Job objective

This is a key function to provide assistance and to deputize the Head of Finance in managing the Accounts Receivables Team. The role requires a practical Understanding of accounting in detail, excellent time management skills, proactivity and the ability to demonstrate a high degree of integrity.

Your tasks and responsibilities

Ensuring that postings of invoices both... Vegetable and Flowers on the system have been done on daily basis.
Account Opening of new Customers in the systems and QB.
Ensure customer statements are sent on a weekly basis.
Submitting aged debtor’s analysis weekly on a basis to the finance Director highlighting customer balance requiring her attention.
Ensure all receipts, payments and foreign exchange transactions are posted accurately.
Invoicing Vegetables and Flower Raw material sold to forest Gate EPZ on time
Refunding receipts back to AAA growers on time
Conduct Monthly reconciliation of these accounts submitted to Finance Director within the deadlines.
Assist Head of Finance in Managing Accounting team and delegation of duties for accounting activities.
Assist in management of all transactions in the Veg and Roses Manager.
Assist in preparation of annual/Financial Accounts.
Assist in annual and KRA audits where necessary.
Develop Departmental SOP’s and approval matrices.
Assist the Chief Accountant in revenue related transactions e.g Unrealised gains and losses.

Your profile

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or a related field
Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or ACCA Certification
5 to 8 years of experience in Accounting/Finance roles.
Experience in managing accounting teams
Proficiency in Accounting Software (e.g., QuickBooks, ERP systems)
Proficiency in financial reporting and reconciliation
Experience with financial audits (KRA audits, annual audits)
High moral standing with impeccable integrity.
Excellent Leadership skills and management skills
Analytical mindset, excellent interpersonal and communication skills and team player facilitating cross-functional collaboration. more

Job objective

A Senior Flower Airport Officer plays a key role in overseeing the loading and offloading of company vehicles, delivery of goods to the various sheds and handling of flowers at the airport. They will ensure compliance with the set regulations and timely shipment of the flowers. They will also verify the documentation process, prepare reports and ensure that all legal and... administrative paperwork is in order.

Your tasks and responsibilities

Ensuring trucks are updated on arrival and departure from the airport.
Supervise offloading of trucks on arrival at various agents in the airport.
Ensure that the actual box count received tally with the delivery notes and in case of discrepancies to immediately report to the Head of Department.
Ensure temperature readings of the products are taken on arrival of the truck and shared for onward transmission.
Ensure that boxes being offloaded are properly handled by handling agent’s in order to guarantee safety of the products.
Ensuring that all cargo delivered is weighed and all weight dockets counter checked before forwarding to Head Office.
Ensure all the shipments from the farm have the correct security declarations and delivery notes to the handling agents/sheds as required.

Your profile

Diploma in Food Science and Technology, Horticulture or any Agricultural related field.
Proven background experience in the field.
Excellent communication, presentation and interpersonal skills.
Exceptional time management and planning skills to handle multiple projects simultaneously.
Collaborative, team-oriented and able to work effectively with various diversities.
Report writing skills more

Job objective
As the Intake Manager, you will be responsible for ensuring that the vegetables are of good quality, QC assessed in the right sizes and of the right quantity. Also, you will ensure raw material utilization is always done correctly, keeping vigilance on the traceability of all the products from preparation to dispatch and the mass balance and traceability.
Your tasks and... responsibilities

Contact person for all correspondence from the intake area to the head office and other factory sites.
Get involved in daily production planning, factoring in daily raw material predictions, opening stocks and projections.
Maintaining a high level of hygiene within and around the intake area due to potential contamination at the intake areas.
Planning of staff working in the intake area and making sure the intake team have access to necessary procedures, records and documents including raw material specifications.
Attending and contributing to meetings with all staff as scheduled at appropriate intervals to communicate new specifications, changes to specifications and use of equipment to ensure high levels understanding in this critical area.
Liasing with the farm production managers and the pack house manager to ensure correct volumes of quality product entering the pack house for processing, packing and inter-farm transfer.
Maintain raw material traceability all through by ensuring proper tagging for every batch.
Maintain FIFO system for all materials release from the cold room to production or dispatch as guided by stock rotation procedures.
Managing all equipment and tools within the intake area to ensure optimal performance through scheduled maintenance, training of operators, verification checks and safe storage when not in use.
Assisting in measuring the performance of the staff within this area based on appraisals and giving this information through departmental heads for review.
Any other duty as administered to by the immediate supervisor or senior manager.

