Safal Group Careers

Main purpose of the position:

Responsible for the accounting and internal controls in the plant and overseeing the various financial transactions, accounting controls, and accounting functions. Also responsible for administering the plant's cost control function, including coordinating the plant's forecasting and budgeting. The position is central point of contact between the plant and other business operation.

Requirements

Key responsibilities:

• Monitor, analyse, and report monthly actual Plant performance results against the budget and communicate explanations to management with recommended actions.
• Prepare and circulate monthly Flash Reports as per timelines.
• Support accounting operations at the plant.
• Manage month-end closing and prepare operational reports for the plant.
• Support the plant and operation team to achieve efficiency in production.
•  Prepare forecasts of income statement and statement of fund requirements for the plant.
• Work across organization boundaries and all levels of the organisation to achieve plant and organisation objectives.
• Oversee and manage the daily operations of the plant Accounting/Finance
• Support Operations to meet or exceed all annual financial and operational metrics.
• Work closely with manufacturing and plant leadership to ensure that all financial transactions and reporting are complete, accurate and timely.
• Support internal and external financial and operational audits and assist to address any audit findings within the plant.
• Perform frequent walk-throughs of manufacturing operations with Plant manager/ Leadership to address production and costing issues.
• Assist to establish and implement short- and long-range department goals, objectives, policies, and operating procedures.
• Support and offer advisory in cost reduction in procurement process.
• Maintain integrity of financial reports prepared by the plant/at the plant level.
• Monitor and report purchase commitments and spending for CAPEX.
• Support the deployment of cost saving and other programs to provide operating economies and improve profitability.
• Monitor and provide opportunities to support continuous improvement of Plant Productivity / Gross Utilization. Support other Operations initiatives.
• Provide support to ensure adequate cost accounting processes are in place, including standard cost updates, physical inventory verification, periodic cycle counts, etc.
• Ensure proper inventory valuation in SAP system.
• Preparation of Board pack presentations and Quarterly Management review packs.
• Refine and maintain the integrity of the plant’s standard cost system.  

Budgetary responsibility:

• Assist in timely and accurate preparation of annual budget.
• Ensure implementation of plant budget parameters

Qualifications required:

• Minimum academic qualification: Bachelor’s degree in Commerce, Finance, Accounting or Equivalent
• Qualifications as an added advantage: MBA or CPA (K), CFA, ACCA, CA, or equivalent
• Professional registration: ICPAK

Experience required:

• General work experience (years): 12 years
• Specific to the position (level/discipline/years): 5 years
• Industry: Manufacturing

Description

Key Performance Areas:

• Ensure delivery of monthly sales targets
• Identify business opportunities by identifying prospects and evaluating their position in the industry; researching and analyzing sales opportunities.
• Sell products and solutions by establishing and developing relationships with prospective clients.
• Maintain relationships with clients by providing support, information, and guidance; researching and recommending new opportunities, products and solutions that the company has to offer.
• Identify product improvements or new products by remaining current on industry trends, market activities, and competitors.
• Prepare reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information.
• Maintain quality service by establishing and enforcing organization standards.
• Maintain professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; benchmarking state-of-the-art practices; and participating in professional societies.
• Contribute to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications and Experience Requirements :

• Diploma in Business Related Course
• Bachelor's Degree in Business will be an added advantage
• 2 years of general  work experience with 1 year of relevant working experience
• Must have worked in the Manufacturing/Construction Industry
• General knowledge of ERP systems is required

Personal Attributes specific to work requirement:

• Analytical skills
• Planning & organizing skills
• Conflict resolution skills
• Effective communication skills
• Employee-centric
• Fast-paced and prompt
• Achievement oriented
• Energetic and Enthusiastic

Description

Key Performance Areas:

• Ensure delivery of monthly sales targets
• Identify business opportunities by identifying prospects and evaluating their position in the industry; researching and analyzing sales opportunities.
• Sell products and solutions by establishing and developing relationships with prospective clients.
• Maintain relationships with clients by providing support, information, and guidance; researching and recommending new opportunities, products and solutions that the company has to offer.
• Identify product improvements or new products by remaining current on industry trends, market activities, and competitors.
• Prepare reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information.
• Maintain quality service by establishing and enforcing organization standards.
• Maintain professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; benchmarking state-of-the-art practices; and participating in professional societies.
• Contribute to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications and Experience Requirements :

• Diploma in Sales & Marketing
• 2 years of working experience in the Construction Industry

Personal Attributes specific to work requirement:

• Strong oral & written communication skills
• Ability to influence with integrity & win people with a new way of thinking
• Methodical and analytical approach
• Excellent communication skills
• Good business understanding
• Team working and team management ability
• Excellent project management skills
• Good organization and problem-solving skills

Description

The Enterprise Business Analyst role is critical to ensuring emerging functional, SAP & other business system issues are addressed and provide sustainable solutions & that the integrity of the system is consistently monitored. This requires interacting with business executives, multiple subject matter experts, super users and end users as well as external consultants and collaborating across operations to translate business requirements into system functionality and solutions. The individual should strive to continuously improve business process efficiency using technology solutions.

