NYATI SACCO SOCIETY LIMITED

Nyati Savings & Credit Co-Operative Society was registered in 1977 under the Co-Operative Societies Act Cap No1.12 of 1997 as amended in 2004 We have over the years experienced phenomenal growth transforming ourselves into a stable medium size Society. Our membership is drawn mainly from G4S Security Services Kenya Limited, the leading private security employer in the country and the world. As a result of the continued growth, it has become necessary to fill the following positions:-

ACCOUNTANT

This position reports to the Manager and the incumbent will take overall responsibility of the running of the Finance Department.

Key Responsibilities

The successful candidate will be responsible for:-

• Ensuring effective and efficient utilization of finances through sound Internal Controls and finance management

• Ensuring compliance with existing accounting policies formulated by management and in line with the International Accounting Standards

• Ensuring timely and accurate recording of all transactions both manually and electronically

• Preparing daily, weekly, monthly and final accounts and reports and liaising with external Auditors

• Supervising all accounting staff with additional responsibilities for deputizing for the Manager and reporting to the management committee on finance matters

Qualifications and Skills

• Bachelors Degree in Business from a recognized university and professional training as an Accountant up to CPA/ACCA finalist or its equivalent

• At least three years of experience in a busy accounting office part of which must have been attained at Supervisory level

• Though not a prerequisite, candidates with co-operative society financial management background will have a distinct advantage

• Strong IT skills with excellent command of MS Office suite packages and ability to quickly learn and work with a SACCO management software

• Excellent communication and analytical skills with track record of ability to meet strict reporting deadlines

INTERNAL AUDITOR

The Internal Auditor will report to the Manager and will take the overall responsibility of the Internal Audit function.

Key Responsibilities

The successful candidate will be responsible for:-

• Review financial, operational and functional activities and evaluate the adequacy and effectiveness of the internal controls over these activities, with special emphasis on compliance with established procedures and by laws.

• Evaluate and recommend improvements in internal controls continuously in order to mitigate and minimize risk exposure

• Examine vouchers, invoices, and analyze accounting documents and returns for any irregularities and recommend remedial action

• Review and discuss audit findings with staff, and make oral or written presentations to management after conclusion of each audit

• Prepare and present Audit Reports and thereafter follow up on implementation of Audit recommendations with agreed upon time frames

Qualifications and Skills

• A professional accounting training up to CPA part II or equivalent with at least three years experience in audit work

• Excellent IT and analytical skills with demonstrated ability in report writing skills and use of MS Office suite packages

• The capacity to identify the key issues in business situations and risk exposure and recommend remedial action

The ideal candidates for both positions will be individuals who can demonstrate strong leadership skills and ethos. Suitably qualified candidates may submit their applications to the address below. Applications may also be forwarded through email to jobs@nyatisacco.com or To the Manager, Nyati Sacco Society Limited, P.O. Box 7601 – 00200, Nairobi

Closing date: 30 June 2009