Cooperative Officer at Coinbox Limited

Job Summary:

• The Cooperative Officer is responsible for overseeing the daily operations, member relations, and financial activities of the cooperative society. The role involves mobilizing membership, coordinating savings and loan schemes, ensuring compliance with cooperative policies, and supporting the growth and sustainability of the society. The ideal candidate will be detail-oriented, people-focused, and skilled in financial administration and community engagement.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage the cooperative’s day-to-day operations, ensuring smooth administrative and financial processes.
• Develop strategies for membership growth, engagement, and retention.
• Maintain accurate records of members, savings, loans, and other financial transactions.
• Coordinate loan processing, repayment monitoring, and follow-up on defaults in line with cooperative policies.
• Ensure compliance with cooperative laws, bylaws, and relevant regulatory requirements.
• Organize members’ meetings, training sessions, and annual general meetings (AGMs).
• Facilitate communication between the cooperative management and members, ensuring transparency and trust.
• Support financial planning, budgeting, and investment decisions for the cooperative’s growth.
• Promote cooperative principles, member welfare, and community development initiatives.

Key Qualifications & Skills:

• Minimum of an HND/BSc. in Business Administration, Accounting, Economics, or a related field.
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in cooperative administration, microfinance, or related financial service roles.
• Good understanding of cooperative principles, financial management, and member relations.
• Strong organizational and record-keeping skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication abilities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• High level of integrity, accountability, and professionalism.