General Manager at Kenya Union Of Savings & Credit Co-operative Limited

Job Reference No.    MS/GM/10/2020

Type of engagement    5 Year Contract (Renewable on performance)
 
Job Purpose:

Reporting to the Board, the General Manager will develop and deliver business and people strategies, which support the Sacco’s overall strategic aims and objectives. S/he will lead management in creation of a stable and supportive environment within which, s/he will manage and grow the society business ensuring strategy execution.
 
Job Description:

• Lead the development and execution of the Sacco’s strategy.
• Manage the day to day operations and business growth of the Society.
• Manage the Sacco’s performance against agreed targets and budgets within the approved policies and standards and in line with the Sacco’s strategic objectives.
• Establish a strong Risk, Compliance and Governance Framework embedded across the organization.
• Establish and maintain appropriate reporting systems to ensure the Board and management team are well appraised on the Sacco’s performance.
• Maintain effective communication with members, employees, Government authorities and other stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with the statutory and regulatory requirements, Society’s policies, procedures and standards.
• Safeguard the Sacco’s physical and financial assets by taking appropriate control measures for the effective utilization, proper maintenance and custody of all assets.
• Ensure timely implementation of the Board recommendations.
• Maintain a conducive work environment to attract and retain the best human resource talent to the Sacco while maintain a positive corporate culture.

Necessary Qualifications and Skills:
 
Qualifications:

• A Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Business Administration, Accounting or its equivalent from a recognized university.
• A Master’s degree is an added advantage.
• A professional qualification; CPA (K), ACCA, etc.
• A member of a professional body; ICPAK, MSK, IHRM, ICPSK, etc.

Skills and Desired Qualities:

• Leadership and Strategic thinking.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Coaching and mentorship skills.
• Knowledge and experience of working with accounting packages.

Experience:

• Minimum 5years relevant experience preferably within the co-operative sector.
• Has satisfactorily served in a comparable position with similar responsibilities.