FOSA Teller at Kimisitu Sacco

Kimisitu Sacco was formed in March 1985 by a group of Staff from ICRAF. The society was formed mainly to promote thrift among its members by affording them an opportunity for accumulating their savings; and to thereby create a source of funds from which loans can be made to them exclusively for provident and productive purposes, at fair and reasonable rates of interest; thereby enabling them to use and control their money for their mutual benefit. The Sacco’s founder members were: Dennis Wambugu (Chairman), Jane Waweru (Secretary), Simon Kanani, James Wahome Charity Kanyeki and Fred Gitau.
Position Summary
Your will be responsible for delivery of all over the Counter services including receiving, disseminating of both cash and cheque services as well as expansion of existing member relationships through cross selling.
Main Responsibilities

 Receive and account for cash and cheque deposits from members, treasury, and other tellers.
 Make payments against proper authorization and procedure to various payees with valid demands and accounts for such payments appropriately and accurately.
 Positively identify all persons being paid and those making deposits across the counter.
 Specify the denominations and total amounts paid / received on the reverse/ face as the case may be.
 Use intelligence and instinct to verify the authenticity of the persons presenting instruments for payment for example identity cards, etc.
 Liaise with other staff to detect and report all suspicious cases of fraud and forgeries.
 Ensure that cash is always safe and the Teller’s stamp is kept safely.
 Handle member enquiries such as balance enquiries and transaction enquiries to the satisfaction of members
 Organize the cubicle and the till in an orderly manner to provide the right working environment and image of the society.
 Ensure accurate records pertaining to FOSA operations are maintained.
 Perform any other duties as assigned from time to time.

Requirements
Knowledge: Qualifications & Experience

 Diploma in Business Administration or its equivalent
 CPA, ACCA Part II
 A bachelor’s degree in business management or its equivalent will be an added advantage
 A minimum of 3 years’ experience in a financial institution.
 Minimum of C plain in O level

Personal Attributes required for this role:

 A person of integrity
 Good communication and interpersonal skills
 Excellent analytical and reporting skills
 Excellent problem solving and decision-making skills
 Attentive to details
 Self-driven and flexible
 Proficient in MS Office & excel.

Key Relationships:
Direct Reports to this Role:

 None

Internal Contacts:

 All departments

External Contacts:

 Members