Sacco Accountant

On behalf of an internal client, a SACCO is seeking a qualified and detail-oriented Accountant to manage financial records, support accounting operations, prepare financial reports, and ensure compliance with accounting standards, statutory requirements, and SACCO regulations.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Maintain accurate books of accounts, general ledger, and financial records
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports
• Support budgeting, budget monitoring, and variance analysis
• Manage cash and bank transactions, including bank reconciliations
• Maintain and reconcile member accounts, contributions, and loan repayments
• Support loan accounting, receivables recovery, and reporting
• Process supplier invoices and payments
• Support payroll processing and statutory remittances
• Support internal and external audits
• Maintain fixed asset records and financial controls
• Utilise Microsoft Dynamics 365 for financial posting and reporting

KEY SKILLS & COMPETENCIES

• Knowledge of SACCO/cooperative accounting and SASRA requirements
• Strong financial reporting, reconciliation, budgeting, and loan accounting skills
• High integrity, confidentiality, and attention to detail
• Strong analytical, organisational, and communication skills
• Ability to work independently and meet deadlines

QUALIFICATIONS

• Relevant qualification in Accounting, Finance, Commerce, or related field
• Experience in SACCO/cooperative accounting, financial reporting, reconciliations, and loan accounting is an added advantage