General Manager

General Manager

Job Summary

The General Manager is the chief accounting manager of the Credit Union and is responsible for directing the day-to-day operations.  This includes planning, organising, controlling, and coordinating all human, financial, material and capital resources of the Credit Union. The General Manager also provides the Board with management information that can guide the Credit Union’s strategic direction. The General Manager is the Designated Compliance Officer of the Credit Union.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Assists the Board in the development of its long, medium and short­ term objectives
• Works closely with the various committees of the Credit Union to achieve the strategic objectives
• Maintains an effective working relationship with the Co-operative Division, the Credit Union League, Staff Trade Union and other Agencies with whom the Credit Union transacts business.
• Is the Designated Compliance Officer of the Credit Union
• Maintains complete financial, statistical and accounting records and sound financial structures for the Credit Union
• Manage and maintain the Credit Union’s assets, including the development of its human resources and the retention of its customers
• Ensures the Credit Union’s Information Technology infrastructure is cutting edge and in keeping with the growing requirements of shareholders.
• Assists in developing and enhancing the positive image of the Credit Union in keeping with the desired positioning for the organisation.
• Oversees the management and maintenance of the Credit Unions assets – buildings, carparks, plant and machinery

• ability to build strong business relationships
• knowledge of Financial Services Regulations
• knowledge of the Co-operative Societies Act
• critical thinking, analytical, problem solving and decision-making skills
• understanding of Banking and Credit Union Management
• industrial relations skills

• An undergraduate degree in Credit Union Management, Business Management, Finance and Accounting or a related discipline
• Postgraduate training or a Master’s Degree in Business would be an asset
• Minimum of three (3) years of leadership and management experience in a Credit Union or Financial Services industry
• Knowledge of Emortelle Credit Union software