Accountant at Kiambu Water and Sewerage Company

Accountant Job Responsibilities

• Coordinate timely and accurate preparation of budgets, ensure budgetary controls, constantly monitor expenditure and report on variances;
• Prepare monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements and reports in an accurate and timely manner and prepare all the documents that are required to support the periodical auditing exercise;
• Prepare cash flows statements and bank reconciliations;
• Ensure that all accounting transactions comply with set financial systems and controls and initiate remedial action where this is not the case;
• Prepare and continually review aged (debtor/creditor) analysis report and advise management accordingly;
• Assist in project proposal financial assessment for feasibility;
• Compile tax reports/statutory returns, ensuring that these are submitted in a timely manner to the relevant authorities and consult with tax advisors as and when necessary;
• Liaise with the external auditors during interim and annual audit and follow-up.
• Develop and maintain internal control and effective accounting system and policies for KIWASCO-KBU;
• Establish and maintain systems for cost-sensitivity analysis and early-warning of cost-overruns;
• Work consultatively with the respective departments on cost reduction initiatives;
• Liaise with project managers in preparing and implementing annual project plans and budgets;
• Ensure compliance with donors’ rules and regulations;
• Preparing monthly/quarterly financial reports on the status of project activities.
• Manage relationships with key stakeholders including banks, suppliers, and key customers;
• Confirm financial status by monitoring revenue and expenses; coordinating the collection, consolidation, and evaluation of financial data;
• Maintain accounting controls by establishing a chart of accounts; defining accounting policies;
• Enforce current accounting regulations and recommend new procedures for proposed legislation.
• Managing all affairs related to the company’s human resources including recruitment, training and development, performance management, industrial relations, health and safety.

Education, Skills & Experience for the Accountant Job

• A Bachelor’s degree in Commerce, Accounts or Finance;
• Fully qualified accountant – CPA (K)/ACCA , etc.;
• A member of ICPAK or any other related/relevant professional body;
• Proficiency in computer accounting packages;
• Must have extensive experience on tax matters;
• Ability to work accurately and effectively with multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast paced environment;
• A minimum of (3) years’ relevant working experience, one (1) of them spent at managerial level with relevant responsibility in an organization serving a large and demanding public;
• In-depth understanding of the project management cycle;
• Good communication and presentation skills;
• Experience in financial reporting and MIS as per IFRS and IPSAS;
• Experience in dealing with Statutory and Internal Auditors;
• Self -driven and ability to work under strict deadlines;
• A Master’s degree in a relevant field will be an added advantage.
• Appointment to this position will be on a three year renewable contract subject to satisfactory performance and delivery of set performance targets and outcomes.