Our client, a top tier freight forwarding company is looking to hire a passionate, experienced, hands-on and result oriented logistics professional as an Assistant Project Manager. The purpose of the role is to assist the project manager to oversee the entire project in all aspects - resources and stakeholders.

Your Tasks and Responsibilities;

Ensure that all the customs documentation in the... clients file are all in place and correct for entry processing.   
Creation of KEBs CDs and application of permits where necessary.
Ensure all entries are processed via new ICMS system and KRA Tradex.
Following up to ensure that lodged entries are passed by complying with Customs requirements through the online messaging system.
Ensure that the received shipment documents are verified and advice on additional information documents required.
Ensure that shipments meet all applicable laws to facilitate the import and export of goods. 
Determine and track duties and taxes payable and process payments on behalf of client. 
Ensure that bonds for the products being imported are posted or assist clients in obtaining bonds.
Giving advice on customs matters in regard to imports and exports
Ensure that correct values are used during declaration and other related procedures to avoid losses that may accrue as a result of penalties.
In charge of staff management including performance, disciplinary, leave and resolution of any staff issues, complaints or queries.
Ensure that quality control procedures are implemented for all work processes in the project
To ensure smooth, effective and proactive running of the office so as to effectively deliver services to our clients.
Assess resource requirements and ensure optimum use of staff, vehicles and equipment constantly monitor and report on progress of the project to all stakeholders

Qualifications and Education Requirements

Degree in Logistics, Supply Chain or related course
Diploma in Custom Administration or Certificate in East Africa Customs & Freight Forwarders Practicing Certificate (EACFFPC) 
Minimum of 5 years’ experience in an operations role in a Freight forwarding company.
An in depth understanding of custom clearance process and procedures.
Demonstrable ability to communicate, present and influence credibly and effectively at all levels of the organization
Experience in delivering client-focused solutions based on customer needs
Excellent listening, negotiation and presentation skills
Excellent verbal and written communications skills more

The role entails serving as an in house sales person whose responsibility would be to win new business for the organization through producing and managing commercially responsive quotes to clients and partners.

Your Tasks and Responsibilities;

Responsible for on and off network sales – engaging and maintaining profitable partnerships with potential and existing clients.
Achievement of set... revenue targets.
Responsible for identifying the key local customers of our network partners.
Responsible for driving profitability of the freight forwarding trade line.
Responsible for market intelligence.
Receiving rates requests and developing sellable quotations to customers in a timely manner.
Follow up on all requests/quotes issued to potential clients to ensure business is secured.
Ensure submission of proper and accurate documentation for shipment based on the type of cargo and regulations around it.
Engaging with clients regularly and solving complaints that may arise or escalate for further action.
To maintain, grow and build long term relationships with clients with an aim of getting more business.
Prepare and submit activities report on a weekly and monthly basis or as may be required by the supervisor.

Qualifications and Education Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Management, Marketing or a related subject/field.
Minimum of 3 years’ experience in Business development or a similar role in a Logistics organization.
Experience in client relationship management, and demonstrated business acumen.
Strong understanding of customer, market dynamics and requirements.
Have out of the box sales ideas.
Experience in delivering client-focused solutions based on customer needs. more

Our client - Urgent Cargo Logistics is looking for a self-starter, a problem solver and a leader who draws satisfaction from managing a project and ensuring it success. An individual who loves challenges and is not afraid to get their hands dirty to get the job done.
The job holder will be responsible for managing end-to-end activities of the project to meet the expectations of the client as per... the service level agreement.
Specific duties & responsibilities:

Assist in the definition of project scope and objectives, involving all relevant internal stakeholders and ensuring technical feasibility.
Meet with clients to take detailed ordering briefs and clarify specific requirements of each activity.
Ensures the project is delivered in scope of contractual obligations and within forecasted costs, time, and required quality.
Responsible for the overall project success with respect to external customer satisfaction, financial results, health & safety control activities, and operational services delivery performance.
Manages the customer and stakeholders’ relationship relevant during delivery and serves as the primary interface towards the customer in all activities-related to the own scope of the contract, including customer complaints, corrective actions, and changing requirements.
To ensure proactive communication of all relevant information to the customer and to all stakeholders.
Ensure timely and effective implementation of all project interventions as well as the successful achievement of project outcomes, outputs and intended impacts.
Ensure proper application of business processes, standards and guidelines related to the project in accordance with the client requirements.
Generate and present report on project progress and performance and any other report; on a daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly, annually or as required by Supervisor.
Prioritize, organize and assign the workload: create and update the team planning for each season, manage the team and provide all support and assistance needed.

