Background information about the job or company (e.g., role context, company overview)

ManPower Services Group is a multinational human resource consulting firm.

Responsibilities or duties

Reporting to the Board of Directors, he/she will be in charge of all the departments i.e. Finance, Marketing and Business Development, Customer Services/Care, Projects, ICT, Credit and Risk.

Qualifications or requirements (e.g., education, skills)

For appointment to this position, a candidate should possess a business- related degree (Accounting/Finance option) or in Co-operative Management with at least 7 years’ experience in a similar position. The candidate should possess relevant professional qualifications (CPA (K)).

Experience needed

At least 7 years’ experience in a similar position.

Any other provided details (e.g., benefits, work environment, team info, or additional notes)

The position will be on a five years contract.

• Provide overall Management and strategic direction towards achievement of the Society’s objectives and goals as laid down in the Society’s Strategic Plan.
• Drive the Vision and Mission to achieve the Society’s objectives
• Formulation and implementing policies and strategies or the Society’s effective operations
• Providing Strategic Direction and Leadership to the Board of Directors on policies and Compliance
• Cultivate a strong and transparent working relationship with the Board and ensure open communication about the measurement of financial and impact performance against stated milestones and goals
• Collaborate with the Board to refine and implement the Strategic plan while ensuring that the budget, staff and priorities are aligned with the SACCO Mission and Vision.
• Provide inspirational leadership and direction to executives, and ensure the continued development and management of a professional and efficient organization; establish effective decision making processes that will enable the SACCO to achieve its long and short-term goals and objectives.
• Continuously lead an aggressive membership recruitment drive.
• Directing and coordinating all plans and performance targets.
• Carrying out day to day business of the SACCO-Including regular support supervision of staff at work stations and ensure regular rotations of staff.
• Developing and recommending to the Board of Directors the long term strategy, business plans, and Annual Operating budgets; and establishing proper internal monitoring and control systems and procedures.
• Ensuring that there is effective communication between the Board and staff.
• Attending to Human Resource matters including organizational structures, appointments, welfare, training, industrial relations, separation and effective management succession plans.
• Ensuring continuous improvements in the quality and value of services provided by the SACCO.
• Ensuring continuous achievement of the SACCO’s financial and operating goals and objectives and ensuring Quarterly reporting of internal auditor reports and recommendations.
• Overseeing and ensuring implementations of SACCO policies and programmes
• Ensuring compliance with the SACCO rules and regulations and government laws
• Steering the SACCO to deliver its current Strategic Plan and ensuring quarterly progress reports.

• Strategic planning
• Financial management
• Business development
• Leadership
• Policy formulation and implementation
• Risk management
• Customer service management
• Project management
• ICT management
• Credit management
• Membership recruitment
• Staff supervision and management
• Budgeting and financial control
• Human resource management
• Compliance with regulations

• Business- related degree (Accounting/Finance option) or in Co-operative Management
• Relevant professional qualifications (CPA (K))
• Bachelor’s degree in Business/Finance/Accounting or Co-operative Management, any other related relevant field.
• CPA(K) and a member of ICPAK.
• Compliant with Chapter Six (6) of the Kenyan constitution
• Masters’ degree in Finance/Accounting will be an added advantage.
• 2 years experience in a Savings and Credit Cooperative Society Management will be an added advantage.