Chief Accountant Job in Kenya

Our client is one of the leading Sacco’s in Kenya and is seeking for a qualified experienced and a highly motivated individual to fill the position of a Chief Accountant

Job Purpose:

The Chief Accountant will be responsible for everything that has to do with the financial performance of the Sacco as well as providing financial advice to the C.E.O and the Board through identifying, planning and implementing financial interventions aimed at strengthening a fast growing Sacco.

Job Duties:

·                     Provide leadership in department plans, policies, procedure strategies and action plans in keeping with Sacco mission and objectives

·                     Ensure quality service delivery in operations, including compliance with approved project goals and objectives

·                     Identify and develop investments and financing options with a view of maximizing net returns to members

·                     Continuously review the internal controls and systems for efficient financial management

·                     Ensure financial payment process are within approved financial guidelines and work plans

·                     Facilitate preparation of the Sacco annual budget for Board approval

·                     Provide professional advice on financial matters to the C.E.O and the Board

·                     Management of members loans and advances in a timely manner

·                     Ensuring timely management of accounts and statutory reports are produced by specific dates

·                     Implementation and maintenance of all computerized accounting systems

·                     Continuously Identify appropriate solutions for potential financial problems by analyzing accounts data.

·                     Prepare members reports, coordinate auditing of Sacco operations and maintain supporting documents and records

·                     Inducting, coaching, training and motivating departmental Staff

·                     Budget preparation ,monitoring and investment of Sacco funds

·                     Prepare and analyze on a regular basis the Sacco’s business plans, budgetary estimates and provide explanations on variances.

·                     Prepare weekly, monthly and quarterly reports on performance of the Sacco’s to the Board

·                     Assist in all other areas of financial management as required from time to time by Managing Director and the Board.

Skills

·                     Proven Numerical competence,

·                     Communicates well and in conscious manner,

·                     Team player,

·                     Strong Interpersonal and Negotiation skills,

·                     Commitment and motivation,

·                     Attention to detail,

·                     Time management,

·                     Good IT knowledge,

·                     conversant with Sacco business,

·                     Energetic,

·                     Entrepreneur Skills,

·                     Self driven and with impeccable integrity

Qualification

·                     First degree in BCOM Accounting option and CPA (K) is a must and an MBA is an added advantage.

·                     Minimum of over five years experience as a Chief Accountant with similar responsibilities.

Applicants should email their applications with a detailed curriculum vitae (cv) clearly indicating day time telephone number, current gross monthly salary, contact of 3 referees and a covering letter indicating why they are interested and qualified in this position to

Managing Director,

TIPS Management Services Limited,

P.O Box 78049-00507

Nairobi Kenya.

Or Email to tipsmanagement@gmail.com.

All applications should be received by 6th November 2013.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for the interview