The Grand Bay Co-operative Credit Union is seeking applications for the position of Manager. Responsibilities include day-to-day management, advising the Board of Directors, preparing reports, supervising staff, developing budgets, and more. Requirements include a business or accounting degree, computer literacy, familiarity with credit union legislation and financial reporting standards, and the ability to advise on governance and risk management. The initial contract is for 3 years with an attractive salary and benefits package negotiable based on qualifications and experience.

1. VACANCY NOTICE
POSITION OF MANAGER-GRAND BAY CO-OPERATIVE CREDIT UNION
Applications are invited to fill the position of Manager-Grand Bay Co-operative
Credit Union.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
a) Undertake the day-to-day management of the affairs of the society.
b) Providing advice to the Board of Directors on plans and programmes for the
growth and development of the Credit Union as a whole.
c) Preparing reports and other submissions to the Board of Directors.
d) Attending all meetings of the Board of Directors, Committees appointed by
the Board and general meetings.
e) Establishing and maintaining internal checks and controls.
f) Supervision of all staff.
g) Organising and maintaining a programme of publicity and promotion of the
Credit Union.
h) Introducing new products and services to the Board of Directors for
ratification and ensuring that the products and services are effectively
marketed and promoted in the communities.
i) Work closely with the Treasurer in managing the society’s investment
portfolio.
j) Providing ongoing leadership and direction in all areas of financial
accounting; reporting; analysis and control; risk management; human
resource management
k) Developing strategic annual operating and capital budgets and monitor
performance in relation to budgets.
l) Performing such other duties and exercising such powers as may be vested
from time to time by the Board of Directors.

2. EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS
Minimum of first degree in Business Administration or related degree or member
of professional accounting body.
DESIRABLE QUALIFICATION
 Computer literate with special reference to accounting applications e.g.
QUICKBOOKS PRO;
 Familiarity with legislation relating to Credit Unions and a background of
direct involvement in the Credit Union movement.
 Familiar with International Accounting Standards, International Financial
Reporting Standards and the capacity to interpret financial statements.
 An appreciation for enterprise risk management.
 Ability to lecture to Credit Union volunteers and employees.
 The capacity to advise Credit Union on matters of governance, Credit Union
legislation, and other relevant legislation, human resource management,
enterprise risk management and finance, management accounting and
operation management.
 Represent the Credit Union locally, regionally and internationally.
PERSONAL REQUIREMENTS
Mature, yet energetic and dynamic. Friendly and comfortable with the Credit
Union environment; Willingness to work at unsociable hours; ability to drive a
motor vehicle.

3. TENURE
Contractual for 3 years in the first instance.
SALARY AND OTHER REMUNERATION
An attractive package, negotiable and subject to qualifications and experience.
FURTHER PARTICULARS
For further particulars please call Telephone 767 446 3500
Applications with CV including the names of 3 referees and copies of certificates
should be addressed under confidential cover to:
The Secretary
Grand Bay Co-operative Credit Union
Berricoa, Grand Bay, Dominica.
Closing date for receipt of applications is 23rd
August, 2013.