Finance Manager

Location
Rest of Kenya
Salary
150,000 - 200,000
Posted
10 Nov 2020
Closes
01 Dec 2020
Ref
442473030
Job role
Finance manager
Experience level
Manager
Applications are invited from qualified persons for the above vacant position.
  • Minimum Qualification: Bachelor
  • Experience Level: Senior level
  • Experience Length: 8 years


Job Description

FINANCE MANAGER - RE-ADVERTISEMENT
JOB REFERENCE: NYAHUWASCO/FM/001/2020


Nyahururu Water and Sanitation Company Ltd, a public water utility company fully owned by the County Government of Laikipia and with a mandate to provide water and sanitation services in Laikipia County is seeking to recruit a self-driven individual for the position of Finance Manager.

Reporting to the Managing Director, the successful candidate will be responsible for providing leadership and strategic direction for the development of a sound Financial Framework for the Organization, implementation of the Board Financial Policy and management of overall company assets. In addition, he/she will be accountable for financial operations - billing, revenue collection and management, disbursements, accounting and financial reporting as well as providing advice and direction on the same.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
i. Ensure achievement of the overall financial goals of the Company
ii. Lead the development of policies and systems to support efficient functions framework
iii. Lead the development of procedures and processes to assure efficient service delivery and quality of services
iv. Initiate, develop and maintain sound and mutual relationships and network with relevant stakeholders
v. Provide sound leadership and supervision to staff in the department while ensuring proper books of account are maintained and comply with the accepted international standards
vi. Ensure compliance with approved budgets and timely reporting of the department's performance as well as cash flow management
vii. Lead the development of a sound budgeting and budgetary control framework for the company
viii. Monitor the company's budgetary performance highlighting key variances for management action
ix. Lead the revenue growth diversification of the company and monitor the company's performance including revenue growth patterns and productivity
x. Accurate and timely generation of Financial Reports and preparation of special reports as required by management, stakeholders and regulatory authorities
xi. Ensure the company's compliance in relation to tax and other statutory regulations
xii. Coordinate external Audit Preparation and respond on issues raised to management
xiii. Approve all bill adjustments and act as the signatory to all bank accounts
xiv. Management of financial risk and the revenue collection process
xv. Perform any other duties & responsibilities that may be assigned by management.

REQUIREMENTS
i. A Bachelor's Degree in Commerce, Business Management, Finance or Accounting from a recognized university
ii. A Masters in Business, Finance or Accounting will be an added advantage
iii. Full professional qualification in either ACCA or CPA(K)
iv. Membership to the Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Kenya(ICPAK) with year2020 membership certificate
v. At least Eight (8) years of experience in utility management or service industry, three (3) of which should have been in a senior management position
vi. Proficiency in ICT with strong MS office and internet use knowledge
vii. Excellent planning and organizational skills
viii. Strong analytical and excellent communication skills
ix. Good interpersonal relations skills
x. Strong leadership and problem-solving skills
xi. Must satisfy the requirements of chapter six of the constitution of Kenya on Leadership and integrity through provision of;-
(a) Current certificate of good conduct from Directorate of Criminal Investigation Department
(b) Current Tax compliance certificate from Kenya Revenue Authority
(c) A clean and current report or Clearance Certificate from an approved credit reference Bureau (CRB)
(d) Clearance from the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC)
(e) Clearance Certificate from Higher Education Loans Board (HELB)

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT
The appointment will be for a contract term of 3 YEARS renewable subject to satisfactory performance evidenced by continuous achievement of performance targets.

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
Application packages in sealed envelopes which include a cover letter, CV of not more than 5 pages and certified copies of certificates and testimonials should be sent by post or courier to:-
The Managing Director
Nyahururu Water and Sanitation Company Ltd
Hekima Building, Kenyatta Avenue
P.O. Box 952-20300
NYAHURURU


Applications may also be sent by email to nyahuwascorecruitment@gmail.com before the expiry of the closing date with the Vacancy Number as the email subject.

Note:
• The Vacancy Number should be clearly marked on the left top corner of the outer envelope of the application package
• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted
• Canvassing in any way will lead to automatic disqualification

NB: Those who had applied in September 2020 for this position need not apply.

CLOSING DATE: 1ST December 2020, 17:00 Hours


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