Job Purpose
- The role holder oversees all accounting and financial aspects of the
Company and is responsible for implementation of the accounting and
financial policies and strategies, budgetary planning and asset
management.
Key Responsibilities/
Duties / Tasks
Supervisory
Responsibilities
- Spearheading the development and execution of the company’s strategy
on accounting and finance;
- Developing and overseeing implementation of policies, procedures and
manuals to safeguard financial integrity;
- Co-coordinating the development of the annual budget;
- Assessing internal controls, including risk assessments and reviews
of risk areas
- Identify, evaluate, mitigate and monitor operational and strategic
risks of the function;
- Developing and enforcing Internal controls in the accounting and
finance function;
- Ensuring confidential information is secure
Operational
Responsibilities / Tasks
- Implementing adequate budgetary provisions, monitor absorption and
ensure optimal utilization aligned to the company’s strategic activities
- Supervising, training and appraising accountants and functional
assistants in the accounts section.
- Preparing budget proposals for additional expenditures and
reallocation of voted funds during the year.
- Preparing periodic updates to the management on the budgetary
absorptions and financial position.
- Assist the senior management undertaking liaisons with financiers
supporting projects and ensuring compliance with the funding requirements;
- Advising the on all financial and accounting matters;
- Assist in developing supplementary financial regulations and
procedures to enhance internal controls.
- Assist in analyzing and interpreting financial reports and make
recommendations based on the findings.
- Ensure compliance with GAAP principles
- Maintaining and reconciling fixed assets schedules
- Performing month-end and year-end account reconciliations including
preparation of working papers for auditors’ review.
- Ensuring proper computation of taxes and filling of annual tax
returns
Job Dimensions:
Financial
Responsibility
- Involved in the development of annual budget.
- Involved in the direct approval, allocations and reporting of all
expenditure.
Responsibility
for Physical and Intangible Assets
- Furniture and fittings
- Machines and equipment
- Intangible assets
Decision
Making / Job Influence
- Strategic decisions;
- Management decisions;
- Operational tasks.
Working
Conditions
- Works in a normal office environment (80%)
- Works in the field within the service area local and international
travelling (20%)
- Working beyond normal hours including weekends
Job Competencies
(Knowledge, Experience and Attributes / Skills).
Academic
qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Commerce, Finance, Economics , Accounting or
Finance, Business Administration, or other relevant qualification from a
recognized institution; Master’s Degree will be an added advantage
Professional
Qualifications
- Public Accountant (CPA)K, CCPK, ACCA;
- Membership to ICPAK or other relevant professional body
Previous
relevant work experience required
- Work experience of at least five (5) years, two (2) of which must
have been at a Supervisory level;
- Experience with financial reporting, tax compliance, budgeting, and
financial analysis.
How to Apply
Applications
should include a cover letter that demonstrates why you are the best candidate
for the position you are applying for, a detailed up-to-date CV and copies of
relevant testimonials, current and expected remuneration package, names &
addresses of three professional referees, email address and telephone number.
All applications should be in soft copies by email and should be clearly marked
with the position being applied for on the subject of the email, and should be
addressed to:
The
Managing Director
Naivasha Water and Sanitation Company Ltd
P.O Box 321-20117, Naivasha
Email: vacancy@naivashawater.co.ke
Closing
date: 16th April, 2026, 12 noon.
Note: Only
shortlisted applicants will be contacted
