Massive Job Vacancies at FEP Group of Companies in Kenya 2013

 

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Career Opportunities at FEP Group of Companies
FEP Holdings limited is an investment group with investments spread in Financial Services, Media, Hotels, Schools, Real Estate, Security, IT among others, each operating under very clear strategies.
Currently FEP group has interests and membership spread across 43 counties in Kenya, as well as in UK, USA, South Africa, Canada and Dubai.
In line with our strategic growth and expansion plan we are looking for suitable candidates for the following positions.
 

Group Legal Officer

Reporting directly to The Group CEO and the board, the incumbent will be responsible for providing strategic legal advice with the aim of ensuring good governance and compliance with the set laws and regulations.
 
Key Accountability / Result Areas
  • Ensuring compliance and adherence to statutory requirements, corporate policies and procedures.
  • Organizing and preparing minutes of the board meetings and annual general meetings.
  • Liaising and communicating with the board and shareholders and maintaining statutory books including registers of members, directors and secretaries.
  • Liaising with the company’s share registrars on member services, including updating, communication and preparation of annual and any special general meetings.
  • Managing the company litigation cases in liaison with external lawyers.
  • Monitoring changes in relevant legislation and the regulatory environment and recommending appropriate action.
  • Reporting on company procedures and developments and is the custodian of all business contracts, company seals and other legal instruments
Qualification and Competencies
  • Bachelor of laws Degree (LLB) from a recognised institution.
  • An advocate of the High Court of Kenya with a current advocate’s practising certificate.
  • Must be a Certified Public Secretary and a member of ICPSK
  • At least 8 years experience, four(4) of which should have been as legal officer in a commercial environment.
  • Sound understanding of the regulatory environment with respect to statutory and regulatory authorities.
Head of Kisima Real Estate
Reporting directly to The Group Operations & Business Development Manager the role holder will be responsible for running the company profitably while driving the sales and operations.
 
Key Accountability / Result Areas
  • Provide leadership and direction to ensure clear focus on delivering on the goals and expectations of the company.
  • Formulate, execute and review corporate strategies, policies, plans and budgets in line with the company’s objectives.
  • Achieve the set targets by driving revenue and controlling costs.
  • Seek and prospect for profitable new business ventures.
  • Ensure all agreements with different suppliers, contractors, tenants, buyers are efficiently maintained and implemented.
  • Undertake market research and conceptualize new products and services.
Qualification and Competencies
  • Holder of a Bachelor’s Degree in Land Economics/Building Economics and related fields
  • A high degree of strategic and commercial aptitude as well as excellent communication skills.
  • At least five years experience in a real estate company, three of which must be in a senior position.
  • High level of financial management and commercial awareness
Head of Fountain Credit & Services Ltd
Reporting to the Group Operations & Business Development Manager, the role holder will be responsible for the overall business growth, profitability, regulatory compliance and leadership of the company.
Key Accountability / Result Areas
  • Supervising Credit Operations, Business Development, Human Resources, IT & Finance
  • Developing organizational systems and processes to support business plans.
  • Developing and implementing investment strategies.
  • Identifying investment opportunities and formulating business plans.
  • Developing and managing savings and credit programs, loan originations and appraisal systems at the company’s branches.
  • Managing relationships with customers and promote the company’s brand and image.
  • Ensure 100% compliance to company’s policies including regulatory and statutory compliance.
  • Lead in identification and roll out of new branch network.
Qualification and Competencies
  • Bachelors Degree in a business field preferably in Commerce, Finance, Economics or Banking.
  • Minimum of 8 years relevant experience in a financial institution, four of which must be in a senior managerial position.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.
  • Strong leadership, communication & interpersonal skills.
Finance Manager – Fountain Credit and Services Ltd
Reporting to the Head of Fountain Credit & Services Ltd, the role holder will be responsible for providing financial advice, preparation of accounts, cost management and budgetary controls.
 
Key Accountability / Result Areas
  • Liaise with the Supervisor to prepare and implement the Company’s financial strategy
  • Manage and support the financial planning and budgeting process.
  • Ensure adherence to general acceptable accounting standards and principles.
  • Participate in the formulation and implementation of internal controls.
  • Prepare clear and concise periodic financial statements and reports as required.
  • Monitor the company’s cash flows and provide regular cash flow position reports.
  • Oversee and coordinate statutory reporting and audits by the various regulatory bodies.
  • Conduct In-depth analysis of key drivers of costs and identify strategies to manage costs
Qualification and Competencies
  • A Bachelor’s degree in commerce, business administration or a related field.
  • Full professional accounting qualifications e.g. CPA(K), ACCA.
  • An MBA degree will be an added advantage.
  • At least five (5) years relevant experience in busy accounting environment preferably in the banking sector.
  • Must be focused, committed and display a high level of integrity.
  • Knowledge and exposure to Enterprise Resource Planning(ERP) is desirable.
Head of Nobel Insurance Agency
Reporting to the Group Operations & Business Development Manager, the role holder will be responsible for the overall business growth, profitability, regulatory compliance and leadership of the
company.
 
Key Accountability / Result Areas
  • Develop organizational systems to support business plans.
  • Develop and implementing business development strategies to grow the business.
  • Managing relationships with customers and service providers.
  • Promotion of Company image and brand through undertaking marketing initiatives.
  • Ensure 100% compliance to company’s policies including regulatory and statutory compliance.
  • Gathering information from clients, assessing their needs and providing solutions.
  • Preparation and submission of regular performance reports as required.
  • Roll out the Company branch network countrywide.
Qualification and Competencies
  • Bachelor’s degree in Insurance.
  • Diploma in ACII will be an added advantage.
  • At least five (5) years relevant experience in insurance industry.
  • Well developed communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Good knowledge of financial sector and insurance products & services.
Group Business Development Officer
Reporting to the Group Operations & Business Development Manager, the role holder will be responsible for providing strategic advice to the various business units heads on budgeting, business planning, identifying new business opportunities and ensuring the overall profitability of the group’s business units.
 
Key Accountability / Result Areas
  • Ensure that all the group’s business units’ plans are aligned to the strategic plan.
  • Assist the heads of business units in identifying new business opportunities.
  • Periodically review the reports generated by the heads of business units and provide strategic advice to that they are meeting their set targets.
  • Advice the heads of business units on the various business models that they can adopt to grow business.
  • Provide periodic reports of the various business units to the Group Business Development Manager with appropriate recommendations.
Qualification and Competencies
  • A Bachelor’s degree in commerce, business administration or related field.
  • An MBA degree,(strategic management) will be an added advantage.
  • At least five (5) years relevant experience in busy commercial environment.
  • Highly developed computer and report writing skills.
  • Ability to multi-task and work under strict deadlines.
FEP Holdings Limited depends heavily on the passion, innovation and integrity of our people.
We focus on attracting, developing & retaining the best talent.
If you are innovative, self-starter and results oriented individual, looking for a challenging career and you meet the above requirements, please send your application letter, detailed C.V, together with copies of your relevant academic / professional testimonials and three referees, stating your current remuneration and to :-
Group Human Resource Manager
FEP Holdings Limited
P.O. Box 723307-00200
Nairobi – Kenya
E-mail: recruitment@fep-group.com
So as to reach him not later than Wednesday, 14th August 2013.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews.
Detailed job profiles for these posts and more information about FEP Group of Companies log on to www.fep-group.com
FEP Holdings Limited is an equal opportunity employer, any lobbying or canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification.

Group Legal Officer, Kisima Real Estate Head, Fountain Credit Services Head, Finance Manager, Nobel Insurance Agency Head and Group Business Development Officer



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