirements, and all other customs-related matters.
  • Handle good working relationships with customs authorities and other stakeholders in the industry.
  • Provide regular and accurate reports to the company General Exports directors on all cleared cargo and the status of outstanding goods for clearance.
  • Perform any other duty as assigned by the General Exports Directors

Qualifications/ Requirements/Key Skills

  • 3-5 years of relevant work Experience as a Customs Officer
  • Must hold a diploma or bachelor's degree in Logistics or related course.
  • Certificate in Computer studies or relevant with high proficiency in Microsoft Office.
  • Must be conversant with the KRA clearance procedures
  • Knowledge of documentation requirements
  • Must have the ability and be able to clear along borders.
  • An overall professional and positive attitude
  • Punctuality is a must and flexible working hours
  • Good interpersonal relations, and communication skills and possess a high degree of integrity, honesty, and confidentiality.
  • Must have knowledge of government procedures relating to imports & exports as well as knowledge of customs laws pertaining to Kenya as well as the International Community.
  • Knowledge of international trade and taxations
  • Flexible
  • Able to meet deadlines
  • Customer service
  • Analytical and Problem Solving skills 
 

Method of Application

  • Qualified candidates are encouraged to send CVs quoting relevant skills, qualifications and experience to careers@britesmanagement.com
  • Interviews will be done on a rolling basis until the position is filled
  • Only the shortlisted candidates will be contacted
Job Info
Job Category: Several Jobs in one Advert jobs in Kenya
Job Type: Full-time
Deadline of this Job: 04 November 2022
Duty Station: Nairobi
Posted: 20-10-2022
No of Jobs: 11
Start Publishing: 20-10-2022
Stop Publishing (Put date of 2030): 20-10-2065
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