GENERAL MANAEGR – Motswedi SACCOS

THE JOB

Motswedi SACCOS is looking for a qualified individual with a strong background in accounting, finance, business, leadership skills, a team player who has knowledge of a cooperative environment. The incumbent is to take up the position of General Manager, a position that is tenable in Gaborone where all its offices are currently located.

THE REQUIREMENTS

Responsibilities
Accountable for all tangible and intangible assets of the Society which include staff, finance, property (movable and immovable).
Setting and executing Society strategies as directed by the Board of Directors.
Institutionalize corporate Governance (this includes but not limited to
Board matters, regulatory issues, risk management, internal control, and audits).
Ensure that all Society’s plans are implemented timeously and that results are congruent with goals to create wealth for the members and to grow the Society.
Lead organizational strategy implementation.
Monitor, evaluate strategy implementation and make corrective measures.
Formulate/review and implement all HR strategies and policies.
Monitor performance of all finance, funding, and investment
policies.

Qualifications and Experience

Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Accounting, Finance, or a Business related Degree. An advanced degree in the field of master’s degree in a business or finance related field will be an added advantage.
The incumbent should have worked extensively in a financial business environment for not less than five consecutive years and have a proven track record of excellence.

Knowledge and Skills

A strong financial background
Seasoned visionary leadership acumen and result oriented.
A strategic thinker who is decisive and focused
Results driven individual
Customer focused and good marketing skills
Team player with ability to attract and retain staff and stakeholders
Strong communicator with analytic skills
Self-motivated individual with eyes on the horizon and not on the bottom-line
Experience in the Cooperative arena