Manager Finance And Accounts at Kenya Water Towers Agency

036 MANAGER FINANCE AND ACCOUNTS, KWT 4

Job Descriptions

The Manager Finance and Accounts is responsible to the Director, Corporate Services and is the head of Finance and Accounts Section. The key responsibilities of this position include but not limited to the following:

• Developing and overseeing the implementation of a dynamic Finance strategy that is able to deliver exemplary services and results as envisioned in the strategic plan;
• Develop the Agency’s budget and continuously monitor and evaluate its implementation;
• Giving oversight to the Agency’s financial affairs and advise the Agency on financial planning strategies and policies;
• Ensuring effective and efficient management of the Agency’s resources including finances and other assets and liabilities;
• Ensuring the provision of meaningful, accurate and timely financial and management accounts and reports to the Director General and the Board;
• Negotiating with banks, donors and development partners for appropriate support;
• Participating in the development and review of the Corporation strategic plan;
• Ensuring compliance with Public Financial Management Act, IPSAS and IFRS and ISO Standards and other legal and regulatory policies;
• Reviewing the financial plans in line with the overall strategic objectives and government performance contract;
• Construct and monitor reliable internal control systems;
• Understand and mitigate key elements of the corporation financial risk profile;
• Overseeing the operations of Finance & Accounting divisions.

Job specifications

For appointment to this grade a candidate must:-

• Master’s Degree in any of the following: Commerce, Accounting, Business Administration, or their equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
• Bachelor’s Degree in either Commerce, Accounting, Business Administration, Finance, or any other equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA,K) or its equivalent
• A Minimum of six (6) years relevant work experience and at least three (3) in a senior management role in the Public Service;
• Membership and in good standing of a relevant professional body/Institution;
• Certificate in Leadership Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution;
• Proficiency in computer applications with emphasis on Financial Management Information Systems;
• Fulfilled the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution; and
• Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.