Commercial Manager at Gusii Water and Sanitation Company Limited (GWASCO)

Job purpose

The Commercial Manager is responsible for the commercial function and business development strategy of the Company.

Responsibilities

• Processing new customers accounts, updating the customers register/ accountsOversee performance management in the department
• Prepare and submit monthly, quarterly and annual reports for the department
• Prepare board management papers for approval
• Ensure that all the data with regards to monthly meter readings and payments is entered and verified.
• Ensuring timely billings of all services provided to customers
• Maintain accurate records
• Preparing accurate reports as required
• Liaising with other sections in provision of quality service to customers
• Attending promptly to complaints from customers
• Identify training needs for the departmental staff
• Develop department budget and work plan
• Mentor and coach department staff
• Identify procurement needs of the department
• Participate in strategic planning and implementation
• Responsible for physical assets assigned by the company
• Makes strategic, operational and financial decisions for the department
• Plans the work of subordinates, monitors subordinates work performance. Appraises/ evaluates subordinates performance
• Work closely with other department/sections in all areas
• Performing related work as may be required

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Strategic Management or any other Business-related field from a recognized institution CPA (K), ACCA or relevant professional qualification
• Member of a professional body in good standing
• At least 7 years’ experience with a minimum of 3 years in a managerial or supervisory position
• Meets the requirements of chapter six of the Constitution of Kenya 2010.

Term of Service

Three Years Contract

Directs Reports

Commercial Officer, Customer Care Officer, Billing Clerk, Area Managers on Commercial Services matters

Remuneration 

An attractive remuneration package commensurate with responsibility of the job and the experience of the individual will be negotiated with the successful candidate.

Candidates will be required to satisfy the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya 2010 including:

1. Certificate of Good Conduct from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations;
2. Clearance Certificate from the Higher Education Loans Board;
3. Tax Compliance Certificate from the Kenya Revenue Authority;
4. Clearance from the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission; and
5. Report from an Approved Credit Reference Bureau.