Accountant, and Micro Credit - Loan Officer Jobs in Kenya


Community Welfare Agency (WAC) is a Microfinance Institution operating in Nairobi which is seeking application from a qualifiedAccountant. 

He/She will be reporting to the Project   manager and the job’s responsibilities will be:

  1. Implementing sound accounting system
  2. Prepare all financial statements and books of accounts
  3. Process staff payroll, prepare and make payments of all statutory deductions
  4. Preparation of budgets, monitor and ensure control of the same
  5. Manage all aspects of company financial records, assets and liability management
  6. Manage all aspects of the company accounting structures and processes
  7. Responsible for all bank accounts management including bank reconciliations
Qualifications and Skills
  1. Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting option) or CPA III finalist
  2. Experience of over 3 years in microfinance institution
  3. Preferably have experience in CMIS operations
  4. Proficient in Microsoft office applications
  5. Age between 25-35 years old
  6. Experience in FOSA management is an added advantage.
Micro Credit - Loan Officer

This is a field related job which involves lending under group methodology and the Micro- credit loan officer will be responsible for achieving the following objectives and responsibilities:
  • Identification of potential clients, recruitment, screening and training potential clients on the organization’s loan policies and procedures and make recommendations on extending credit
  • Conduct due diligence to determine feasibility of extending credit to potential clients
  • Monitor closely the clients business performance and repayment
  • Assist in the development of new products and processes
  • Generation of timely and accurate reports periodically
Qualifications and Experience
  • A minimum qualification of Diploma in Business Administration and management, Cooperative Management or Micro-finance
  • Proficiency in MS Office Packages
  • Not less than 2 years working experience in a busy Micro credit organization. Group lending will be an added advantage.
  • Good interpersonal communication and marketing skills. He/she should be result driven.
  • High initiative and ability to work independently with minimum supervision.
  • Not more than 30 years of age
All applicants should send their applications with full contact, detailed CV and copies of relevant certificates together with names of three (3) recent referees latest by Wednesday, 11th July, 2012.
To:-

The Project Manager,
Community Welfare Agency (WAC)
P.O. Box 456-00516, Dandora
Nairobi.

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.