Our client, a medium sized SACCO in
Timau, Meru County, with a branch in Naivasha, wishes to recruit suitably
qualified and experienced individual for the position of:
Internal Auditor
Ref: IA/SIRSA/02.15
Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) the job holder shall be responsible for the following:
Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) the job holder shall be responsible for the following:
Key Responsibilities
- Development of the yearly risk-based internal
audit plan.
- Demonstrate excellent auditing skills in the
performance and execution of quality audits: deliver audit work on time
with minimal supervision, identify and discuss (raise and clear) audit
issues with management, draft audit issues into a report highlighting the
business impacts and risks, keep within time and cost budgets.
- Document, evaluate and test systems and
controls to determine their adequacy and effectiveness to ensure:
- Compliance with policies and procedures,
- Accomplishment of management’s objectives,
- Reliability and integrity of information,
- Economic use of resources, and
- Safeguarding of assets
- Provide ad-hoc consultative advice to new
projects/problem areas as may be required from time to time.
- Follow up and resolution of issues identified
in internal and external reviews.
- Carrying out special reviews such as budgetary
and spending reviews, extracting data and reports, identifying trends and
flagging issues.
- Prepare draft reports, discuss findings with
stakeholders and present neat working papers for review.
- Verifies payment vouchers and schedules to
determine their authenticity
- Any other duties as assigned by management
Skills, Competencies and Experience:
- Professional qualifications CPA (K) and a
registered member of ICPAK
- Bachelor’s Degree in business related field
added advantage
- Diploma in Co-operative Management as an added
advantage.
- Proficiency in computer skills.
- At least 3 years’ experience to the position.
- Demonstrate leadership ability.
- Strong business and financial analytical
skills.
- Have worked in a medium size Cooperative
society
ICT Administrator
Ref:ICT/SIRSA/02.15
The position reports to the Chief Executive Officer and has the following duties:
The position reports to the Chief Executive Officer and has the following duties:
- Support the Sacco Back Office and Front Office
management systems and / or any integrated ERP system.
- Experience with FineEXtreme system shall be an
added advantage.
- Advise management and BOD on all issues
regarding use of Information Technology
- Monitoring the progress of the design, installation
and commissioning of the various networks and systems
- Responsible for ICT Network administration,
Software development, systems support and customer support
- Enforce adherence to ICT Policy to all members
of staff
- Responsible for security of Sacco data and
communication systems
- Schedule routine backup of Sacco data and
ensure secure storage
- Leads ICT support team to ensure information
systems are available, secure and fulfill the expectations of their users.
- Any other duties as assigned by the management
Skills, Competencies and Experience:
- Diploma in Information Technology or Computer
Science
- Degree in Information Technology will be an
added advantage
- At least three (3) years relevant working
experience
- A self motivated person with ability to work
both independently and as a team player with minimal supervision to
achieve organizational goals
SACCO Branch Manager
Ref: BM/SIRSA/02.15
Reporting to the Chief Executive
Officer, the branch manager is responsible for coordinating day to day
operations and business growth at the branch together with the following other
duties;
- Establish and oversee the implementation of
sound financial management systems in liaison with the finance department
- Manage branch performance against agreed
targets and budgets,
- Seek and continuously develop knowledge and
information about competitor activity, pricing and tactics, and
communicate this to relevant departments in the Sacco
- Maintain and develop existing and new
customers through appropriate propositions and promotion methods, and
relevant internal liaison, to optimise quality of service, business
growth, and customer satisfaction.
- Manage the branch loan portfolio in accordance
with the Sacco credit policy and procedures.
- Management and growth of the branch savings
and deposits in accordance with relevant policies, procedures as well as
the overall Sacco strategic objectives
- Ensure that all Sacco policies, rules,
procedures and other relevant laws and regulations are adhered to and all
staffs are conversant with themin line with Sacco objectives
- In liaison with finance department, ensure
adequate branch liquidity and that there is enough cash at all times
- Ensure adequate security for cash in Sacco
premises, in transit and at any paying points.
- Controls the utilization of, and ensuring
proper maintenance and custody of all society assets at the branch
- Establish and maintain appropriate systems to
ensure that member’s queries and complaints are noted and addressed
satisfactorily and in time.
- Establish and maintain appropriate reporting
systems to ensure the board and management are well appraised on branch
performance and that accurate reports are prepared and submitted in time
- Ensuring proper running and security of ICT
resources at the branch in accordance with the ICT policy
- Communicate, liaise, and negotiate internally
and externally using appropriate methods to facilitate the development of
profitable business and sustainable relationships with stakeholders
- Manage and motivate staff, train and develop
staff, according to company policies and employment laws, and ensure
relevant HR procedures are followed (appraisals, discipline, grievance,
etc.
- Manage branch health and safety, security and
emergency systems, and ensure staff and members awareness of the same,
according to Sacco policies and relevant laws
- Develop personal skills and capability through
on-going training, as provided by the Sacco or elsewhere or by
self-subject to Sacco approval.
- Any other duties as may be allocated by
superiors from time to time
Skills, Competencies and Experience
- University degree in Business Administration,
Business Management, Commerce, Finance, Accounting or Economics.
- Attained CPA Part 2 or its equivalent e.g ACCA
- Diploma in co-operative management, business
management, microfinance, marketing, entrepreneurship or any other
relevant field will be an added advantage.
- Have at least five years’ experience in a
deposit taking SACCO with two years of these being in a senior management
position or a banking environment.
- Computer proficiency.
- Possess excellent interpersonal and
communication skills.
- Knowledge of Sacco and Co-operative
regulations
- Knowledge of credit management
- Be decisive and possess quick judgment skills
- Possess leadership and supervisory skills
- Possess analytical and critical thinking
skills in use of spread sheets and word processors
- Management reporting skills
- Be a team player with public relations skills
- Have ability to work long hours and with
minimal supervision
- Be proactive and possess initiative
- Have excellent communication and interpersonal
skills
- Be able to motivate and mentor a team
Accounts Assistant
Ref:ACC/SIRSA/02.15
Reporting to Accountant the key responsibilities for the position will include but not be limited to:
Reporting to Accountant the key responsibilities for the position will include but not be limited to:
- Ensure accurate and timely record keeping
- Ensures monthly reconciliation of all General
ledger accounts
- Accurate maintenance of Members’ Personal
Accounts
- Practice transparency, accountability and
effective use of financial resources and assets
- Assist in design and formulation of Sacco
products and services
- ATM & Mpesa Reconciliation
- Making General ledger postings
- Market and cross-sell the Sacco products and
services
- Any other duties as requested by the
Accountant
Skills, Competencies and Experience:
- Certified Public Accountant (CPA) Part 2
- A business related degree in finance or
Accounting an added advantage
- Three years relevant working experience
especially in a Sacco Society at a similar level.
- Have exemplary integrity and honesty
- Have excellent financial analysis, quick
judgment, analytical and critical thinking skills
- Have excellent communication and interpersonal
skills
- A team player able to motivate and mentor a
team
How to Apply
Interested applicants who meet the
above requirements are requested to send their applications together with their
CV’s and testimonials stating their current and expected remuneration, to
co-opconsultancy@co-opbank.co.ke so as to reach us by 20th February 2015
NB: Applications that are incomplete or that are received beyond the deadline will not be considered.
NB: Applications that are incomplete or that are received beyond the deadline will not be considered.
Only short listed candidates will be
contacted.