Ukulima SACCO Society Limited Job Vacancies

We are a member based countrywide SACCO Society with its headquarters in Nairobi and wish to fill in the following vacant positions:

Senior Accountant
UC 4 (one post)

Requirements:

The applicant must be Kenya citizen with the following professional and academic
qualifications:

• Bachelor of Commerce degree (Accounting Option) and CPA(K) with four (4) years relevant work experience at a senior level in a similar organization; or
• CPA (K) with five (5) years relevant work experience at a senior level in a similar organization;
• Working knowledge of cooperatives accounting;
• Competence in computerized accounting systems.

Major Responsibilities:

The job holder will report to the Finance Manager and will be responsible for:

• Heading the Accounts General Section;
  
• Checking all payments before the Finance Manager's approval;
  
• Producing monthly trial balances, bank reconciliation statements and other financial reports;
  
• Controlling of all accountable documents including assets; Handling income tax matters;
• Investigating defaulted loans and charging accrued interest on such accounts and ensuring that such loans are fully recovered;
• Supervising staff in his/her section to ensure efficient, economic operation and smooth running of the Accounts General Section.
• Recommending staff development and training needs within the section;
  
• Any other duties that may be assigned to him/her from time to time.
  

Marketing & Customer Relations Officer
UC 5 (one post)

Requirements:

The applicant must be Kenya citizen with the following professional and academic
qualifications:

• Bachelor of Commerce degree (Marketing Option) or Business Administration with at least a post-graduate Diploma in Marketing or related field and with three (3) years relevant work experience in a senior position in a large and busy organisation; or
• Diploma in Sales and Marketing or Business Administration with five (5) years relevant work experience in a senior position in a large and busy organization;
• Competence in computerized operation and business development

Major Responsibilities:

The holder will report to the Human Resources Manager and will be responsible for:

• Heading the Marketing and Customer Services Section,
• Planning, organizing and coordinating the Section's activities to ensure efficient running of the marketing activities,
• Formulating and implementing sound business plans, policies, procedures and marketing strategies to meet the overall organization's objectives,
• Recommending staff training and development needs within the section;
• Implementing a comprehensive and integrated communication strategy to position the Society as the Sacco of choice providing quality financial services,
• Produce news and feature stories, publicity materials, marketing resources and other strategic and targeted communications for use by the Society.
• Monitor and advice on market trends and competition through market intelligence surveys,
• Oversee design, development and implementation of new products and services.
• Preparing and presenting marketing reports;
• Any other duties that may be assigned to him/her from time to time.
  

Internal Auditor 1
UC 5 (one post)

Requirements:

The applicant must be Kenya citizen with the following professional and academic qualifications:

• A degree in Commerce (Accounting Option) and CPA II with three (3) years relevant work experience in a similar position in a comparable organization; or CPA(K) with four (4)years relevant work experience in a similar position in a comparable organization; or
• CPA II or Diploma in Co-operative management with six (6) years relevant work experience in a similar position in a comparable organisation.
• Competence in information systems auditing will be an added advantage.

Major Responsibilities:

The holder will report to the Internal Audit Manager and will be responsible for;

• Carrying out routine audits of the Society's operations and activities;
• Implementing audit systems to ensure internal controls and checks;
• Undertaking audit investigations;
• Checking, verification and confirmation of payments.
• Ensuring set policies and standard accounting principles are adhered to,
• Recommending staff development and training needs within the section;
• Preparing monthly internal audit reports;
• Any other duties he/she may be assigned.

Motor Cycle Rider
UC 10 (one post)

Requirements:

The applicant must be Kenya citizen with the following professional and academic qualifications:

• KCSE D + or KCE Div. III or above.
• Passed the suitability test for riders Grade III
  
• A clean and valid riding license free from current endorsements for any classes of motor cycles which the candidate is required to ride;
  
• A minimum period of 4 years satisfactory riding experience after obtaining the riding license.
• Certificate in clerical work or debt collection will be an added advantage;
  
• Certificate of good conduct (not over three (3) months from date of issue)

Major Responsibilities:

The holder will report to the Internal Audit Manager and will be responsible for:

• Ride the Society motor cycle as authorized and maintain work-tickets;
• Deliver and/or collect parcels from and/or to various destinations;
• Deliver payroll remittance data sheets to various employers and collect payments from employers;
• Carry out routine checks on the motor cycle to include cooling, oil and electrical systems, tyre pressure and brakes etc;
• Detect and report any malfunctioning on the motor cycle;
• Ensure security and safety of the motor cycle;
• Ensure safety of himself and goods therein;
• Maintaining cleanliness of the motorcycle;
• Carrying out minor mechanical adjustments;
• Any other duties that may be assigned.

Secretarial Assistant
UC 10 (Two posts)

Requirements:

The applicants must be Kenya citizens with the following professional and academic qualifications:

• KCSE grade D + and above or KCE Div. III and above with Kenya National Examination Council Certificates (KNEC), Typewriting II (40 w.p.m.), Business English II and Office Practice II.
• Competence in computer MS office applications.

Major Responsibilities:

The applicant will perform secretarial duties and will be responsible for:

• Undertaking routine office duties, Carry out typing and filing of office documents;
• Making appointments and dealing with enquiries including telephone calls,
  
• Receiving and attending to visitors' Handling correspondence, office documents and equipment;
  
• Ensuring security of office documents and equipment;
  
• Any other duties that may be assigned to her.
  

Applications in the candidates' own hand writing stating their suitability for the position(s), a detailed curriculum vitae, day telephone contacts, names and contacts of at least three (3) referees, current pay package (include all allowances and benefits), and the copies of certificates, testimonials and National Identity card should be submitted so as to reach us on or before 17th July 2009 at noon and addressed to:

The Sacco is an equal opportunity employer and offers competitive remuneration packages to successful applicants.

The General Manager,
Ukullma Sacco Society Limited
P.O. Box44071 -00100,
Nairobi