Commercial Manager at Nithi Water & Sanitation Company (NIWASCO)

POSITION RESPONSIBLE TO:

Managing Director

KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Coordinate the overall development of the organization’s strategic, business development, annual operating plans and the budgeting process.
• Develop and review financial and accounting policies and procedures of the company
• Support the business by providing sound advice on financial matters, ensuring timely and accurate processing of financial transactions, and maintenance of adequate financial records and statements.
• Analyze the viability of new business ventures and services for the company
• Coordinate the preparation of budgets and ensure their implementation and controls as per approved levels
• Prepare timely and accurate periodic reports as agreed and distribute to users appropriately
• Ensure that the policies on fixed assets are followed, carry out reconciliation and prepare reports as and when required
• Ensure achievement of set financial goals and objectives of the company
• Ensure that the reconciliation of all accounts is carried out as per approved policy
• Disseminate professional accounting standards, guidelines and information.
• Ensure adherence to the company’s policies and procedures and compliance with accounting standards and statutory requirements.
• Keep the management and the Board adequately informed on financial performance of the organization.
• Ensure effective financial management, timely reporting, cash flow projections, and preparation of periodic and annual final reports and accounts.
• Manage annual audit, liaise with external auditors, tax consultants, and regulatory authorities.
• Maintain adequate systems of internal control.
• Manage the process of disposing off obsolete equipments and machinery in a profitable manner to the company.
• Ensure that adequate systems exist for risk management.
• Ensure compliance with legal, regulatory and audit requirements.
• Ensure that the organization’s premises, office equipment and office furniture, infrastructure and other identifiable resources are well maintained and effectively manage the procurement process.
• Supervise and appraise staff under them, identifying their training and other development needs.
• Perform any other duties as may be assigned from time to time

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Bcom or relevant business academic degree
• Posses a CPA K (Kenya) or equivalent qualification.
• Over five (5) years relevant experience working in a commercial organization with a minimum of two (2) years experience in a senior management positions
• Advanced training in general governance, leadership and management
• Training in financial management, planning, monitoring and evaluation
• Registration with ICPAK or relevant professional body Ability to pay attention to detail and report accurately.
• Proven skills in accounting and auditing.
• Good appreciation of computerized accounting packages (accounting software).
• Strong interpersonal skills, Self driven individual who is diligent, honest, disciplined and responsible
• Demonstrate good leadership and strong management skills with the ability to work under minimal supervision.
• Compliance with Chapter 6 of the constitution of Kenya 2010 submit clearance certificate from:
  • Ethics and Anticorruption Commission (EACC);
  • Higher Commission Loan Board(HELB);
  • Credit Reference Bureau (CRB);
  • Criminal Investigation Department(CID);
  • Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA).

TERMS OF SERVICE:

The successful candidate will be offered a 3- year renewable contract based on satisfactory performance.