Finance & Administration Manager Job in Kenya - NYANDAWAS

JOB REFERENCE: NYANDAWAS/CMT/002/2025

Job Specification:

The Finance Manager is responsible for overseeing all accounting and financial aspects and human resources management of NYANDAWAS. He/she shall also be responsible for the implementation of the accounting and financial policies, human resources policies and procedure manuals, strategies, budgetary planning, and asset management.

Duties and responsibilities:


  • Prepare accurate and timely financial reports, including balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow statements promptly for decision-making
  • Confirming compliance with tax laws across all business transactions
  • Ensuring safe custody of company records and assets
  • Analyzing below-the-line accounts and handling cash transactions duties
  • Reviewing payment documents and complying with relevant tax laws
  • Processing vouchers, and cheques and posting payments and receipt vouchers in the cashbooks
  • Management of all cashbook transactions in line with Public Finance Management Act (PFM)
  • Verifying supporting documents seeking for letters of credit
  • Extracting and providing cash liquidity analysis
  • Ensuring the security of cheques and cheque books
  • Extracting documents and information for financial audit purposes and inclusion in periodic reports for decision-making
  • Analyze financial data and provide insightful reports to management for strategic decision-making.
  • Oversee day-to-day accounting activities, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, general ledger, and payroll.
  • Reconcile financial discrepancies and ensure the accuracy and completeness of financial records.
  • Assist in the development and monitoring of NYANDAWAS’s budget and collaborate with department heads to forecast financial performance and identify areas for cost optimization.
  • Ensure compliance with relevant accounting principles, laws, and regulations and coordinate with external auditors during the audit process.
  • Conduct financial analysis to assess the company’s financial performance and identify trends, risks, and opportunities.
  • Provide recommendations for improving financial efficiency and profitability.
  • Establish and maintain strong internal control procedures to safeguard NYANDAWAS assets and prevent fraud.
  • Evaluate existing controls and suggest improvements where necessary.
  • Utilize and maintain NYANDAWAS’s accounting systems effectively and Identify opportunities to enhance automation and streamline accounting processes.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams on financial matters and promote a cooperative work environment.
  • Ensure compliance with approved human resources management policies, systems, and procedures and their standard application within the organization;
  • Prepare, monitor, and maintain the human resources budget and timely and accurate payroll administration and remittance of deductions;
  • Support in the Administration and review of NYANDAWAS’s HR manual/policy document;
  • Review of NYANDAWAS’s strategic plan as pertains to the human resource & administration department;
  • Lead training and appraisal of all staff in line with the overall NYANDAWAS staff training and development objective
  • Perform any other duties as may be assigned from time to time by the Managing director.

Job Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in any of the following fields: Commerce (Accounting or Finance option), Business Administration (Accounting option) from a recognized institution or any other relevant equivalent qualification;
  • Full professional qualification in either CPA (K), ACCA, CISA or CIA.
  • A Member of ICPAK with good standing
  • At least 3 years’ work experience.
  • Proficiency in ICT with strong MS office and internet ability.
  • Excellent planning and organizational skills.
  • Strong analytical skills.
  • Excellent communication skills.
  • Strong leadership skills.
  • Good interpersonal relations skills.
  • Problem solving skills.
  • Shortlisted candidates 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).

How to Apply

Application packages in a sealed envelope which include a cover letter, detailed CV and certified copies of certificates and testimonials should be sent by post or courier to: –

The Managing Director
Nyandarua Water and Sanitation Company,
P.O. Box 164- 20300,
Nyahururu.

In addition to the Hard copy of the application, a soft copy should be sent to recruitment@nyandaruawater.co.ke before the expiry of the closing date (25TH July 2025, 17:00 Hours) 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.
  • Include your current gross remuneration on the cover letter.