Current Vacancies at Davis & Shirtliff Group

Responsibilities

The successful candidate will report to the Group CFO and will be charged with managing the Group Customer Financing function, with the following key responsibilities:

• Arrange finance for customers to enhance the sale of D&S products and solutions.
• Identify, develop, implement, and lead initiatives for the customer financing life-cycle.
• Develop and maintain customer financing platforms.
• Initiate and manage partnerships with banks and other financing partners.
• Provide expert advisory to customers on optimal financing options.
• Respond to market trends and customer needs to build revenue.
• Ensure full compliance with internal and external regulatory requirements.
• Formulate a dynamic policy for customer credit vetting and product pricing.

Qualifications and Experience

• Minimum of 8 years’ experience in product development, financial modelling and business development in a reputable commercial bank or micro finance institution.
• Upper Second-Class Honours degree in finance, banking or other relevant discipline.
• Full CPA(K) or ACCAqualification will be an added advantage.
• Solid knowledge of Excel, Word, PowerPoint and ERP systems.
• Impressive track record of meeting and exceeding revenue targets.
• Experience in customer and trade financing will be an added advantage.
• Hands on experience with debt security tools and procedures.

Critical Competencies for the two roles are:

• Excellent organizational, negotiation, interpersonal and presentation skills.
• Superior verbal and written communication skills.
• Self-driven with good leadership skills.
• Ability to work with diverse stakeholders.

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The successful candidate will report to the Group Projects Manager and will be charged with managing the Group Partnerships and Fund-Raising function, with the following key responsibilities:

• Coordinate identification of partnership opportunities.
• Develop partnership proposals.
• Develop and maintain a pipeline of partners and donors.
• Prepare and present partnership and grant documentation.
• Develop and maintain partnerships database.
• Ensure full compliance with project reporting requirements.
• Compile partner and donor impact metrics.
• Liaise with key leaders of funding and partner organizations.
• Ensure smooth communication with current and potential partners and donors.
• Represent the company at appropriate forums and events.

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelors degree in a relevant field.
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience of initiating and managing partnerships and funding relationships with government, non-governmental and corporate organizations.
• Experience within the Water & Energy sector will be an added advantage

Critical Competencies for the two roles are:

• Excellent organizational, negotiation, interpersonal and presentation skills.
• Superior verbal and written communication skills.
• Self-driven with good leadership skills.
• Ability to work with diverse stakeholders.

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Responsibilities

The successful candidate will report to the Group CFO and will have the following key responsibilities:

• Oversee the operational, administrative and financial functions.
• Manage the day-to-day trading activities of the forex bureau.
• Prepare and submit regulatory reports to Central Bank of Kenya (CBK).
• Plan daily forex cash flow to meet daily trading needs.
• Verify and balance daily transactions.
• Prepare and issue daily performance reports to management.
• Identify opportunities to grow revenues and meet set targets.
• Conduct customer due diligence and KYC documentation.
• Ensure full compliance with the CBK Guidelines on Forex Bureau operations.

Qualifications and Experience

• A minimum of 5 years’ experience as a Principal Officer in a reputable forex bureau or as a Senior Forex Dealer in a commercial bank in Kenya.
• Excellent track record in managing forex transactions.
• Full CPA(K) or ACCA qualifications will be an added advantage.
• Upper Second-Class Honours degree in a relevant discipline.
• Knowledge of the CBK Act, the Anti Money Laundering Act and other relevant laws and guidelines.

Critical Competencies

• Self-driven and effective team player.
• Excellent negotiation skills.
• Ability to supervise, motivate and offer leadership to a team.
• Ability to work under pressure with minimum supervision.
• High levels of professionalism, discipline, integrity and attention to detail.
• Good interpersonal and presentation skills.