Mount Kenya University Bookshop Operations Officer Jobs in Kenya

Mount Kenya University Bookshop Operations Officer Jobs in Kenya

Overview

Mount Kenya University (MKU) is a chartered and ISO 9001:2015 certified University committed to a broad-based, holistic and inclusive system of education. The University is a member of the Inter-University Council of East Africa as well as the Association of Commonwealth Universities. MKU is largely known for its dynamic, comprehensive and thorough academic and vocational training system as well as linkages with internationally reputable institutions.

The University operates from the main campus in Thika with campuses in Nairobi, Mombasa, Nakuru, Eldoret and Meru, as well as Open Distance and Electronic Learning (ODEL) centres located in major towns in Kenya, Burundi, Somaliland and Uganda.

In pursuit of fulfilling the Mission and Vision of the University, the Directorate of Human Resource is mandated to facilitate and support the Mission and operations of the University by enabling it to continue attracting, developing and retaining the right number of suitably qualified staff so as to maintain the University competitive edge.

KU invites applications from suitably qualified, visionary, competent, dynamic and experienced professionals with impeccable track record to fill the Bookshop Operations Officer position.

Qualification Education, Skills and Experience

Bachelor’s degree, preferably in Business, Management or Marketing.

5 years’ relevant experience

Knowledge of bookstore retail operating principles, cashiering, budgeting, management principles, inventory, and accounting.

Effective planner and problem solver, neat and well-organized, friendly and approachable.

Duties and responsibilities:

Planning, organizing and managing bookshop activities

Developing and implementing the

store’s operating procedures.

Recommending appropriate related policies and internal controls

Preparing and managing yearly bookshop budgets

Managing and maintaining the bookshop accounting record, training, supervising and evaluating personnel.

Supervising staff in accounting functions and ordering books, supplies and related merchandise.

Arranging advertising materials; as well as oversee the planning, supervision and maintenance of stock and inventory.

Preparing a variety of reports and correspondence, resolving clients’ issues associated with merchandise.

Overseeing the receipt and transfer of cash receipts to the proper office

Recommend pricing merchandise; and ensuring the store is profitable by increasing sales and keeping costs low

Ensure maximum use and implementation of the ERP system

Engaging of customers by solving conflicts and sourcing for external businesses

Ensuring the bookshop equipment’s are well maintained and in good working condition

Serving as the secretary of the bookshop committee

Performing any other duties as may be delegated by your immediate supervisor.

How to Apply

For more information and job application details, see; Mount Kenya University Bookshop Operations Officer Jobs in Kenya

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