Commercial Manager at Gatanga Water and Sanitation Services

Duties and responsibilities 

• Establishes and ensure compliance with the financial management systems for effective implementation of the company goals and objectives.  
• Ensures efficient billing, revenue collection, disbursements, accounting and reporting.  
• Oversees preparations of budgets, and periodic financial performance reports for the company.  
• Acts as the Financial controller of the company  
• Advices the Managing Director on the financial viability of proposed projects and investments  
• Ensures compliance to accounting standards of financial reporting by the company.  
• Responsible for preparation of long-term plans, periodic forecast and c ash flow projections.  
• Monitoring the utilization of Company Assets/resources and ensuring timely maintenance 
• Manage accounting support staff with specific performance targets. 
• Formulation and implementation of strategic measures to improve the company’s revenue collection utilization. 
• Any other functions relating to financial managements as may be assigned from time to time by the Managing Director. 

Job Specifications  

• Bachelor of Commerce Degree, preferably in accounting, finance option, or its equivalent from a recognized university  
• A certified Public Accountant - CPA (K)  
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in a medium or large commercial environment, preferably in a water sector.  
• Good knowledge in accounting and financial management  
• Good knowledge of computerized financial systems  
• Ability to negotiate budgets at the highest levels  
• Demonstrated ability to consistently meet strict deadlines is mandatory  
• Below 40 years of age.