Job Description
JOB REFERENCE: NYAHUWASCO/FM/003/2020
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
Ensure achievement of the overall financial goals of the Company
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
Initiate, develop and maintain sound and mutual relationships and network with relevant stakeholders
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
Ensure compliance with approved budgets and timely reporting of the department’s performance as well as cash flow management
Lead the development of a sound budgeting and budgetary control framework for the company
Monitor the company’s budgetary performance highlighting key variances for management action
Lead the revenue growth diversification of the company and monitor the company’s performance including revenue growth patterns and productivity
Accurate and timely generation of Financial Reports and preparation of special reports as required by management, stakeholders and regulatory authorities
Ensure the company’s compliance in relation to tax and other statutory regulations
Coordinate external Audit Preparation and respond on issues raised to management
Approve all bill adjustments and act as the signatory to all bank accounts
Management of financial risk and the revenue collection process
Perform any other duties & responsibilities that may be assigned by management.
REQUIREMENTS
A Bachelor’s Degree in Commerce, Business Management, Finance or Accounting from a recognized university
A Masters in Business, Finance or Accounting
Full professional qualification in either ACCA or CPA (K)
Membership to the Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Kenya (ICPAK) with year 2020 membership certificate
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
Proficiency in ICT with strong MS office and internet use knowledge
Excellent planning and organizational skills
Strong analytical and excellent communication skills
Good interpersonal relations skills
Strong leadership and problem solving skills
Must satisfy the requirements of chapter six of the constitution of Kenya on Leadership and integrity through provision of;-
Current certificate of good conduct from Directorate of Criminal Investigation Department
Current Tax compliance certificate from Kenya Revenue Authority
A clean and current report from an approved credit reference Bureau (CRB)
Clearance from the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC)
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.
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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 Chairman
Board of Directors
Nyahururu Water and Sanitation Company Ltd
Hekima Building, Kenyatta Avenue
P.O. Box 952-20300
NYAHURURU
In addition to the Hard copy of the application, a soft copy should be sent to nyahuwascorecruitment@gmail.com before the expiry of the closing date with the Job Reference No. as the email subject.
Note:CLOSING DATE: 3rd September 2020, 17:00 Hours
Apply via :
nyahuwascorecruitment@gmail.com
