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Monsanto Marketing Executive Job in Kenya


Responsibilities

Marketing Coordination

  • Support the Brand managers in the execution of field activation, promotional activities and events
  • Liaise with vendors as required in regards to specific promotions development
  • Support in the development of defined internal communications as required
  • Co-ordinate the regional adaptation and translation (as required) of approved marketing material
  • Identify and collect market intelligence and data

    Procurement

  • Generating Purchase Requisition in SAP (All Type of PR)
  • Follow up with Vendor for Quotations along with procurement
  • Follow up with Procurement Team for Purchase Orders(PO’s)
  • Follow up with vendor for material dispatched and with Sales Team for Material Receipt confirmation before
  • Perform MIGO in SAP (as required)
  • Follow up with finance teams for all vendor payment requirements
  • Processing of vendor Invoice (as required)
  • Tracking Open PR – PO (Monthly Basis)

    Marketing spend

  • Maintain country A&P tracker – Monthly A&P accrual as required
  • Cross check with finance A & P cost and Marketing A & P
  • Coordinate with all region admins for field expenses
  • Tracking freight costs and invoice process

    Administrative support

  • Where relevant support the marketing lead in coordinating their travel needs and in personal expense management
  • Support in organization of marketing team meetings

    Qualifications

  • Undergraduate college degree with specialization in marketing, communication, international business or other business related
  • At least 3 years of relevant experience in a similar role
  • Prior experience in the agricultural sector has an added advantage
  • Customer and market oriented
  • Good analytical skills
  • Ability to prioritize multiple tasks with associated deadlines for deliverable results
  • Mature, pragmatic and organized but flexible approach
  • Team player but can work under minimal supervision
  • Creative thinker
  • Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
  • A high level of accuracy and attention to detail
  • Should be willing to work on an initial 18-month contract

    How To Apply

    Interested and qualified candidates can send their CVs to morgan.banda@monsanto.com. Apply by 24th September 2017. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.




    Monsanto Senior Cost Analytic Accountant Jobs in Kenya

    Responsibilities

    Actual cost calculation
  • Reflecting data in the system to determine costs of raw materials, purchased goods and produced finished/semi-finished products and by-products; Support data in system with required internal documents.
  • Accumulate and apply overhead costs as required by accepted accounting principles and local company accounting policy;
  • Calculate the cost of goods sold as part of the month-end close. Post necessary adjustments in the system.
  • Cooperate with production and engineering teams, ensuring inputs receiving and accuracy in primary documentation; alignment with records in the system;
  • Help to investigate counting variances and resolve issues;
  • Participate in physical inventory counts and ensure proper reflection of results in accounting books
  • Account for other materials and low value items, ensure timely write off and correctness of balances;
  • Support transactions in system with required internal documents.
  • Reconcile differences between US GAAP and local accounting on a monthly basis and propose adjustments;
  • Participate in activities during month end close of the General Ledger;
  • Analyzing changes in manufacturing processes and reflect them in Cost Accounting model;
  • Conduct ongoing process constraint analyses and initiate mitigating actions.

    Projects
  • Lead the project of maintaining Local Cost Accounting model; Initiate changes in Accounting policy and/or Cost Accounting model to enhance accuracy and controls.
  • Support projects regarding COGS, inventories, spare parts etc. in accounting area.

    Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related business field
  • 5+ years of accounting/finance experience, min. 3 years as cost accountant, preferably in multinational companies within manufacturing environment
  • Experience with SAP, strong Excel user, working experience with large databases
  • Experience in the agriculture, manufacturing or seed industry is an added advantage
  • Experience in cost accounting and financial analysis
  • Experience in Inventory management
  • Good level in English language
  • Proven ability to work cross-functionally within the company through strong influencing and leadership skills.
  • Strong project Management and organization skills and ability to handle multiple projects
  • Strong listening skills & capable to influence and align internal and external needs towards actionable business tactics & strategies on a proactive basis.
  • Should be willing to work on an 18-month renewable contract

    How to Apply

    Please ensure to attach your CV to your application and send it to morgan.banda@monsanto.com. by 24th September 2017. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis and candidates are advised to apply as soon as they can. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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