Ipsos Credit Control Executive Job vacancy

Ipsos Credit Control Executive Job vacancy

Can you deliver a first class service?A promising and exciting career awaits you to join the winning team... Ipsos is a world-leading research company operating in more than 80 countries. It has revenues in excess of €1Bn and employs 16,000 staff worldwide.

Ipsos provides research services and strategic insight to the world’s largest corporations and many public sector organizations. Ipsos is organized in each country of operation across its global business lines and its functions, in a matrix organization that is designed to achieve operational excellence,
functional expertise and client satisfaction.
The global business lines are research services that fall into the categories of marketing, advertising, loyalty, media, communications and technology and public affairs.In Kenya, Ipsos is especially active in the media, communications and technology, public affairs and marketing research areas.
Credit Control Executive - Ipsos in Kenya Key Accountabilities

• Raising MediaCT invoices
• Issuance of receipts for cash and cheque payments received
• Customer Debt collection
• Timely dispatch of customer monthly statements
• Lean up of Media CT debtors account
• Preparation and distribution of customers ageing analysis report
• Preparation and reconciliation of individual debtors account
• Timely response to internal and external client queries
• Ensure that debts are paid in a timely manner
• Meet cash & debtor Monthly collection targets set by the company and reporting performance as per WSBL
• Continuously follow up on overdue invoices by telephone, email, letter and face to face meetings within agreed timelines
• Maintain accurate records of all debt collection activity
• Regular meetings with Project Managers and Client Service Executives to ensure all relevant debts are managed as necessary
• Ensure that all transactions are compliant with the company credit policies
• Provide accurate advice on billing queries
• Respond promptly and completely to both client and internal enquiries
• Recommend files for transfer to the Debt Recovery services
• Providing ad-hoc reporting as and when requested
• Post payments to accounts and allocate as required
• Undertake account reconciliations as required
• Ensure monthly processing deadlines are met

Send out monthly client statements/letters as may be agreed from time to time
Other duties as delegated from time to time by the Credit control Manager or any other
designated personEducation and Essential Skills

• A Diploma in the relevant field. Bachelor’s Degree will be added advantage
• Holder of at least CPA Part 2
• At least 2 years working experience in a credit control department in a busy environment
• Familiar with accounts procedures, client ledgers, disbursements and office accounts
• Knowledge of Research and Media Activities
• Possess a good understanding of Excel, Word and general computer proficiency
• Ability to manage & prioritize an extensive workload
• Excellent communication skills at all levels
• High standard of numeracy, accuracy with attention to detail
• Strong organizational & time management skills
• Ability to recognize potential risks to the company that should be escalated
• A team player with a flexible approach and a willingness to learn
• A self-starter who is pro-active and can set and achieve goals

If you are this person, then you are right for us and we are right for you!This is a challenging opportunity for a dedicated and highly motivated professional, with a strong commitment to Ipsos values.
If you believe you are the candidate we are looking for, please submit your application and CV in detailing your experience for the post and include daytime telephone contacts to careers-ke@ipsos.com .Applications will not be considered if covering letter is not attached.

Include “Credit Control Executive” in the cover letter and email subject header.Only short-listed candidates will be contacted. Deadline for application: Friday, 7^th February 2013
For more information on Ipsos please visit:
www.ipsos.com

Personal Assistant / Human Resource Administrator Vacancy

Personal Assistant / Human Resource Administrator Vacancy

Dynamic People Consulting is recruiting a Personal Assistant / Human Resource Administrator for one of its clients.

The main role of the Personal Assistant / HR Administrator will be to provide an efficient and responsive administrative, organizational, and logistical service to the Managing Director.

The Personal Assistant / HR Administrator will specifically be responsible for the following:

• Manage the information systems and provide administrative and HR support to other departments and managers
• Coordinate and administer the Managing Director’s calendar;
• Arrange and book travel, accommodation, including managing visa schedules and documentation for the Managing Director;
• Compose and prepare correspondence, reports, memorandums, agendas and minutes of meetings;
• Maintain good filing systems for smooth data retrieving;
• Maintain the meeting room and boardroom diary, ensuring the meeting room and board rooms are well stocked and prepared for occupancy;
• Assist management to develop workforce by recruiting, selecting, orienting and training employees;
• Maintain a safe and secure work environment and work with management to develop
  personal growth opportunities;
• Identify training and development opportunities, organize staff training workshops and activities and assist with management of outside training opportunities and procedures;
• Provide information and assistance to staff and management on Human Resource and work related issues.

