Our
client, Mwalimu National Sacco Society Ltd, is a leading ISO certified
organization mandated to mobilize savings and give credit to its members.
With
a net worth of over Ksh. 20 billion, a membership in excess of 60,000 members
and eleven (11) branches spread across Kenya, Mwalimu National Sacco stands out
as a leader in the sector and is geared to become a key player in the region’s
financial services sector.
Mwalimu
Sacco has consecutively won the Best Managed Sacco Award, demonstrating the
organisation’s commitment to excellence.
Mwalimu
Sacco is seeking to recruit dynamic, ambitious and result oriented individuals
to fill the following position:
Head of Finance & Strategy
Ref:
HFS/11/2014
The
incumbent will provide effective and efficient co-ordination and supervision of
financial management and reporting of the Sacco by developing and implementing
sound accounting and financial systems and internal control procedures in
accordance with international financial standards, policies, guidelines and
procedures.
Specific responsibilities will include:
- In liaison with the Chief Executive Officer (CEO), formulating corporate strategies, monitoring and overseeing their successful implementation;
- Developing new areas of business that accelerate revenue generation and attainment of the organisation’s growth and competitive strategies;
- Providing relevant financial information and reports on the Sacco’s performance on periodic basis, ensure compliance with current SASRA directives, the Companies Act, Sacco and SASRA guidelines;
- Preparing timely financial statements and reports as required by all pertinent laws and regulations;
- Coordinate effective treasury management to ensure optimum utilization of funds;
- Preparing, controlling and monitoring the Sacco’s revenue and expenditure budget;
- Creating and maintaining strong financial discipline by planning, controlling and reporting on the Sacco’s financial performance to the Board of Directors and the senior management team;
- Monitoring the fixed assets register, provision accounts and investment portfolio;
- Ensuring financial and management controls are in place and report on any irregularity and noncompliance which have a financial implication; and
- Maintaining a good working relationship with various stakeholders towards attainment of the Sacco’s development plans and its investments.
Key
qualifications, knowledge and experience required:
- A Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, or related field. A Masters degree will be an added advantage;
- Possess professional accounting qualification CPA(K), ACCA, ACA and a registered member of ICPAK;
- A minimum of five 5 years working experience at senior management level as a Finance Manager or its equivalent;
- Demonstrable financial management experience and knowledge on all aspects of a financial institution, accounting and IFRS standards, SACCO guidelines and SASRA guidelines; and
- Excellent leadership skills particularly in strategy formulation and execution.
How
to Apply
Applicants
for the all the positions above must possess excellent written and oral
communication skills, demonstrated interpersonal and organizational
skills.
Good
analytical skills and knowledge of ICT applications and attention to details
are also critical competencies. In addition they must be self-driven, have
ability to achieve results in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with shifting
priorities and have excellent facilitation and presentation skills.
If
you believe you can clearly demonstrate your abilities to meet the relevant
criteria for the above roles, please submit your application with a detailed
CV, stating your current position, current remuneration, e-mail and telephone
contacts and quoting the respective reference number on your application
letter.
To be considered, your application must be received by 21 November, 2014 addressed to:
The Director
Executive Selection Division
Deloitte Consulting Limited
Email: esd@deloitte.co.ke
Nairobi, Kenya