A SACCO based in Nairobi with branches countrywide is looking for an experienced qualified person to fill the position of Senior Accountant.
Key Responsibilities
• Develop and implement effective financial and accounting policies and procedures.
• To develop and apply effective financial accounting and reporting systems.
• Management of the general and subsidiary ledgers in accordance with internationally accepted accounting and financial reporting principles.
• Prepare and analyze on a regular basis the SACCO’s business plans, budgetary estimates and provide explanations on variances.
• Provide support to all other functions to enhance organizational goals.
• Provide professional guidance to the C.E.O and the Board of Directors on all financial decisions in the SACCO.
• Manage the FOSA operations in line with the current SASRA regulations.
• Supervision of accounting staff and any other duty that may be assigned from time to time by the C.E.O.
Qualifications, Experience and Skills
• A Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance options or CPA II and above.
• Ability to carry out financial analysis, financial projections and budgeting
• Ability to analyze problems and provide solutions in line with established policies and procedures
• Superior knowledge and proficiency in computerized accounting operations
• Outstanding leadership and managerial skills including coaching and training.
• Experience in FOSA operations will be an added advantage.
• Must have worked in a SACCO in a similar or related position for at least 3-5 years, two years of which must be at Supervisory level.
• Must be 25-45 years of age.
The position is on contract basis, 3 years renewable.
Kindly submit your application with detailed CV, certificates and testimonials, stating your current position, current salary, expected salary, and three professional referees by 29th April 2011.
NB: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Apply to:
The General Manager,
P. O. Box 55541-00200,
Nairobi.
