Our client, Mwalimu National Sacco
Society Ltd, is a leading ISO certified organization mandated to mobilize
savings and give credit to its members.
With a net worth of over Ksh. 20
billion, a membership in excess of 60,000 members and eleven (11) branches
spread across Kenya, Mwalimu National Sacco stands out as a leader in the
sector and is geared to become a key player in the region’s financial services
sector.
Mwalimu Sacco is seeking to recruit
dynamic, ambitious and result oriented individuals to fill the following
position:
Human Resources Manager
Ref: HRM/11/2014
Reporting directly to the Chief
Executive Officer, the incumbent will develop and deliver people management
strategies which support the Sacco’s overall strategic aims and
objectives.
S/he will contribute at both
strategic and operations level in order to identify human resources priorities
and recommend appropriate people management solutions which support business
aims, in addition to providing a customer-focused HR service.
Specific responsibilities will include:
- Developing and implementing the annual HR
business plans derived from the Strategic Plan;
- Identifying, designing and implementing
strategic HR projects, as and when required.
- Developing, reviewing and ensuring compliance
with HR practices and procedures;
- Developing and implementing effective and
equitable job grading and salary structures;
- Preparing and monitoring the departmental
budget;
- Developing manpower plans, conducting
recruitment and selection, induction and development programs;
- Coordinating, monitoring and evaluating
performance management and appraisal processes;
- Driving staff engagement initiatives;
- Managing employee relations and grievance
processes;
- Ensuring a conducive work environment and
overseeing employee welfare, safety and health; and
- Preparing HR metrics and reports on all staff
HR related issues.
Key qualifications, knowledge and
experience required:
- A Masters degree in Business Administration,
Strategic Management or Human Resources Management;
- A member of Institute of Human Resources
Management. A higher Diploma in Human Resource Management will be an added
advantage;
- At least 10 years human resource generalist
working experience of which at least five (5) should be in a senior
management position heading a HR function;
- Understanding and working knowledge of Labour
laws and Labour Union activities;
- Excellent negotiation and conflict resolution
skills; and
- Excellent counselling skills.
Head of Marketing, Research and Corporate
Affairs
Ref: HMCA/11/2014
The incumbent will
plan, develop and implement all of the organization’s marketing strategies,
marketing communications, and public relations activities in order to
continuously attract potential customers and retain existing ones.
S/he will report directly to the
Chief Executive Officer and will also ensure that the SACCO communicates its
value proposition to the members and other stakeholders.
Specific responsibilities will include:
- Developing and implementing the SACCO’s
marketing, corporate communication strategy, and customer service strategy;
- Developing of themes, layout, design,
communication messages and coordinating printing of marketing and
promotional materials;
- Managing and monitoring customer service
within Mwalimu Sacco and its branches countrywide;
- Coordinating all internal and external
corporate communication including media briefs and release;
- Leading the marketing team to deliver all
planned and agreed department and individual performance targets;
- Ensuring the delivery of excellent internal
and external customer service by all team members;
- Identifying potential business opportunities
while ensuring acquisition of and retention of members;
- Developing and implementing Corporate Social
Responsibility initiatives within the Sacco
- Planning and implementing promotional
campaigns through various platforms; and
- Industry research of various aspects
influencing the cooperative movement and financial sector at large.
Key qualifications, knowledge and
experience required:
- A Bachelors degree business or related field;
A masters degree is an added advantage
- Membership to a professional body;
- Minimum of 10 years’ experience in a busy
organization, five of which must be in a senior management position
progressively within a busy marketing, strategic planning/innovations
department;
- Demonstrable expert business knowledge and
proficiency in marketing, analytical research, leadership, corporate
communication and strategic planning;
- High standards of professionalism and
integrity; and
- Ability to write press releases, make
presentation and negotiate with media.
Company Secretary
Ref: CS/11/2014
Reporting to the
Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of the Board of Directors, the incumbent
will advise on legal, compliance and corporate matters of the Sacco.
S/he will be responsible for
identifying and managing legal risk, leading the compliance function and
providing direction and focus while proactively advising and educating the
organization on relevant legal issues.
Specific responsibilities will include:
- Providing legal advisory services to the
Sacco’s board and management and ensuring that all activities are in line
with the applicable laws, including compliance matters which may pose
financial or reputational risks;
- Formulating and developing legal strategies
and plans to ensure adherence to legal and policy guidelines that promote
good corporate governance;
- Ensuring that all aspects of legal risk are
identified, covered and mitigated in the implementation of new projects,
systems, and procedures;
- Drafting, reviewing and negotiating legal agreements
to which the Sacco is a party;
- Researching and preparing legal papers and
reports on issues of importance to the Sacco;
- Providing oversight on work assigned to
external lawyers to facilitate progress for cases to ensure that all
information necessary to the hearing of cases are available;
- Acting as a legal representative for Mwalimu
Sacco for debt collection and legal actions for recoveries and in court
cases;
- Managing the organization’s fixed assets
contracts within the legal and regulatory context;
- Preparing and delivering compliance education
and training to employees to build risk awareness within the organization;
and
- Organizing Board meetings and Annual General
Meetings by formulating meeting agenda with the Chairman/CEO and ensuring
timely distribution of board papers.
