Davis

ACCOUNTS INTERN:
This is a six month internship programme that provides a challenging and stimulating work environment with excellent growth opportunities. Candidates who will be successful in this programme stand a good chance to be deployed within the Group Shared Services on permanent basis.
The main tasks during the internship period are: -
<ul>
<li>General ledger maintenance and analysis</li>
<li>Cash office operations</li>
<li>Bank reconciliation and cash book management</li>
<li>Job costing</li>
<li>Preparation of management accounts</li>
<li>Credit management</li>
<li>Creditors ledger maintenance</li>
<li>Ensuring compliance with internal and regulatory requirements</li>
</ul>
Role Specifications: -
<ul>
<li>Graduate in a relevant discipline from a recognised university (minimum Upper Second-Class Honours Degree)</li>
<li>Fully Qualified CPA (K) or ACCA</li>
<li>Good computer skills including MS Office packages</li>
<li>Experience in ERP will be an added advantage</li>
<li>A good team player with strong interpersonal and analytical skills</li>
<li>Strong written and verbal communications skills in English</li>
</ul>

Accounts Intern

The successful candidate will be charged with the following responsibilities.
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<li>Engage potential PAYGO customers to obtain necessary information for credit evaluation.</li>
<li>Analyze financial statements, credit reports, and relevant data to assess creditworthiness, repayment capacity, and risk levels.</li>
<li>Guide customers professionally through credit application processes, explaining terms, conditions, and addressing inquiries.</li>
<li>Implement effective credit evaluation strategies to identify and mitigate potential credit risks.</li>
<li>Review customer accounts for credit policy compliance and recommend credit limits.</li>
<li>Maintain accurate credit records and compliant documentation and prepare detailed credit reports presented to the PAYGO Business Manager.</li>
<li>Maintain accurate, up-to-date records of credit assessments and customer interactions, ensuring complete compliance with regulatory standards.</li>
<li>Collaborate with sales and finance for smooth customer onboarding and credit approvals and verify customer information with field officers as needed.</li>
<li>Contribute to team meetings for improving credit policies and procedures.</li>
<li>Ensure adherence to company policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements related to credit management, and stay informed about industry trends and regulatory changes.</li>
</ul>
Qualifications and Experience:
<ul>
<li>Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or related field.</li>
<li>Minimum 3 years' experience as a Credit Officer, Analyst, or similar role.</li>
<li>Familiarity with the water and energy solutions sector is advantageous.</li>
</ul>
Critical competencies:
<ul>
<li>Strong understanding of credit assessment, financial analysis, and proficiency in related tools and software.</li>
<li>High accuracy, attention to detail, and ability to work independently and in teams.</li>
<li>Analytical thinking, problem-solving skills, and handling confidential information with integrity.</li>
<li>Customer-oriented with a strong commitment to excellent service and effective time management</li>
</ul>
The successful candidates will join a dedicated team of specialists in the water and energy sectors which have significant potential for future growth. The job will provide a challenging and stimulating work environment with excellent growth opportunities for the successful candidate.

Credit Officer, Daylipa Financing

Responsibilities 
The successful candidate will have the following key responsibilities:
<ul>
<li>Oversee the development, execution and monitoring of credit policies, systems, and solutions.</li>
<li>Develop and deploy an appropriate product marketing mix in collaboration with the marketing and sales teams.</li>
<li>Develop and implement a credit collection and asset repossession strategy, in consultation with Senior Management.</li>
<li>Develop and maintain relationships with potential funders and structure, negotiate and manage loan facilities.</li>
<li>Oversee overall risk management for the company.</li>
<li>Manage legal, contracting and compliance matters, in liaison with Daylipa's legal counsel.</li>
<li>Provide direction, guidance, and support to the credit team to maintain a healthy debt book.</li>
</ul>
Qualifications and Experience
<ul>
<li>Minimum 5 years' experience in a relevant position with 3 years in a senior role preferably in PAYG sector</li>
<li>Graduate degree in Commerce / Business Studies, Economics, or any other relevant field with minimum Upper Second-Class Degree from a recognised institution.</li>
<li>MBA or Masters degree in relevant discipline is an added advantage.</li>
<li>Hands-on experience in developing flexible and affordable asset financing schemes for mass-market customers.</li>
<li>Experience in capital and debt finance structuring.</li>
</ul>
Critical Competencies
<ul>
<li>Proficient in financial modelling with in-depth credit data analysis skills.</li>
<li>Strong strategic, analytical, and innovative mindset.</li>
<li>Strong negotiation, collaborative and communication skills.</li>
</ul>

Head of PAYGO Credit Operations, Daylipa Financing Credit Operations

The Davis &amp; Shirtliff Group is the leading supplier of water and energy solutions in the region. The Group is Kenyan based and operates through a network of Kenyan branches as well as regional subsidiaries in Uganda, Tanzania, Zambia, Rwanda, South Sudan, and DRC. The company has a total complement of over 800 highly trained and professional staff spread across the region. We seek one person who meets the criteria detailed below to fill the role of Digital Marketer in the ICT team.
The position holder should be ready to learn and will be progressively trained to handle the following responsibilities:
<ul>
<li>Collaborate with business partners to devise and implement holistic digital marketing strategies aligned with overarching business goals.</li>
<li>Work collaboratively in cross-functional teams, integrating qualitative research insights and data analysis to innovate digital marketing approaches in the dynamic landscape.</li>
<li>Drive brand awareness, optimize web traffic, and generate leads through effective digital marketing campaigns, including managing, engaging and consistent social media initiatives.</li>
</ul>
The successful candidates will have the following Essential Knowledge &amp; Skill:
<ul>
<li>Demonstrate a minimum of 3 years of successful digital marketing experience, showcasing expertise in planning, executing, and optimizing campaigns across various channels.</li>
<li>Possess advanced knowledge of SEO, SEM, and social media advertising, coupled with strong analytical skills to interpret data and drive data-driven decision-making.</li>
<li>Exhibit effective project management and collaboration abilities, including the creation and delivery of insightful reports for stakeholders in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.</li>
</ul>
Key Qualifications
<ul>
<li>Hold an Upper 2nd class honours degree in Marketing, Digital Marketing, or a related field from a recognized institution.</li>
<li>Demonstrate an in-depth understanding of digital marketing strategies, employing business intelligence tools like Google Analytics, Data Studio, and Power BI. Showcase proficiency in diverse digital marketing technologies and platforms, including Google Ads, Facebook Ads, and email marketing tools, with a comprehensive grasp of online analytics and key performance indicators.</li>
<li>Exhibit robust analytical skills, with hands-on experience in data-focused aspects of digital marketing, including A/B testing, conversion rate optimization, and marketing automation. Utilize technologies associated with digital marketing to enhance campaign effectiveness.</li>
<li>Showcase strong analytical skills, emphasizing the ability to extract actionable insights from digital marketing data for informed decision-making.</li>
</ul>
The successful candidate will join a dedicated team of specialists who derive their satisfaction from improving people’s lives through providing Water and Energy Solutions across Africa. Interested applicants meeting these requirements should apply, enclosing CVs, testimonials through the link below latest by close of business on Sunday 25th February, 2024.