Primary responsibilities:

• Manage the Group Systems Functional landscape.
• Ensure that the Group IT application is working as designed & is aligned with mandated business processes.
• Manage business processing problems & support request flows to implement, test and document corrective actions, improve reliability, and availability to SAP systems & other centralized business applications
• Collaborate with business units, support team members, consultants and developers on high
• level business requirements gathering & solution provision
• Prepare Functional Specification documents (FSDs) for the existing system and new requirements which will be shared with the Group for approval & developers as a blueprint for change
• Customizing the systems' respective business areas and making sure the system reacts in a manner according to the constraints of the requested use case.
• Coordinate and participate in any system integration, performance and acceptance testing.

Other responsibilities:

• Creates and/or supports the creation of required forms & reports in response to business
• user needs.
• Participate in the planning, monitoring & implementation of SAP system upgrades as far as business process impact is concerned.
• Prepare and maintain suitable training documents to be used during progressive training sessions and employee onboarding.
• Provides user training as and when the need arises.
• Defines and implements process improvement measures within the environment.
• Ensures all proper change management and incident management processes are followed.
• Performs other duties including being on call after office hours to monitor ERP systems & other systems as assigned

Requirements

Qualifications required:

• A bachelor's degree in IT, Business Administration, or other related scientific or technical discipline is required, MBA is preferred.
• At least five to seven years of SAP or relevant application support experience.
• Strong Functional Knowledge in one or more of these SAP Utility modules: FI/CO, SD, MM, PP.
• Working knowledge of SAP structures, object dependencies and tables.
• Strong understanding of SAP end-to-end data flows and interactions between SAP modules.
• preferential in the manufacturing industry.
• Proficient in the use of SAP Service Marketplace (OSS).

 Key competencies and skills:

• Hands-on experience using ABAP in an SAP ECC 6.0 /S4 HANA environment.
• Familiarity with SAP S/4 HANA functionality.
• Knowledge of SAP Business Objects BI and SAP Business Planning & Consolidation
• The ability to communicate politely, clearly and effectively and persuade and/or influence.
• internal customers at a high level such as senior management on matters of a technical nature.
• Must possess a mindset to objectively view and effectively explain an issue or resolution from an end-user/customer/business perspective.
• Must possess excellent communication skills and ability to work in a team environment with minimal guidance.

Key responsibilities:

• Work closely with the Foundation Head to create communications such as annual reports, presentations, promotional materials,
• Support the Foundation to inspire new ways to connect with partners, beneficiaries on various channels including social media platforms
• Documenting and consolidation of impact stories
• Work with the Foundation manager to create recognition and stewardship program for donors – both corporate and individual
• Review and synthesize content calendars and posts for our regional social media channels.
• Support the identification of critical channels and approaches through competitive research, platform determination, benchmarking, messaging, and audience identification.
• Contribute to generating, editing, and publishing content (original text, images, video) that builds meaningful connections and encourages audience engagement.
• Assisting in any other roles as assigned by the Foundation
• Provide regular monthly progress updates.
• Coordinate PR activities of the Foundation.

Requirements

Qualifications required:

• Minimum academic qualification: A degree-level qualification, preferably in Media and Communications /Marketing and PR / Journalism/ business administration/development studies

Experience required:

• General work experience (years): 1-2 years’ experience within NGO/ Cooperate Philanthropy and sustainable development sector or PR Agency.
• Specific to the position (level/discipline/years):1- 2 years’ experience within NGO/ Sustainable development work
• Industry: Non-Profit Sector/ Public Relations / Media and communications

Key competencies and skills:

• Strong research and analytical capabilities; able to think strategically about opportunities to advance the foundation’s advocacy work around Education, Health, Environment, Shelter.
• Strong writing and editing skills in content writing or digital-related marketing activities; strong attention to details.
• Must be creative and poses creative writing skills.SEO (Search Engine Optimization) knowledge and skills will be highly appreciated.
• Collaborative, innovative, eager to learn, and interested in creating and executing strategies were working alongside partners.
• Able to multi-task and work well under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
• A team player with self-drive in providing solutions to demanding tasks with tight deadlines.
• A strategic problem-solver capable of steering cross-functional collaborations and producing high-quality deliverables.
• Strong communication and public relations skillsExcellent working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suit and Google.
• An aptitude for basic/intermediate graphic design to create project/annual/quarterly reports
• Ability to adapt to new software and equipment technologies

