The Company: Our client, East African Portland Cement Company “EAPCC”, has
been one of Kenya's leading cement manufacturers since 1933, helping build
Kenya in areas such as housing, education, health, tourism, transport and communication.
To support its objectives
of growth, expansion and sustained profitability, EAPCC is looking for a
performance driven, results oriented and innovative leader to fill the position
of Chief Operations Officer (COO) reporting to the Chief Executive Officer.
EAPCC Chief Operations Officer
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Department: People & Change Kenya
Job type: Permanent
Location: Nairobi
Location: Nairobi
Reference Number:130-PEO00171
Roles &
Responsibilities
- Participate
in formulation of marketing and business development strategies that will
increase the market share for the different EAPCC products in the region
across all customer categories
- Develop,
update and implement efficient and effective business processes to define
and guide the end to end supply chain for EAPCC to ensure timely and
maximum production at minimum costs
- Develop the
operations function’s annual demand plan including sales forecasts for the
different products and a resource deployment plan to support achievement
of forecasts
- Initiate,
defend and execute major operational improvement, capacity enhancement and
new revenue generation projects
- Work with
the team leads of the different functions under operations to set periodic
performance target to guide production, sales and distribution
- Manage the
operations and maintenance staff to ensure timely production and
distribution of products within quality standards and optimum production
costs
- Lead the
business development team in promoting EAPCC and its product and service
offerings with a view to maximise market penetration by increasing market
share, maintaining high levels of customer satisfaction and its reputation
as a market leader
- Lead,
develop and oversee the execution of all quality systems required within
EAPCC including strategic development and auditing of these systems
- Implement
and document new or improved physical supply chain processes including
workflows, cycle times, position responsibilities, and system flows
- Partner with
the Human Resource team to promote compliance to all aspects of Health,
Safety and Environmental issues associated with EAPCC’s operations in
accordance with statutory and Health and Safety requirements as well as
the organisation’s Health and Safety policy
- Partner with
the Human Resource team to ensure that human capital management
requirements including resourcing, training and performance management are
adequately provided for within the unit
Requirements
- An
undergraduate Degree in Engineering or relevant technical field
- Training in
organisational management approaches such as Total Quality Management
- A minimum of
15 years experience in operations management seven of which should be at
senior management level in a comparable organisation
- Demonstrable
knowledge and experience working with Enterprise Resource Planning systems
- Demonstrable
knowledge leading or participating in change management initiatives
- Strong
analytical skills and experience interpreting a strategic vision into an
operational model
- Strong track
record in project management
- Demonstrated
business acumen and problem solving skills
- Excellent
communication skills with the ability to influence at all levels
- Clearance
from the Criminal Investigations Department, the Kenya Revenue Authority
and the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission
Additional Information
- A Masters
degree in business administration (added advantage)
- Experience
in the cement manufacturing industry with exposure to Cement Industry best
practices is an added advantage
How to Apply
Closing date: 08-Aug-14
EAPPC Chief Finance Officer
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Department: People
& Change Kenya
Job type: Permanent
Location: Nairobi
Location: Nairobi
Reference Number:130-PEO00170
Roles & Responsibilities
- Develop, implement and update an appropriate financial policy
framework aligned to EAPCC’s strategic objectives is in place to guide
financial decision making and development
- Oversee all financial and fiduciary responsibilities for the
organisation, in conjunction with the board of directors and the finance,
audit, and other committees of the board
- Inform key strategic decisions by providing variance analyses ,
identifying added-value reporting opportunities from trend analyses and
interpreting these findings with other function heads to assist
forecasting and budgeting requirements
- Oversee long-term budgetary planning, cost and credit management in
alignment with EAPCC’s strategic plan
- Design and implement supply chains that support business strategies
adapted to changing market conditions, new business opportunities, and
cost reduction initiatives
- As a member of the procurement committee, participate in the
development of prequalification requirements for third party service
providers as well as the periodic prequalification process of selecting
EAPCC service providers
- Define performance metrics for measurement, comparison, or
evaluation of supply chain factors, such as lead times, and distribution
costs
- Partner with the Chief Information Officer to procure and/ or
implement specialised Enterprise Resource Management systems aimed at
generating value to the business through improved governance and more
effective internal control processes
- Work with other functional heads to maintain internal control
safeguards to ensure compliance with statutory requirements and standards,
reliability and integrity of financial informations and efficient and
effective operations
- Provide full financial and accounting services to all of EAPCC’s
functional heads including departmental financial analysis and
professional advice to assist the heads in making appropriate budgetary
and forecasting decisions
- Ensure optimisation of EAPCC’s treasury options through maintaining
strong relationships and develop new relationships with banks and other
financial institutions with the aim of securing the funds necessary for
the operations of the firm as well as competitive rates for all financial
transactions made with these institutions
- Oversee all accounts, ledgers, and reporting systems and ensuring
compliance with appropriate financial standards, regulatory budgetary and
audit requirements
- Manage cash flow and forecasting through development of reliable
cash flow projection processes and reporting as well as initiating
appropriate strategies to enhance cash positions
- Monitor the financial performance of EAPCC by measuring and
analysing results and advising leadership on corrective actions to be
initiated as relates to minimising the impact of variances
- Oversee the accurate, complete and timely preparation of statutory
annual reports including monthly management accounts and balance sheet
controls
- Manage the annual audit process in conjunction with the internal
audit team and appointed auditors to ensure statutory accounts are
produced within the required deadlines
- Work with the human resource department to ensure that human
capital management requirements including resourcing, training and
performance management are adequately provided for within the unit
Requirements
- An undergraduate Degree in Commerce or any other business related
field
- Fully qualified professional accountant (CPAK or ACCA Finalist)
- A minimum of 15 years experience in finance and accounting seven of
which should be at senior management level in a comparable organisation
- Detailed knowledge and understanding of current financial issues
including financial standards and regulatory requirements
- Demonstrable knowledge and experience working with Enterprise
Resource Planning systems
- Demonstrable knowledge leading or participating in change
management initiatives
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to influence at all
levels
- Clearance from the Criminal Investigations Department, the Kenya
Revenue Authority and the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission.
Additional Information
- A Masters degree in business administration (added advantage)
- Experience in the cement manufacturing industry would be an added
advantage
How to Apply
Closing date: 08-Aug-14
