Quality Officer – Abidjan

Talent Profile

Job Title Quality Officer
Reporting to Quality Management Representative
Department Technical
Location Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire
Effective Date May 2026

KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS

  1. Accurate and timely accomplishment of internal audit tasks.
  2. Compliance and adherence to company policies and Standard Operating Procedures.
  3. Effective communication and teamwork.
  4. Proper archiving of audit documents.
  5. Organized and keen on details.
Duties and Responsibilities include:
1 Work with the Quality Management Representative to prepare internal audit plans and conduct internal audits in accordance with the prepared plan on form AC 05X internal audit plan for the French speaking countries.
2 Conduct and complete end-to-end quality checks within 30 days of certification decision communication or post-audit closure.
3 Carry out internal audits in accordance with the provisions of ISO 17065 covering an adequate sample of case file reviews for the involved accredited standards i.e. EU Organic and Global G.A.P.
4 Compile audit results and generate a report within 10 working days after completion of the internal audit and quality checks process.
5 Communicate audit results to the concerned personnel through the prescribed reporting formats.
6 Ensure that all other schemes including verification schemes are internally audited every year using the customized checklist for each standard.
7 Submit non-conformity reports at least 5 business days from the date of the QC check.
8 Carry out quality checks to confirm adherence to internal SOPs and individual scheme requirements.
9 Submit monthly reports on the 5th of the subsequent month.
10 Any other related duties which may be assigned to you from time to time.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:

  1. A Bachelor’s degree in Agriculture or a related field.
  2. Experience in GLOBAL G.A.P and EU Organic will be an added advantage.
  3. A qualified Lead Auditor having undergone ISO 9001:2015 QMS Lead Auditor Training.
  4. Good understanding and experience working with ISO17065:2012 and ISO 17021-1:2015.
  5. Good knowledge of the agricultural landscape.
  6. Ability to work independently and collaborate effectively within a team.
  7. Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
  8. Ability to prioritize tasks and manage time effectively.
  9. A team player with good interpersonal skills.
  10. Strong integrity and ability to maintain confidentiality.
  11. Ability to clearly communicate in English and French with experience working in a cross-cultural work environment will be an added advantage.

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES:

  1. Commitment to AfriCert core values.
  2. Self-driven and self-disciplined.
  3. Excellent problem-solving skills.
  4. Proactive and confident.
  5. Good communication skills both written and oral.

Qualified candidates should send an updated curriculum vitae ONLY to hrm@africertlimited.co.ke with a copy to info@africertlimited.co.ke by 10th April 2026.

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Accounts Receivable – Nairobi

TALENT PROFILE

Job Title: ACCOUNTS RECIEVABLE
Reporting to: FINANCE MANAGER
Department Finance
Effective Date May 2026
Location Nairobi, Kenya

KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS:

1 Accuracy of financial statements
2 Timeliness of financial reporting i.e., by the 5th of the succeeding month
3 Efficiency in managing accounts receivables – Controlling the Days Sales Outstanding (DSO) – within 30 days.
4 75% upfront payment by all clients and balance collected within 30 days.
5 Ability to identify and mitigate financial risks
6 100% legal and statutory compliance
7 100% conversion of quotations into revenue

JOB SPECIFICATION:

1 Creation of new customer ledgers capturing all relevant information including I-tax registration numbers and contact details. Maintain up-to-date and accurate customer records
2 Prepare and issue accurate quotations and invoices to customers in a timely manner
3 Monitor customer accounts for delayed payments and follow up proactively. Enforce credit policies and recommend credit limits where applicable
4 Reconcile accounts receivable ledger to ensure all payments are accounted for against receipts
5 Investigate and resolve billing discrepancies or disputes
6 Generate Weekly AR aging reports and highlight risk accounts
7 Coordinate with certification desk and customer service teams to resolve any client issues related to billing and payments
8 Support month-end and year-end financial closing processes, including preparation of monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements
9 Actively manage and attain reduction of company bad debt provision as per KPIs Improve company cash cycle and enhance cash conversion as per KPIs
10 Use insights from debtors’ collection & ledger analysis to identify collection trends, prepare root cause analysis and support FM to drive plans to mitigate impact on bad debts.
11 Adhere to IFRS and the Finance Policy.
12 Advise the Board through the Finance Manager when there is surplus beyond immediate cash requirements for purposes investments. Prepare cashflow projections
10 Perform other financial duties related to the role.

