Job Title: Head of Credit Control
Organisation: Bollore Logistics
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
About Bollore Logistics:
Bolloré Africa Logistics employs more than 25,000 professionals in over 50 countries worldwide, including 46 in Africa. Our main activities cover all the fields of Transport and International Logistics (Port/Airport Operations, Inland Transport, Supply Chain Management ...). For over 50 years, Bolloré Africa Logistics has participated in the opening of Africa to the world and contributes daily to the growth of its trade. We are the leading Transport and Logistics network on the continent.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
-Process all new accounts with the company. And to ensure that new accounts are credit worthy and that trade is happening between the two parties according to agreed terms mentioned in the contracts.
-Ensure that all accounts are well controlled and that all outstanding monies owed to the company is collected and paid in a timely manner.
-Supervise the Credit control department and assist in the setting up of the credit control system and strategy that ensures maximum customer liaison in all issues related to payments.
-Responsible for collection of dedicated accounts, follow-up of freight-collect accounts and fortnightly review the collectors’ accounts.
-Ensuring that all scheduled meetings between Operations and Credit Control are taking place (disputes, cash accounts, UPS etc.)
-Ensure management of risk in all aspects related to credit business of the company by ensuring strict adherence, respect and control of the organisation’s Risk Policy.
-Chase overdue invoices by telephone, email & letter within agreed timescales.
-Report collection difficulties to the Finance Manager and Head of Department
-Producing timely financial reports to management which should be reflecting the actual position of the company’s credit business.
-Maintain accurate records of all the collection activity.
-Identify changes in payment patterns and propose action to avert indebtedness.
-Handle disputed bills and negotiate to bring payment within the agreed terms.
-Provide accurate advice on billing queries.
-Relationship management with the main corporate clients of the company by responding promptly and completely to both client and internal enquiries with effective business development approaches.
-Undertake account reconciliations as and when required.
-Send out monthly client statements/letters as may be agreed from time to time
-Develop the credit management capability within the practice and provide cover for other accounting functions may be requested.
-Keep the partnership up to date with new credit management techniques and practices
-Perform other duties as delegated from time to time by the Finance Manager or any other person designated in their absence.
-Ensuring the monthly report is forwarded to the Finance Manager within 5 (Five) working days after the closure date.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
-The candidate should hold a Bachelor’s degree in Commerce or Business Administration (Hons) from a recognized University/ Institution.
-Significant professional qualifications will have an added advantage.
-At least 3 to 5 years post qualification hands on experience gained working in a busy accounting environment 2 of which should be at a senior level.
-Candidates who have worked in debt collections departments will be advantaged.
-Excellent report writing and communication skills and a good command of the English language.
-Strong business acumen with excellent negotiating skills.
-Excellent man management skills.
How to Apply:
All candidates should send their applications with a cover letter and updated CVs to application@ppg.co.ug
Deadline: 1st November, 2013
Saturday, 26 October 2013
Works Manager Job Vacancy at The Madhvani Group (Steel Rolling Mills)
Job Title: Works Manager
Organisation: The Madhvani Group (Steel Rolling Mills)
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
Reports to: Chief Financial Officer
About Madhavani:
Madhvani Group, a leading international, professionally managed industrial / service group, with diverse operations seeks to recruit a highly qualified, experienced and motivated Works Manager (eventually to take charge as General Manager from the current incumbent who is retiring) urgently to manage independently their recently rehabilitated composite steel plant with capacity to produce 60,000 tons per annum. The factory has installed two crucibles of modern Induction Furnace of 15MT capacity each and a Continuous Casting Machine to produce billets. The company has also an Automatic Rolling Mill with Continuous Stands for finishing stages controlled by modern PLC (Programmable Logic Controls) and automatic cascading system with TMT box to produce TMT(Thermo Mechanical Treated) bars which imports the best quality to the finished products like steel billets, angles, bars, rounds, wires and wire rods used for constructional purposes.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
-Co-ordination of procurement of scarp to ensure un interpreted production.
-Prepare annual budgets for production, sales and capital and revenue cost.
-Achieving the Production volumes of billets and other products as agreed and budgeted.
