Position: Warehouse Officer, based in Mwanza, Tanzania
About WATU:
WATU is a focus-driven, customer-centric company that believes everyone deserves the opportunity to be an entrepreneur and achieve their ambitious goals in life.
As Africa’s fastest growing Asset Finance Company, we see the continent’s bright and prosperous future and want to be part of making it a reality.
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Our vision is to provide asset financing for motorcycles and three-wheelers to those who understand when provided with the right tools can fulfil their dreams and the needs of their families and community.
We Empower Entrepreneurs by providing the means needed to move and improve lives.
Our business is growing rapidly, and with more than 250,000 customers in Tanzania, we are looking for enthusiastic a warehouse Officer in Dar es Salaam. We are looking for doers who are ready to roll up their sleeves and with their hard work and dedication create the impact needed in our communities.
Do you want to become a part of our ambitious and creative team of smart individuals and make a difference and you have what it takes? Then read on and apply for this exciting opportunity!
As a warehouse Officer, you will be responsible for overseeing all the activities in the Go down such as storage, dispatching of motorbikes and ensure total compliance to policies and procedures of Watu.
A successful Warehouse Officer is expected to adapt to the fast-paced culture of both the company, the market and the customers we serve.
Our customers are entrepreneurs. As a company, we are committed to aiding them in achieving their financial goals. It is imperative that the Warehouse Officer be engaged with the community they serve and committed equally to our customer’s and company’s goals.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Ensure the Go down operates at peak efficiency, and report all cases of discrepancies.
- Ensure equipment utilization, inventory management, gate processes are in place.
- Ensure that all doors are doubly locked, windows have security steel grills, attractive and valuable items are well secured, security Guards and lights are always operational, control access into the warehouse.
- Implement go down operations systems provided by the Operations Control Manager.
- Oversee daily operations, while controlling and managing inventory and transits in and out of the
- godown.
- Make sure you always uphold professional standards especially in difficult and stressful situations.
- Report all warehouse incidences, ensure materials are properly handled, First Aid kits are fully stocked, monitor functionality, and serve schedule of fire extinguishers, ensure to use personal protective equipment in the warehouse.
- Plan and lead the Go-down team effectively and efficiently – Plan daily, weekly and monthly activities
- Ensure that the branch follows safety, health and business laws and regulations.
- Fraud Prevention and Management.
- Performing any other duty that may be assigned from time to time
- Ensuring harmonious working environment in the go-down.
Daily Responsibilities
- Supervision and control of sales in the Godown, ensuring daily targets are met.
- Assessments for all bikes put on sale to be done the same day
- Supervise daily activities of the godown, including quality assurance, inventory control, internal
- transits and customer service.
- Schedule and oversee the godown team to meet the demands of the godown, and manage the flow
- and quality of work to maximize efficiency.
- Inspect equipment, tools, and machinery regularly, and oversee general maintenance as needed.
- Meet regularly with line managers to review, analyze, and develop actionable plans for productivity.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:
- Excellent communication, Planning and organizational skills
- Integrity, enthusiasm and passion for continuous learning and development
- Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work harmoniously in an organization with diverse business operations
- Flexible and adaptable to changing priorities, able to effectively deal with people at all levels inside and outside of the Company
- High attention to detail and internal control
- Diploma in a relevant field
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
- Working experience in a Warehouse is an added advantage.
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WHAT WE OFFER:
- Be a part of an international, dynamic and driven team that has set their aspirations high and work hard to achieve those
- Opportunities to learn and grow together with us
- Competitive compensation package
- Health benefits
Do you see yourself being part of the WATU team? Then please apply with your CV and a cover letter, we are looking forward to working with you!
**Please be cautious, this vacancy does not require individuals to pay for job opportunities**
How to Apply:
To submit your application, please follow the link provided below.
Internal Audit Manager at Watu Credit
Job Purpose
The Internal Audit Manager will assist the Group Head of Internal Audit, East Africa in providing assurance on the effectiveness of controls in place to address risks to the achievement of Watu’s TZ strategic and operational objectives. In addition, he/she will oversee risk management programs executed by the second line of defense.
Key duties and Responsibilities
IA Function Management
- Establish internal audit (IA) audit charter including IA terms of reference and service delivery approach
- Lead and assess annual risk assessments to formulate risk-based audit plan
- Develop and implement a plan for professional and career development of IA staff
- Determine an adequate budget to support IA planned activities
- Deploy sufficient staff with appropriate competencies to achieve engagement objectives.
- Play a key role in annual audit planning process
- Coach staff to enhance competence and professional development
- Determine the appropriate continuing professional development necessary to keep staff effective at work
- Conduct effective performance appraisal of IA teams against key performance indicators.
Engagement Planning
- Evaluate the relevance and the prioritization or focus of the audit plan and its alignment with IA and organizational strategies
- Develop and document risk-based audit plans, objectives, scope, timing, and resource allocations
- Identify sources of potential engagements through risk framework
- Review audit engagement objectives and scope to ensure they address the risks identified
- Review and approve audit engagement programs
- Revise audit plans based on business rollout plans for new technology applications.
Engagement Execution
- Verifying implementation and maintenance of the appropriate internal controls by the management
- Reviewing the reliability and integrity of financial and operational information and the means used to identify, measure, classify and report such information.
- Reviewing the systems established by management to ensure compliance with policies, plans, procedures, laws, and regulations that could have a significant impact on operations and management reports and determining compliance.
- Providing an annual written assessment regarding the effectiveness of the system of internal controls, risk management and governance to the WATU TZ BARC Committee to enable the Board to report on the effectiveness of the system of internal controls, where applicable.
- Conducting a review of key financial reporting controls in identified financial systems and processes and providing a written assessment to the WATU TZ BARC Committee.