Skills and Experience

Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain or a related field.
10 years’ experience in operations in the clearing and forwarding industry.
Proven experience in client and project management role in the Logistics sector.
An in depth understanding of custom clearance processes for air shipments.
Result oriented leader with strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills. more

Our client, a leading container freight station in Nairobi is looking to hire a Business Analyst. The ideal candidate for this role should have a proven track record of success in business analysis or similar roles, and possesses strong analytical skills, attention to detail, along with excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Role purpose
The Business Analyst supports the General... Manager’s office and is responsible for gathering, analyzing, refining, reviewing, and documenting data, and providing data-driven insights and recommendations to inform business decisions and drive growth.
Responsibilities
Market Analytics:

Conduct thorough market research to identify industry trends, competitors, and opportunities.
Analyze data to provide insights into market dynamics and potential business strategies.
Stay updated on industry news, regulatory changes, and economic indicators.

Reporting:

Develop and generate regular and ad-hoc reports on Business, competition and market trends.
Create visually appealing and comprehensive presentations for the GM, Business and other stakeholders.
Collaborate with relevant departments to gather data and ensure accuracy in reporting.

Data Management:

Collect, organize, and maintain datasets related to market analytics.
Implement data quality assurance measures to ensure accuracy and reliability.
Utilize data visualization tools to communicate findings effectively.

Communication and Collaboration:

Communicate effectively with team members and executives to gather information and insights.
Collaborate with Partner Government Agencies, cross-functional teams to align market analytics with overall business strategy.
Present findings and recommendations to the GM, Business and other leadership members.

Skills and Experience

Bachelor's degree in Business, Statistics, Finance, Marketing, or a related field.
Proven experience (atleast 3 years) in executive assistance and market analytics roles.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Proficiency in data analysis tools, applications and software.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
High level of proficiency in Microsoft Office suite and data analytics and visualization tools (including Power BI).
Ability to work independently and prioritize tasks effectively. more

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Role Purpose
The purpose of the role is to perform professional accounting work including preparing budgets, year-end financial reports and schedules; controlling expenditure, design & implementation of Internal control structures and Information Systems Audit towards business growth & profitability.
Your Tasks and Responsibilities;

To provide... accurate and timely financial service including setting and monitoring of budgets, forecasts, cash flow analysis, management and financial accounts and advice and support to inform decision making at all levels.
To ensure that the Directors are appraised of key financial issues that need to be discussed to enable them to fully understand the financial position of the company.
Ensures that all salaries, advances and other staff payments are made on time. Ensures that all payments for utilities, licenses and the like are made on time.
Responsible for all statutory reporting, compliance, annual accounts and VAT submissions. 
Works with the finance team to develop finance policies and procedures and ensure that these are being consistently followed - including customer and supplier contracts, purchase orders, credit control, and ensuring timely invoicing by suppliers.
Generate monthly management accounts highlighting performance versus budget, explaining variances, recommending solutions and implementing relevant control measure to keep the company on track towards its annual target and strategic plan.
Ensure bank reconciliations are done and any variances ironed out, suppliers paid on time, customers pay on time etc.
To manage the annual & internal audit process in conjunction with the appointed auditors to ensure statutory accounts are produced within the required timelines, and ensure that audit management letter recommendations are addressed and implemented 30 days from audit closure.
Manage debt collection effectively.
Assess and report on the overall business risk, keep a business risk register and have controls in place to limit the risks, ensure business risks are insured at all times.
Manage the finance department and manage performance and departmental development through coaching and mentoring.
Ensure there is transactional completeness on a daily basis on the ERP system, checking for accuracy and timely postings.
Ensure that the production ERP is capturing the correct figures in terms of pricing/costs movements.

Qualifications and Education Requirements

Bachelor Degree in Commerce or Business Administration
A qualified accountant (ACCA, ACMA, CPA (K))
Minimum 10 years' experience, 5 of which should be in a senior accounting position with a Commercial organization.
Experienced in a logistics company highly preferred.
Experience in preparing financial reports for management.
Experience in providing statistical/financial information to management - to enable them make timely and well-informed decisions.
Experience in working with External Auditors.
Experience in budget preparations and reporting on variances.
Experience in maintaining books using ERP systems.
Have analytical problem-solving skills. 
Ability to evaluate alternatives and make recommendations to management on business issues.
Have excellent written and verbal communications skills
The candidate should be aged between 35 – 45 years more

Our client is a leading Container Freight Station (CFS) facility in Nairobi, and they offer cargo handling, verification, stuffing and destuffing services for both import and export cargo.
They are looking to hire passionate and energetic Sales Executives who will aggressively sale these services.
Role Purpose
The purpose of the role is to develop and generate new sales leads, drive client... retention to secure business using all the available tools and resources exceeding the predefined targets set by Management.
Your Tasks and Responsibilities;

Identifies business opportunities by identifying prospects and evaluating their position in the industry; researching and analyzing sales options.
Sells products by establishing contact and developing relationships with prospects; recommending solutions.
Follow up on all requests/quotes issued to new/potential clients to ensure business is secured.
Attain the communicated monthly sales turnover.
Ensure 0% unresolved client queries.
Actively make client visits and follow up to ensure client satisfaction and secure business.
Maintains relationships with clients by providing support, information, and guidance; researching and recommending new opportunities; recommending profit and service improvements.
Identifies product improvements or new products by remaining current on industry trends, market activities, and competitors.
Prepares reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information and timely submission of the reports as per set timelines.
Maintains quality service by establishing and enforcing organization standards.
Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; establishing personal networks and benchmarking state-of-the-art practices.
Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.