The successful candidate should have the following qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration or other related field;
• Three to Four (3 - 4) years experience working in a similar position;
• Have knowledge of government statutory policies, procedures, laws, rules and regulations;
• Must have previous administrative experience within a fast paced environment;
• Demonstrate ability to effectively plan and organize workload;
• Should be flexible and possess the ability to work independently;
• Possess excellent verbal and written communication skills;
• Possess strong interpersonal and presentation skills.
  

If you believe you qualify for this position, please apply for the position by uploading your CV to our website: www.dpckenya.com under Vacancies. Only qualified candidates shall be contacted

Safaricom Investment Cooperative CEO vacancy

Safaricom Investment Cooperative CEO vacancy in Nairobi Kenya
Company: Safaricom Investment Cooperative Ltd
Reports To: Board of Directors
Supervises: A team of 8
Remuneration: Salary, pension, family medical cover etc.

Our client is a medium sized Investment Cooperative located in Nairobi with membership open to the public.A position exists for a Chief Executive Officer to be based in Nairobi.

The jobholder will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of the organization’s operations, using financially sound and Investment- oriented business practices to increase its net operating income while providing high quality services to its customers.

Key Duties:

• Planning & Administration:
• Provide leadership and vision to the organization by assisting the Board and staff with the development of long range and annual plans, and with the evaluation and reporting of progress on plans.
• Research and write discussion papers, analysis documents and proposals as needed to assist the organization in determining and meeting its long and short term goals.
• Oversee preparation of an Annual Report summarizing progress on short and long range plans.
  

Cooperative Governance:

• Administer the affairs of the Investments Cooperative in accordance with organizational policies.

• Ensure the maintenance of official records, by-laws, and standing rules according to Board action.
• Attend meetings, disseminating information between governance bodies and staff, and reporting on workplace operations, finances, planning, and other matters as necessary.
• Proactively provide information, history, continuity, support and guidance to all governance
  bodies and members, in conjunction with the staff team.
• Advise the Central Management Committee when legal counsel is needed and coordinate legal resources

Member Services Management:

• Oversee contracting services and member records retention.
• Ensure provision of information and guidance to cooperative members.
• Oversee the provision of outreach and marketing services to ensure optimum uptake for Cooperative products and services.
• Ensure provision of education and training programs to the Cooperative leadership, and
• Cooperative members.
  

External relations administration:

• Oversee relations with the Ministry of Cooperative Development, and other cooperative organizations
  

Financial Management:

• Provide vision regarding overall financial health
• Provide vision and leadership in long-range fiscal planning to ensure the continuity and
  solvency
• Provide recommendations regarding investments strategies.
• Oversee preparation of annual budget, regular variance statements; ensure proper management of the Investment Cooperative accounts and preparation of periodic financial reports and bi-annual audit.
• Oversee fund raising efforts as and when necessary.

Staff Administration

• Develop annual plan for staffing the Investments Cooperative workplace.
• Hire, supervise, evaluate and, if necessary recommend dismissal of staff members as specified in the Investments Cooperative Staff Operations Manual
• Oversee workplace operations, including holding staff meetings and retreats, and working with staff to maintain and improve effectiveness and efficiency.
• Ensure that all staff members receive appropriate training to perform their jobs effectively.
• Revise staff job descriptions when necessary to increase efficiency and achievement of the organization’s goals, with input from staff and other appropriate resources.
• Oversee administration of staff benefits.
• Oversee the maintenance of personnel and other administrative records.

Workplace Administration

• Promote effective communication on all levels of the organization.
• Ensure that the functions and needs of the workplace are understood by the leadership
  

Occasional duties:

• Participate as a member of various internal committees as and when required
• Respond to internal and external audit queries as and when required
• Carry any other duties as may be assigned

Educational Requirements:

• The minimum education level required to perform this job. Degree Business Management /
  Finance /Economics or related field

Related Job Experience / Qualifications:

• At least 10 years’ experience, with 5 in senior management
• Knowledge of Investment management, Cooperative management, property and real estate
• Good understanding of the internal policies, systems and procedures of the organization

Additional skills:

• Leadership/Supervisory management skills Interpersonal/formal communication (oral and
  written) skills
• Planning and organizing skills/ quality orientation
• Computer literacy skills – Ms Office applications Negotiation skills
  If you meet the above requirements send your CV only, to jobs@corporatestaffing.co.ke , indicating the title on the subject line before 17th February, 2014
  We do not charge for interviews.
  Please note your current salary on your CV. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.