Ukulima Sacco Society Limited Jobs in Kenya

Mission: To provide quality savings, credit and front office (FOSA) facilities that enhance members’ economic and social empowerment with maximum returns

We are a member based countrywide SACCO Society with its headquarters in Nairobi and wish to fill in the following vacant positions:

1. Senior Accountant 
1 Position

The Holder of this position will be reporting to the Finance Manager

Main Duties

·         Producing monthly trial balances, bank reconciliation statements and other financial reports in accordance with IAS’s and other Regulations

·         Preparation of timely and accurate management reports on issues that fall under his/her Division

·         Review of subsidiary ledgers and reconciliations to general ledger

·         Review bank reconciliation on weekly basis and ensure all reconciling items are fully explained

·         Assisting in preparation of final accounts

·         Maintain SACCO Fixed Assets register

·         Maintenance of creditors’ and debtors accounts and records, through strict adherence to the laid down controls and financial regulations of the Society.

Academic/Professional Qualifications

·         Bachelor of Commerce or Business Administration (accounting / finance option) and CPA (K) with 4 years of relevant experience or:

·         CPA (K) or equivalent and diploma in Cooperative Management with 6 years relevant experience.

·         Thorough Knowledge of financial and accounting software packages and high level of computer literacy.

2. Accountant I
2 Positions

Reporting to the Senior Accountant

Main Duties

·         Maintaining and updating the general Ledger;

·         Updating cashbooks, Petty Cashbooks and preparation of Bank Reconciliation statements;

·         Organizing and taking charge of the Accounts General

·         Controlling of all accounting documents including assets

·         Supervising cash office and cheque writing operations

·         Authorization of refunds.

Academic/Professional Qualifications

·         Bachelor of Commerce or Business Administration (accounting / finance option) and CPA III with 2 years of relevant experience or:

·         CPA III and diploma in Cooperative Management with 3 years relevant experience.

·         Thorough Knowledge of financial and accounting software packages and high level of computer literacy.

3. Internal Auditor I
1 Position

Reporting to the Internal Audit Manager.

Main Duties

·         Assisting in preparation of audit programmes and carrying out routine audit within the Society’s operations and activities;

·         Recommending systems of internal controls and checks;

·         Implementing the recommendations of the external auditors;

·         Carrying out audit investigations, Undertaking financial, operational and investigative audits

·         Assist in designing, developing and updating the internal audit manual detailing audit plans

·         Assist in preparing audit reports, queries and observations

·         Facilitating the periodic review of internal control systems to ensure their adequacy to prevent errors and irregularities

·         Carrying out a review of accounting, financial and budgetary systems

·         Ascertaining compliance with established, policies, plans, procedures and processes in the Society

·         Reviewing and appraising the soundness, adequacy and application of accounting financial and other operating controls and promoting effective controls;

Academic/Professional Qualifications

·         Be in possession of Bachelor in Commerce or Business Administration (accounting / finance option) and CPA III with 2 years of relevant experience in a similar position or;

·         CPA III and diploma in Cooperative Management or Cooperative Audit with 3 years relevant experience.

·         Be in possession of CISA Certification

4. Internal Auditor II 
1 Position

Reporting to the Internal Auditor I

Main Duties

·         Carrying out audit investigations, undertaking financial, operational and investigative audits

·         Implementing of the recommendations of the external auditors

·         Assist in the preparation of audit manual detailing and audit plans

·         Assist in preparing audit reports, queries and observations

·         Facilitating the periodic review of internal control systems to ensure their adequacy to prevent errors and irregularities;

Academic/Professional Qualifications

·         Bachelor in Commerce or Business Administration (accounting / finance option) and CPAII with 2 years of relevant experience in a similar position or;

·         CPA II and diploma in Cooperative Management or Cooperative Audit with 2 years relevant experience.

·         Be in possession of CISA Certification

5. Human Resource and Administration Officer I
(1 Position)

Reporting to the Human Resource and Administration Manager.

Main Duties

·         In charge of Payroll Section in the organisation

·         Assist in the implementation of the Performance Management System

·         Oversees maintenance of up to date staff medical accounts, monitors staff entitlement balances, updates staff dependant list on regular basis and capturing/data entry of invoices

·         Assist in compiling various HR reports for timely reporting and decision making

·         Responsible for data input in to HR database and validation of the same

·         Supervising the support staff

·         Responsible for minutes of HR & Administration meetings.

Required Qualifications

·         Bachelors Degree in Social sciences from a recognized university

·         Post graduate Diploma in HR

·         Three years relevant experience in a similar position and Computer proficiency

6. Procurement Officer I
1 Position

Reporting to the Human Resource and Administration Manager.

Main Duties

·         Guides end users on procurement and disposal methods and practices

·         Preparation and management of annual procurement plans

·         Maintain knowledge of all organizational and governmental rules affecting purchases, and provide information about these rules to organization staff members and to vendors

·         Monitor in-house inventory movement and complete inventory transfer forms for bookkeeping purposes

·         Monitor contractor performance, recommending contract modifications when necessary

·         Prepare invitation-of-bid forms and mail forms to supplier firms or distribute forms for public posting.

Academic/Professional Qualifications

·         Bachelor’s degree in Social Science or Procurement /Purchasing and Supplies Management from a reputable University;

·         Post Graduate Diploma in procurement

·         Three years working experience in a related field and Computer proficiency

7. Regional Marketing Assistants
5 Positions

Reporting to the Marketing and Customer Relations officer, these positions will be on one year contract basis and regional based.

Main Duties

·         Recruitment of new members ;

·         Assisting in marketing the SACCOs products and Services

·         Manage activities of the regional Sales/marketing and ensuring that the sales/revenue targets are met

·         Preparation of Regional annual business and periodic sales/activity plans;

·         Prepare and submit monthly and periodic reports;

Academic Qualifications

·         Certificate in Sales and Marketing from recognized institutions

·         Two years work experience in sales and marketing in a reputable organization

·         Minimum C- in KCSE

·         Computer Proficiency

The Sacco is an equal opportunity employer and offers competitive remuneration packages to successful applicants.

Interested applicants should forward their resume to: jobs@ukulimasacco.web-ke.info on or before 9th November 2010

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