Your profile

Diploma/degree in Horticulture or any Agricultural related field.
5 to 8 years of direct hands-on experience in a farm of the same capacity.
Good command of the English language, both verbal and written.
High moral standing with impeccable integrity.
Proficient Computer skills in MS Office applications, particularly with Excel.
Report writing skills.
Excellent Leadership skills and management skills
Analytical mindset, excellent interpersonal and communication skills and team player facilitating cross-functional collaboration. more

Job objective
Managing every aspect of the employment process, employee relations and people management while promoting a positive work environment by fostering collaboration, open communication, and employee engagement. The HR & Administration officer will also coordinate administrative tasks relating to office management, occupational health and safety and other relevant employment compliance... requirements
Your tasks and responsibilities

Lead the development and implementation and recommending of updates of HR and office management policies and procedures.
Lead in job postings and candidate sourcing, coordinate interview schedules and communicate with candidates through the hiring process.
Coordinate new employee onboarding process.
Maintain and update employee contracts, records and files, ensuring accuracy and confidentiality in line with the data protection act.
Process payroll and manage employee benefits as per the company policy.
Coordinate training sessions, workshops, and employee development programs.
Maintain a positive and helpful HR presence within the organization. Counsel employees with social, disciplinary and performance issues and where necessary refer such employees to the HRM where necessary.
Respond to supervisor and employee enquiries on all routine HR and office administration matters.
Assist in ensuring compliance with labor laws, regulations, and company policies.
Process personnel changes, including promotions, transfers, and terminations.
Draft, proofread, and edit HR correspondence and other written materials.
Manage and respond to HR-related emails and inquiries promptly and professionally.
Utilize HR software and systems for data entry, record- keeping and periodically reporting to the senior management.
Oversee work time attendance, punctuality and monitor absences for example, annual leave, sickness, off days are tracked and reported.
Actively engaged and involved in employee performance and evaluation.
Organize and maintain cleanliness of the HR office or workspace. Coordinate and monitor the office operating costs against the budget
Maintain files for all administration in an organized manner, including Purchase Orders, courier waybills etc.
Oversee premises and lease management for the office and Manage office space.
Ensure that all health and safety measures are implemented, communicated and monitored and that Office premises comply with legislative requirements.
Ensure that full office security measures are always in place, including procedures for staff and visitors. Ensure that the Office premises comply with legislative requirements.
Ensure proper supply of stationery stock, office supplies for office use.
In liaison with the finance team keep assets register.
Ensure that all office equipment is kept in good order and maintained regularly. Manage local insurance provision for furniture and equipment together with IT.
Supervise and support Administration Assistant, IT Support and the office Assistants, reinforce good communication with all administration employees

Your profile

Minimum 4 years’ experience in a similar role
Team leadership skills
Proficiency in using office software and HR systems
Knowledge of HR policies, procedures, and employment laws
Experience in office administration and HR support
Bachelor’s Degree in HR and Administration or A Higher National Diploma in HR Management with relevant experience in the industry.
Good working knowledge of labour laws more

Job objective
We are looking for a skilled ICT Officer to manage our company's information and communication technology infrastructure. The ideal candidate will have a strong technical background in IT systems and networks, excellent problem-solving skills, and a commitment to ensuring the reliability and security of our ICT environment. Their roles include tasks such as monitoring system... performance, troubleshooting technical issues, managing IT resources, implementing IT policies and procedures, and ensuring the availability and reliability of IT services to meet business needs.
Your tasks and responsibilities

Designing and maintaining software systems.
Evaluating and testing new software programs.
Conduct regular backups and disaster recovery procedures to safeguard critical data and systems.
Provide technical support and assistance to end users, resolving hardware and software issues and answering technical queries.
Monitor and enforce compliance with ICT policies, standards, and regulatory requirements.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support business initiatives and projects that require ICT expertise.
Participate in on-call rotation and provide after-hours support for critical ICT issues and emergencies as needed.
Produce specifications and determine operational feasibility.
Integrate software components into a fully functional software system.
Capacity Building to staff; Trainings, Sensitization and awareness of various applications and software, both inhouse and externally developed.
Execute full software development life cycle (SDLC).
Develop flowcharts, layouts and documentation to identify requirements and solutions.
Any other duty as administered to by the Head of ICT.

