Manager, Finance & Accounts at Kenya Water Towers Agency

Job Descriptions

Duties and Responsibilities

• 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.

For appointment to this grade a candidate must have:

• A minimum period of ten (10) years relevant work experience three (3) of which should have been in management.
• Bachelor’s Degree in either Commerce, Accounting, Business Administration, Finance, or any other equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
• Master’s Degree in any of the following: Commerce, Accounting, Business Administration, or their equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA, K) or its equivalent
• Membership and in good standing of a relevant professional body/Institution;
• Management 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.

Key Competencies and skills

• Strategic thinking
• Analytical skills
• Strong communication and reporting skills
• Strong managerial skills and ability to lead teams
• Mentoring, coaching and leadership skills
• Interpersonal and negotiation skills
• Team player
• Ethical and integrity