An investment Co-operative Society based in Nairobi is looking for a dynamic, self motivated individual to head the institution as the Society Manager.
Applications accompanied with detailed CVs and copies of testimonials should reach the undersigned on or before 25th September 2009.
Only candidates that meet the minimum qualifications will be considered.
General Description
The Society Manager will plan, coordinate and direct the Society’s activities through development and implementation of policies, procedures, standards and controls for the efficient running of the Society.
Duties and Responsibilities
Applications accompanied with detailed CVs and copies of testimonials should reach the undersigned on or before 25th September 2009.
Only candidates that meet the minimum qualifications will be considered.
General Description
The Society Manager will plan, coordinate and direct the Society’s activities through development and implementation of policies, procedures, standards and controls for the efficient running of the Society.
Duties and Responsibilities
- To manage and to be in-charge of all the aspects of the Society operations.
- To supervise, organize and guide the Society’s staff towards the attainment of efficiency and to set goals in the interests of the Society in general.
- To ensure that the Society’s assets and liabilities are safeguarded and recorded correctly.
- To advise the Board on all the relevant and significant aspects requiring their attention including but not limited to staff, financial matters, new regulations and rules as issued from time to time by the Government and other regulatory authorities.
- To recommend for approval by the Board, in accordance with established procedures and regulations, all investments and expenditures that are not routine in nature.
- To ensure that the funds due to the Society are promptly collected in accordance with existing procedures.
- To ensure that the Society’s set procedures and regulations are followed at all times and reviewed where necessary in consultation with and approval by the Board.
- To submit regular reports to Board, in regard to the past performance, plans and recommendations for future action for its consideration.
- To prepare the Society’s annual Capital and Revenue budgets and to present them to the Board for discussion and adoption.
- To be responsible for the preparation and presentation of the Society’s financial reports and accounts.
Qualifications and Skills
The position requires a seasoned investment professional with experience in investment management and general administration.
This background will likely include:
The position requires a seasoned investment professional with experience in investment management and general administration.
This background will likely include:
- Minimum of Bachelors degree in commerce
- CPA III or its equivalent
- Qualifications in CFA will be an added advantage.
- Experience in investment portfolio management for at least three years and can demonstrate ability to maximize returns on the investment while minimizing risks.
- Strong interpersonal skills with focus on teamwork and ability to manage, communicate and negotiate with all levels of management, staff and external audiences.
- Ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects in order to meet deadlines and adhere to budgets.
- Must be computer literate and able to prepare reports using a computer; with hands on experience on making power point presentations to a large audience.
- Good communication and interpersonal skills.
- Excellent report writing and presentation skills.
- Age bracket below 40 years
P.O. Box 49010-00100,
Nairobi.