Language requirements: English, Kiswahili and French

Computer literacy:

• Computer Skills: MS Office Suite
• Social Media expertise: Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and Twitter

Personality profile:

• Innovative &CreativeAttention to detail
  Excellent communicator
• Analytical
• Organized and passionate about giving back

Key Responsibilities

• Create best-in-class PR processes to be utilized across MRM, Safal MRM Foundation and Safal Group HQ to drive a consistent approach to public relations
• Develop, plan, implement and monitor the overall external communications strategy for MRM, Safal MRM Foundation and Safal Group HQ
• Ensure that MRM is seen as an industry thought and innovation leader by telling its story through its brands, corporate and ESG stories.
• Drive the narrative of moving to a Building Solutions Company from a roofing one.
• Work with the Brand Teams to drive brand equity and value proposition with customers for existing and new brands.
• Create informative content, press releases, articles and media opportunities to share MRM’s, Safal MRM Foundation’s and Safal Group HQ’s brands, products and services.
• Directly or through a PR agency, develop and manage relationships with key media players to secure and grow media coverage through traditional and digital media.
• Directly or through a PR agency prepare detailed media activity reports.
• Work with the Head of Marketing and MRM CEO to respond to external communication-related issues promptly.
• Work with the Head of Marketing to ensure the allocation of a PR budget and be responsible for the tracking and spending of that budget.
• Manage change management communications to external stakeholders.
• Field media questions and pitch stories to the media
• Oversee preparation of media kits, press releases, preparation of articles for newsletters and organisation of press conferences.
• Manage the release of information to counter negative publicity and handle crisis and emergency communications.
• Collaborate with External Affairs teams to help create awareness on sub-standard and illicit trade issues with key stakeholders by executing a multifaceted plan targeting government, consumers, influencers and stakeholders

Foundation

• Develop and execute communication strategy for the Foundation while ensuring the activities of the foundation and MRM are merged together for the mutual benefit of both
• Support the corporate communication needs of the foundation e.g. annual reports, promotional materials
• Position Safal Eye in the Wild (SEIW) and Safal-Cornel Kiswahili Prize as brands to ensure longevity and TOMA.
• Manage the operational execution of SEIW & Kiswahili prize while collaborating with the regional teams
• Coordinate PR activities of the Foundation

Group Office

• Proactively consolidate stories (Business, Brand, ESG) from different parts of the company to showcase Safal Group as a Pan African Building solutions company.
• Proactively work closely with Digital to ensure Safal Groups Social Media pages including the Group Website are constantly updated with the latest and hottest content.
• Work with the PR agency to find relevant interview opportunities for Group officers especially the CEO. Manage the annual preparation and procurement of Annual Calendars, Diaries etc. for staff and business partners.

Requirements

Qualifications required:

Minimum academic qualification: 

• A degree-level qualification, preferably in Media and Communications /Marketing and PR / Journalism/ business administration/development studies

Experience required:

• 2- 3 years experience within the communication space: PR / media / digital /Eventing
• 1-2 years experience within NGO/corporate philanthropy and sustainable development sector

Industry: Non-Profit Sector/ Public Relations / Media and communications

Key competencies and skills:

• Strong leadership and influencing skills: Able to work with and influence senior management on a day-to-day basis.
• A team player with self-drive in providing solutions to demanding tasks with tight deadlines.
• Strong execution skills.
• A strategic problem-solver capable of steering cross-functional collaborations and producing high-quality deliverables.
• Proven experience in public relations, event planning and project coordination.
• Must be creative and possess creative writing skills.
• Strong research and analytical capabilities; able to think strategically about opportunities to advance the Foundation’s advocacy work around Education, Health, Environment, and Shelter.
• Collaborative, innovative, eager to learn, and interested in creating and executing strategies while working alongside partners.
• Excellent organizational and multitasking abilities in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and CMS.

Description

Group Communications

• Ensure organizational initiatives and projects are successfully communicated to employees
• Create core messages and materials to support those priorities, with regular editing and ghostwriting 
• Develop roll-out processes to ensure information consistently reaches staff at all levels, in all countries
• Ensure internal communications messages are consistent across all mediums and for different departments of the organization
• Ensure internal communication messages are consistent with external communication messages
• Plan, edit and write content for various internal communications mediums, such as a staff intranet (Yammer), monthly magazine or regular email bulletin.
• Work the One Safal Magazine in collaboration with the internal team to ensure consistency of content, look and feel
• Coordinate with BU Marketing teams to ensure that activities/events are launched internally and messages aligned across the Group
• Work with CSR teams to ensure activities are highlighted and published across the Group
• Work closely with the IT department to secure digital solutions that enhance the employees' internal communications content experience 