Your profile

Diploma/Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field.
Proven experience in ICT support and administration, with a strong technical background in IT systems and networks.
Solid understanding of network protocols, security principles, and best practices.
Proficiency in installing, configuring, and troubleshooting hardware and software components, including servers, routers, switches, and firewalls.
Familiar with the software development life cycle (SDLC) from preliminary system analysis to tests and deployment.
Exposure to working in a diverse cultural environment.
Able to handle confidential information with discretion and demonstrate the highest level of professionalism.
Good command of the English language, both verbal and written.
High moral standing with impeccable integrity.
Report writing skills. more

Job objective
As the Senior Mechanic, you will be in responsible for diagnosing, repairing, and maintaining various types of vehicles.
Your tasks and responsibilities

Handling transport and workshop department repairs as instructed by the transport / workshop manager.
Repairing and maintaining all motor vehicles, tractors, and farm machineries.
Repairing and maintaining various types of... machinery and equipment, including engines, transmissions, hydraulic systems, pumps, and other mechanical components.
Troubleshooting skills to identify the root causes of mechanical problems and develop effective solutions to resolve them efficiently.
Simple motor vehicle services
Workshop Maintenance
Handling workshop tools and equipment’s i.e. allocation of duties
Any other duties as may be assigned from time to time by the immediate supervisor, manager, or senior management.

Your profile

 Degree/Diploma in Mechanical Engineering/ Automotive technology or a related field is preferred.
 5-10 years of experience in automotive repair and maintenance in a senior mechanic position.
 Extensive experience as a senior mechanic, preferably in a variety of automotive or mechanical settings.
 Proficiency in diagnosing and repairing various automotive systems, including engines, transmissions, brakes, suspension, steering, and electrical systems.
 Strong knowledge of automotive diagnostic tools and equipment.
 Experience with computerized diagnostic systems and software.
 Familiarity with welding and fabrication techniques may be required.
 Ability to interpret technical manuals, diagrams, and schematics.
 Certifications will be an added advantage, especially in areas such as engine repair, brakes, electrical/electronic systems, and suspension/steering. more

Job objective
As the The EPZ Manager you will be fully responsible for the entire EPZ Area (covering the Veg and Roses Packhouses) and to ensure that Industry and Company standards are adhered to, with any corrective action implemented. This includes overseeing site logistical operations, including equipment, machinery, and fabric maintenance.
The EPZ Manager will also oversee the expansion of... new facilities and project management
Your tasks and responsibilities

 Ensure facilities are clean and well run while ensuring high hygiene standards are maintained.
 Ensure that the packhouse comply with all the applicable local and international standards.
 Liaise with farm managers to ensure that crop harvesting and deliveries to the pack house are efficient and timely.
 Monitor raw material utilization; ensure that waste/rejects are within acceptable limits and all dumps are authorized.
 Effectively communicate with the sales team on stock levels, labour numbers, pack plan, and outload volume and packhouses packing capacity
 Co-ordinate all preparations for audits and customer visits along with the Technical Teams
 Facilitate daily logistics for Shipments to Airport and check shipments of both veg and roses to ensure no discrepancies arise.
 Develop work plans and budgets.
 Ensure that the packhouse management systems (Veg and Roses Manager) are used appropriately and that the reports generated from them are a true reflection of the packhouse operations.
 Arrange for prompt repair and maintenance of Packhouse equipment and external machinery - Cold rooms, Water system and Solar system.
 Monitor the efficiency of the cold rooms to ensure that the specified temperatures for the various products are maintained while ensuring to maintain the physical condition of the facility.
 Liaise with Head Office for the procurement of all materials required for maintenance.
 Manage and oversee Packhouse teams including management of casual staff and permanent employee numbers - Casual labour recruitment, Leave, Salaries, Overtime.
 Maintain staff discipline and welfare in accordance with company policy.
 Oversee performance management, workforce planning and recruitment within the EPZ.
 Organise and follow-up on weekly meetings to discuss various issues at EPZ including Labour, Security etc.
 Ensuring a timely communication on each ripening process. Follow agreed format on communication.
 Ensure raw material with correct quality attributes for ripening is used i.e., correct dry matter content, correct size profile etc. in liaison with the QA manager.
 Ensure stocks for ripening consumables e.g., ethylene is adequate. Observe a re-order level for the consumables.
 Liaise with maintenance manager to ensure scheduled maintenance plan for the ripening chambers is followed.
 Maintain and updated ripening unit Planned Preventative maintenance data.
 In charge of the overall security of the EPZ area while enduring adherence to EPZ/Customs access control required for all EPZ facilities.
 Coordinate all the transportation requirements of the EPZ section, including logistical operations, release of trucks on schedule.

