An exciting opportunity has arisen within our finance team, and we are looking to recruit an Accounts Assistant based in Nairobi, Kenya.

Essential Responsibilities:
The successful candidates will be responsible for the following:

Verify, allocate, post and reconcile accounts payable and receivable.
Produce error-free accounting reports and present their results.
Analyze financial... information and summarize financial status.
Spot errors and suggest ways to improve efficiency and spending.
Review and recommend modifications to accounting systems and procedures.
Manage accounting assistants and bookkeepers.
Participate in financial standards setting and in the forecast process.
Provide input into the department’s goal-setting process.
Summarizes financial status by collecting information and preparing balance sheets, profit and loss, and other statements.
Assist with tax audits and tax returns.
Completes external audit by analyzing and scheduling general ledger accounts and providing information for auditors
Support month-end/year-end close process & Group reporting.
Develop and document business processes and accounting policies to maintain and strengthen internal controls.
Ensure compliance with GAAP principles.

Qualifications
Qualifications 

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance
1-year experience in accounting/finance
Audit background
Experience working for a global company is an added advantage
Experience in working with multiple legal entities under different legal umbrellas
Experience with financial reporting requirements

Skills requirement

Analytical Skills
Attention to detail
Deadline-oriented
Confidentiality
Thoroughness
Corporate finance
Financial Software
Advanced Excel skills
Communication & presentation skills
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  • Finance
  • Accounting
  • Audit
Your Role – Magic happens when you bring great people together!

Installation, troubleshooting & repair of DX cooling systems, chilled water systems, precision cooling systems and other air-conditioning systems supplied by Schneider Electric, including electrical, electronic, and mechanical components.
Diagnose electronic, electro-mechanical, electrical, and mechanical malfunctions.
Attend to... complex emergency repair works.
Read, interpret and work from blueprints, drawings, schematics, diagrams, sketches, and specifications.
Learn characteristics of new systems, new product launch equipment of the precision cooling and air conditioning trade and update skills to adapt to changing technology.
Keep accurate records.
Installs HVAC and air conditioning systems, equipment, and controls on new construction, alteration, improvement, and rehabilitation projects.
Calibrates and adjusts thermostats, valves, and controls to specified levels of operation.
Reviews plans, blueprints, and specifications for chilled water systems and air conditioning projects to understand the scope of projects and to recommend potential changes to the supervisor.
Answers trouble calls for emergency repairs to DX cooling systems, chillers, precision cooling units and air conditioning equipment.
Maintains air conditioning hand and power tools and equipment to ensure their safe and efficient operation.
Assist in preparing material lists, estimating job costs, preparing job records, and maintaining an inventory of supplies and tools for assigned areas/projects.
Assist in planning and developing modifications to existing heating and air conditioning systems.
May assign, review the work of and provide training to personnel assigned to the unit in air conditioning works.
Effectively use test equipment Duties include performing skilled work in several of the mechanical or building trades, which may include work in the mechanical and electrical trades.
Repairs and maintains testing equipment and instruments.
Must comply with all safety policies, practices, and procedures.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications
About You

Minimum Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related fields.
At least 3-5 years experience in a Technical Field Services role with experience in the maintenance of DX cooling systems, chilled water systems, precision cooling units and other air-conditioning systems.
Relevant experience with critical cooling systems infrastructure is a must-have, e.g., precision A/C, chilled watery systems, direct expansion, precision AC, cooling towers, air handlers etc.
Ability to locate and identify malfunctions or defections in equipment or apparatus and to make repairs.
Ability to plan and supervise the work and instruct subordinate technicians and subordinates.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with clients and other maintenance personnel.
Possess a valid driver's license.
Know-how and ability to apply safety policies, practices, and procedures in work execution
Verifiable hands-on technical work experience is required.
High-level technical knowledge of HVAC / Air-condition systems and applicable application software is preferred.
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  • Engineering
  • Technical
Responsibilities:

Learn and participate in the installation of DX cooling systems, chilled water systems, precision cooling systems and other air-conditioning systems supplied by Schneider Electric, including electrical, electronic, and mechanical components.
Learn and participate in inspecting, maintaining, and conducting repairs and modifications in row precision cooling units, direct... expansion in room cooling units, and other air conditioners supplied by Schneider electric, including equipment controls, and electrical, electronic, and mechanical components.
Learn and participate in diagonalizing electronic, electro-mechanical, electrical, and mechanical malfunctions.
Learn to read, interpret, and work from blueprints, drawings, schematics, diagrams, sketches, and specifications.
Learn characteristics of new systems and new product launch equipment of the precision cooling and air conditioning trade and update skills to adapt to changing technology.
 Learn to Keep accurate records.
Maintains air conditioning hand and power tools and equipment to ensure their safe and efficient operation.
Assist in preparing material lists, estimating job costs, preparing job records, and maintaining an inventory of supplies and tools for assigned areas/projects.
Assist in repairs and maintenance of testing equipment and instruments.
Must comply with all safety policies, practices, and procedures.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications
To be eligible for consideration, you must possess, the following minimum qualifications:

Minimum of Diploma / HND in Mechanical / Mechatronic Engineering (HVAC, Refrigeration & Air-Conditioning - Preferably KNEC).
Completed studies between the 2022 - 2023 academic years.
Able and available to work onsite.
Ability to locate and identify malfunctions or defections in equipment or apparatus and to make repairs.
Know-how and ability to apply safety policies, practices, and procedures in work execution.

Desired Characteristics

A positive attitude, with an eagerness to learn and a flexible approach to working.
Ability to problem solver, capable of prioritizing and multi-tasking.
Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively within diverse teams.
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  • Engineering
  • Technical
An exciting opportunity has arisen within our Field Services team, and we are looking to recruit an Inside Sales Services Representative based in Nairobi, Kenya.
The successful candidate will be responsible for the following:

Maximize services revenue by establishing, building, and nurturing relationships with the assigned portfolio of Proximity Accounts.
In addition to account ownership,... he/she will be responsible for managing by delegating from outside sales services some tasks related to Strategic and Targeted Accounts.

Your Role – Magic happens when you bring great people together
Manage assigned accounts:

Customer qualification and platforming.
Research contact and identity/plan key initiatives.
Be the Single Point of Contact for the assigned accounts.
Develop and maintain relationships with the customer.
Answer customer questions and educate on all SE services.
Report on sales and margin of accounts.

 Build and manage FS Opportunity Pipeline:

Analyze & qualify opportunities in BFO.
Meet daily goals for outbound sales calls to support the existing customer base and identify and pursue new opportunities with existing accounts.
Take inbound calls and e-mails to support the existing customer base and foster new points of contact and potential accounts thanks to marketing & sales campaign; FSR leads and CCC/other sales leads.
Develop cross-selling between Line of Businesses service offers.
Transfer new product sales opportunities to Account Managers from the BUs or Inside Sales from the country.
Quote and close the deal for standard services offer.
Coordinate with all the FS teams and product teams, if needed, to satisfy service opportunities.
Keep updating the data of the Installed Base of the customers.
Document all records of customer history in BFO.
Respond on time and quality to On-demand requests from the customer.

Main interactions:       
Customers, FS Operational Marketing, CCC, Outside services sales, Order Management, FS Operation
Key Success Factors:

Close collaboration with Outside Services Sales for complex on-demand sales.
Reactivity on FSR and CCC opportunity generation.
Regular collaboration with FS Operational Marketing Leader for a thorough understanding of Demand generation plans, country Installed Base profile, and associated services available and to be launched in the following months.

Qualifications
 About You:

Education: Bachelor /associate degree in Electrical Engineering.
Experience: 2 years IS/ Field Service Representative/Customer Care.
Soft skills: sales oriented/results-oriented/ daring/ passionate/ team player/organized/ resilient/ voice clear & understandable/ engaging & enthusiastic.
Basic to intermediate skills in MS Office products (Excel, Word, PowerPoint), BFO. 
Familiarity with Schneider Electric products and services will be an added advantage.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Able to priorities and manage multiple tasks and build customer relationships.  
Successfully completed assigned training paths and successfully engaged in technical sales conversations.
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  • Sales
  • Marketing
  • Retail
  • Business Development