Finnlemm SACCO Accountant / Loan Officer Job Vacancy - Nairobi, Kenya

Organisation:Finnlemm is the SACCO for the employees of Foreign Missions, Non Governmental Organizations and their affiliates.

Position: Accountant / Loan Officer 

Reporting to: General Manager

Location: Nairobi

Tasks 

• Data Input of Loans and appraisals
• Processing of Payments
• Preparing Monthly Schedule
• Updating of the GL

Qualifications 

• Minimum professional accounting qualification such as , CPA II and ANC stage 2
• Hands on experience working with a computerized accounting system
• Thorough understanding of Kenya Sacco laws, International Financial Reporting Standards and experience in application and enforcement of the Laws/standards at the corporate level.
• Minimum of 3 years progressive experience preferably in a busy cooperative society.

Skills & Desired 

Qualities: 

• Numerical, Confidential and Detailed
• Proactive and Team work
• Interpersonal and Communication Skills
• Professionalism, Ethical and Integrity
• Ability to work within deadlines

Start date: Immediately 

Application

Applicants are invited to send a cover letter illustrating their suitability for the above position against the listed qualifications, competencies and skills as well as detailed curriculum vitaeindicating their current remuneration, names and addresses (telephone and email) of three referees correspondence should be addressed to:

The Manager and sent via email to admin@finnlemm.com, not later than 30th September 2011.

Applications with multiple attachments or from job agencies will not be accepted.

Only short listed applicants will be contacted

Muramati Sacco Branch Manager, Branch Operations Officer, Credit Manager, Finance Manager, Credit Officer, Teller Clerks and Sales Reps Jobs in Kenya - SACCO

Muramati Sacco is one of the fastest growing Saccos in Kenya.

Due to the growth, we are seeking to recruit for the following positions;

Branch Manager

Ref: MMTI/BM/1/2011

Reporting to the Business Operations Manager the job holder is responsible for day to day branch operations.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

•     Initiate and sustain branch strategies for growth in line with the organizational strategies and set targets
•     Provide a link between the branch and other organization’s functions
•     Oversee operations in the branch and ensuring branch compliance with operational guidelines and procedures
•     Responsible for customer relations and maintaining organization’s corporate image
•     Provide leadership, responsible for continuous performance management of all staff members in the branch, and build team work in the branch
•     Oversee production of timely and reliable reports

Required Academic Qualifications

•     University Degree in Business, Commerce, Entrepreneurship, Finance, Accounting or its equivalent.
•     CPA(K)
•     Diploma in Banking, Micro Finance , Co-op Management, Entrepreneurship, Business Management
•     C+ [plus] in KCSE

Other Requirements

•     At least three (3) years management experience in a SACCO/ Financial institution
•     Strong leadership skills
•     Marketing and Public relations skills
•     Analytical and decision making skills
•     Able to work within given strict deadlines
•     Must be Computer Literate
•     Team player of excellent interpersonal and communication skills
•     High degree of integrity

Branch Operations Officer

Ref: MMTI/BOO/1/2011

Reporting to the Branch Manager the job holder is responsible for day today branch operations.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

•     Responsible for branch cash administration.
•     Ensuring smooth operations of the branch
•     Following up on implementation of all policies and procedures
•     Checking and supervising the work of branch staff
•     Production of requisite reports for the position

Required Academic Qualifications

•     University Degree in Business, Commerce, Entrepreneurship, Finance, Accounting or its equivalent
•     Diploma in Banking, Micro Finance , Co-op Management, Entrepreneurship, Business Management or CPA
•     C+ [plus] in KCSE

Other Requirements

•     At least two (2) years management experience in a SACCO/ financial institution
•     Marketing and Public relations skills
•     Analytical and decision making skills
•     Computer Literacy
•     High degree of integrity
•     Able to work within given strict deadlines
•     Team player of excellent Interpersonal and communication

Credit Manager

Ref: MMTI/CM/01/2011

Reporting to the Business Development Manager the job holder is responsible for the lending function and loan administration.

Main Duties & Responsibilities

•     Growing high quality loan asset portfolio for the Society
•     Management of healthy loans portfolio
•     Ensuring compliance to lending policy
•     Management of securities/collateral
•     Preparing, analyzing and submitting credit reports and prudential returns as required
•     Ensuring excellent member service

Required Academic Qualifications and Experience

•     University Graduate in Commerce, Entrepreneurship, Finance, Accounting or its equivalent
•     Holders of diploma in Credit management, ACIB, AKIB, CPA, or ACCAs CPA or equivalent will have an added advantage

Other Requirements

•     At least 3 years working experience in credit/lending function in a financial Institution
•     Strong leadership skills
•     Strong decision making ability
•     Excellent analytical skills
•     Computer Literacy
•     High degree of integrity.
•     Team player of excellent interpersonal and communication skills

Finance Manager

Ref: MMTI/FM/1/2011

Reporting to the Business Support Manager the job holder is responsible for day to day department operations.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

•     Responsible for organizations prudent investments and management of balanced investment portfolio
•     Responsible for management, development and maintenance of high performance teams by providing good leadership
•     Responsible for organization financial planning, forecasting and budgeting
•     Responsible for management of costs so as to achieve business growth as outlined in the strategic plan
•     Responsible for supporting decision making through preparation, analysis and presentation of comprehensive, timely reliable and compliant financial reports

Required Academic Qualifications

•     University Degree in Finance /Accounting
•     CPA ( K)
•     Qualifications in Business Management, Micro Finance, Entrepreneurship or any other relevant field

Other Requirements

•     At least 3 years experience in financial management position in related environment
•     Strong leadership skills
•     Strong decision making ability
•     Excellent analytical skills
•     Computer Literacy
•     High degree of integrity.
•     Team player of excellent interpersonal and communication skills

Credit Officer

Ref: MMTI/CO/1/2011

Reporting to the Branch Operations Officer the job holder is responsible for the daily coordination of the lending function in the branch.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

•     Growing high quality loan asset portfolio
•     Management of the individual loans portfolio through monitoring and adherence to set terms and conditions.
•     Ensuring compliance to the Sacco’s lending policy
•     Ensuring that all securities/collateral are recorded and well maintained

Required Academic Qualifications

•     Business degree from a recognized University
•     Diploma in Banking, Micro Finance , Co-op Management, Entrepreneurship, Business Management or CPA
•     C+ [plus] in KCSE

Other Requirements

    At least two (2) years working experience in credit / financial Institution
    Good understanding of the Financial Sector
    Computer literacy
    Strong analytical skills to interpret and evaluate financial statements
    High degree of integrity
    Excellent member service skills
    Team player with excellent interpersonal and communication skills

Teller Clerks

Ref: MMTI/TCL/1/2011

Reporting to the Branch Operations Officer the job holder is responsible for the daily cash & non-cash transactions’ postings and efficient delivery of quality services.

Main duties and responsibilities

•     Receiving, paying and reconciliation of cash and non cash equivalent
•     Daily postings of branch cash and non cash transactions
•     Maintenance of accurate records for easy tracking and retrieval
•     Provision of excellent member service
•     Preparation and presentation of comprehensive, timely and reliable daily reports.

Required academic qualifications

•     Diploma in Banking, Micro Finance , Co-op Management, Entrepreneurship, Business Management or CPA II Section 4
•     C+ [plus] in KCSE

Other Requirements

    Experience in a similar work environment
    Computer Literacy
    Able to work within given strict deadlines
    High degree of integrity
    Excellent member service skills
    Team player with excellent interpersonal and communication skills

Sales Representatives

Ref: MMTI/SR/1/2011
Reporting to the Alternative Channels Manager the job holder is responsible for planning and implementing sales and marketing initiatives in order to realize set targets.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

•     Delivery of the daily sales and business development targets in both savings and credit in line with the weekly work plan.
•     Collecting and presenting data on product development and strategy formulation
•     Compilation and presentation of timely and reliable daily and monthly reports

Required Academic Qualifications

    Diploma in Sales and Marketing, Banking, Micro Finance, Co-op Management, Entrepreneurship or equivalent
    C+ [plus] in KCSE

Other Requirements

•     Experience in a similar work environment
•     Computer Literacy
•     Outgoing person of high Persuasive skills
•     Excellent member service skills
•     Team player with excellent interpersonal and communication skills

Interested and qualified candidates please forward applications and CV by

E mail only to hr@muramatisacco.co.ke

Clearly quote the reference number for the position applied for.