Your profile

 Degree in Horticulture/ Agriculture or a related field.
 Over 10 years of direct hands-on experience in a busy Packhouse/Site/Plant environment and fully conversant with factory operations in the food processing industry
 A specialist in process engineering and process management with experience in organization,
production, and supply chain management
 Self-motivated, strategic thinker with excellent crisis management skills and able to bring solutions to the table.
 Ardent advocate of systems and procedures, good manufacturing standards and other social welfare standards
 Fully proficient in Kaizen, Lean management, and processing techniques
 Strong administration, site management and people management skills with proven delivery on targets within a strict timeframe
 Ideally well versed in factory building and project management more

Job objective
As the Senior Sales Officer, you will oversee day-to-day / Weekly operations of the Local sales team to ensure that operations are well run & that we have a dynamic Veg Local Sales Business. Improve standards and process management for sales and customer support activities to optimize sales reporting and quote to order practices. Develop operational standards and metrics to... establish best in class customer support operations and ensure effectiveness of the customer management process. Drive Expo planning and brand image of the product with the clients.
Your tasks and responsibilities

 Ensure that Clients are well managed, and action points are raised and implemented within the timeframe to ensure Client satisfaction.
 Ensure that the local sales team prepares planning for Orders to Packhouse, Delivery & Service level management.
 Visit the clients and ensure Planograms for product placement are in place to maximize sales.
 Assist with Client pricing formulations, communication, and changes.
 Ensure that each local sales team officer has a Key agenda for the Top 10 Clients and that on a monthly or quarterly basis we are achieving the sales targets set out.
 Coordinate NPD for New Clients
 Assist with Promotion planning and execution at client/ store levels.
 Assist with Planning for promotional materials and new Product Updates.
 Assist in planning for big promotions and coordinate with the field teams numbers of what is needed well in advance so that we can deliver.
 Ensure for new clients that on boarding forms are filled in, that orders are electronically placed via the portal or able to be electronically uploaded to the Veg manager.
 Conduct competitor reviews to analyze market trends and competition with a view to strategic positioning of prices and product placement.
 Expand upon existing developments from technical trials with a view to commercializing them into sales.
 Review trials being undertaken for developments, opportunities, and sales follow-up.
 Conduct follow-up and liaison for the company’s products and initiatives.  
Clearly communicate the progress of monthly/quarterly initiatives to internal and external stakeholders.
 Develop new business with existing clients and/or identify areas of improvement to exceed sales quotas.
 Drive and train the Veg Local Sales team.
 Forecast and track key account metrics (e.g. Quarterly sales results and annual forecasts)
 Manage reporting for account status for weekly sales meeting.

Your profile

Degree/Diploma in marketing/sales/Administration
5- 10 years’ experience in a similar post and knowledge of fresh produce would be beneficial.
Experience in carrying out our market research and developing analysis, papers, surveys, and reports.
Strong people management skills, with proven ability to manage a team to achieve their highest potential.
Strong communication, presentation, and sales skills. Must be an excellent telephone and face-toface communicator. Confident and enthusiastic communicator essential.
Able to demonstrate success and experience of managing accounts, achieving genuine sales development.
A natural forward planner who critically assesses own performance.
Mature, credible, and comfortable in dealing with company executives at all levels.
Keen for new experience, responsibility, and accountability.
Able to get on with others and be a team-player. Motivates self and others to achieve team objectives.
Must be skilled in using MS office, Outlook, Excel, Word, Internet, and email.
Due to the nature of the business, must be able to work to tight deadlines and in a fast-paced environment. more

Job objective

As the Senior Technical Officer, you will give pack house technical support on micro compliance, cool chain control discipline and prime contact person for all finished product specifications to guarantee full compliance to food safety, integrity, legality, authenticity and quality and customer satisfaction.
Ensuring that all customer complaints claims have been effectively... investigated and effective root cause established.

