Bookshop Operations Officer at Mount Kenya University

Job Description (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Mount Kenya University (MKU) is a fully fledged chartered university committed to a broad-based, wholistic and inclusive system of education. It has an overall goal of promoting human resource development for society’s progressive good. The university has adopted several international best practices in its core functions, which has enabled its students and faculty win awards, thus stamping its authority as a centre of excellence. At its main campus in Thika town in the outskirts of Kenya’s capital Nairobi, the university is transforming a hitherto industrial town into an educational hub. At the same time, it is widening access to higher education for the larger East African Community through a well-structured network of campuses. The university also offers a wide-range of academic and professional courses, through various flexible modes that include virtual learning,evening classes , weekend classes and School based. The award-winning university library and the imposing Chancellors Tower at Thika Main Campus make the university unique.Education, Skills and Experience Bachelor’s degree, preferably in Business, Management or Marketing.5 years’ relevant experienceKnowledge 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 activitiesDeveloping and implementing the store’s operating procedures.Recommending appropriate related policies and internal controlsPreparing and managing yearly bookshop budgetsManaging 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 officeRecommend pricing merchandise; and ensuring the store is profitable by increasing sales and keeping costs lowEnsure maximum use and implementation of the ERP systemEngaging of customers by solving conflicts and sourcing for external businessesEnsuring the bookshop equipment’s are well maintained and in good working conditionServing as the secretary of the bookshop committeePerforming any other duties as may be delegated by your immediate supervisor.