Job Purpose
The job holder shall provide day-to-day leadership,
management and vision necessary to ensure efficient and effective
implementation of SACCO’s strategic plan. He/she will give guidance to the
Board of Directors on various policy matters as well as manage the staff in a
competent and business manner in order to achieve the SACCO’s objectives.
Job Type: Contract – Three (3) Years renewable based
of performance
Duties & Responsibilities
The job holder will be responsible to the Board and
overall management of SACCO activities as follows:
- To be responsible for the implementation of the SACCO’s
Strategic Business plans.
- To be responsible for implementation of and adherence to the
policies, procedures and standards.
- To be responsible for the SACCO’s investments and management
of balanced investment portfolio.
- To be responsible for the management, development &
maintenance of high-performance team by providing transformative
leadership & effective supervision, guidance and initiating training
of staff and members under your jurisdiction.
- To be responsible for the SACCOs financial & operational
planning, forecasting and budgeting and be able to conceptualize and
explain variances.
- To be responsible for prudent management of costs so as to
achieve business growth as outlined in the strategic plan.
- To be responsible for supporting Board’s decisions making
preparation, analysis & presentation of comprehensive, timely,
reliable and compliant financial reports.
- To ensure effective implementation of financial, operational
& accounting policies and procedures.
- To prepare weekly, monthly, quarterly reports on performance
of the entire SACCO’s Key Result Areas to the board and advises
accordingly.
- To ensure compliance with all statutory and regulatory
requirements of the SACCO & be able to propose changes to the Board
such as SACCO ACT, Rules, By-laws, SASRA ACT, Cooperative rules.
- To cause to develop and provide high quality products and
efficient services which are value-adding to members so as to enhance
market share and revenue command of the SACCO.
- To provide support to the Board of Directors by organizing all
Board and Sub Committee meetings, Annual and Special General Meetings and
Supervisory meetings as and when required.
- To build and develop high motivated team of employees through
embedding performance development and couching through identification of
staff training needs and enshrine them in the training and education
programs of the society.
- To develop and operate a financial services network of
branches based on assessment from relevant officials – on quality member
service, innovative savings, loan products and introduction of new
business opportunities.
- To promote the SACCO’s corporate image by representing the
society in a professional manner at all times.
- To attend and participate in Board meetings, seminars and
conferences at all levels to keep informed of the developments affecting
the SACCO movement and business environment in general.
- To support the Board of Directors in developing Strategic Plan
upon which other SACCO plans will be hinged to drive the vision and
mission of the SACCO business into the future.
- To implement, without delay, all recommendations from
Government regulatory bodies, BOD, internal and external audit reports and
consultants based on agreements arrived at with Board.
- To cause to ensure correctness of books of accounts, receipts
and disbursements are well maintained.
- To ensure safe custody of all funds, documents and property
belonging to the SACCO and ensure their safe keeping.
- To keep minutes of all general meetings and meetings of the
Board of Directors
- To prepare, approve, authorize and sign all official
correspondence of the SACCO.
- To be a signatory to SACCO Society cheques, contracts and
other documents as may be necessary.
- Head of the HR function and overall staff welfare as well as
the implementation of the Staff Performance System (PMS)
- To perform such other duties as may be directed by the Board
of Directors.
Impact of Results
- Effective and efficiency overall planning, administration,
coordination and evaluation of all functions of the SACCO.
Qualifications & Experience
- Bachelor’s Degree in Business Development related field or its
equivalent.
- A master’s Degree will be an added advantage.
- Accounting certification CPAK/ACCA will be an added
advantage
- A minimum of Seven (10) years working experience in a Deposit
taking SACCO and/or financial institution, 5 years working experience at a
senior management level.
- Computer literacy and knowledge of Navision ERP
will be added advantage.
- Knowledge in SACCO business model & other operational
issues of the Sacco.
- Good analytical, Communication and writing skills.
- Excellent organization and interpersonal skills.
- Change Agent – Introducing and implementing institutional
changes and installing organizational development programs in regard to
SACCO matters.
- Must possess high degree of integrity.
- Strategic thinking and result oriented.
- Track record of good management and development skills.
- Knowledge in Financial Accounting Reporting.
- Ability to network with stakeholders.
General Requirements
- Planning & Organizing
- Leadership
- Entrepreneurial Awareness
- Decisiveness and adaptability
Interested candidates must fulfill the requirements
as per chapter six of Kenyan constitution.
They should immediately initiate clearance from the
following bodies as they shall be a requirement to be presented at the
interview stage for successful candidates:
- Police clearance certificate (Certificate of Good Conduct).
- Tax compliance certificate from the Kenya Revenue Authority
(KRA).
- Clearance certificate from the Ethics and Anti-Corruption
Commission (EACC).
- Clearance certificate from Credit Reference Bureau (CRB)
How To Apply
Interested and qualified applicants are requested to
click on the link below and fill out the online application form and submit
by 5th July 2024. Any applications received after the closing date
shall not be accepted.