Career Opportunities at KPMG

Sector: Transportation

Overview

• Head Operations responsibilities include oversee operational daily activities across cross functional units, designing policies, overseeing customer service and implementing technology solutions.
• Provide leadership and strategic direction to the organization and ensure growth, profitability and return on investment on its activities.

Skills and Capabilities

• Lead and manage operations and supply chain activities, including but not limited to procurement, logistics, transportation, warehousing, inventory management, customer service.
• Management of the company’s fleet and mechanical handling equipment’s (MHE)
• Interface with other business units’ managers – planning, sourcing, procurement, logistics, engineering, assets/facilities, operations, warehouse, inventory, transport and distribution to ensure the organization desired objectives are met
• Track key performance indicators on operations activities including timeliness, lead time, total cost of ownership (TCO), supply scheduling, routing planning, inventory optimization, obsolescence, service delivery and costs savings.
• Manage the organization’s planning, finance, human resources, sourcing, procurement, logistics, warehouse, inventory, quality control, security and annual costs.
• Ensure employee compliance with organization’s health, safety and environmental (HSE) policies.  
• Manage the Company’s supply chain and coordinate the maintenance of the company's fleet
• Inventory and warehouse management
• Manage customer database and ensure open communication with major customers
• Ensure smooth and successful deliveries 
• Create and manage the website and mobile app
• Work closely with the Sales and Market department on sales and marketing strategies 
• Conduct risk management exercises and develop risk mitigation strategies.

Qualifications

• First Degree from a reputable tertiary institution in Transport, Business Administration, Economics, Marketing & Sales, or related field
• Minimum of 5 years relevant experience in a similar role
• M.Sc/MBA is an added advantage
• Professional certification in logistics and supply chain
• Strong knowledge of logistics management for efficient service delivery
• Proven track record of successful distribution and logistics management
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving and organizational skills
• Experience leading and managing a sizeable team.
• Expertise in logistics, inventory and warehouse management.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving and organizational skills.

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Sector: Transportation

Overview

• The Head of Sales and Marketing oversees an organization's sales and marketing programs, developing sales targets for the organization, explore new opportunities, enable sales improvements, product mix development, and taking responsibility for the department's performance against the organizations set targets.

Skills and Capabilities

• Design and implement a strategic business plan that expands the company’s customer base and ensure its strong presence
• Provide the strategic framework for sales, marketing & campaign direction encompassing branding, positioning and value in the market
• Development of the marketing, sales and operational procedures and strategies for the company to meet revenue and growth targets
• Responsible for the development and implementation of the commercial strategy, strategic sales & marketing Plan and embedding sales & marketing principles and practice across the organization
• Present sales, revenue and expenses reports and realistic forecasts to the management team
• Identify emerging markets and market shifts while being fully aware of new products and competition status
• Implement and utilise analytics to track sales trends and identify opportunities for growth
• Conceptualize digital marketing initiatives, analyze data and measure results
• Reach out to existing and potential partners with service offerings
• Build a trust and foster a relationship to be recognized as a premium logistics service supplier with attributes of timeliness and reliability.

Qualifications

• First Degree from a reputable tertiary institution, in either a Marketing, Business Administration or relevant field
• Minimum of 5 years relevant work experience in a similar role
• MSc/MBA or relevant certification is an added advantage
• Proven experience in sales and marketing
• Good communication skills both oral and writing
• Good negotiations and persuasive skills
• Customer focus orientation
• Good business acumen
• Proven experience in leading sales and marketing unit to deliver on its set target
• Ability to manage sales and marketing budget
• Ability to motivate and lead a sizable team
• Proven experience in a target driven eco system.

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Sector: Transportation

Overview

• The Head Finance and Admin will be responsible for creating financial forecasting models, assessing risk in investments and ensuring all accounting activities comply with regulations. 
• Develop and oversee the corporate financial goals and objectives of the organization.
• He / She will provide exemplary financial advice, analysis, budgeting and reporting to top management.