DO YOU POSSESS THE FOLLOWING:

  1. A minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting a related field from a reputable academic institution. CPA (K) qualification will be an added advantage.
  2. A minimum of 4 years working experience in a similar position in a busy office environment in a culturally fluent, multinational set-up.
  3. Proficiency in QuickBooks accounting software
  4. Should be well versed with tax and labor laws of Kenya.
  5. Experience in adherence to tight reporting deadlines
  6. Strong problem-solving skills and attentive to detail
  7. Ability to prioritize tasks and manage time effectively
  8. Good interpersonal skills and a team player
  9. Strong integrity and ability to maintain confidentiality
  10. Previous experience in credit control and debt recovery processes will be an added advantage

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES

  1. Commitment to AfriCert core values
  2. Purpose- driven and self-disciplined
  3. Well groomed
  4. Proactive and confident
  5. Good communication skills both written and oral

Qualified candidates should send an updated curriculum vitae ONLY to hrm@africertlimited.co.ke with a copy to info@africertlimited.co.ke by 17th April 2026.

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Business Development Manager – Nairobi or subsidiary office

TALENT PROFILE

Job Title: Business Development Manager
Reporting to: The Board through the Managing Director
Department Administration
Effective Date June 2026
Location Nairobi, Kenya or subsidiary office

KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS

  1. Develop, execute and oversee a business development strategy that prioritizes growth and positive customer ratings.
  2. Maintain positive professional relationships with clients.
  3. Creating brand visibility.
  4. Quick turnaround in complaint handling/reduced complaints
  5. 100% client retention
  6. 20% growth year on year

Duties and Responsibilities Include:

1 Formulate and contribute to the development and delivery of successful client acquisition and retention in line with the group’s strategic goals.
2 Develop a strong understanding of customers and market dynamics.
3 Identify trendsetter ideas by researching on industry-related events and publications.
4 Forecast sales targets and working in conjunction with the finance department and the certification officer in ensuring they are met.
5 Take a lead role in conducting annual customer satisfaction surveys.
6 Recommend remedial measures to the Board of Directors. Regularly taking up the role of ‘mystery assessor’ and or ‘mystery client’.
7 Act as the liaison between customers and other departments within the organization.
8 Market visibility- identify and budget for participation in key industry events e.g. AFCA, BioFach, UEBT Conference, GG Tour inter alia.
9 Overall management and disseminating information through the company’s social media platforms.
10 Develop and maintain a risk register for the marketing and business development portfolio.
11 Make follow up contact with the business pipeline developed through various business development activities.
12 Keeping tabs of the competition and collecting market intelligence.
13 In-charge of preparing proposals to respond to formal Requests for Proposals (RFPs)
14 Any other duties related to the role

Qualifications and Experience

  1. Bachelor’s degree in Marketing or a business-related field. Professional qualification and membership to a professional body will be an added advantage.
  2. At least 5 years of experience as a Business Development Manager, ideally with exposure to the service industry.
  3. Familiar with the certification environment.
  4. Strong organizational and project management skills, with close attention to detail and follow-through.
  5. Ability to work effectively with other stakeholders. Cross-cultural experience will be of added advantage.
  6. Proactive and well organized with the ability to work independently and collaborate effectively within a team.
  7. High integrity, discretion, confidentiality, and professionalism when handling information.
  8. A team player with good interpersonal skills.
  9. Management and negotiation skills with the ability to network, generate new business and develop strong business relations.
  10. Well-developed time management and organization skills to deliver results in a demanding environment.
  11. Clear verbal and written communication skills.
  12. Outstanding analytical, Project Management and interpersonal Skills.
  13. Proficiency to speak in both English and French is preferred.

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES

  1. Commitment to AfriCert core values
  2. Self-Driven and self-disciplined
  3. Excellent problem-solving skills
  4. Proactive and confident
  5. Good communication skills both written and oral.

Qualified candidates should send an updated curriculum vitae ONLY to hrm@africertlimited.co.ke with a copy to info@africertlimited.co.ke.

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