A leading urban based Sacco in Kenya
is seeking for a qualified, experienced and highly motivated individual to fill
the position of Head of Finance
Job Purpose: The Head of Finance will be responsible for the
finance function of the Sacco as well as providing financial advice to the
General Manager and the Board through identifying, planning and implementing
financial interventions aimed at strengthening a fast growing Sacco.
- Provide leadership in departmental
plans, policies, procedure, strategies and action plans in keeping with
Sacco mission and objectives
- Ensure quality service delivery in operations,
including compliance with approved project goals and objectives.
- Identify and develop investments and financing
options with a view of maximizing net returns to members.
- Continuously review the internal controls and
systems for efficient financial management
- Ensure financial disbursement process are
within approved financial guidelines and work plans
- Facilitate preparation of the Sacco annual
budget for Board approval
- Provide professional advice on financial
matters to the C.E.O and the Board
- Management of members loans and advances in a
timely manner
- Ensuring timely management accounts and
statutory reports are produced by specific dates
- Implementation and maintenance of all
computerized accounting systems
- Continuously Identify appropriate solutions
for potential financial problems by analyzing accounts data.
- Prepare members reports, coordinate auditing
of Sacco operations and maintain supporting documents and records
- Inducting, coaching, training and motivating
departmental Staff
- Budget preparation ,monitoring and investment
of Sacco funds
- Prepare and analyze on a regular basis the
Sacco’s business plans, budgetary estimates and provide explanations on
variances.
- Prepare regular reports on performance of the
Sacco to the Board
- Assist in all other areas of financial
management as required from time to time by General Manager and the Board.
Skills
- Proven Numerical competence,
- Communicates well and in conscious
manner,
- Team player,
- Strong Interpersonal and Negotiation
skills,
- Commitment and motivation,
- Attention to detail,
- Time management,
- Good IT knowledge,
- Conversant with Sacco business,
- Energetic,
- Self-driven and with impeccable integrity
Minimum qualification and
experience
- A minimum of a first degree in Commerce,
Business, Accounting or Finance and a CPA (K). An MBA will be an added
advantage
- At least five years relevant experience in a
large or medium sized organization.
- Experience in project management and
implementation of new products and services within a service oriented
environment.
How to Apply
Interested applicants who meet the
above requirements are requested to send their applications together with their
detailed CV and testimonials, names & addresses of three referees and
stating their current and expected remuneration, clearly indicating the
position you are applying for to;
D/NA 1876, before 15th December 2015
NB: Applications that are incomplete or that are received beyond the deadline will not be considered.
Only shortlisted candidates will be
contacted.
