Commercial and Finance Manager Job in Kenya

Job Purpose

The Commercial and Finance Manager is responsible for the Commercial and Finance functionof the Company, to perform financial and commercial analysis as well as reporting as needed as per the laid down procedures.

This function reports to the Managing Director of the Company.

Duties and Responsibilities

Oversee operations of the Commercial function of the Company

Oversee operations of the Financial function of the Company

Formulation and implementation of sound financial and accounting policies and procedures in line with International Financial Standards (IFS) and Government regulations

Coordinating budgeting and budget control procedures for the Company including timely preparation of annual and supplementary budgets for the Company/ Budget preparation/cashflow management review to ensure sustainability and giving strategic advice to Board of Directors


Preparation and submittance of monthly, quarterly and annual reports for the department to the Board of Directors

Develop department budget and work plan

Manage reporting of financial statements/performance to board

Conduct periodic review of actual performance against budget and explain any variances;

Control expenditure for decision making

Liaison with both internal and external auditors during audit processes

Develop financial controls and procedures to ensure financial discipline;

Effective management of recurrent and capital budgets;

Preparation, analysis interpretation and implementation of annual performance contracts and strategic plans and issue reports on variances;

Responsible for preparation of long-term plans, periodic forecasts, and cash flow projections

Ensuring effective and functional financial controls systems;

Ensuring provision of comprehensive commercial information systems, including up to date customer database to achieve the overall water supply revenue objectives;

Ensuring timely, complete and accurate reading of meters and billing of services

Ensure robust revenue collection for the Company and devise new opportunities for revenue generation for the Company

Formulation and implementation of strategic measures to improve water supply revenue, collection and utilization;

Developing internal staff capacity within the company;

Analyze business’ financial and general operating information to identify trends and opportunities for investment/development;

Review investment proposals to determine their viability;

Other duties may be assigned by the managing director.

Minimum Qualifications

For appointment to this position, a candidate must

Be a Kenyan Citizen

Bachelor of Commerce degree in Finance, Accounting or its equivalent from a recognized instituition

Possession of a master’s degree in finance is an added advantage

Holder of CPA K, ACCA or equivalent professional qualification from a recognized body

Member of a relevant professional body and in good standing

At least 8 years’ relevant work experience with at least 3 years in managerial or supervisory position; and

Proficiency in accounting packages including sulis MIS, pastel etc;

Have attended training in management;

Conversant with donor reporting requirements

Meet the requirements of chapter six of the Constitution.

How To Apply

All applicants must comply with Chapter 6 of the Constitution of Kenya 2010 by submitting up to date clearance certificates from:-

Ethics and Anticorruption Commission(EACC)

Higher Education Loan Boards(HELB)

Credit Reference Bureau (CRB)

Directorate of Criminal Investigations(DCI)

Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA)

Terms Of Employment

Contract (Three years’ renewable based on performance).

Renumeration

An attractive remuneration package commensurate with the responsibilities of the job and the experience of the individual will be negotiated with the best evaluated candidate.

Interested candidates can hand deliver application to BUWASSCO office or via post office to undersigned. Please submit application with detailed CV and photocopies of relevant testimonials, copy of National identity card, stating their current position, current and expected remuneration package, e-mail, contact and telephone number, two (2) colored passport size photo and names and contacts of three referees in a sealed envelope marked,

“Application for the post “CLEARLY INDICATING THE POST APPLIED” to reach the undersigned on or before Monday, 28th January, 2024

The Chair Person.
Board of Directors,
Busia Water & Sewerage Services Company Limited (BUWASSCO)
P.O. BOX 392 – 50400
BUSIA (K)
Mobile No: +254 796523854
EMAIL ADDRESS: info@buwasco.co.ke