- Conducting ad hoc and special assignments as and when the need arises after formal consent has been obtained considering the approved annual audit plan; and
- Rendering advisory services if there is no possibility that independence and objectivity may be jeopardized in future audits
- Review audit working papers to ensure that they sufficiently document information obtained, analysis made, and support conclusions
- Present and discuss risk-based audit engagement findings with process owners
Information Gathering and Analysis
- Review business insights and make recommendations for improvement
- Use insights and recommendations to enhance planning and delivery of work outputs
- Define areas of focus for data analysis in alignment with the objectives and priorities of the strategies and plans
- Conceptualize new data collection, analysis and interpretation techniques and data and information sources.
Enterprise Risk Management
- Assessing the adequacy of the combined assurance approach adopted by the organization, which includes the adequacy of risks covered by the different assurance providers and the reliability of the assurance provided.
Key performance indicators (KPIs)
- Satisfactory achievement of approved audit plans at ≥85% completion of fieldwork; with 70% of reports issued relating to these projects at year-end
- Timeous reporting to the BARC on a quarterly basis
- Potential operational efficiencies/process improvement/cost savings generated from implementing internal audit and/or risk mitigation recommendations
- Significance of audit findings /risk mitigation recommendations
- Operationalized updated and robust companywide compliance calendars
- Robust risk management programs including departmental risk register and risk champions networks.
- Effective utilization of resources and cost management
- Certifications obtained /number of training hours per year.
- Adhering to IIA Code of Ethics and Watu TZ Code of conduct and value.
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Qualifications:
- Education level: Minimum of a University degree, preferably in a business-related discipline from a reputable and recognized institution
- Certifications:
CPA.
CIA/CISA will be an added advantage.
- Experience: 5+ years of experience of internal or external audit with a reputable organization, 2 of which should have been in an audit committee reporting capacity.
Technical skills:
- Proven knowledge of accounting and auditing standards, laws, rules, and regulations, risk management frameworks, procedures, and practices
- High attention to detail and excellent analytical skills
- Must be able to demonstrate a broad technical knowledge and expertise covering the conduct of business, corporate governance and regulatory risk and regulatory change matters.
- Proven track record of delivering enhancements to process efficiency
- Excellent communication skills, ability to communicate and influence at all levels of the organization (both verbal and written)
- Experience in working with data and data manipulation tools is also required.
Behavioral skills:
They must demonstrate the following values:
- Customer Focus – deliver and maintain a high level of customer service with both our internal and external customers.
- Ownership – treat Watu as your own company and make decisions that would benefit us all aligned with our company values – with a clear focus of delivering on the agreed KPIs.
- Respect – display respect and maintain respectful relationships within our Watu teams and our customers and partners.
- Integrity – operate openly and transparently with our teams, customers, and partners – Act with Integrity.
- Empowerment – Learn and grow with Watu.
- Ability to perform under pressure, handle heavy workloads, and meet stringent reporting deadlines.
- Ability to work as part of an effective dynamic team.
- Ability to work unsupervised and maintain motivation.
- Maintain the highest standards of professionalism and independence in the execution of duties with the highest level of integrity and quality.
- Maintain a neat and professional appearance.
- Ability to handle sensitive company information and maintain confidentiality.
People & Leadership Skills
- Participate in mid-year performance appraisals, annual performance appraisals and monthly 1-1s as per Watu performance management cycle.
- Work together to create an environment that fosters teamwork and cooperation.
- Attend training sessions offered to continuously improve skills and knowledge.
- Be proactive and self-motivated to achieve set Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).
- Recommend new ways of working to continuously improve efficiency, productivity and enhance both our internal and external customer experience.
- Keep updated on any changes in policies, schedules, and product knowledge to the team.
- Attend and participate in team meetings.
WHAT WE OFFER:
- Be a part of an international, dynamic and driven team that has set their aspirations high and work hard to achieve those
- Opportunities to learn and grow together with us
- Competitive compensation package
- Health benefits
Do you see yourself being part of the WATU team? Then please apply with your CV and a cover letter, we are looking forward to working with you!
**Please be cautious, this vacancy does not require individuals to pay for job opportunities**
How to Apply:
To submit your application, please follow the link provided below.
Reporting to: Head of Process
Role purpose:
Empower operating teams by driving efficiency, ensuring accountability and operational integrity. You will create new processes and systems as well as improve existing ones. The ideal candidate is a well-rounded, data-driven businessperson who excels in data analysis, project management, stakeholder management, and communication.
Key Responsibilities:
- Achieve deep understanding of business needs and processes
- Engage business leaders on current processes, gaps, and anticipated changes
- Drive efficiency through process mapping and identification of opportunities
- Create systems for operating teams to use, primarily in Google Cloud Platform
- Provide initial training and support for operating teams until they are self-sufficient
- Design and conduct experiments to quantitatively identify best practices
Qualifications (Required):
- SQL
- Spreadsheet management
Qualifications (Preferred):
- University degree in a quantitative field
- Computer Science, Actuarial Science, Engineering, Statistics, Econ, Math, MIS
- Dashboarding
- Python
Your journey to becoming a rockstar process analyst:
- 1st two weeks: Learning the business
- You will complete side by sides with various departments, watching operating teams do their jobs and learning how various functions connect to each other
- 2nd two weeks: Learning the trade
- You will work with other process analysts to support their ongoing system development and optimization. You may also have an internship with our analytics team to sharpen your data skills and acquaint you to GCP
- Months 2-3: Taking Ownership & Adding Value
- Supported by your manager and team, you will own a project from end-to-end
- Life as a process analyst:
We have daily morning huddles, weekly 1:1s with your manager, and regular side-by-sides with operating teams. Work from home 1 day per week, travel ~10%.
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Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
How to Apply:
To submit your application, please follow the link provided below.