Qualifications and Education Requirements

Minimum of a Diploma in Sales and Marketing or related course
Minimum of 5 years’ experience in Sales/ Business development in a CFS, Freight forwarding, Transport company.
Proven ability to consistently meet the set sales target.
Demonstrable ability to communicate, present and influence credibly and effectively at all levels of the organization
Experience in delivering client-focused solutions based on customer needs
Excellent listening, negotiation and presentation skills
Excellent verbal and written communications skills more

Role Purpose
The Internal Auditor is responsible for providing an independent objective assurance, evaluating and improving the effectiveness of risk management, internal controls, governance processes and checking business performance.
Role Accountabilities
 

Plan and execute audit assignments as per the approved audit plan.
Ensuring performance of quality audits, production of quality... internal audit reports with practical and agreeable corrective actions
Carry out analytical reviews of the root-cause of the common/ recurrent audit findings and disseminate alerts and solution recommendation.
Checking that all activities and business processes done by the company are in conformity with the existing laws and regulations, company policies and procedures.
Reviewing the adequacy, design and effectiveness of the Internal Control Systems, by monitoring the quality of such controls, detecting any weakness and providing recommendation for improvement.
Conduct risk assessments and identify controls in place to mitigate identified risks
Recommends new policies, changes in policies and/or procedures to increase efficiency of operations and improve safeguards over the Group assets.
Checking that the business strategic plans and goals are aligned to work plans, budgets, performance and measured against targets.
Issue tracking and validation of audit issues to ensure they are addressed within agreed timelines.
Any other duty that may be assigned by Management

Qualifications and Education Requirements

Master degree in a business related course will be an added advantage.
Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related fields
Must be a CPA finalist or ACCA Qualified
Strong understanding and experience with IFRS, International Standards on Auditing, and other assurance based reporting standards.
Understanding and knowledge of testing both internal control tests of designs and internal control tests of effectiveness.

Personal attributes:

Good communication (written and verbal), numeracy, presentation and analytical skills
IT proficiency, especially Microsoft Office
An eye for detail
Team player with leadership capability
Excellent coordination and planning skills more

Role Purpose
The purpose of the role is to perform professional accounting work including preparing budgets, year-end financial reports and schedules; controlling expenditure, design & implementation of Internal control structures and Information Systems Audit towards business growth & profitability.
Your Tasks and Responsibilities;

To provide accurate and timely financial service including... setting and monitoring of budgets, forecasts, cash flow analysis, management and financial accounts and advice and support to inform decision making at all levels.
 To ensure that the Directors are appraised of key financial issues that need to be discussed to enable them to fully understand the financial position of the company.
Ensures that all salaries, advances and other staff payments are made on time. Ensures that all payments for utilities, licenses and the like are made on time.
Responsible for all statutory reporting, compliance, annual accounts and VAT submissions.  Works with the finance team to develop finance policies and procedures and ensure that these are being consistently followed - including customer and supplier contracts, purchase orders, credit control, and ensuring timely invoicing by suppliers.
Generate monthly management accounts highlighting performance versus budget, explaining variances, recommending solutions and implementing relevant control measure to keep the company on track towards its annual target and strategic plan.
Ensure bank reconciliations are done and any variances ironed out, suppliers paid on time, customers pay on time etc.
To manage the annual & internal audit process in conjunction with the appointed auditors to ensure statutory accounts are produced within the required timelines, and ensure that audit management letter recommendations are addressed and implemented 30 days from audit closure.
Manage debt collection effectively.
Assess and report on the overall business risk, keep a business risk register and have controls in place to limit the risks, ensure business risks are insured at all times.
Manage the finance department and manage performance and departmental development through coaching and mentoring.
Ensure there is transactional completeness on a daily basis on the ERP system, checking for accuracy and timely postings. Ensure that the production ERP is capturing the correct figures in terms of pricing/costs movements.

Qualifications and Education Requirements

Bachelor Degree in Commerce/ Accounting or a business related course
A qualified accountant (ACCA, ACMA, CPA (K))
Minimum 10 years’ experience, 5 of those in a senior accounting position with a Commercial organization.
Experience in a Logistics firm is an added advantage. more