SERVICE CENTRE MANAGER at UGANDA BAATI LIMITED in Uganda

Job title: SERVICE CENTRE MANAGER

Country: Uganda
City / Location: ARUA, TORONTO, JINJA, MBARARA, ENTEBBE, GULU, MBALE
Job category: Manufacturing - Other
Min. years of experience: 3 years
Minimum degree: Bachelors degree
Closing date: September 20, 2013 - 5pm

About the Company:
UGANDA BAATI LIMITED
Uganda Baati Limited is a member of the Safal Group of companies, and the first one in the East African region to set up an ultra-modern Continuous Galvanizing line. We are Uganda’s leading manufacturers and suppliers of roofing sheets and have the widest range of roofing products in galvanized, aluminium-zinc coated and pre-painted materials with branches in; Kampala, Arua and Tororo.
We are looking to fill the following position; this challenging opportunity requires an individual who is able to demonstrate a high level of technical and managerial ability in specific areas with great attention to detail.

Main duties:
The Branch Manager will oversee the planning, directing and managing of activities of the branch. You will be responsible for formulation and implementation of strategies to meet the performance goals in areas of business development, portfolio quality, Customer Care and human resource management.
Branch shall be run as profit centre
Key responsibilities:
•Prepare annual and monthly budget for the production, sales and collections for approval of Sales and Marketing Manager
•To keep track of market trends in the Region and assist Manager in preparation of plan/strategies for timely initiating corrective actions including timely revision of the Price lists/ Discount structures etc
•To track the competitor activities; market share, pricing, new product launches, marketing strategies etc and prepare plan/strategy for counter measures for approval of Manager. Upon approval, implement the plan/ strategy and periodically review the effects/ results and take corrective action in consultation with the Marketing Manager.
•To prepare proposals for Credit Limits to be extended to Regional Customers for approval by Marketing Manager /Business Head and to ensure that customers accounts remains active and up-to-date and financial exposure of the customers is always within the approved credit limits.
•To prepare plan and budget for product launches/ Brand Building/ Marketing meetings with stake holders/ advertisements etc. in the region for the approval of the Sales and Marketing Manager /Business Head and implement the approved plans.
•To develop and strengthen customer base in Regional Markets.
•To track imports of products in to the regional markets and prepare a plan and strategy to counter effect of such imports
•To keep track of feed backs received from the customers in respect of timely supplies; quality issues and coordinates with respective departments for improvements and timely resolutions.
•To coordinate and provide input for planning for raw materials and production so as to achieve full capacity utilization of the roll- forming capacity at the branch
•To comply with all the local authorities Regulations with respect to Roll-forming activities at the Branch and wherever required seek timely support from Sales and Marketing Manager / HOD-Administration.
To maintain cordial relations with the staff/workers and also maintain discipline at the Branch so as to ensure desired level of productivity is achieved
•To ensure that Raw material and finished goods records are properly maintained for receipts and dispatch and are kept reconciled at all times
.To ensure that monthly credit notes, based on approved pricing/ discount structures, quality complaints are prepared and issued to the customers after taking necessary approval of Sales and Marketing Manager
•To prepare and submit weekly/monthly/annual MIS for Marketing and Sales to Sales and Marketing Manager
•To meet production, sales, price realization, collection and Market share targets as per the approved monthly and annual budget.

Personality requirements for all positions above:
The successful candidate will have;
A university degree in Marketing, Business Management/ Business Administration;
•Three (3) substantial experience in manufacturing industry, sales & marketing experience
•High degree of self-awareness
•Sound understanding of driving and supporting team performance and individual development
Analytical
•Strategic thinker with high business acumen
•Management experience
•Excellent planning and organizing skills
•Culturally sensitive
•Excellent English communication skills (both oral and written)
•The successful candidate is expected to be professional, dynamic, self-driven and results oriented.

Authority Level and Decision Making.
•The job holder will have the necessary authority over the Branch under him/her; he/she will however consult the Heads of Department a Headquarters on any major or well informed decision decisions.

How to apply:
Only short listed candidates will be contacted.Candidates with the above qualifications should please forward their applications no later than 13th September 2013 to the address below:
Attn: Human Resource Manager
Uganda Baati Limited
Plot 14/28 Kibira Rd, Industrial Area, P.O. Box 3554 Kampala, Uganda.
Tel: (+256)414-254108/9/10; Fax: (+256)414-344602
Email: daphne@ubaati.com; Website: www.ugandabaati.com

Finance and Administrator at Uganda Water and Sanitation NGO Network (UWASNET) in Kampala

Job title: Finance and Administrator

Employment type: Full time

Country: Uganda
City / Location: Kampala
Job category: NGO/Nonprofit Charitable Organizations
Min. years of experience: 5 years
Minimum degree: Bachelors degree
Closing date: September 20, 2013 - 5pm

About the Compay:
Uganda Water and Sanitation NGO Network (UWASNET)
Uganda Water and Sanitation NGO Network (UWASNET) is an umbrella organization of International and National NGOs working in the water and Sanitation Sector of Uganda

 Qualifications:
• University Degree in Commerce or Business administration majoring in accounting or finance and full professional qualifications such as ACCA, CPA, or CIMA.
• An advanced degree in related field will be added advantage ;
• At least five years experience in Financial and HR Management, 3 of which at a senior Management level with an NGO or Multi-Donor funded Projects
• Experience in using computerized accounting packages especially SUN Systems and Spreadsheets is essential .

