New Kenya Co-operative Creameries Limited is the leading Dairy Company in the
Country re-known for its world class brands that include KCC Butter, Ghee, Gold
Crown, Safariland and Mala among others.
We are seeking to recruit dynamic and result driven person to fill the following vacancy:-
HEAD OF PRODUCTION
HR /HOP/01/07/2011
The Job
Reporting to the Chief Manager Technical Operations, The Head of Production will be
responsible for;
• Developing a sustainable production strategy in line with the set business
objectives
• Ensuring the company has the relevant equipment, tools and raw materials to
support production capacity
• Managing the staff of the production department
• Preparing and managing the production budget in collaboration with the Head of
Technical Operations
• Researching and developing initiatives to improve production standards and
reduce costs
• Reviewing and updating production policies and procedures on a continuous
basis
• Developing, communicating and enforcing the key performance indicators (KPI)
to measure efficiency of the production process
The Candidate
• Must have a Bachelors degree in Food Science and Technology or related field
• Must have 7 – 8 years’ experience in a busy FMCG manufacturing environment
• Must be Certified in ISO Systems Management/Quality Management Systems –
KEBS
• Must be aged 35 years and above
• Must be a team player with excellent communication skills
Essential Skills
• Must have exceptional planning and organizational skills
• Must have leadership and managerial capabilities
• Must be proficient with office computer applications
If you meet the above requirements, send your applications quoting the reference
number together with detailed curriculum vitae, indicate current salary, copies of
certificates, testimonials, contacts of at least three referees and daytime telephone
contacts to:
The Head of Human Resource
New KCC Ltd
P.O. Box 30131 – 00100,
Nairobi.
Email: info@newkcc.co.ke
Website: www.newkcc.com
To be received not later than 10th August 2011.
Those who do not hear from us after two week of closing date should consider their
applications unsuccessful.
Canvassing either direct or indirect will lead to automatic disqualification
INFORMATION SYSTEMS AUDITOR
HR/ISA/02/07/2011
The Job
Reporting to the Chief Manager, Internal Audit & Risk Compliance, and the holder will
undertake reviews of the NKCC’s ICT infrastructure and provide assurance to
management on the adequacy of the system controls.
Key Responsibilities
• Conducting regular risk assessments in The NKCC’s Information System and
recommend measures to mitigate them.
• Contribute to the development of the annual Information Systems audit plan,
programmes and schedules on priority basis.
• Auditing of automated systems and information technology in all areas of The
NKCC as per annual Information Systems audit plan.
• Examination of automated systems and information technology to determine the
extent of compliance with the company’s policies and procedure requirements.
• Provide support to other assurance processes to ensure the overall system audit
opinion incorporate the risks identified in the underlying information systems.
• Review, test and rate controls and functions in information systems.
• Review, test and rate controls of all system security at all levels from access to
disaster recovery plans.
• Extract data from complex computer systems to facilitate audit compliance and
substantive testing procedure by use of CAATS.
• Assist in identifying suitable audit areas and approaches when the information
systems strategy changes.
• Ensure that financial and operational audit programmes include sufficient and
relevant information systems audit tests.
• Preparation of draft reports for review by Chief Manager, Internal Audit & Risk
Compliance and carrying out audit follow-ups on completed audits.
The Candidate
• A degree in Information Systems preferably BSC in Computer Science from a
recognized University.
• Professional Qualifications in Certified Information Systems Audit (CISA) or
Certified Information Systems Management (CISM) is desirable.
• 2-3 years experience in Information Systems audit within an internal audit
function or external audit work experience specializing in Information Systems
audit from a reputable audit firm.
• Ability to apply professional and other skills acquired in an Enterprise Resource
Planning environment.
• Good understanding of information systems controls and techniques for
evaluating such controls, concept of risk and risk assessment.
• Sufficient understanding of diverse information systems environment and
architecture, software, computer operations and systems lifecycle.
• Thorough understanding of business processes and of Network Security and
controls for LAW/WAN.
• Knowledge and experience in the use of CAATS/auditing software is desirable.
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• Detailed knowledge of information systems governance and security principles
and practices.
Essential Skills
• Excellent in written and verbal communication, numerical, analytical and report
writing skills.
• Must be proactive and innovative keeping abreast with technological
advancements.
• Working knowledge on SAP will be an added advantage.
• Must have ability to work independently with minimum supervision.
• Must be a team player with good interpersonal skills.
If you meet the above requirements, send your applications quoting the reference
number together with detailed curriculum vitae, indicate current salary, copies of
certificates, testimonials, contacts of at least three referees and daytime telephone
contacts to:
The Head of Human Resource
New KCC Ltd
P.O. Box 30131 – 00100,
Nairobi.
Email: info@newkcc.co.ke
Website: www.newkcc.com
To be received not later than 10th August 2011.
Those who do not hear from us after two week of closing date should consider their
applications unsuccessful.
Canvassing either direct or indirect will lead to automatic disqualification
