Job Description
Finance Jobs, Daystar Multi-Purpose Co-operative Society Jobs.
Daystar Multipurpose Cooperative Society is a Christian faith-oriented Society that is dedicated to serving Daystar University community. Over the last 35 years to date, the Society has been dedicated to serving Daystar University community with loans and other products.
We are looking for a young, dedicated person aged between 30 and 40 years to serve in the position of Society Manager. The Society Manager is the CEO of the Society and oversees the day-to-day running of the Society affairs.
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Core Qualifications
- Education: A minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in a finance-related field (e.g., Accounting, Finance, Economics, or Business Administration) is required. A Master’s degree (MBA or MSc in Finance) is often an added advantage.
- Professional Certification: The manager must be a Certified Public Accountant (CPA PART II Minimum) or hold an equivalent professional certification like ACCA.
- Experience: Generally, at least five to eight years of relevant work experience in financial management, accounting, or banking operations is required, with a minimum of three to five years in a senior or supervisory management role, preferably within a financial institution or the cooperative sector.
- Regulatory Compliance Knowledge: The individual must possess a sound and in- depth knowledge of the SACCO Societies Act, SASRA regulations and guidelines, International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS), and tax laws.
Regulatory and Personal Requirements
- “Fit and Proper” Test: The Society manager, is subject to a vetting process by SASRA to determine his/her moral and professional suitability.
- Integrity: A high degree of integrity and the ability to maintain confidentiality are essential.
- Clearances: Successful applicants are required to provide clearance certificates from various Kenyan bodies, including the police (Certificate of Good Conduct), the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) for tax compliance, the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC), the Credit Reference Bureau (CRB), and the Higher Education Loans Board (HELB).
- Skills: Strong analytical, problem-solving, leadership, communication, and IT skills (including accounting software proficiency) are necessary for effective financial planning, risk management, and reporting.
Other qualifications
- Must be a practicing Christian and be a current member of a church that has undisputed sound Christian doctrine.
- Must be healthy and physically fit to take the demanding and often strenuous responsibility of Sacco manager.
- In dealing with Society members, the manager must have the ability to listen, empathize, and make rational judgments on diverse issues.
- The suitable candidate must be available to take up the position not later than 1st March 2026.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Reporting to the Society Treasurer, a Society manager’s duties include providing strategic leadership, managing daily operations, and ensuring financial stability and regulatory compliance.
- Key responsibilities involve implementing strategic plans, overseeing staff performance, managing the loan portfolio, and maintaining positive relationships with members and stakeholders.
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How to Apply
Qualified applicants can send their application documents which should include the application letter, resume, and two referees and Must reach the Society Chairman via email: pmasindano@daystar.ac.ke not later than 20th December 2025 @ 5 pm.
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