We
have been retained by one of our clients, a SACCO in Nairobi to recruit a
SACCO Manager/Accountant
SACCO Manager/Accountant
Reporting to the Board, the job holder is responsible for day to day Sacco operations.
Purpose:
- The office
holder is an Accountant and Administrative Officer who manages the SACCO
activities in collaboration with the SACCO Management Board.
- Main Duties and
Responsibilities;
- Responsible for the
organization’s investments and management of balanced investment
portfolio.
- Responsible for
the management, development and maintenance of a high performance team by
providing good leadership and effective supervision and guidance of staff
members under his/her charge.
- Responsible for
the organization’s financial planning, forecasting and budgeting.
- Responsible for
management of costs so as to achieve business growth as outlined in the
strategic plan
- Responsible for
supporting decision making through preparation, analysis and presentation
of comprehensive, timely, reliable and compliant financial reports.
- Ensure effective
implementation of financial and accounting policies and procedures.
- Management of
the general and subsidiary ledgers in accordance with internationally
accepted accounting and financial reporting standards and preparation of
final accounts for audit
- Prepare and
analyze on a regular basis the Sacco’s business plans, budgetary estimates
and provide explanations on variances.
- Provide support
to all other functions to enhance organizational goals. Ensure proper
planning and forecasting of Sacco operations.
- Prepare weekly,
monthly and quarterly reports on performance of the Sacco to the board.
- Ensure
compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements.
Required
Academic and professional Qualifications;
- Diploma in;
Cooperative Management, Business Management, Microfinance, Marketing,
Entrepreneurship or any other relevant field
- CPA (II)
Other
Requirements;
- At least 3
years’ experience in Sacco/financial management position.
- Age between 35 -
45 yrs.
- Computer skills
(Ms Word, Excel);
- Working
experience with CODIC software is mandatory
- Strong
leadership skills and decision making ability
- Excellent
analytical skills, self drive and initiative
- Team player
with excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Certificate of
good conduct
Online
applications can be sent to compliance@kuscco.com and MUST clearly state the
job reference number as the subject.
Applications
can also be hand delivered to our offices at KUSCCO Centre, 4th floor on
Kilimanjaro Avenue, Upperhill, opposite the Teachers Service Commission.
All
applications must be received by 28th June 2013.
Only
shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
