Nov/Dec 2017 – Jobs at SHOFCO for SACCO Manager in Kibera, Kenya
Shining Hope for Communities (SHOFCO)
Job Title: SACCO Manager
Grade: 4
Section: Business Services
Department: Finance
Location / Work Station: Kibera
Working Hours: Monday – Friday | 8.00 AM – 5.00PM
Reporting Relationships
Reports to: Director of Resources and Operations
Direct reports: SACCO Administrator
Job Purpose: To be responsible for the day to day running of the SACCO operations and managing the SACCO activities in order to support the achievement of SHOFCO’s strategic goals.
Key Responsibilities / Duties/ Tasks
- Provide oversight to the SACCO operations and technical assistance to the SACCO Management Committee.
- Develop necessary policy documents and regulations that would ensure smooth operations of the SACCO according to the set guidelines.
- Ensure that all SACCO data and information is well documented and archived.
- Work in collaboration with the SHOFCO Metrics team to ensure that a proper information system is put in place to capture all SACCO data.
- Monitor the operations of the SACCO and ensure that all set targets are attained within the set timelines.
- Work together with finance department in preparation, analysis and presentation of comprehensive, timely, reliable and compliant financial reports.
- Ensure that all financial documents are up to date and that books of accounts are well kept.
- Provide guidance on the adoption and/or implementation of sound and up to date accounting systems.
- Ensure effective implementation of financial and accounting policies and procedures.
- Management of the general and subsidiary ledgers in accordance with internationally accepted accounting and financial reporting standards and preparation of final accounts for audit.
- Ensure compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements.
- Prepare and verify monthly statements for members and keeping records.
- Reconciling the bank account and performing other general accounting duties as required.
Job Competencies (Knowledge, Experience and Attributes / Skills).
Academic Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree in Co-operative Management, Business Management, Microfinance or any other relevant field
Professional Qualifications
- Qualification in Accounting – CPA, ACCA or similar
Other requirements (unique/job specific)
- 6 years’ experience working in a SACCO
- Knowledge of SACCO accounting systems
- Understanding of accounting principles
- Working knowledge of statutory legislation and regulations
- Proficient in computer packages especially Microsoft Office Suite
Functional Skills:
- Examining information
- Articulating information
- Making decisions
- Checking things
Behavioural Competencies / Attributes:
- Thinking positively
- Team working
- Upholding standards
- Managing tasks
How to Apply:
Interested applicants should send their applications together with a detailed CV to the HR Officer, jobskibera@shininghopeforcommunities.org quoting their current and expected salaries.
Applications without this information will not be considered.
DO NOT ATTACH TESTIMONIALS at this point.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Applications should reach us no later than 1st December 2017.