Closing date for job Applications is Friday 9th September 2011

Co-operative Manager

Cooperative Manager- Frich Kibagenge
5 Positions

Five newly established co-operative societies serving smallholder tea growers in Kericho and its environs seek to recruit the services of qualified managers to facilitate their day to day activities:

Among the key responsibilities include the following:

• General management of the society
• Implementation of the decisions of the management committee
• Establish of a pricing strategy for products and services
• Timely preparation of society’s business plans, budgets and monthly returns.

The incumbent should possess the following qualifications:

• CPA/ACCA part II
• Diploma in co-operative management or relevant field
• 3 years of relevant experience especially in the tea sector
• Experience in computerized accounting

If you meet the above qualifications, please send your detailed CV with a cover letter to the undersigned by 24th February 2011:

The Country Representative
Africa Now
P.O.Box 2514 – 40100
Kisumu

Or email: kisumu@africanow.org

Those who had applied earlier are requested to re-apply.

ICT Manager

We are a fast growing Savings and Credit Co-operative society offering BOSA and FOSA services to members and with several branches in central region of Kenya.

The Sacco is in the process of recruiting a qualified ICT Manager who will report to the General Manager.

Key Responsibilities:-

• Provide vision and leadership in exploiting the potential of evolving Information & Communication Technologies that supports the Society’s mission and vision.
  
  
• Advise the Sacco Management team on ICT developments and policy issues and their impact on the Sacco Operations and strategy.
• Manage the Sacco network infrastructure, servers and workstations.
• Develop, implement and monitor the Sacco practices for data protection, internet use, e-mail, security and ICT resource management.
• Develop hardware, software and the network solutions for the Sacco, to meet changing business and administrative needs.
• Develop, deploy and maintain appropriate ICT infrastructure and connectivity solution for the Sacco for secure, efficient and effective flow of information to facilitate operations and timely decision making.
• Responsible for regular maintenance programme and resolving failures in hardware and software and ensuring appropriate “housekeeping” tasks are implemented.
• Develop documentation, implement, test and review business continuity plan (Disaster Recovery Plan) for ensuring systems availability and business continuity.
• Deploy, Maintain and train staff on appropriate business applications that support critical business processes.
• Establish appropriate operational procedures, tools and resources for effective and timely delivery of technical support for all system users (at the head office and branches) to ensure productivity.
• Undertake any other similar duties as may be required from time to time.

Minimum Qualifications: -

• Degree in Computer Science or Information Technology or related field
• Systems Networking qualifications
• Knowledge in Sacco operations- BOSA & FOSA operations
• Knowledge of Bankers Realm software
• Basic Accounting qualifications will be an added advantage
• At least 4 years’ experience in a busy ICT environment
• Should be below 35 years of age.

If you meet the above qualifications, send us your application to reach us by 15th March 2011.

Please ensure to attach your C.V, copies of your academic, professional certificates and three referees one of which should be previous employer accompanied by a hand written application letter addressed to:

DNA 888
P.O. Box 49010, GPO 00100
Nairobi

Chief Executive Officer, Finance Manager and Internal Auditor - Mumias

Our client, Sukari Sacco in Mumias wishes to recruit suitably qualified and experienced individuals in the following positions;
1. Chief Executive Officer
Job Ref SS 01

Job Profile

Reporting to the Board of Directors the Chief Executive Officer will have the following duties and responsibilities;

• Implementation of Members resolutions and Board resolutions.
• Preparation and presentation of policies to the Board for approval.
• Implementation and adherence to the prescribed policies, procedures and standards.
  