Competencies
• Transparent , dynamic, flexible and proactive
• Strong leadership , interpersonal and communication skills
• Willingness to travel to up-country to oversee Partiners projects
• Ability to work well a team , multi-partiners, gender sensitivity and integrity are essential attributes

How to apply:
All interested candidates should submit their application and CV with three referees to:
Executive Director,
Uganda Water and Sanitation NGO Network
Plot 475 M Butambala Rd Luzira
P. O. Box 33396,
Kampala, Uganda

Service Centre Accountant at Uganda Baati Limited in Tororo Uganda

Job title: SERVICE CENTRE ACCOUNTANT

About the Company:
UGANDA BAATI LIMITED
Uganda Baati Limited is a member of the Safal Group of companies, and the first one in the East African region to set up an ultra-modern Continuous Galvanizing line. We are Uganda’s leading manufacturers and suppliers of roofing sheets and have the widest range of roofing products in galvanized, aluminium-zinc coated and pre-painted materials with branches in; Kampala, Arua and Tororo.

Country: Uganda
City / Location: Tororo
Min. years of experience: 6 years
Minimum degree: Bachelors degree
Application Deadline: September 18, 2013 - 5pm
REPORTING TO: OPERATIONAL REPORTING TO SERVICE CENTRE MANAGER AND FUNCTIONAL REPORTING TO FINANCE MANAGER

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES;

1.Budgeting:
i.To monitor the service center’s actual performance vis-à-vis the approved Business Plan and prepare and submit required periodic MIS.

2.Treasury and Banking:
i.To ensure that all the cash / cheque / direct credit to bank accounts are reconciled and accounted for on daily basis;
ii.To coordinate with Banks and ensure smooth completion of all the financial transactions;
iii.To manage Debtors accounts so as to ensure that all the Debtors Accounts are within the authorized Credit Limits as well as within the authorized Credit Period and suggest ways and means to continuously improve upon the number of days outstanding so as to improve the cash flow to meet the business needs in time;
iv.To ensure that necessary funds are arranged well within time to meet all the financial commitments of the business in time including timely payment to trade creditors;
v.To ensure that all the available banking facilities are used in such a way so that overall costs are not only kept in control but constant savings are achieved;

3.Financial Accounting:
i.To ensure that all expenses are incurred, accounted for and paid for as per the company guidelines as approved from time to time;
ii.To ensure that all incomes (including sales) are accounted for as and when accrued / realized.
iii.To ensure that advances given to staff; suppliers; services providers etc. are recovered / adjusted as per the terms of sanction and all related accounts are kept reconciled at all times;
ivTo ensure that Accounts are kept up to date on a daily basis;
v.To ensure that all MIS / Reports / Accounts are compiled and circulated well within the time lines prescribed.

4.Internal and Statutory Audits:
i.To ensure corrective action, as agreed, on finalized Internal Audits reports is taken by process owners;
ii.To ensure that all the details / information / confirmations as may be required by the Statutory Auditors are provided and Statutory Audit is completed in all respects well within the time lines specified;

5.Direct and Indirect Taxation:
i.To ensure that all the Taxes and Duties as may be due from time to time are paid well within the time as specified;
ii.To attend to all the matters relating to Taxes with Uganda Revenue Authority and other relevant Authorities, arising from time to time.

6.Manage Performance of subordinates

Qualifications:
Honors Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting , Finance , Commerce or Business Administration (Accounting option);
Membership to Professional bodies e.g. ICPAU,ACCA, CPA or similar recognized professional body;
Post graduate qualifications will be an added advantage
Applicants should have at least six years relevant working experience with a reputable organization. Previous experience in a manufacturing sector is an added advantage

How to apply:
Only short listed candidates will be contacted.Candidates with the above qualifications should please forward their applications no later than 13th September 2013 to the address below:
Attn: Human Resource Manager
Uganda Baati Limited
Plot 14/28 Kibira Rd, Industrial Area, P.O. Box 3554 Kampala, Uganda.
Tel: (+256)414-254108/9/10; Fax: (+256)414-344602
Email: daphne@ubaati.com; Website: www.ugandabaati.com