Staff Engagement and Feedback 

• Speak monthly with People leads and staff at all job levels to understand how key messages are landing 
• Creating engaging campaigns that continuously leverage the organisation's brand

Organisation Response in Challenging Situations

Requirements

Qualifications and experience requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree in journalism, Public Relations, Communications or any related field
• At least 5 years of progressively responsible and relevant professional work experience in communications in any sector.
• High-quality written and verbal communication skills
• Well-developed organisational skills
• High level of computer literacy, advanced skills in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project, and Outlook, High level of interpersonal and communication skills
• High level of attention to detail
• Ability to establish strong working relationships
• Demonstrated ability to use initiative and judgement
• Capacity to prioritise work & negotiate on conflicting timeframes
• Knowledge of Internet/intranet and content management

Description

• Evaluating, developing, and improving department controls, systems, and procedures that increase accuracy and efficiency.
• Overseeing the daily activities of the accounting department and ensuring that all major projects, month-end, and year-end reports are completed accurately and on time.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly and annual P&L consolidations and financial reporting consistent with GAAP and Policy
• Analysing financial data and creating reports for management, stakeholders, and external parties, such as vendors or lenders.
• Maintaining accurate and complete financial records and participating in audits or reconciliations, as needed.
• Assisting other departments as they develop strategies, establish objectives, and make decisions that could have a financial impact on the business.
• Establishes internal controls and guidelines for accounting transactions and budget preparation.
• Oversees preparation of business activity reports, financial forecasts, and annual budgets.
• Coordinates Audits with internal and external auditors to ensure compliance with policy and regulations; coordinates with external auditors and provides needed information for the annual external audit.
• Presents recommendations to management on short- and long-term financial objectives and policies.
• Provides financial analysis with an emphasis on capital investments, pricing decisions, and contract negotiations.
• Assess the adequacy of reserves and overall financial reporting.
• Ensure adequate training and oversight is provided to all finance personnel to ensure account reconciliations meet the business requirements.
• Establish, monitor and maintain a system of internal controls that safeguards company asset and provides for integrity and propriety of financial transactions and activities.  
• Keeping informed about the latest developments in the finance industry.
• Performs other related duties as necessary or assigned.

Requirements

Qualifications required:

• Minimum academic qualification:  Master’s degree in MBA or Equivalent
• Qualifications as an added advantage:  CPA (K) or ACCA
• Professional registration: ICPAK
• Industry: Manufacturing

Experience required:

• General work experience (years): 15 years
• Specific to the position (level/discipline/years):  10 years

Key Competencies and Technical Skills:

• CPA (K) or ACCA
• Analytical skills
• Financial Acumen

Main purpose of the position:

• To drive penetration of SAFBUILD (Pre-Engineered Light Gauge Steel Building) segment through Franchisee network/Sales Agents and meet set out targets for the Kenyan operation profitably.
• Accelerate recruitment of sales agents countrywide for SAFBUILD
• Support Sales Agents to ensure all projects are profitable and customer payments and project milestones are achieved on time in full
• Develop with the marketing team trade marketing initiatives and actions to promote SAFBUILD Sales agents

Requirements

Key responsibilities:

•  To drive growth of Cold formed steel structures for standard buildings though franchisee initiatives
• To achieve the annual targets both in terms of volume and value by initiating and pushing franchisee programs and activities
• Formulate sales strategies for assigned country. Collaborate with marketing function and identify potential/new franchisees.
• Formulate policy and guideline in handling business contracts, securing required contact and background information on franchisees.
• Prepare sales forecasts, objectives and development of robust project pipelines
• To develop a robust pipeline of projects for standard buildings through engagements with franchisees
• Build relationship with Franchisees, manage them end to end coordination with internal departments for design and estimation based on Franchisee requirement.
• Manage the full life cycle of project delivery in conjunction with the immediate Manager
• Run training programs for the franchisees as required
• Ensure efficient Franchisee relations management and customer service.
• Ensure Franchisee accounts are within credit limits, cash collection and debtor`s management
• Monitor competition closely and provide regular reporting with respect to competitor strategy, products and prices

Key KPIs

• Sale Ten(10) buildings per month
• Recruit at least Three(3) Franchisees  per month

Qualifications required:

• Minimum academic qualification: Bachelor’s Degree in Marketing, Engineering or Architect
• Qualifications as an added advantage:  Diploma is Sales and Marketing or Business Development or Project Management
• Professional registration:  Affiliation to professional bodies in Engineering or Marketing

Experience required:

• General work experience (years): 5-7 years in Sales and Marketing/Business Development
• Specific to the position (level/discipline/years): 3-5 years in Franchisee Business Model
• Industry:  Building/Construction/Machinery and equipment