Key qualifications, knowledge and
experience required:
- A Bachelor of Laws degree from a recognized
university and must be an Advocate of the High Court of Kenya. A Master’s
degree will be an added advantage;
- A minimum of ten (10) years relevant
post-qualification legal experience;
- At least five (5) years’ experience in
financial services setting will be considered a distinct advantage;
and
- Working knowledge and experience of Laws of
Kenya, legal and court processes, procedures and Sacco guidelines.
Head of Audit, Risk & Compliance
Ref: HARC/11/2014
Under the
supervision of the Board Audit & Risk committee and CEO, the incumbent will
provide assurance to the Audit Committee with regards to the effectiveness and
adequacy of the SACCO’s internal control systems, risk management and
governance policies, procedures and processes and the SACCO’s compliance to
statutory requirements and regulations.
He will be responsible for
facilitating the execution of the Enterprise-wide Risk Management (ERM)
framework in the SACCO and is expected to lead and own the SACCO’s risk
strategy.
Specific responsibilities will include:
- Formulating and ensuring the execution of
Strategic objectives for the Audit, Risk and Compliance department in line
with the overall corporate plan;
- Formulating and managing audit department’s
annual budget;
- Establishing an efficient and effective
control environment to monitor risk, oversee and enforce risk management
policies to close gaps in risk capabilities;
- Monitoring the Sacco’s compliance with risk
management regulatory provisions; ensure prompt reporting of risk
exposures and provide advice on resolution, in line with best practices;
- Ensuring that risk management, control, and
governance systems are functioning as intended and will enable the
organization’s objectives and goals to be met;
- Organizing internal and external audits, while
ensuring compliance with the management actions recommended in the audit
reports;
- Attending Board Audit Committee meetings as
the Committee Secretary; and
- Advising on risk issues and preparing audit
report for the Board and Management to assist in decision making.
Key qualifications, knowledge and
experience required:
- A degree in Business Administration,
Accounting, Banking, Finance or Economics. A Masters Degree will be an
added advantage;
- Possess professional qualification such as
ACCA, CPA (K), CISA and a registered member of ICPAK; certified risk and
compliance accreditations shall be an added advantage;
- A minimum of five 5 years working experience
in audit, risk management and risk supervision in financial institutions
at senior management level as an Audit Manager or its equivalent;
- Comprehensive knowledge of ERM concepts,
financial systems and process audit and thorough knowledge of financial
service industry/Sacco dynamics including regulations, legislations and
operating environment; and
- Demonstrated ability to conduct reviews and
development of policies and procedures and align them with best practices
including IFRS and International Standards for Professional Practice of
Internal Auditing.
Head of Finance & Strategy
Ref: HFS/11/2014
The incumbent will
provide effective and efficient co-ordination and supervision of financial
management and reporting of the Sacco by developing and implementing sound
accounting and financial systems and internal control procedures in accordance
with international financial standards, policies, guidelines and procedures.
Specific responsibilities will include:
- In liaison with the Chief Executive Officer
(CEO), formulating corporate strategies, monitoring and overseeing their
successful implementation;
- Developing new areas of business that
accelerate revenue generation and attainment of the organisation’s growth
and competitive strategies;
- Providing relevant financial information and
reports on the Sacco’s performance on periodic basis, ensure compliance
with current SASRA directives, the Companies Act, Sacco and SASRA
guidelines;
- Preparing timely financial statements and
reports as required by all pertinent laws and regulations;
- Coordinate effective treasury management to
ensure optimum utilization of funds;
- Preparing, controlling and monitoring the
Sacco’s revenue and expenditure budget;
- Creating and maintaining strong financial
discipline by planning, controlling and reporting on the Sacco’s financial
performance to the Board of Directors and the senior management team;
- Monitoring the fixed assets register,
provision accounts and investment portfolio;
- Ensuring financial and management controls are
in place and report on any irregularity and noncompliance which have a
financial implication; and
- Maintaining a good working relationship with
various stakeholders towards attainment of the Sacco’s development plans
and its investments.
Key qualifications, knowledge and
experience required:
- A Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, or related
field. A Masters degree will be an added advantage;
- Possess professional accounting qualification
CPA(K), ACCA, ACA and a registered member of ICPAK;
- A minimum of five 5 years working experience
at senior management level as a Finance Manager or its equivalent;
- Demonstrable financial management experience
and knowledge on all aspects of a financial institution, accounting and
IFRS standards, SACCO guidelines and SASRA guidelines; and
- Excellent leadership skills particularly in
strategy formulation and execution.
How to Apply
Applicants for the all the positions
above must possess excellent written and oral communication skills,
demonstrated interpersonal and organizational skills.
Good analytical skills and knowledge
of ICT applications and attention to details are also critical competencies. In
addition they must be self-driven, have ability to achieve results in a
fast-paced, dynamic environment with shifting priorities and have excellent
facilitation and presentation skills.
If you believe you can clearly
demonstrate your abilities to meet the relevant criteria for the above roles,
please submit your application with a detailed CV, stating your current
position, current remuneration, e-mail and telephone contacts and quoting the
respective reference number on your application letter.
To be considered, your application must be received by 21 November, 2014 addressed to:
The Director
Executive Selection Division
Deloitte Consulting Limited
Email: esd@deloitte.co.ke
Nairobi, Kenya
