Internal Auditor & General Manager Jobs Opening
VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT IN NYALA DAIRY SACCO: GENERAL MANAGER & INTERNAL AUDITOROur client, Nyala Dairy Multipurpose Co-operative Society Ltd is a marketing cooperative society owned by dairy farmers from Nyandarua and Laikipia Districts. Established in February 2002, Nyala collects an average of 30,000 litres of milk per day from more than 6,000 farmers.
Nyala Cooperative Sacco is a fast growing Society. In response to this growth, we are seeking highly motivated individuals to fill the positions of a General Manager and Internal Auditor.
a. General Manager:
The incumbent will be the Chief Executive Officer of the Society. He/She will be reporting to the Sacco Board of Directors and will oversee the Financial Management, Information Technology, FOSA, BOSA, Marketing, Human Resource Management and General administrative functions of the Sacco.
Specific Responsibilities
Specifically, the General Manager will:
Ensure financial statements are prepared periodically according to Generally
Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and in time under strict reporting deadlines;
Coordinate the annual audit and complete it in time for the annual general meeting that is held within two months after the close of the financial year; Supervise staff and handle all matters related to human resources and staff performance management;
Ensure Society’s compliance with Co-operatives Act, By-laws, Internal Policies and regulatory obligations;
Provide leadership in the set-up and efficient operation of the society’s FOSA
and BOSA
Prepare Society’s annual budgets and communicate to the Board of Directors
for approval before the annual general meeting;
Implement Board decisions and annual general meetings resolutions;
Handle all marketing and public relations activities of the Sacco;
Procure insurance services, stationery and printing and other outsourced
services
Implement credit administration controls, systems and processes in order to
minimize loss to the Sacco through revenue leakage;
Approve payment vouchers, petty cash vouchers and suppliers’ invoices;
Attend Board meetings as an ex-officio member and provide advice on
technical issues concerning finances, legal, human resource, by-laws etc;
Ensure that the loan application process is effective, efficient and flawless;
Create structures that foster excellent customer service delivery;
Minimum qualification and experience
The incumbent will possess the following qualifications:
A minimum of a first degree in Commerce or Finance from a reputable
institution;
Fully qualified CPA (K);
4 years managerial experience in financial management, or co-operative
practice;
Having an appreciation of business law and economics;
Proven experience in implementation of new products and services within a
service oriented environment.
Competencies and Skills required for this position
The incumbent shall possess the following skills and competences;
Excellent report writing skills with high level of computing skills using MS
office and at least one accounting package;
Proven skill in budgeting, forecasting, cost & credit control, margin analysis,
costing & profitability analysis and management reporting;
Ability to deal with commercial banks and financial institutions;
Experienced in arranging project finance for various projects as well as
expansion;
Knowledge of innovative financing structures and funding mechanisms will
serve as an added advantage for the applicant;
Holistic, innovative and creative approach to addressing business challenges
with the ability to understand and adapt quickly to changing customer
expectations;
Excellent communication skills with exceptional interpersonal and relationship
management skills;
Self-motivated individual with ability to multi-task varying priorities;
Highly developed sense of integrity and commitment to customer satisfaction;
Superb analytical and problem solving skills;
Ability to organize meetings, facilitate workshops and produce concise and
accurate minutes and reports.
b. Internal Auditor
The incumbent will be reporting to the General Manager and the Sacco Board of
Directors.
Key Responsibilities
Responsible for systematically sampling the adequacy and reliability of
internal control and accounting systems;
Perform revenue assurance and identify revenue leaks;
Carry out IT system audits for all internal IT systems;
Coordinate the annual audit calendar and prepare audit reports for the board
meetings and the annual general meeting;
Ensure that one comprehensive external audit is carried out for the sacco
Direct review and verification of records, compliance with standards, policies
and procedures.
Recommend changes, ensure that company policies and procedures are
followed,
Establish techniques to discover and prevent fraud.
Develop audit procedures and systems.
Oversee and report all audit findings and communicate recommendations to
the senior management and the Board.
Attend Board meetings as an ex-officio member and provide advice on issues
concerning compliance, controls, operational and financial risk;
Minimum qualification and experience required for this position:
A minimum of a first degree in Commerce or Finance from a reputable
institution; diploma in Co-operative management will be an added advantage;
Fully qualified CPA (K);
3 years’ experience in Audit Control in a busy financial institution;
Having an appreciation of business IT systems and economics;
Proven experience in implementation of new controls and procedures within a
service oriented environment.
Competencies and Skills required for this position:
Excellent report writing skills with high level of computing skills using MS
office and at least one accounting package;
Strong
analytical,
written/verbal
communication,
interpersonal,
and
relationship building skills;
Systems knowledge and familiarity;
Ability to adapt to change quickly and multi-task;
Proven skill in Internal Audit, Systems Audit, Fraud Management and
Investigations;
Working knowledge in Financial Accounting and Management Reporting;
Self-motivated individual with ability to multi-task varying priorities;
Highly developed sense of integrity;
Superb analytical and problem solving skills;
Ability to produce concise and accurate minutes and reports.
Qualified candidates are encouraged to submit their applications by email with letters
and CVs (as one document, not separate attachment), with at least three (3)
professional referees plus their current and expected salary and benefits to
info@dorbe-leit.co.ke . All applications should reach us on or before 27th September 2010. Only qualified candidates will be contacted
Nyala Dairy Cooperative Society is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Tel no’s: (+254) (020) 2488307/306, 0720 738093
P.O Box 56694-00200, Nairobi, Kenya
Titan Complex, 3rd Floor
Website: www.dorbe-leit.co.ke
Chaka Road, Kilimani, Nairobi.
info@dorbe-leit.co.ke
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