  
• Monitoring and evaluating systems that have been established to facilitate efficient operations and communications.
• Ensure adherence to the applicable Acts, regulations, rules, By-laws and the established code of conduct.
• Attend to staff mailers, particularly Human Resource Development and training.
• Managing performance management system in the Society.
• Ensuring that the board is frequently and adequately appraised of the operations of the Society.
• Implementing strategic and long-term business plans.

The Candidate

The candidate must possess the following qualifications;

• Must be a holder of CPA (K) or CPS (K) and a member of a professional body.
• Posses a Bachelors Degree preferably in a social science.
• Minimum of five (5) years experience.
• Must have worked at a senior level in a financial institution with demonstrated outstanding professional competence.
• Applicants should be of age 35 to 45 years.
• Sound understanding of co-operative management.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work as part of a team and to build strong working relationships.
• Ability to make quick but balanced decisions.
• Very good ICT skills.
• • High integrity and honesty.

2. Finance and Administration Manager 
Job Ref SS 02

Job profile

Reporting to the CEO, the Finance & Administration Manager will have the following duties and responsibilities;

• Provide and interpret financial information and produce complete and accurate financial reports to specific deadlines.
• Monitoring and interpreting cash flows and predicting future Sacco needs and trends in the market.
• Formulating strategic and long-term business plans.
• Develop financial management mechanisms that minimise financial risks.
• Manage budgets, conduct reviews and evaluations for cost-reduction opportunities.
• Liaising with appropriate contacts like auditors, lawyers, bankers and statutory organisations such as the Kenya Revenue Authority and the Sacco Societies Regulatory Authority.
• Supervising staff.
• Ensuring compliance with financial and labour laws.

The candidate

The candidate must possess the following qualifications;

• Bachelors Degree preferably in Commerce (Finance/Accounting).
• CPA (K) and a member of a relevant professional body.
• Minimum of five (5) years experience two (2) of which must be at a senior level with demonstrated outstanding professional competence.
• Applicants should be of age 30 to 45 years.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Sound technical skills and analytical approach to work.
• Ability to meet strict deadlines with minimum supervision.
• Ability to work as part of a team and to build strong working relationships.
• Ability to make quick but balanced decisions.
• Sound knowledge of financial and accounting packages.
• High integrity and honesty.

3. Internal Auditor 
Job Ref SS 03

Job profile

Reporting functionally to the Board Audit Committee and administratively to the Chief Executive Officer, the Internal Auditor will have the following duties and responsibilities;

• Working with the management to asses institutional risks and developing an audit plan that considers the results of the risk assessment.
• Evaluating institutional controls to determine their effectiveness and efficiency (systems audit).
• Recommending improvement to institutional controls, operations and risk mitigation solutions.
• Determining the level of compliance with internal policies, procedures, statutory and regulatory requirements.
• Evaluation and verification of final accounts together with the audit committee before presentation to the Board of Directors.
• Special audits on specific operational areas out of management requests.
• Periodic reports to the audit committee and management.
• Evaluating the budget and asses its overall effectiveness to the organization.
• Coordinating work with external auditors.
• In charge of daily examination of all the Society’s payments and receipts.
• Performing management advisory services.

The candidate

The candidate must possess the following qualifications;

• Bachelors Degree preferably in Commerce (Accounting) or equivalent.
• Must hold CPA (K) and registered with ICPAK.
• Minimum of three (3) years experience in a busy auditing environment with demonstrated outstanding professional competence.
• Applicants should be of age 30 to 45 years.
• Those with a CISA qualification will have an added advantage.
• Hands on experience with MS Office and accounting packages.
• Basic understanding of recognized quality systems.
• Good analytical and reporting skills.
• High integrity and honesty

Applicants who meet the above requirements are requested to send their applications in soft copies addressed to the Chairman Sukari Sacco attaching their current Curriculum Vitae, testimonials and provide details of three referees one of who must be a professional referee to the email below so as to reach us by 30th June 2011.

Email to: co-opconsultancy@co-opbank.co.ke
CC: hr@sukarisacco.org

NB: Applicants should clearly quote the job reference number as subject of the email.

Only short listed candidates will be contacted