Job Vacancy at Empower - Office Supervisor

Summary

The Core responsibility of the Office Supervisor is to supervise the overall day to day functions of a Office, in line with internal policies and procedures. To act on behalf of the finance team by carrying out the office procurement and cash management functions. Also, to manage and work closely with drivers, admin assistant, cleaners, guards and gardeners.

Responsibilities

1. Inventory Management

Documentation

Receive all items to the store by crosschecking the delivery note or Goods Received Noted (GRN) against the Local Purchase Order (LPO)
Ensure that the quality and quantity of items received are in line with LPO before signing the Delivery note/GRN
Support staff in filling the inventory voucher request
Maintain an accurate paper trail of all inventory transactions and movements

Warehousing

Maintain access to the stores and ensure the keys are kept safely at all times.
Maintain the layout and organization of the store in a manner that facilitates safe and efficient storage and release of inventory goods.
Ensure that any items disposed from the stores are done so in compliance with procedures.

Insure all inventory are properly tagged with bin cards and tagging numbers for ease of reference.
Conduct a physical stock count at the end of each month. No stock movement is allowed on the day of the physical stock count.
Document inventory report(s) on a weekly basis or as determined by the Operations team leadership.

Inventory Movements and Tracking

Ensure the timely movement of items from the store to the end user. When issuing items from the store, he/she ensure an inventory issue voucher is prepared, authorised and signed to validate the movement in compliance with procedures.
Ensure that all broken items that cannot be repaired at office site, are sent to either Mwanza or Dar dev warehouses (depending on proximity).
Support field teams in distribution of inventory items and maintain stock register for all supplies and goods

Office Administration and Management Supplies and Asset Management
- Responsible in tracking and maintaining the office’s asset registry and advises Management on status of the office assets
- Manage and maintain the stocks and assets records and assets disposal (mobile devices, laptops, phones etc.). at field level in coordination with country office and as per disposal policy
- Responsible with the day to day management of office sundries, furniture, office equipment’s and stationary and ensure stocks are timely replenished.
- Responsible in maintaining the office facilities and make any adjustment where necessary with consultation with the landlord.
- Supervise the service and maintenance of the office generator and LUKU consumptions.
- Provide any other support to field office as assigned by the Line manager Compliance Tracking
- Maintain an attendance register for staff and provide the HR team with weekly attendance reports
- Responsible with the day to day management of the office cleanliness and ensures the office is kept neat and tidy at all times.
- Kept track of all office contract expire dates (lease agreement, security services etc.)
- Update the finance department with the assets/stocks lists and records as and when required for audit compliance.
  
  Safety & Security
- Act as Safety and Security focal person at the office level and provide appropriate advice to staff as and when required
- Responsible in managing and assigning tasks to the cleaners, guards and guarders
Cash and Procurement Management Cash Management
- Manage day to day transaction of petty cash
- Controls the outflow cash, payments, reimbursements, and reconciliation of petty cash
  
  Management and ensuring all policies and procedures are followed;

Facilitate cost savings for services (e.g. electricity, non-perishable office supplies etc.) and/or goods that can be purchased in bulk and/or special discount terms with vendors
Documents all cash flows accordingly and balances cash book on a daily basis;
Provides cash management reports to management as needed.
Maintain organized and submit hard copy and soft copy files of all critical financial documents, including but not limited to receipts, invoices, and claims;
Procurement

Responsible with all office related procurement working in close collaboration with the Logistics Officer (where applicable)/Regional Sales Manager/Field Service lead in sourcing for quotes, preparing CBA and processing orders

4. Fleet Management Coordination and Tracking
- Responsible with the day to day coordination of vehicle and driver allocations as per the agreed weekly field trip plan that is developed in coordination with the Regional Sales Manager and Field Service Lead.
- Responsible in collecting and preparing monthly fleet reports and forwarding to the Logistics manager at the end of each month.
- Evaluate, manage and monitor driver’s performance Compliance, Safety & Security
- Responsible with the overall safety and security of the vehicles wellbeing and conditions, including being the first contact in case of any issues in the field, delays, change of plans and/or emergencies.
- First contact for any damages, maintenance and repairs that are required in support of vehicle roadworthy.
Conduct weekly inspection of the vehicle condition and Discuss with the driver on the risk and type of support required to ensure the vehicle continues to be of roadworthy

Manage and control the issue of fuel vouchers to drivers

Requirements

Minimum of Diploma in material management, procurement, accounts or related fields
At least minimum of one-year experience in the same or related position
Experience working in the solar industry is an added advantage.
Strong interpersonal and team skills,
Fluency with Microsoft Word and Excel;
A quick learner at using other computing systems, demonstrated by your knowledge of other platforms (Quickbooks, Dropbox, Calendar etc)
Experience with basic bookkeeping and managing cash and expenses;
Fluency in written and spoken English.

Characteristics

Communication:

- Receiving and conveying messages correctly;
- Proactive in communicating issues and risks;
- Escalating challenges where relevant;
- Seeking feedback

Ownership & Accountability:

- Holds self-accountable for making decisions, managing resources efficiently, achieving and role modelling company value.
- Holds the broader team and partners accountable to deliver on their responsibilities
- Sets ambitious and challenging goals for themselves and take responsibility for their own personal development
- Honest, encourages openness and transparency
- Driven to finding solutions and seeking input when needed
- Develops and encourages new and innovative solutions

Customer-Centric:

- Ability to empathise with the customer when addressing their needs
- Proactive in ensuring our customer facing activities happen as smoothly as possible
- Ability to manage customer expectations

Data driven