Cost Center Manager – Fuels, Lubes Job in Kenya (KShs 40,000)

Reports to: Managing Director

Basic Purpose: Manage and direct the cost centre(s) toward its primary objectives, based on profit and return on capital. The client is in the Petroleum industry.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Essential duties and responsibilities pertain to all regions that our client operates in and include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

* Plan, coordinate, and control the daily operation of the cost centre(s).
* Promote the concept of service throughout the cost centre(s).
* Meet cost centre(s) revenue and performance targets
* Directly supervise employees in the cost centre(s) in accordance with the company’s policies and procedures
* Manage the employees in the cost centre(s) to produce optimal efficiency
* Plan, assign, direct and review the work of employees in the cost centre(s), appraise performance; reward and discipline employees; address complaints and resolve problems
* Recruit, interview, test, and select employees to fill vacant positions, plan and conduct new employee orientation
* Direct and manage the financial performance of the cost centre(s).
* Implement quality assurance procedures in the cost centre(s).
* Recommend changes in basic structure and organization of cost centre(s) where necessary
* Establish and maintain an effective system of communications throughout the cost centre(s).
* Responsible for marketing of cost centres.
* Prepare weekly cost centre performance reports.
* Cost Centre Financial Performance
* Cost Centre employee retention

Education/Experience:

* Bachelor's degree in business administration, commerce or a related area. At least 3 years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Clear leadership ability.
* Excellent time management, communications, decision-making, presentation, human relations, and organizational skills; knowledge of fuels and lubricant products and services and pricing practices, Effective team management skills.
* Employees at this level are generally able to function without instruction or assistance. Employees at this level are expected to use their discretion to consult with the Managing Director where necessary.
* Salary offer is Kshs 40,000.00 per month

How to apply: If you are interested in the position and have the skills and talents our client is looking for, we would like to hear from you.

Please forward a copy of your updated resume, and your current salary and benefits package to info@dorbe-leit.co.ke before close of business 18th April 2011.

Only successful candidates will be contacted.