Chai Sacco Branch Treasury Accountants Jobs

Chai SACCO Society Ltd is a leading deposit taking Savings and Credit Co-operative Society Ltd with nationwide membership.

The SACCO has two fully pledged branches in Nairobi and Litein, and a marketing Office in Mombasa.

We are looking for self-driven and results-oriented persons to fill the following positions:-

Job Title: Branch Treasury Accountants
Department: Branch Operations

Position reports to: Branch Manager
Position Supervises: Tellers / Cashiers


Purpose of the Job: To oversee all treasury functions at the branch level in order to ensure effective running of the branch

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

The duties and responsibilities are;

Operational Duties and Responsibilities

• Handling the treasury i.e. the lock code and the keys and giving out money to the tellers as well carrying out reconciliations on closure.
• Reconcile daily cash collections and preparation of cash summaries/ daily cash report
• Coordinate cash in transit services
• Investigate cash variances and ensure timely resolution
• Prepare monthly journal entries for review by the Branch Manager
• Participate in month-end close processes by providing relevant treasury data
• Supervise tellers/cashiers and ensure they adhere to work schedule
• Make cash payments as may be required
• Issue petty cash to staff and ensure timely accounting for the same
• Verify petty cash vouchers for proper documentation
• Ensure security and safe keeping of cheques and receipt books
• Maintaining both BOSA & FOSA cheque register
• Support the Branch Operations officer in enforcing internal controls and procedures to promote more effective and efficient operations.
• Participate in annual audits as may be directed
• Perform any other duties as may be assigned from time to time.

Key Result Areas:

The jobholder’s accountability areas are as follows;

• Safe custody of cash
• Accurate financial documentation
• Positive corporate image
• Safety of accountable documents
• Timely banking

Knowledge and Skills Required:

The job holder must possess

• A Bachelors Degree in Business or related field
• A minimum CPA finalist
• At least 3 years experience
• Membership of a recognized professional accounting institute is an added advantage
• Certification in Computer Packages.
• Must have attention to detail and a team player.
• Excellent leadership skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Highly developed financial and analytical abilities with a strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Must be able to work in a fast paced environment.
• Must have excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Strong interpersonal, analytical and organizational skills.

How to Apply

Interested candidates who meet the set criteria may submit their applications with a detailed CV, copies of their certificates & national ID, and names and contacts of three referees, expected remuneration and daytime telephone contacts in a cleared marked envelope “APPLICATION FOR ......” to: The Chief Executive Officer,
Chai SACCO Society Ltd,
KTDA Plaza, 4th Floor,
P.O. Box 278-00200,
Nairobi. Application deadline: Wednesday, 23rd September 2015. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted. Chai Sacco is an equal opportunity employer.