Job Description
Our client, Nyati Savings and Credit Cooperative Society was registered in 1977 under the Cooperatives Societies Act by then employees of Securicor Security Services (K) Limited (currently G4S Security Services). In 2016, Nyati Sacco was licensed to conduct deposit taking business under the Sacco Society Act of 2008. Under the watchful eye and regulation of the Sacco Societies Regulatory Authority (SASRA), the Society continues to respond to the emerging and growing needs of members. Nyati Sacco wishes to recruit a professional for the position of Deputy CEO & HOD Finance.
JOB PURPOSE
The job holder is responsible for strategic financial planning, cash flow management, financial advisory, resource mobilization and reporting and development of strategies based on financial research and guiding CEO and the Board of Directors in making sound financial Business in the long and short term.
H/She will provide effective and efficient coordination and supervision of accounting, treasury and financial management through the development and implementation of sound accounting, financial systems and internal control procedures in accordance with regulations, standards and Sacco policies and procedures.
PERSON PROFILE
Minimum Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills and Experience required for this position:
• A Bachelors’ degree in Accounting/Finance from a recognized Institution of Higher Learning.
• Be Master’s degree holder
• Be a certified CPA(K) or ACCA holder
• Membership of the Institute of Certified Public Accountants (ICPAK)
• Minimum of Ten (10) years relevant Management experience in a busy deposit taking Sacco or any other financial institution, five (5) years of these being in a Senior Management Position in a busy accounting environment and preferably within the co- operative movement.
• Demonstrate knowledge of financial planning and Management.
• Strong analytical and numeric skills
• A proven track record in organization and problem-solving skills for effective and prompt decision making.
• Sound knowledge in Deposit taking Sacco, Accounting standards (IFRS) and regulatory ‘s (SASRA) guidelines governing DTS’s
• Proficiency in Computer applications especially in accounting packages and Systems.
Must demonstrate the following attributes / Skills
1. Team player with good leadership skills.
2. Flair in current Financial and Business Trends
3. Have unquestionable integrity
4. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills