Stima Sacco Society Vision: ‘To be a market leader in the provision of world
class financial services to our members’
Stima Savings and Credit Cooperative
Society Limited (Stima Sacco) is a leading country-wide, fast growing and
licensed DTS (Deposit Taking Sacco) with an asset base of Kshs 16.3bn, a loan
book of 14bn, a deposit base of 13bn and membership of 36,000 derived from the
energy, utilities, services, small and micro enterprises (SMEs) and other
sectors.
In order to achieve the planned
growth, the Sacco is looking for a qualified and competent professional to fill
the following vacancy:
Chief Manager Finance
Ref.No: 211/IP/FN
Job Summary: Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer, the
Chief Manager Finance will be responsible for strategic financial planning and
management, financial advisory, resource mobilization and reporting.
The successful candidate will provide
effective and efficient co-ordination and supervision of accounting, financial
and treasury management through the development and implementation of sound
accounting & financial systems and internal control procedures in
accordance with regulations, standards and Sacco policies and procedures.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Overall management and co-ordination of the
finanœ division by leading, directing, planning and controlling of all
aspects of reporting, budgeting, final accounts and liaison with internal
and statutory auditors.
- In liaison with the Chief Executive Officer
(CEO), formulate corporate financial strategies, monitor and oversee their
successful implementation and ensure compliance with approved policies and
prudential regulatory standards.
- Create and maintain strong financial
discipline, provide periodic financial information and reports on the
Sacco’s performance to the Board of Directors and the senior management
team.
- Maintain strong internal policies, processes
and controls in order to provide timely, consistent and accurate
financial, treasury and management information for effective decision
making.
- Maintain good working relationships with
various stakeholders towards attainment of the Sacco’s corporate plans and
investment programs.
- Evaluate and measure finance & business
performance against the Sacco’s strategic plan, make recommendations and
presentations to enhance organizational performance to meet shareholders’
expectations.
- Attend the Board Finance, Investments and
Credit (FIC) Committee meetings as the Committee Secretary.
Key Qualifications and Skills
- A Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance or
equivalent and a Master’s degree in Business Administration, Finance,
Commerce, Accounting, or other related field.
- A professional accounting qualification CPA
(K), ACCA, ACA and a member in good standing of ICPAK for the last 5
years.
- A minimum often (10) years working experience
in financial management at senior management level as a Finance Manager or
its equivalent.
- Knowledgeable in all aspects of financial
institution, IFRS standards, and SASRA guidelines.
Additional Information
To succeed in the above position, the
candidate should have the proven ability to build and mold high performing
teams which thrive in a rapidly changing business environment.
The candidate should have a high
degree of personal commitment, the resilience to withstand strategic and
operational challenges and maintain growth momentum.
In addition the candidate should also
have well developed communication, leadership and management skills, clear
strategic vision and the demonstrated ability to make strategic decisions in a
timely and effective manner.
How to Apply
The selected candidates will be
offered three (3) years renewable contracts on extremely attractive
remuneration and there are excellent career opportunities.
The application and a detailed CV with names of at least three (3) professional referees should be sent to:-
E-Mail: hawkins.associates@khigroup.com
or Postal address
Hawkins Associates Ltd
Human Resources Consultants
215, Muthangari Rd, Lavington
P.O. Box 30684, 00100
Nairobi
Closing date for receiving applications: 16th February 2015
Hawkins Associates Ltd
Human Resources Consultants
215, Muthangari Rd, Lavington
P.O. Box 30684, 00100
Nairobi
Closing date for receiving applications: 16th February 2015