Accounts Assistant at United Winners Sacco
Role Summary
This position is responsible for keeping up-to-date
financial records and bank reconciliations while updating & safeguarding
company assets.
Key Responsibilities
- Daily
maintenance and updating of cash book
- Ensure
all banks, Agency Banking, ATM and investment accounts are reconciled on a
daily basis
- Confirm
receipts and payments against the bank statement
- To
surrender end of day cashier reconciliation alongside payment and deposit
vouchers to the supervisor and get a copy upon signing
- Reconciling
payments and receipts at close of business, or as and when required;
declaring any overage/shortage notice and updating the Supervisor on any
abnormal transaction
- Identify
un cleared and bounced cheques
- Ensure
all payments are authorized according to the Internal Control Policy
- Ensure
receipts are properly entered in the cash book and properly reconciled
with members’ statements thereof
- Ensure
receipts and payments are accurately posted in the cash book and the
respective vote head
- Check
accuracy of deposit slips
- Issue
cheques to customers in liaison with the Supervisor after proper
authorization
- Ensure
proper filing of all receipts and payments
- Ensure
the following payments are properly receipted and recorded: loans,
interest on loans, deposits, share capital, registration fees &
insurance
- Receive
and confirm cash from Supervisor against their signatures
- Handle
cash that is within insurance limits
- Pay
cash to customers with proper documentation and authorization
- Review
and disbursement of authorized petty cash requests
- Attending
to customer queries concerning their accounts or any other thing
pertaining the Sacco
- Advice
customers on financial matters
- Give
adequate and correct information to customers when required
- Recruit
new members
- Filing
and maintaining petty cash vouchers
- Marketing
Sacco services and products
- Any
other lawful duties as assigned by Supervisor
Required Qualifications and working experience:
- Bachelor’s
degree in Commerce, Business Administration, or a related field.
- CPA-
Part 1
- At
least 2 years’ experience in a related field
Skills and Competencies:
- Accounting
skills
- Computer
skills
- Customer
service skills
ICT Officer at United Winners Sacco
ICT Officer
Role Summary
- United
Winners DT Sacco is seeking a competent and proactive ICT Officer to
support and manage the organization’s ICT infrastructure, systems, and
digital banking platforms. The ideal candidate will play a key role in
ensuring system reliability, security, and efficient user support across
the SACCO.
Key Responsibilities.
ICT Infrastructure Management
- Install,
configure, and maintain computer hardware, software, systems, printers,
and networks.
- Monitor
and maintain computer systems and network performance.
- Ensure
servers, network devices, and ICT equipment are functioning optimally.
User Support
- Provide
technical support to staff on hardware and software issues.
- Respond
to ICT service requests and troubleshoot system problems.
- Train
users on basic ICT systems and applications.
Network Administration
- Manage
LAN/WAN networks and internet connectivity.
- Monitor
network performance and security.
System Administration
- Manage
user accounts, access rights, and permissions.
- Maintain
core systems including Core Banking System, email platforms, IP telephony,
and databases.
Data Security & Backup
- Implement
ICT security policies and procedures.
- Ensure
regular data backups and disaster recovery readiness.
- Safeguard
systems against viruses, malware, and cyber threats.
ICT Asset Management
- Maintain
an up-to-date inventory of ICT equipment.
- Track
usage, maintenance schedules, and asset replacements.
Documentation & Reporting
- Document
ICT committee minutes, system configurations, and incidents.
- Prepare
periodic ICT reports as required.
Vendor & System Management
- Coordinate
with ICT vendors and service providers to resolve issues.
- Participate
in system implementation, upgrades, and integrations.
Digital Banking Support
- Support
digital banking platforms (mobile banking, internet banking,
integrations).
- Monitor
system uptime and promptly resolve customer-facing issues.
Required Qualifications and working experience:
- Bachelor’s
degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field.
- Minimum
of 4 years relevant ICT experience, preferably in a financial institution
or SACCO environment.
- Strong
knowledge of networking, systems administration, cybersecurity practices
and Software development
- Experience
with Core Banking Systems and digital banking platforms is an added
advantage.
- Professional
certification in ICT (MCSE or MSCD or DBA or MCITP)
- Wide
experience and a high level of competence in computerized information
systems
- Experience
in working with Navision and BC 365 ERP system.
Skills and Competencies:
- Strong
communication and leadership skills
- Ability
to work independently and effectively under pressure and within tight
deadlines
- Extensive
experience in hardware and software support and management
- Unquestionable
integrity and strong ethical standards
- Ability
to demonstrate strong ICT skills
- Proactive
and goal oriented.
Marketing Officer at United Winners Sacco
Marketing Officer
Role summary:
- The
staff will be responsible for developing and implementing marketing
strategies to promote UWS products and services, enhance brand awareness,
increase member acquisition and retention.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop
and Execute marketing plans and campaign to promote Sacco products,
including FOSA and BOSA services.
- Assist
in the development of marketing strategies to penetrate into new markets
to increase Sacco membership
- Conduct
marketing intelligence to identify trends, opportunities and competitive
positioning.
- Maintaining
relationship with the existing and potential members to enhance customer
satisfaction
- Organize
member education forums and outreach programs to increase products
knowledge.
- Collaborate
with other departments to enhance the customer experience and address
member concerns effectively.
- Support
the implementation of salary check-off agreements and strategic
collaborations with the institutions.
- Conduct
direct sales and promotional activities including activation campaigns in
targeted locations
- Identify
and pursue opportunities for partnership to enhance Sacco visibility.
- Assist
in market activations, roadshows, and church visits by handling inquiries
and signing up potential members.
- Distribute
marketing materials like flyers, brochures, and branded merchandise.
- Register
leads and share with the marketing team for follow-ups.
- Prepare
regular reports on marketing insight, campaign effectiveness and member
engagement metrics.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s
degree in Marketing, Business Administration, or a related field.
- At
least 2 years of experience in marketing, preferably in the financial or
SACCO sector.
Skill and attributes
- Strong
understanding of digital marketing, social media, and brand management.
- Excellent
communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
- Ability
to work independently and collaboratively in a target-driven environment.
- Experience
in event planning and community engagement is an added advantage.