Sacco Accountant
Ref No. KCS2/CCIA/2017
Our client, a medium sized Sacco in
Nairobi with a membership of 1,400, seeks to recruit a suitably qualified
person to fill the position of a SACCO Accountant.
Responsible To: Chief Executive
Officer
Responsibilities
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Preparation of Society final
accounts, Trial Balance, Balance sheets etc;
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Preparation and presentation of
annual revenue and capital budgets;
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Preparation of Economic reports;
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Analyzing market and competitors
trends;
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Developing financial management
mechanisms;
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Conducting reviews/evaluations for
cost reductions on various vote heads;
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Managing Sacco’s financial accounting
and monitoring systems;
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To liaise with internal /External
Auditors on audit Controls and act on management letters;
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Producing accurate financial reports;
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Give a cost benefit analysis on
external borrowing for Board of Directors approval;
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Management of staff payrolls;
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Keeping abreast of changes in
financial regulations and legislation;
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Ensuring the Society assets and
liabilities are recorded correctly and safeguarded;
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Ensuring the necessary cash
reserve is maintained as required by law;
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Keeping and managing debtors and
creditors records;
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Implementation and review of the
Society’s financial accounting policies and procedures;
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Giving guidance in all financial and
accounting matters;
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Ensuring adequate budgetary controls
are in place;
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Advising and overseeing prudent
financial management and investment;
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Submitting implementation work plans
and ensure proper reporting systems are in place;
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Approving payments made by the
Society;
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Ensuring that accounts and
reconciliation are done on a monthly basis and adherence to specific deadlines;
and
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Any other lawful duties that may be
assigned from time to time.
Qualifications
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Are holders of a Business related
degree or its equivalent from a recognised university and CPA (K) or ACCA
or Bachelor’s Degree and CPA (K) or its equivalent
or Bachelor’s Degree and CPA (K) or its equivalent
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or CPA (K) and have satisfactorily
served as an Accountant in the Society
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or a comparable position with similar
responsibilities in a Sacco or in like organizations for a minimum period of 3
years.
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Diploma in Co-operative Management
will be an added advantage.
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Have demonstrated high financial
management capability and Investment.
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Have good knowledge of Information
Technology.
Attributes / Skills
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High financial management capability.
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Judgment and decision-making ability
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Strong analytical, financial
reporting, and presentation skills with the ability to present complex issues
clearly and concisely
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Accuracy and attention to detail
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High leadership and administrative
capacity
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Ability to plan and execute tasks
with minimal supervision
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Excellent communication and interpersonal
skills.
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Good IT skills and Proficient in
Microsoft office suite
How to Apply