Market Analyst and Research Executive

Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates to fill the above position in a leading regional company, whose core business is to manufacture and market a wide range of beverages in Kenya and the Eastern and Central African Region.

Key Responsibilities

Reporting to the Head of Marketing and Brands, the overall responsibility of a Market Analyst and Research Executive will be to interpret data, formulate reports and making recommendations upon the research findings.

Specific Responsibilities

• Conduct market research in line with the Company strategy and identify new market opportunities.
• Conduct secondary research, including finding information from industry associations, statisticians and marketing experts.
• Establish customer requirements, develop focus groups to solicit customer feedback to determine brand perceptions and reputations.
• Generate reports that analyze competition and customers for decision making and effective management of Sales and Marketing Functions.
• Develop marketing strategies in tandem with the mandate of the Department.
• Facilitate market survey to analyse competition, customer feedback to provide insights on product potential.
• Supervise merchandising and outlet branding for maximum visibility of various brands and sales promotions.
• Complete concept-testing for new products.

Qualifications and Competence

• Business/Marketing related degree from a recognised university, Be familiar with advanced statistical analysis and research methodologies, along with common computer programs.
• Result orientated with at least three years experience in a similar position and exposure in market research within the FMCG industry will be an added advantage.
• Excellent analytical and report writing skills.
• Team player with good communication skills with the ability to work under pressure.
• Experience in organizing a market research function.
• Possess sales management skills.
• Valid driving license with minimum driving experience of three years.

If you are the right candidate for the above role and can clearly demonstrate your ability to meet the qualifications given, submit your application letter attached to a detailed CV with copies of academic and professional certificates to;

DN/A 1620

P.O Box 49010 - 00100

Nairobi.

To reach us not later than January 31st 2013.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Graduate Trainees at UAP Group Hot News Information Systems Auditor at KCB

Job Ref: AUD 01/2014

Reporting to the Head Information Systems Audit, the IS Auditor will give objective and independent assurance to management that the Information systems in place are appropriate, well utilized, reliable and secure while giving commensurate recommendations on areas of improvement.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform Information Systems audits, both technical and end-user across the KCB Group in line with Internal Audit Methodology, processes, procedures and timeframes.
• Ensure that access to electronically stored corporate information is adequately protected and managed appropriate to the risks.
• Identify and analyze level of threat and potential risk to the organization’s IS assets.
• Test adequacy and effectiveness of systems control measures.
• Recommend corrective measures to be undertaken in areas of weaknesses.
• Make maximum use of Computer Assisted Audit Tools e.g. ACL by automation tools for use by the entire Audit department.
• Performance of special Audits as and when called upon.
• Develop and maintain the skills, knowledge and expertise to make valuable contribution to the Internal Audit team.
• Be part of the Automated Audit Systems Processes.

The Person

• University degree in Information Systems or Computer Science.
• Possession of an Msc or other relevant Postgraduate qualifications will be an added advantage.
• Professional certification in IT Audit, Risk and Security e.g. CISM, CISSP, CISA, CRISC.
• At least 2 years working experience in a management role in IT or IT Audit.
• Knowledge in risk assessment & control concepts /methodologies.
• Knowledge in audit tools & techniques including process mapping, control identification & analysis and design of audit tests.
• Business process & control knowledge.
• Demonstrate leadership ability capacity.
• Strong Business and Financial Analytical skills.
• Superior communication and inter-personal skills, including report writing.
• Effective planning, organizing and problem solving skills.
• Strong management and administrative skills.
• Initiative and self drive.

The above position is demanding for which the bank will provide a competitive package for the successful candidates.  

If you believe you can clearly demonstrate your abilities to meet the criteria given above, please submit your application with a detailed CV, stating your current position, remuneration level, e-mail and telephone contacts quoting the job title/reference in the subject field to recruitment@kcb.co.ke.

To be considered your application must be received by Jan. 31, 2014.Only short listed candidates will be contacted