Universal
Traders SACCO (UTS) is dully licensed deposit taking Sacco under the
regulations of SACCO societies Act 2010 and has its major operations in the larger
eastern region.
To
date, Membership to the SACCO is diverse and incorporates traders, farmers,
civil servants, membership groups and associations.
We are looking for focused, dynamic and experienced individuals to fill the following positions:
Chief
Executive Officer
(1
Post)
The
person will be responsible for the day to day Management of the Society’s
Operations.
In
addition he/she is expected to give advice to the Board of Directors on various
policy matters as well as managing the staff within the Society.
- Interpreting
and implementing the decisions of the Board;
- Ensuring
effective management of the Sacco’s business in the best interest of the
Sacco and other stakeholders;
- Ensuring
development and implementation of strategic and business plans;
- Overseeing
the development of operational plans and budget for approval by the Board;
- Ensuring
compliance with the laws of the country;
- Overseeing
the development of various Sacco policies.
- Ensuring
there is effective communication between the management and the Board;
- Acting
as the principal spokesperson of the Sacco;
- Participating
in the Board of Director’s meetings and Executive Committee meetings;
- Responsible
for the security of funds and assets of the Sacco;
- Performing
any other lawful duties as may be assigned by the BOD
Attributes /Skills
- Judgment
and decision-making ability
- Able
to handle difficult customers with diplomacy and tact
- Accuracy
and attention to detail
- High
financial management capability
- High
leadership and administrative capacity
- Excellent
communication skills
- Proficient
in Microsoft office suite
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s
Degree in Business related course from a recognized University
- Be
a Certified Public Accountant CPA(K) holder
- MBA
Qualification will be an added advantage
- Have
at least 5 years practical experience in a busy financial institution with
2 of these being in a Senior Management Position
- 30
– 40 years age.
Branch Manager
(2
Posts)
The
branch Manager shall be reporting to the Chief Executive Officer and is
generally responsible for coordinating day to day branch operations and
business growth at the Branch.
Main
Duties :-
- Manage
branch performance against agreed targets and budgets, and within policies
and standards and in line with the Sacco`s strategic objectives.
- Establish
and oversee the implementation of sound financial management systems in
liaison with the Head of Branches and Finance.
- Manage
the branch loan portfolio in accordance with the Society credit policy and
procedures.
Attributes /Skills
- Good
Interpersonal and Leadership skills
- Good
business Management skills
- Negotiation
skills
- Judgment
and decision-making ability
- Ability
to achieve results through people and develop staff
- Accuracy
and attention to detail
- High
financial management capability
- Excellent
communication skills both written and oral
- Proficient
in Microsoft office suite
Qualifications
- Bachelors’
degree in Business Related Field from a recognized university
- CPA
II/ACCA or equivalent
- 3
years’ experience in a similar position in a financial institution or
equivalent
- Age:
28 – 35 Years.
Interested and qualified candidates are invited to apply.
Applications
should be sent to the postal or Email address shown below accompanied with a
detailed C.V, copies of academic & Professional Certificates and
testimonials so as to be received not later than Friday March 06th, 2015.
The
candidates must indicate their current and expected gross salary in the
application letter though remunerations will be negotiable depending on
qualification and experience.
The
Secretary
Board
of Directors
P. O.
Box 2119-90100
Machakos
or
info@universaltraders.co.ke
NB:
Only the shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