-Quality and cost of the products
-Maintenance of the machines
-Co-ordination with Marketing / Sales team for dispatches of the product.
-Carrying the daily / weekly and monthly review meetings and take course corrective actions.
-Budget Vs Actual Variance analysis periodically.
-Submission of MIS to Board.
-Smooth day to day operation and General Administration.
-Motivate the work force and build a tem.
-Train and develop local employees.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
-The applicant must be a engineering Graduate in Mechanical / Metallurgy.
-At least fifteen years practical operational experience in running a steel factory out of which 5 years should be as senior person.
-To be able to manage the operations of an existing company incorporating ideas and ways to improve the functionality of the operation.
-To be able to prepare budgets, marketing strategies and setting targets for the company. Sustain the current good practices and bring in new practices in achieving the guest satisfaction.
-Excellent communication and management skills, computer skills, presentable, attention to detail, hard working with excellent organizational skills and follow though.
-A competitive salary, commensurate with the experience and qualifications, will be offered to the successful candidate.
The above position carries an attractive compensation package and good working atmosphere with excellent savings potential, local living expenses, family housing, travel for self & family, gratuity, medical, etc.
How to Apply:
All suitably y qualified candidates should click the web link below to go to the recruiting website.
Click Here
Organisation: The Madhvani Group (Steel Rolling Mills)
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
Reports to: Chief Financial Officer
About Madhavani:
Madhvani Group, a leading international, professionally managed industrial / service group, with diverse operations seeks to recruit a highly qualified, experienced and motivated Works Manager (eventually to take charge as General Manager from the current incumbent who is retiring) urgently to manage independently their recently rehabilitated composite steel plant with capacity to produce 60,000 tons per annum. The factory has installed two crucibles of modern Induction Furnace of 15MT capacity each and a Continuous Casting Machine to produce billets. The company has also an Automatic Rolling Mill with Continuous Stands for finishing stages controlled by modern PLC (Programmable Logic Controls) and automatic cascading system with TMT box to produce TMT(Thermo Mechanical Treated) bars which imports the best quality to the finished products like steel billets, angles, bars, rounds, wires and wire rods used for constructional purposes.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
-Co-ordination of procurement of scarp to ensure un interpreted production.
-Prepare annual budgets for production, sales and capital and revenue cost.
-Achieving the Production volumes of billets and other products as agreed and budgeted.
-Quality and cost of the products
-Maintenance of the machines
-Co-ordination with Marketing / Sales team for dispatches of the product.
-Carrying the daily / weekly and monthly review meetings and take course corrective actions.
-Budget Vs Actual Variance analysis periodically.
-Submission of MIS to Board.
-Smooth day to day operation and General Administration.
-Motivate the work force and build a tem.
-Train and develop local employees.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
-The applicant must be a engineering Graduate in Mechanical / Metallurgy.
-At least fifteen years practical operational experience in running a steel factory out of which 5 years should be as senior person.
-To be able to manage the operations of an existing company incorporating ideas and ways to improve the functionality of the operation.
-To be able to prepare budgets, marketing strategies and setting targets for the company. Sustain the current good practices and bring in new practices in achieving the guest satisfaction.
-Excellent communication and management skills, computer skills, presentable, attention to detail, hard working with excellent organizational skills and follow though.
-A competitive salary, commensurate with the experience and qualifications, will be offered to the successful candidate.
The above position carries an attractive compensation package and good working atmosphere with excellent savings potential, local living expenses, family housing, travel for self & family, gratuity, medical, etc.
How to Apply:
All suitably y qualified candidates should click the web link below to go to the recruiting website.
Click Here
Careers at NUDIPU in Kampala, Uganda- Programme Officer
Job Title: Programme Officer
Organisation: NUDIPU
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
Reports to: Programme Officer
About NUDIPU:
The National Union of Disabled Persons of Uganda (NUDIPU) is an umbrella organization for all disability categories in Uganda. NUDIPU is implementing a project code named “WE CAN MANAGE” PWDs’ Savings and Credit Project targeting Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) and their Caretakers.
Job Summary:
The Programme Assistant to spearhead and implement the project in Manafwa district.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
-All candidates should possess Bachelor’s Degrees in Social Work, Development studies, Adult Education, Community Development, Community Psychology, Economics, Education or any other related disciplines.
