Kenya Literature Bureau Career Opportunities

Kenya Literature Bureau is one of the leading Publishing and Printing firm in Kenya. We are committed to the publishing and printing quality Educational and Knowledge materials at affordable prices.

The Bureau is seeking suitably qualified and experienced persons to fill the following positions based in Nairobi.

1. Corporate Services Manager
KLB 10
Job Ref. HR-CSM-1-O1O

He/ she will report to the Managing Director and will be responsible for and manage the Corporate Services Department.

Duties and Responsibilities:

* Identify and establish programmes that promotes the image of KLB through corporate social responsibility
* Provide leadership and creativity in developing and managing staff, policy development, executing public and media relations programs, publications, customer service and public awareness initiatives.
* Manage and coordinate the provision of Administration, Transport and ICT Services
* Manage Company Assets and insurance services

Minimum Qualifications:

* Degree in social sciences plus Postgraduate Diploma in public relations or its equivalent from a recognized institution.
* Ten (10) years relevant experience, five (5) of which at senior management level.
* Masters degree will be an added advantage.
* Must be Computer Literate.

2. Asst. Production Manager (Estimation and Planning)
KLB 9
Job Ref. HR- APM -2-010

He/ she will report to the Production Manager.

Duties and Responsibilities:

* Prepare production estimates and provide information to customers on cost of production.
* Programme, schedule and coordinate production work.
* Ensure plant inventories are utilized to the optimum level.
* Evaluate production capacity, both current and future, and advice management on production overloads and sub contracting of KLB work.

Minimum Qualifications:

* Higher Diploma in Printing Technology
* 5 years experience in similar position from a reputable organization
* Knowledge of pre-press planning.
* Degree in Printing from a recognized university will be an added advantage.
* ICT skills.

3. Internal Auditor I
KLB 7
Job Ref. HR-IA-3-010
2 Posts

He/she will report to the Senior Internal Auditor

Duties and Responsibilities:

* Audit work, such as examining vouchers, cash books, ledgers etc.
* To assist senior officers in accomplishing specific audit tasks.
* Undertake a variety of basic audits to ascertain that transactions have been made in accordance with the regulations and vouch their accuracy and propriety.

Minimum Qualifications:

* A Bachelor’s Degree plus CPA (K) or its equivalent from a recognized institution
* Or Bachelor of commerce (Accounting/ Finance Option) or its equivalent from a recognized institution
* Computer literate with knowledge ofACCPAC, OR other financial management systems
* Minimum Five (5) years experience as Internal Auditor in a reputable organization

4. Accountant I
KLB 7
Job Ref. HR-ACCI-4-010
1 Posts

He or she will report to senior accountant

Duties and Responsibilities:

* Timely preparation and updating of cashbooks, financial statements and accounts.
* Receiving, recording, posting and acknowledging all cash and cheques on behalf of the Bureau.
* Preparing imprest warrants
* Preparation of staff payroll

Minimum Qualifications:

* A Bachelor’s Degree plus CPA (K) or its equivalent from a recognized institution or Bachelor of commerce (Accounting/Finance Option) or its equivalent from a recognized institution
* Computer literate with knowledge of ACCPAC, OR other financial management systems
* Minimum Five (5) years experience as Accountant in a reputable organization

5. Accountant II
KLB 6
Job Ref. HR-ACCII-5-010
2 Posts

He/she will report to the senior. Accountant

Duties and Responsibilities:

* Safeguarding the Bureau’s cash and cheque books.
* Timely submitting statutory and other deductions.
* Check all customer accounts on a monthly basis
* Bureau Agent to the Banks.

Minimum Qualifications:

* CPA (K) or its equivalent or Bachelor’s Degree plus CPA (K) or its equivalent from a recognized institution or Bachelor of commerce (Accounting/Finance Option) or its equivalent from a recognized institution
* Relevant experience of three (3) years
* Computer literate with knowledge of ACCPAC, OR other financial management systems

6. Educational Sales Representative (Commission Basis)
KLB 6
Job Ref. HR-ES-6-010
2 Posts

He/she will report to the Field Sales and Operations Manager

Duties and Responsibilities:

* Acquire and Grow institutional print sales
* Recruit and develop customers.
* Represent Kenya Literature Bureau interests in the territory.

Minimum Qualifications:

* Bachelors degree with postgraduate diploma in Sales and Marketing or its equivalent from a recognized institution
* Post graduation experience of three (3) years in sales field.
* Must be Computer Literate.
* Clean valid driving license — minimum 3 years experience.

Interested candidates who meet the above criteria should send an application letter enclosing a comprehensive CV, Photocopies of relevant Certificates and testimonials, together with telephone contacts, e-mail address and Names of three (3) referees to:

The Managing Director
Kenya Literature Bureau
P.O. Box 30022 - 00100 GPO
Nairobi

E-mail to info@kenyaliteraturebureau.com

Kenya Literature Bureau is an equal opportunity employer.

Applications should reach the above address on or before 15th October 2010.