Skills and Capabilities

• Design and implement strategies and mechanisms to safeguard the company’s financial assets
• Liase with all relevant heads to develop the company’s annual corporate budget and the allocation of financial resources 
• Coordinate the proactive monitoring and reporting of budget positions of all the departments and units
• Coordinate the development and implementation of finance and accounting policies, processes and procedures in line with leading practices
• Keep abreast of changes and updates to financial regulations
• Continuously review the Finance department’s activities and make recommendations for improvement to the Head, Finance and Corporate services
• Provide technical, logistic and administrative support to the Executive Management in the review and approval of the outcomes of the appraisal process, including attendance at such Executive Management meeting(s)
• Oversee and ensure regular update of staff compensation details and payroll system
• Facilitate accurate and timely payroll processing and salary disbursement to all staff
• Ensure that the HR Policies and Procedures manual and staff handbook are up to date in line with current trends, realities and best practices
• Keep abreast on all matters affecting staff and their welfare, and escalate any staff related issues or complaint accordingly
• Manage procurement and ensure the resources of the organization are adequately maintained
• Coordinate all admin activities within the organization.

Qualifications

• First Degree from a reputable tertiary institution in Finance, Accounting, or any related field 
• Minimum of 7 years’ experience in finance or at least 5 years of accounting or finance experience
• MSc/ MBA is an added advantage
• Profession certification ACA, ACCA or similar qualification
• Ability to think strategically and holistically and to appreciate the systemic impact of various policies, issues and solutions.
• Excellent negotiation and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication, business presentation and analytical skills
• High sense of responsibility, accountability, integrity and ethical standards
• Good business acumen, maturity and tact, with the ability to relate with top management of financial institutions
• Excellent appreciation and working knowledge of Microsoft Office and other applicable tools
• Good knowledge of finance and accounting.

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Sector: Transportation

Overview

• The Chief Executive Officer will be responsible for oversees strategies, programs and projects to achieve the organization’s goals and objectives.
• He/ She will provide exemplary leadership, oversee logistics operations. control and reduce logistics and distribution costs while maintaining efficiency and delivery commitments.

Skills and Capabilities

• Monitor and stay abreast of industry, national and global developments, trends and events to ensure that the company is able to maintain and sharpen its competitive positioning and advantage 
• Collaborate with the Board to define and articulate the company’s vision and champion the articulation of strategies and plans for achieving it 
• Recommend to the Board an annual operation plan and budget that addresses how to implement the approved corporate strategy 
• Ensure clear and unambiguous communication of the overall business objectives and strategic direction to the lowest level of the organization 
• Provide leadership to direct reports and the entire staff, and ensure a strong relationship between senior management and the Board 
• Develop and maintain strategic relationships with key organizations and investors and champion the formulation of strategic business alliances
• Drive the expansion of the company’s footprint in the industry by expanding the number of customers served 
• Oversee the formulation and implementation of effective marketing and customer engagement strategies to achieve sustainable growth in customer base, market share, sales and profit 
• Provide leadership in the identification, appraisal and realization of opportunities for investments and new business development 
• Ensure prompt implementation of the company’s approved operational plans and ensure that operations are in compliance with all applicable laws and regulations 
• Provide broad guidelines for the establishment of standards to ensure and measure the performance of the organisation; its departments, and personnel 
• Ensure continuous review and assessment of the effectiveness and efficiency of the company’s policies, procedures and processes and identify improvement opportunities 
• Receive and review periodic financial and non-financial reports to effectively monitor and steer the activities of the company to achieve strategic objectives.

Qualifications

• First Degree from a reputable tertiary institution in any related field 
• Minimum of 20 years cognate experience, with at least 10 years at executive management level 
• MSc or MBA is an added advantage.
• Professional certification is a plus
• Proven experience in business transformation, process improvement and business development
• Proven experience in haulage, cargo, warehousing, and distribution channels
• Outstanding analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Ability to link operations performance with the organization goals and objectives.
• Proven experience in establishing a strong performance management culture
• Experience leading and managing a sizeable team.
• Proven experience in transport and logistics industry.