-Experience in working with disability based organisations and/or rural communities as well as knowledge of the local language will be of added advantage.
-Familiarity with lobbying, advocacy, partnership building and gender mainstreaming approaches.
-Must be computer literate with a working knowledge of basic Microsoft packages.
-Ability to support the Project to reach out to the target group to access secure savings and loans in accordance with laid procedures.
-Proven ability to develop, motivate and lead WCM groups to self-reliance through provision of quality and timely technical guidance and support.
-Practical experience in project related work and use of facts based implementation strategies, monitoring and evaluation.
-Knowledge in use of publicity, promotional and information dissemination mechanisms.
-Familiarity with resource mobilization strategies and skills in resource utilization in accordance with the planned activities and accepted procedures.
-Ability to communicate (oral and written) effectively for a variety of audience: staff, donors, government and other partners including community members.
-Ability to build the capacity of others.
-Competence to provide technical assistance to counterparts as well as designing and conducting training programs including allocation of operational zones/areas to subordinates.
-Good reporting skills and ability to share the reports with the relevant stakeholders as well as maintaining an updated record keeping system.
-Good networking and advocacy skills to promote the Project activities and NUDIPU activities effectively.
NB: Persons with disabilities are especially encouraged to apply.
How to Apply:
All interested candidates should submit their applications, copies of academic transcripts and detailed CV including day-time telephone contacts of at least 3 referees specifically addressed to the "Executive Director" EITHER by post to: NUDIPU, PO. Box 8567, Kampala. Uganda OR: Physically at; NUDIPU on Plot 530, Bukoto-Kisaasi Road, Tel: 0414 540179. Candidates should clearly mark the application envelopes by indicating the position applied for and district.
Deadline: 1st November, 2013 by 5pm
Organisation: NUDIPU
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
Reports to: Programme Officer
About NUDIPU:
The National Union of Disabled Persons of Uganda (NUDIPU) is an umbrella organization for all disability categories in Uganda. NUDIPU is implementing a project code named “WE CAN MANAGE” PWDs’ Savings and Credit Project targeting Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) and their Caretakers.
Job Summary:
The Programme Assistant to spearhead and implement the project in Manafwa district.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
-All candidates should possess Bachelor’s Degrees in Social Work, Development studies, Adult Education, Community Development, Community Psychology, Economics, Education or any other related disciplines.
-Experience in working with disability based organisations and/or rural communities as well as knowledge of the local language will be of added advantage.
-Familiarity with lobbying, advocacy, partnership building and gender mainstreaming approaches.
-Must be computer literate with a working knowledge of basic Microsoft packages.
-Ability to support the Project to reach out to the target group to access secure savings and loans in accordance with laid procedures.
-Proven ability to develop, motivate and lead WCM groups to self-reliance through provision of quality and timely technical guidance and support.
-Practical experience in project related work and use of facts based implementation strategies, monitoring and evaluation.
-Knowledge in use of publicity, promotional and information dissemination mechanisms.
-Familiarity with resource mobilization strategies and skills in resource utilization in accordance with the planned activities and accepted procedures.
-Ability to communicate (oral and written) effectively for a variety of audience: staff, donors, government and other partners including community members.
-Ability to build the capacity of others.
-Competence to provide technical assistance to counterparts as well as designing and conducting training programs including allocation of operational zones/areas to subordinates.
-Good reporting skills and ability to share the reports with the relevant stakeholders as well as maintaining an updated record keeping system.
-Good networking and advocacy skills to promote the Project activities and NUDIPU activities effectively.
NB: Persons with disabilities are especially encouraged to apply.
How to Apply:
All interested candidates should submit their applications, copies of academic transcripts and detailed CV including day-time telephone contacts of at least 3 referees specifically addressed to the "Executive Director" EITHER by post to: NUDIPU, PO. Box 8567, Kampala. Uganda OR: Physically at; NUDIPU on Plot 530, Bukoto-Kisaasi Road, Tel: 0414 540179. Candidates should clearly mark the application envelopes by indicating the position applied for and district.
Deadline: 1st November, 2013 by 5pm
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