Employment Opportunities in Kenya

1. Customer Service Staff /Sales Staff

Objective of role

Help to maximise sales for the store and across wider channels

Provide first class customer experience

Grow personally and professionally as part of a dynamic business

Responsibilities

·                     Greet, assist and sell to customers

·                     Operate till and handle financial transactions

·                     Merchandise and replenish stock as directed

·                     Assist with deliveries and stock handling as directed

·                     Undertake cleaning and housekeeping duties

·                     Continually develop an understanding of the company’s culture, products, ethical initiatives, other areas of business, and reflect this in everyday performance

·                     Take responsibility for personal development and actively seek opportunities for improvement

Experience Required

·                     No experience is needed if the enthusiasm, aptitude and proven desire to learn can be demonstrated

·                     Experience in a retail environment with a quality brand is desirable

·                     Experience in a customer service role with face-to-face customer contact may also be beneficial

Skills/Knowledge Required

·                     Ability to initiate contact and communication

·                     Confident, articulate and accurate spoken English

·                     Ability to work hard and smart

·                     Ability to adapt to frequent change and a high pressure environment

2. Personal Assistant (PA) / Secretary

Personal assistants (PAs) to act as their manager's first point of contact with people from both inside and outside the organisation.

Typical work activities include:

·                     deputising for the manager, making decisions and delegating work to others in the manager's absence;

·                     devising and maintaining office systems, including data management and filing;

·                     arranging travel and accommodation and, occasionally, travelling with the manager to take notes or dictation at meetings or to provide general assistance during presentations;

·                     screening telephone calls, enquiries and requests, and handling them when appropriate;

·                     meeting and greeting visitors at all levels of seniority;

·                     organising and maintaining diaries and making appointments;

·                     dealing with incoming email, faxes and post, often corresponding on behalf of their manager;

·                     taking dictation and minutes;

·                     carrying out background research and presenting findings;

·                     producing documents, briefing papers, reports and presentations;

·                     organising and attending meetings and ensuring their manager is well-prepared for meetings;

·                     liaising with clients, suppliers and other staff.

The scope of the PA's role can be extensive and additional duties may include:

·                     carrying out specific projects and research;

·                     responsibility for accounts and budgets;

·                     taking on some of the manager's responsibilities and working more closely with management;

·                     being involved in decision-making processes.

Experience Required:

·                     Relevant Degree

·                     Minimum of 2 years Experience in a similar role.

3. Accounts Assistant

Responsibilities

·                     Maintain Purchase Ledger

·                     Maintain Cash Books accounting

·                     Maintain and control petty cash disbursement.

·                     Receive and check suppliers invoices and post to the Purchase ledger

·                     Effect payments to suppliers as per credit arrangements.

·                     Reconcile creditors monthly statements to purchase ledger balances.

·                     Write all cheque payments and post to cash book

·                     Effect payments of PAYE and other statutory deductions and file all required returns with Authorities.

·                     Prepare other financial reports as required by Management from time to time.

Education & Experience

·                     Min "O" Level with Grade C+ (C in Maths and English)

·                     Professional: CPA 1 or equivalent

·                     Experience: 2 years minimum working experience in a similar role

4. HR Assistant

Responsibilities

·                     recruiting and staffing logistics;

·                     performance management and improvement tracking systems;

·                     employee orientation, development, and training logistics and recordkeeping;

·                     assisting with employee relations;

·                     company employee communication;

·                     compensation and benefits administration and recordkeeping;

·                     employee safety, welfare, wellness, and health reporting; and

·                     employee services;

·                     maintaining employee files and the HR filing system;

·                     assisting with the day-to-day efficient operation of the HR office

·                     PAYE and NHIS / NSSF

Education and Experience

·                     High School Mean Grade C (Required)

·                     College Diploma / HR / Admin (Desired)

5. Receptionist / Administration Assistant

Main Job Tasks and Responsibilities;

·                     answer telephone, screen and direct calls

·                     take and relay messages

·                     provide information to callers

·                     greet persons entering organization

·                     direct persons to correct destination

·                     deal with queries from the public and customers

·                     ensures knowledge of staff movements in and out of organization

·                     general administrative and clerical support

·                     prepare letters and documents

·                     receive and sort mail and deliveries

·                     schedule appointments

·                     maintain appointment diary either manually or electronically

·                     organize meetings

·                     tidy and maintain the reception area

Education and Experience

·                     High School Mean Grade C (Required)

·                     College Diploma / Secretarial / Admin (Desired)

·                     knowledge of administrative and clerical procedures

·                     knowledge of computers and relevant software applications

·                     knowledge of customer service principles and practices

·                     keyboard skills

Key Competencies

·                     verbal and written communication skills

·                     professional personal presentation

·                     customer service orientation

·                     information management

·                     organizing and planning

·                     attention to detail

·                     initiative

·                     reliability

·                     stress tolerance

Interested candidates are requested to send all CVs and a covering letter indicating which position is being applied for to : jobhuntkenya@gmail.com.

Shortlisted Candidates will be contacted for an interview.