Manager Finance & Accounts Job at Kenya Water Towers

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Manager Finance & Accounts Job Descriptions

The Manager Finance and Accounts is responsible to the Director, Corporate Services and is the Head of Finance and Accounts Department. The key responsibilities of this position include but not limited to the following:

• Developing and overseeing the implementation of a dynamic Finance strategy that is able to deliver exemplary services and results as envisioned in the strategic plan;
• Develop the Agency’s budget and continuously monitor and evaluate its implementation;
• Giving oversight to the Agency’s financial affairs and advise the Agency on financial planning strategies and policies;
• Ensuring effective and efficient management of the Agency’s resources including finances and other assets and liabilities;
• Ensuring the provision of meaningful, accurate and timely financial and management accounts and reports to the Director General and the Board;
• Negotiating with banks, donors and development partners for appropriate support;
• Participating in the development and review of the Corporation strategic plan;
• Ensuring compliance with Public Financial Management Act, IPSAS and IFRS and ISO Standards and other legal and regulatory policies;
• Reviewing the financial plans in line with the overall strategic objectives and government performance contract;
• Construct and monitor reliable internal control systems;
• Understand and mitigate key elements of the corporation financial risk profile;
• Overseeing the operations of Finance & Accounting divisions.

Specifications for the Manager Finance & Accounts Job

For appointment to this grade a candidate must:-

• Master’s Degree in any of the following: Commerce, Accounting, Business Administration, or their equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
• Bachelor’s Degree in either Commerce, Accounting, Business Administration, Finance, or any other equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA,K) or its equivalent
• Have attended a management course lasting not less than four (4) weeks
• A Minimum of six (6) years relevant work experience and at least three (3) in a senior
• management role in the Public Service;
• Membership and in good standing of a relevant professional body/Institution;
• Proficiency in computer applications with emphasis on Financial Management Information Systems;
• Meet the requirements of Chapter Six (6) of the Constitution of Kenya on Leadership and Integrity.

How to Apply

Interested candidates can download specific job requirements for each post and application form from the KWTA website www.kwta.go.ke

Those who meet the requirements can send their application form either in soft copy in MS word and PDF via email to director.generatrecruitment@kwta.go.ke or drop hard copies in sealed envelopes at the KWTA Registry on 15th floor NHIF Building. Online, posted and hand delivered applications must bear the Title and Number of the Vacancy being applied for.

The applications both electronic and hard copies should reach the undersigned not later than 7th May, 2018 at close of business (5pm).

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

The Director General Kenya Water Towers Agency (KWTA)

NHIF Bldg, 15th Floor, Ragati Rd, Off Ngong Rd

P.O. Box 42903-00100

GPO Nairobi- KENYA

KWTA is an equal opportunity employer; persons with Disabilities are encouraged to apply.