Finance Manager oversees financial operations, budgeting, and compliance, requires a Finance/Accounting Degree, CPA(K) with valid practicing license, and 8+ years experience with 5+ years in management. Full-time role in Kwale.
Duties and Responsibilities
Formulate
the Company’s financial strategy and ensure it is properly implemented.
Ensure
sound corporate governance by identifying risks and developing and implementing
proper controls in order to minimise those risks.
Spearhead
the formulation, implementation and review of sound financial policies, systems
and procedures to sustain the Company.
Develop
systems for the effective and efficient management of financial resources.
Ensure
timely and accurate accounting, reporting and analysis in order to aid
management decision-making.
Advise
the Company on the financial viability of proposed investments and projects.
Ensure
financial reports are prepared and submitted in compliance with the Company’s
and statutory requirements.
Participate
in setting performance targets and conducting performance appraisals for the
Finance staff in the Company.
Manage
all financial relationships with external agencies.
Prepare
budgets and periodic financial performance reports for presentation to the
Board of Directors under the
Direct,
manage, motivate and develop staff in the Finance function, and liaise with and
provide support to internal and external auditors on audit matters.
Establish
appropriate and sound standards and procedures for internal and third-party
payments across the Company.
Ensure
adequate controls are in place to facilitate seamless payments and efficient
financial management.
Undertake
budgeting and budgetary control to enhance financial planning, monitoring and
control.
Develop
and enforce the implementation of debt management and control policies and
procedures.
Perform
any other duties that may be assigned by the Managing Director from time to
time.
Requirements for Appointment
Be a
Kenyan Citizen
Bachelor’s
Degree in Commerce/Business Management/Administration in Finance or Accounting
Option from a recognized institution
A
Master’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration/Strategic
Management or its equivalent from a recognized institution will be an added
advantage
Must be a
holder of CPA (K)
Must be a
member of the ICPAK/ACCA/CFA or any other relevant and recognized professional
body;
Hold a
valid practising licence and be in good standing
At least
eight (8) years of similar experience with at least five (5) years’ experience
management position in a busy and dynamic work environment.
Demonstrate
a high degree of professional and technical competence as reflected in work
performance.
Shown
outstanding capability in Financial Management.
Personal Qualities, Skills and
Competencies
Business
analytical skills, attention to the detail.
Leadership
and Managerial skills.
Proficiency
in MS office suite, and contemporary accounting systems and practices.
Experience
working the Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) is preferred.
Excellent
interpersonal, communication and public relation skills.
Ingenuity
on risk analysis and management
A team
player and change driver.
Ability
to uphold collective responsibility.
High
levels of integrity and ethical conduct.
How to Apply
Candidates who meet the above
specifications and have the drive to join a highly motivated work team, should
submit their applications and CV including a reliable Telephone and e-mails
contact of self and at least three (3) referees.
Applications should be
submitted by email to info@kwalewater.co.ke on or before Friday, 30th October
2026, clearly indicating “Finance Manager” in the
subject line.
OR
Send a hard copy of your
application to:
The
Managing Director
Kwale Water & Sewerage Company Limited
P.O. Box 18–80403
Kwale
