Siginon Group Hiring

At Siginon Group,  determination to achieve vision of being A World – class Logistics Company is the driver of everything they do. Signon are proactively designing systems and processes that ensure operations excellence and peace of mind for their customers.

Block by block, Signon are building a team of Qualified, Motivated, Competent and Energized individuals with a Winning culture to drive this vision. It’s with this in mind that Signon announce the below vacancies in Nairobi and Mombasa.

CREDIT CONTROLLER: 1 POSITION,  MOMBASA

JOB PURPOSE

Reporting to the Group Finance Manager, the job holder will be responsible for monitoring and controlling accounts receivables, ensuring debt collection within the agreed period, assessing credit risk for all customers and minimizing bad debts.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Continuously review all new and existing customer accounts within the Group and ensure all accounts have set credit limits and credit terms, with focus on minimizing credit exposures.
2. Assist the Group Finance Manager to undertake credit appraisals and make credit decisions by conducting timely assessments of customers credit limit using credit reference agencies to obtain company/consumer information/Asses customer history (where possible) to ensure minimal risk and providing reports as and when required.
3. Ensure that customer have valid, signed contracts and maintain the contract files.
4. Constantly evaluate compliance to the company credit procedures (as per the approved finance policy requirements) and prepare a monthly report to the Group Finance Manger on risky accounts and corrective measures necessary.
5. Prepare receipts for customer deposits within 48 hours of payments and credit notes to account for Withholding VAT and ensure that customer accounts have  Withholding VAT fully accounted for and maintain the records in the required standards.
6. Ensure that all customers pay within the stipulated credit terms and that debt collection is done as per the collection procedures in the finance policy.
7. Manage the assigned portfolio of customer accounts and ensure timely resolution of customer queries and complaints.
8. Prepare a monthly collection Dashboard indicating collection in the period under review and efficiency of each collection strategy.
9. Prepare adequate provisions for bad and doubtful debts on a quarterly basis.
10. Assist the Group Finance Manager to implement internal controls to enable agreed credit terms are maintained as per finance policy and contracts & quotation are in place for all customers.

Education, Professional Qualifications & Work experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business Administration, Finance, or similar field.
• At least 5 years of work experience in Credit Control, preferably in the Manufacturing,Logistics or Insurance Sector.
• Professional Certification in Finance is required.                        

Skills & Competencies

• Highly developed analytical and reporting skills with excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Must have advanced knowledge of SAP accounting software.
• High level of Commercial and Financial Awareness.
• Excellent Teamwork/Collaboration ability.
• Excellent Work Management Skills.
• Proactive/results oriented.

STORES  SUPERVISOR: 1 POSITION, MOMBASA

JOB PURPOSE

Reporting to the Divisional Finance Manager, the job holder  will be  responsible for  overseeing smooth running of the division’s stores activities and collaborate  with other departments to ensure  timely provision of supplies.He/She will also be responsible for  management of fuel.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Timely follow with suppliers to ensure that required goods are supplied on time and in correct quantity and quality.
2. Manage all stores transactions and ensure that each and every document is well mainatained for reference and

ensure that all items leaving the stores  are recorded  in the stock movement delivery note.

3. Conduct regular audits of stores physical and practical condition to ensure quality service is maintained at all times.
4. Initiate purchase requisitions for divisional
5. Oversee fuel management by receiving from petroleum companies and overseeing distribution of the same.
6. Supervise to ensure  that  technical  workshop /fleet materials are received and issued accordingly.
7. Organize departmental stock taking exercise on weekly, monthly and annual  and provide a report to the Divisional Finance Manager after every stock take exercise.
8. Maintain inventory levels within set parameters for minimum/maximum quantities, while periodically reviewing to adjust for changes in business and inventory needs.
9. In liaison with departmental  heads, Implement improvement processes and systems to reduce inventory shortages.
10. Keep the stores environment in compliance with our EHS requirements by organizing floor space, adhering to storage design principles, and  implementing  any necessary  
11. Keep track of all internal customer complaints  and follow up to ensure   they are resolved on time.
12. Develop good relationship with internal & external customer to ensure high customer service levels are maintained at all times.

Education, Professional Qualifications & Work experience

• Degree in procurement/ supply chain management or equivalent.
• At least 3 years’ experience at supervisory level in stores/ warehouse Management.
• Must be computer literate with proficiency in use of SAP system.

Skills & Competencies

• Excellent planning and organizing/work management skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent teamwork/collaboration ability.
• Excellent problem solving skills.
• Attention to details.

SALES EXECUTIVE: 1 POSITION, NAIROBI

JOB PURPOSE

Reporting to the CFS’s Sales Manager, the job holder will be responsible for ensuring continuous attainment of the Container Feright Stations  revenue targets by securing new customers, maintaining and developing existing accounts.

