Business Development
Job Reference No: BDM/NS/01/2019
Assistant Accountants
Job Reference No: BDM/NS/01/2019
Location:
Nairobi
Type
of engagement: Contract
To
undertake marketing activities towards growing Society membership, develop
competitive products for members and carry out product awareness campaigns, all
geared to growing Society’s profitability and capital.
Responsibilities
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Build a methodical and focused
approach to business development in identified sectors
·
To monitor implementation and review
of the Society’s strategic plan, policies and procedure manuals as relates to
the department
·
Identify market niches and craft
appropriate strategies for reaching existing and potential members of the
Society
·
Develop new business relationships,
generate and negotiate new income for the Sacco at an agreed growth oriented
annual target and follow through on potential new business opportunities
·
Identify target and potential markets
and design ways to consistently communicate the brand and products in all
marketing activities
·
Conduct Marketing activities based on
knowledge of the customers segments and target market, so as to deliver
products and services that satisfy the market segments
·
Develop and implement appropriate
communication and public relations strategies
·
Oversee the design, execution, and
communication of primary marketing research studies to evaluate specific
performance, SACCO positioning, competitive positioning and customer profiling
as well as managing the analysis and interpretation of secondary research data
to provide direction for strategic plans
·
To keep alert to competitive forces
and marketing practices and to keep the management advised on ways to counter
them
·
To ensure that customer service is
administered in accordance with SACCO policy, in a mutually beneficial manner,
to ensure lasting goodwill between the SACCO and all relevant stakeholders
·
To design and develop product and
services that will satisfy various market segments based on market research
findings
·
Manage publications including but not
limited to writing speeches, annual accounts, periodic newsletters, brochures,
etc.
·
Motivate, manage, and set targets,
monitor performance of the sales team and other staff in the department.
Requirements
·
A university degree in marketing, or
in business administration (marketing) or its equivalent
·
Professional training in marketing
and public relations.
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Membership to a professional body
·
Minimum of 5 years relevant
experience
·
Experience in the financial services
sector is an added advantage
Skills and Desired Qualities
·
Excellent analytical and
interpersonal skills
·
Innovative and ability to work
independently.
·
Strong communication and report
writing skills.
·
Self-driven, self-starter, team
player and results-oriented.
·
Sound ICT Skills.
·
Leadership skills
Branch Manager
Job
Reference No: BM/NS/01/2019
Location:
Kisumu
Type
of Engagement: Contract
Responsible
for the growth of business within the branch and management of the marketing
and office team.
Responsibilities
·
Market products and services in order
to generate business.
·
Respond to user queries and solve
identified problems
·
Maintain customer contact in the work
area to ensure quality services delivery
·
Develop annual work plans, annual
Budget & procurement plans for the branch
·
Provide team leadership and manage
performance of staff within the branch for improved service delivery and to
meet set targets.
·
Handle and resolve customer
queries/issues
·
Conduct recruitment drives for
membership/business growth
·
Prepare and submit periodical branch
performance reports
·
Represent the company in case of meetings
in area of jurisdiction.
·
Monitor and control branch assets of
the SACCO to ensure proper usage.
·
Verify loan applications to ensure
they are properly filled.
·
Monitor and collect outstanding
amounts / dues
Requirements
·
Bachelors’ degree in Marketing or
equivalent from a recognized institution.
·
Professional qualification will be an
added advantage
·
Minimum 3 years relevant experience
Skills and Desired Qualities:
·
Good communication and interpersonal
skills
·
Business acumen
·
Basic accounting skills
·
Good presentation skills
·
Sound ICT skills
Accounts Assistant
Job
Reference No: ACA/NS/01/2019
Location:
Kisumu
Type
of Engagement: Permanent
Responsibilities
·
Receipting of deposits and cheque
payments from members on daily basis
·
Updating of standing orders and bank
transfers to members’ accounts and organisations
·
Maintenance of the cheque deposits
register and safe keeping of cheques
·
Raising of journal vouchers for
approval
·
Reconciliation of monthly tabulation
of shares and loans and ensuring correction of the same
·
Reconciliation of the Cash-book with
bank statements and ensuring proper posting are made into the Ledger Accounts
·
File correspondence for all payments
made
·
Sending member statements half yearly
Requirements
·
Diploma in a business related field
·
CPA Part 2
·
Minimum 3 years relevant experience
Skills and Desired Qualities:
·
Knowledge of computerized accounting
systems
·
Good analytical skills
·
Good communication and interpersonal
skills
·
A team player
Loans Clerks
Job
Reference No: LC/NS/01/2019
Location:
Kisumu and Mombasa
Type
of Engagement: Permanent
Responsible
for the day to day coordination of the loaning function in ensuring that all
loan accounts are posted and up-to-date and assist in ensuring effective debt
recovery
Responsibilities
·
Processing of loan applications.
·
Preparing and submitting remittance
advices to members and payroll officers upon disbursement of members’ loans.
·
Advising members on their loan status
·
Prepare monthly reports for loans
approved and disbursed
·
Ensure timely reconciliation of accounts
within the department
·
Prepare monthly list of defaulters
·
Advising defaulters and their
guarantors
Requirements
·
Diploma in Co-operative Management,
Business Administration or equivalent qualification.
·
CPA Part 2
·
Minimum 3 years relevant experience
Skills and Desired Qualities:
·
Sound ICT skills
·
Good analytical skills
·
Good communication and interpersonal
skills
·
A team player
Assistant Accountants
Job Reference No: AAC/NS/01/2019
Location: Nairobi
Type of Engagement: Permanent
The position holder will assist the
Accountant by performing all the basic bookkeeping and help in preparation of
final reports
Responsibilities
·
Maintaining accounting records of the
society and processing the society’s payments.
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Preparing bank and general ledger
reconciliations.
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Assisting the accountant in preparing
monthly financial reports.
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Filing all tax returns of the
society.
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Assisting the accountant in preparing
for audits.
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Extract the daily cash flow report to
facilitate decision making
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Ensure that all the purchase and
requisitions are posted on the system
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Liaison with banks
·
Imprest management
Requirements
·
Bachelors’ degree in a business
related field from a recognized institution.
·
CPA (K)
·
Minimum 3 years relevant experience
Skills and Desired Qualities
·
Sound ICT skills,
·
Good interpersonal skills,
·
A good team player,
·
Able to work with minimum
supervision.
How to Apply
Online applications can be sent
to recruitment@kuscco.com and MUST clearly state the Job Title and Reference
number as the subject. All applications must be received by 25th January 2019.
Please follow this link to
apply: https://goo.gl/forms/RbMPWQGIB4YpOC8o2