Your tasks and responsibilities

Contact person with lab for all micro results.
Update and review the rapid test devices use, swab results and trends.
Update and review micro matrix to match existing customer expectation.
Follow up with both field and pack house teams to achieve accurate micro sampling regimes. 
Update micro data on the technical manager micro window.
Trend and update micro data and follow through with both field and pack house for improvement plan feedback on reported deviations.
Update and manage vikan cleaning equipment’s stocks.
Xsense platform contact person.
Temperature data loggers handling and download process contact person.
Together With pack house QA managers follow up on finished product release temperature and cool chain consistency.
Complete NPD / EPD request forms submissions and input all new products into the Veg sale database.
Together with the pack house QA and technical teams assemble and develop all finished product specifications and circulate upon approval.
Follow up on getting all new products specifications developed and approved by both technical and commercial heads of department for onward use by veg pack houses.
Familiarize with all customers finished product specifications and act as the contact person for all finished product specifications.
Ensure all finished product specifications are linked in both the technical manager and veg sales database.
Keep track of all finished product specifications and guide the pack house on product specifications acting as the contact person on linking product specifications on the veg sales manager database.
Flag out claims and customer complaints with the pack house QA and production teams.
Trend and update customer claims and follow through with veg pack houses on customer claims improvement plan feedback.
Follow up on local sales stores returns and act as the contact person between the pack house and sales team.
Actively engage in new product development, feedback and data analysis including gas data for continuous improvement, retain and maintain NPD data including NPD tracker.

Your profile

Diploma/ Degree in Food Science, Industrial chemistry, or any other relevant field from a recognized institution of higher learning.
Membership or affiliation with relevant professional body or association.
3-5 years’ experience preferably in Vegetable production.
Thorough knowledge of ISO 9001 Quality Management Standards and Internal auditing skills.
Good command of the English language, both verbal and written.
High moral standing with impeccable integrity.
Proficient Computer skills in MS Office applications, particularly with Excel.
Analytical mindset, excellent interpersonal and communication skills and team player facilitating cross-functional collaboration.

Deadline for Applications –15th March 2024 more

Job objective

AAA Roses is the flower division within AAA Growers. At AAA Roses, we produce high quality rose stems for export. We supply a wide assortment of Roses all over the world everyday fresh. Quality is our key deliverable. A happy customer is our main goal at AAA Roses.
As a Floor Production Manager, your primary objective is to assist the Packhouse Manager in planning, maintaining,... and implementing all aspects of the day-to-day grading and processing operations. You will ensure compliance with ethical principles and Quality Management Systems (QMS), while prioritizing safety, integrity, and conformity throughout the process chain. Your role also involves managing workforce dynamics, maintaining health and safety standards, and fostering efficiency in operations.

Your tasks and responsibilities

Oversee overall operations in the packhouse, ensuring efficient grading and packing of flowers to customer-specified quantities and quality.
Manage a diverse workforce in a multicultural environment, fostering teamwork and productivity.
Monitor and adhere to budgets, ensuring cost-effective operations without compromising quality.
Maintain up-to-date packhouse records and promptly report any issues that may affect daily pack completion to management.
Uphold the highest standards of health and safety for all workers, implementing and enforcing safety protocols and procedures.
Liaise with the Farm Manager to coordinate efficient and timely crop harvesting and delivery to the packhouse.
Ensure accurate reporting of stocks and maximize utilization through FIFO (First In, First Out) to minimize secondary rejects.
Maintain adequate levels of packaging stocks and ensure their efficient utilization.
Ensure packhouse structures and equipment are well-maintained and in a good state of repair.

Your profile

Bachelor's degree in Agriculture, Business Administration, or a related field.
Proven experience in packhouse operations management, preferably in the floral or agricultural industry.
Strong leadership and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively manage a diverse workforce.
Excellent organizational and problem-solving abilities, with a focus on efficiency and quality.
Knowledge of health and safety regulations and experience implementing safety protocols in a production environment.
Budget management skills and experience monitoring and adhering to financial targets.
Familiarity with Quality Management Systems (QMS) and ethical principles in production processes.

Deadline for Applications – 6 th March 2024. more