Roles and Responsibilities
Provide leadership in the development and implementation of strategic initiatives to achieve business growth,
Ensure compliance across all SACCO operations and transactions with the SACCO bylaws, regulatory requirements, and other applicable laws.
Oversee the smooth running of operations and attainment of the Sacco's objectives through effective business plans, policy framework, systems, controls and structures.
Ensure the Sacco budgets are prepared in line with resource requirements, monitored, and regular reports submitted to relevant board organs.
Maintain effective policies, systems, and controls that enable efficient operations and safeguard the SACCO's assets.
Oversee the implementation of all Sacco's policies and timely implementation of the board recommendations.
Provide leadership to the internal management team and ensuring synergy among all the teams.
Provide technical advice and operational feedback to the board of Directors and relevant committees for effective decision making,
Develop appropriate organizational structures for optimum utilization of Sacco's resources.
Maintain sound financial management of the Sacco by ensuring production of periodic financial statements,
Champion a customer-centric culture that delivers exceptional service and drives high satisfaction and loyalty.
Lead strategic initiatives that grow savings, safeguard loan portfolio quality, and strengthen the Sacco's overall asset base.
Ensure prudent stewardship and optimal utilization of all Sacco resources to drive sustainable organizational performance.
Lead the development of policies and practices that attract, retain, and motivate high-performing employees.
Uphold the SACCO's integrity and reputation by ensuring transparent communication, responsive service delivery, and professional engagement with members, stakeholders, regulator and the public.
Ensure the secure custody and proper governance of the SACCO's classified documents and official communication in line with regulatory and organizational standards.
Maintain a proactive public relations and CSR strategy that strengthens the SACCO's image and community impact.
Qualifications & Experience
Master's degree in Business Administration, Finance, Economics, Cooperative Management, or a related field.
A bachelor's degree in Commerce, Business, Economics, or related discipline.
A professional qualification in accounting or finance such as CPA (Certified Public Accountant), ACCA (Association of Chartered Certified Accountants), CFA (Chartered Financial Analyst) or an equivalent certification.
Must be a member to a relevant professional body
At least 10 years of progressive leadership experience with at least 5 years at a senior executive level in a Sacco, financial institution, or cooperative.
Sound knowledge of deposit-taking Saccos' regulations and the regulator's (SASRA) guidelines on deposit-taking Saccos, AML/CFT and cooperative law.
Knowledge of the Sacco business model & other operational issues of the Sacco.