Manager, Finance and Accounts at Kenya Water Institute (KEWI)

ADVERT NO. EXT/ 07/05/2023

SCALE KW3 – (1 POST)

Duties and responsibilities at this level will entail:

• Ensuring expenditure controls and payments;
• Maintaining an up to date books of accounts;
• Maintaining asset register;
• Preparing all financial reconciliations;
• Assisting in the preparation of management accounts;
• Preparing financial reports;
• Reviewing expenditure returns from the county and departments;
• Preparing budgets;
• Accounting for funds disbursed to the Institute;
• Preparing management and statutory reports including final accounts;
• Assisting in the development of supplementary financial regulations and procedures to enhance internal controls established through Treasury regulations and procedures;
• Ensuring compliance with the National Treasury regulations and procedures;
• Authorizing payments and signing of cheques subject to set limits;
• Supervising, training and development of accounts staff;
• Setting targets for the accounts staff and evaluating achievements.

Job Specifications
For appointment to this scale, a candidate must meet the following requirements:

• Served in the scale of Principal Accountant, KW4 or a comparable and relevant position in the Public Service for a minimum period of four (4) years;
• Bachelor’s degree in Commerce (Accounting or Finance option), have passed Part III of Certified Public Accountants (CPA) Examination or its recognized equivalent from a recognized Institution;
• Have a Master’s degree in any of the following: Commerce, Accounting, Business Administration, Finance or their equivalent qualification from a recognized Institution;
• Senior Management Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution;
• Be registered with the Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Kenya (ICPAK) and Registration of Accountants Board (RAB);
• Have demonstrated professional competence in Accounts work as reflected in work performance and results;
• Have a clear understanding of the Mandate of KEWI and the role of finance and accounts work in achievement of the same.
• Certificate in computer applications;
• Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results;
• Fulfill the requirements of Chapter 6 of the Constitution