RESPONSIBILITIES:     

1. Deliver agreed revenue and objectives on a monthly, quarterly and annual basis, and achieve KPIs as per set targets.
2. Conduct and deliver sales piplines.
3. Identify potential customers and relentlessly pursue realization of such opportunities leading to revenue for the company.
4. Negotiate with customers as per price guidelines applicable to the business units.
5. Maintain records of customer details / sales visits and keep management informed by submitting activity and results reports, such as daily reports, weekly work plans, and monthly and annual territory analysis.
6. Build and maintaining relationships with customers through regular contacts and visits by adhering to the call program on all assigned and prospect customers
7. Conduct business reviews to ensure customers are satisfied with Siginon products and services
8. Support Customer Service and work closely with Operations and Documentation on the execution of customer service contracts.
9. Promote the services and products of all entities, and coordinate sales efforts with other department sales.
10. Provide weekly and monthly reports, data, research and market intelligence to the CFS’S Manager, highlighting business performance, competitive landscape and recommendations
11. Track progress against revenue targets and provide weekly and monthly progress reports.

Education, Professional Qualifications & Work experience

• Degree in Sales/Marketing or equivalent.
• Diploma in Sales and Marketing.
• At least 3 years’ sales experience in similar role.
• Proven track record of good performance in Sales

Skills & Competencies

• Strong communication, negotiation and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent planning and work management skills.
• Good Market and industry understanding.
• Strong client management skills.
• Proactive and result oriented.

WORKSHOP MECHANICS: 10 POSITION, MOMBASA

JOB PURPOSE

Reporting to the Workshop Supervisor, the job holder  will be  responsible for inspecting, assembling mechanical components  and performing  repairs  on heavy commcerial vehicles/trucks .

RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Conduct regular maintenance on company trucks.
2. Maintain work logs, repairs, and maintenance records.
3. Monitor inventory and order new parts when necessary.
4. Design a plan of action for all maintenance tasks and upgrades.
5. Assemble all mechanical components according to specifications.
6. Offer consultation on maintenance and preventative procedures to vehicle users.
7. Examine trucks systems and oversee diagnostic tests to determine functionality problems.
8. Regularly meet with truck drivers  to better understand their concerns and identify the issue affecting their trucks.
9. Perform vehicle assessments and alert the workshop supervisor and the Transport Manager  on issues that will prohibit their vehicles from passing inspection.
10. Performs specific administrative tasks associated with the updating and maintaining of records related to the operations of the mechanical workshop.

Education, Professional Qualifications & Work experience

• Diploma in Mechanical Engineering or atleast Trade test 2 and above.
• Minimum of three years work experience repairing Heavy Commercial Vehicles.
• Auto electrician experience will be an added advantage.
• Ability to carry out electronic diagnosis on Masedence Benz and Man trucks will be an added advantage.
• KCSE Certificate C-

Skills & Competencies

• Excellent Planning & Organizing/Work Management Skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Accuracy and attention to detail.
• High level of integrity.

WORKSHOP  ELECTRICIANS: 2 POSITION, MOMBASA

JOB PURPOSE

Reporting to the Workshop Supervisor, the job holder  will be  responsible for inspecting, assembling electrical  components  and perforing repairs  on heavy commcerial vehicles/trucks ..

RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Repair or replace worn and faulty electrical
2. Repaire electrical wiring, circuits and fixtures.
3. Install electrical equipment, components and systems.
4. Maintain work logs, repairs, and maintenance records.
5. Monitor inventory and order new parts when necessary.
6. Design a plan of action for all maintenance tasks and upgrades.
7. Offer consultation on maintenance and preventative procedures to vehicle users.
8. Examine trucks systems and oversee diagnostic tests to determine truck functionality problems.
9. Test and repair truck electrical systems such as lighting, instrumentation, ignition and electronic fuel injection.
10. Regularly meet with truck drivers to better understand their concerns and identify the issue affecting their trucks.
11. Reassemble, test, clean and adjust repaired or replaced electrical parts or assemblies, by use of  various instruments to make sure they are working properly and put them back into the vehicles.
12. Performs specific administrative tasks associated with the updating and maintaining of records related to the operations of the mechanical workshop.

Education, Professional Qualifications & Work experience

• Diploma in Electrical Engineering  or atleast Trade test 2 and above.
• Minimum of three years work experience repairing Heavy Commercial Vehicles.
• KCSE Certificate C-

Skills & Competencies

• Possess a strong technical background and have excellent knowledge of electrical methods.
• Excellent Planning & Organizing/Work Management Skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Accuracy and attention to detail.
• High level of integrity.

If you believe your experience, competencies and qualifications match the job and role specifications described. send your application and detailed CV to grouphr@siginon.com, quoting the job title on the subject line of the email   by 26^th September  2020.