Co-operative Bank Sacco is a
professionally managed, medium sized Savings and Credit Co-operative Society
with offices located within Nairobi.
The Sacco which is check-off
based with membership of around 4,000 wishes to recruit a professional to fill
the following vacant position;
Accountant
Accountant
Ref No: ACCT/CBS/2016
The successful candidate will
report to the Finance Manager and will be responsible for the following duties;
- Preparation of
outgoing cheques.
- Reconciliation
of bank statements.
- Preparation of
recovery schedules.
- Preparation of
journals.
- Posting into
the ledgers.
- Filing
documents captured in the system.
- Banking of
incoming cheques.
- Any other
duties that may be assigned to him/her from time to time.
Qualifications and Skills
- CPA (K) or equivalent.
- KCSE B- and a
C+ in Maths and English.
- Aged 25 years
and above.
- Computer
literate.
- Experience in
Sacco Industry is an added advantage.
How to Apply
If you are interested in the above position, kindly CLICK HERE to download and complete the job application questionnaire and submit as per the instructions contained therein by 18th October, 2016.Please note that you need the latest Adobe Reader version to fill and submit your application.
Relationship Manager, Agri
cooperatives
Are you looking for an
employer who promotes individual excellence and mutual respect in a team-driven
culture with a key focus on social empowerment?
The Co-operative Bank of
Kenya, “The Kingdom bank” is the place for those looking to new horizons.
Are you sales driven with a
keen interest to make your mark in the Co-operative movement? If you have an
edge in business development, then this is the perfect opportunity for you.
Expand your horizons!
The role holder will be
responsible for driving all Agri Co-operatives related activities and value
chains for the growth of the bank business and contribution to the bottom line,
in the assigned region.
Particularly addressing all
the related value chains covering coffee subsector, grain, dairy, horticulture
multipurpose co-operatives, Community Based Organisations, tea, sugarcane
mortgage asset/insurance finance and any Agri based co-operative.
The role will also support and be the interface between the Business Bankers and branch staff in the region to drive business and coordinate functions of the Agri Co-operatives in line with divisional structure, while at the same time exploring possible value chains that can translate into business arising from clients call visits and other initiatives.
The role will also support and be the interface between the Business Bankers and branch staff in the region to drive business and coordinate functions of the Agri Co-operatives in line with divisional structure, while at the same time exploring possible value chains that can translate into business arising from clients call visits and other initiatives.
Activities will be centered
on increasing volumes of assets, liabilities and customer numbers while at the
same time directing sales growth through the existing delivery channels and in
support with head of department.
The Role
Specifically, the successful jobholder will be required to:
- Identify and
exploit potential Agri Co-operatives lines among existing and potential
clients, viable Agri Co-operatives value chains amongst existing clients
and new ones in order to grow quality asset book.
- Collaborate
with Business banker - Agri-Co-operatives in selling of bank products to
clients in the Region while working towards maintaining close relationship
with the bank’s key market segment (Co-op movement) to ring fence it from
competition.
- Appraise/analyze
customer credit requests in a spread sheet and forward to Credit Risk
Analysis Unit for approval and credit decision making then advise clients
accordingly on their credit requests within the stipulated SLA.
- Ensure
compliance with credit policy on credit administration by constantly
interrogating data on Bank Master to ensure that limits are correctly
loaded, all flags properly put and review dates complied with accordingly.
The role holder will also ensure all covenants of offer letters are
complied with and perfection of security done as per policy.
- Keep records of
correspondence from clients, copies of credit approval memos, and copies
of call visits and any other correspondence in the respective files for
future reference.
- Ensure that all
facilities are being serviced to reduce the Portfolio at Risk.
- Maintain and
update client data base for the region to enhance relationship management
while ensuring to make customer visits at least once every month and also
Carry out branch visits in the course of scheduled call programs as a
matter of courtesy to gather intelligence on what the competition is doing
in order to remain relevant in the market.
- Work closely
with Ministry of Co-operatives Development & Marketing (MOCDM) and
Memorandum of Association (MoA) officers in order to maintain a
competitive edge in the industry by being ahead of the competition in all
Agri Co-operatives ventures. Assist in seeking and mobilizing deposits
from development partners/clients and the relevant Ministries in order to
manage the 80/20 rule in liabilities and also assist in scoping business
levels with clear wallet sizes of all partnerships.
- Train staff on
team talks and related projects and products and assist in review of internal
processes and procedures for better service delivery to customers, while
also ensuring that the department is well prepared for audit at all times.
Skills, Competencies and
Experience
The successful candidate will be required to have the following skills and competencies:
The successful candidate will be required to have the following skills and competencies:
- A Bachelor’s
degree in a business related field from a recognized university.
- At least 3-5
years banking experience in a relationship management or business
development role.
- Extensive
knowledge of business industry trends and practices and a keen interest or
knowledge of the Co-operative movement.
- Strong
marketing, presentation and decision-making ability and general banking
operations.
- Motivated,
proactive with good interpersonal skills and result oriented.
- Detailed
knowledge of bank operations, banks products, services and policies.
- Excellent
customer service coupled with strong communication, presentation and
decision making skills
- Quick and
innovative thinker with passion for technology related solutions.
- Ability to
analyze data, information and situations, for effective work performance
with excellent attention to details and quality outputs.
How to apply:
If you are confident that you
fit the role and person profile and you are keen to add value to your career
then please forward your application enclosing detailed Curriculum Vitae to
jobs@co-opbank.co.ke indicating the job reference number RM/CBD/2016 by 25th
October, 2016.