SACCO Job Opportunities

A medium size Sacco with branches in Nairobi and across the country wishes to recruit suitably qualified and experienced individuals in the following positions;

1. Finance Manager

Job profile

Reporting to CEO the duties of the Finance Manager will have the following duties:

• In charge of finance department and its staff
• Reviewing and formulating finance and accounting policies, procedures and practises
• Effective management and use of Sacco financial resources and assets
• Preparation of timely and accurate financial reports
• Co-ordinating external auditors exercise in Society
• Developing and implementing financial plans of Society
• Giving prudent financial advice to Society
• Any other duties as may be assigned by the CEO

The candidate

The candidate must possess the following qualifications

• A business related degree
• CPA (K)/ACCA
• Minimum of five (5) years working experience in a busy financial institution preferably within the co-operative movement
• Diploma in cooperative management will be an added advantage
• Computer literacy in accounting packages
• Minimum 30 years of age

2. Systems Administrator

Job profile

Reporting to the CEO the System Administrator will have the following duties

• Database maintenance and user support
• IT Network administration, systems support and customer support
• Advise Sacco on all issues regarding use of Information and Communication Technology
• Monitoring the progress of the design, installation and commissioning of the various networks and systems
• Administering the routine maintenance schedule for all communications and IT equipment
• Responsible for the management, development and security of information and communication systems
• Management and Administration of system security
• Production of required reports
• Updating and maintaining Society website
• Liaison with software vendors for updates

The candidate

The candidate must possess the following qualifications

• Higher diploma in IT with three years of relevant hands on experience in a busy sacco
• Working knowledge of CMIS and/or any other Sacco software
• A degree in Computer Science/Software Development or IMIS will be an added advantage
• Minimum 30 years of age

3. Records Officer

Job profile

Reporting to the CEO the Records officer will have the following duties

• In-charge of registry section and supervision of staff therein
• Management of records movement, filing, storage and archiving
• Maintainance and updating of members register
• Any other duties as may be assigned

The candidate

The candidate must possess the following qualifications

• Diploma in records and archives management with a degree in Information Science been an added advantage
• Five years working experience in Records and Archives Management three of which should have been in a busy financial institution
• Minimum 28 years of age

4. Internal Audit Assistant

Job profile

Reporting to the Internal Auditor the Internal Audit Assistant will have the following duties

• Assisting in the review of existing Internal Control Systems and procedures
• Assisting in the evaluation and improvement of risk management control and governance systems
• Assessing compliance to policies, procedures and regulations
• Detecting incidences of frauds and non compliance and their prevention
• Any other duties as may be assigned

The candidate

The candidate must possess the following qualifications

• CPA(K)
• Three years working experience in a busy audit environment within a financial institution
• Computer literate
• Minimum age of 25 years

Interested applicants who meet the above requirements are requested to send their applications stating their current and expected remuneration, their current Curriculum Vitae and testimonials to the address below so as to reach us by 18th February 2011.

DN/A. 864
P.O. Box 49010 - 00100
Nairobi.

NB: Applications received beyond the deadline will not be considered.

Only short listed candidates will be contacted.