Othaya
Mukurweini Water Services Company is a water provider contracted by Tana Water
Services Board to provide water and sanitation services under its license in
Nyeri South and Mukurweini Districts under Water Act 2002.
1. Commercial Manager
(Based
at Othaya)
Reporting
to the Managing Director, the Commercial Manager will ensure prudent management
of financial resources and continuous improvement of administration and
accounting systems in the company
Major Responsibilities include:
- Planning,
Developing implementing and reviewing financial and accounting policies
and procedures in the company
- Analyzing
viability of new business ventures and services
- Ensuring
compliance with finance and accounting standards and regulations
- Coordinating
preparation of budgets and ensuring implementation and controls as per
approved levels
- Ensuring
development and implementation of effective billing system in the company
- Ensuring timely
collection of all revenue generated and billed as per policies and
procedure
- Ensuring
preparation and presentation of financial reports to the board as per
approved policy
- Ensuring that
policies of fixed assets are followed and reconciliation report prepared
as and when required
- Ensuring
achievement of set goals and objectives in the department
- Ensuring
accurate costing of products/services as per approved procedures
- Ensuring proper
control of the stores materials/items as per approved procedures
- Ensuring proper
maintenance of accounting control systems as per approved procedures
- Ensuring the
provision of comprehensive commercial information to the various user
departments and units to facilitate timely achievement of the overall
organizational objectives and goals
- Enhancing
positive corporate image all the time
- Monitoring the
utilization of company assets/resources
- Supervising,
appraising staff and identifying their training and development needs
Required
qualifications, experience and key competencies
The
successful candidate should have practical skills, experience and a demonstrable
track record in managing a large and dynamic department or organization.
Specifically,
the candidate must have:
- Degree in B.Com
preferably in accounting, finance, or its equivalent from a recognized
university
- A certified
Public Accountant - CPA (K)
- Minimum 3 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 meet
deadlines and work under minimum supervision
2. Accountant
(Based
at Othaya)
Reporting
to the Commercial Manager, the Accountant will be responsible for accounting
and safeguarding the company’s assets and production of timely and accurate
financial reports
Major
Responsibilities include:
- Compiling and
analyzing financial information to prepare financial reports including
monthly, quarterly and annual accounts
- Ensuring
financial records are maintained in compliance with accepted policies and
procedures
- Ensuring all
statutory requirements are complied with
- Preparing
financial management reports
- Establishing and
monitor the implementation and maintenance of accounting control
procedures
- Facilitating in
budgetary preparation
- Ensuring all
expenditures are in line with the approved budget
- Developing and
maintaining financial data bases
- Ensuring that
proper accounting systems and controls are in place
- Ensuring that
proper books of accounts are maintained
- Evaluating and
advising on business operations including revenue and expenditure trends,
financial commitments and future revenues
- Planning and
managing inventory levels of materials or products.
Required
qualifications, experience and key competencies
The
successful candidate should have practical skills, experience and a
demonstrable track record in accounting.
Specifically,
the candidate must have:
- Degree in B.Com
or equivalent
- CPA K or
equivalent
- Computer
literate
- 2 years
experience
3. Procurement Officer
(Based
at Othaya)
Reporting
to the Managing Director, the Procurement Officer will ensure that all the
Company procurement processes are carried out in line with the Public
Procurement & Disposal Act & Regulations while observing the best
procurement practice
Major
Responsibilities include:
- Ensuring proper
interpretation, implementation and adherence to Public Procurement and
Disposal Act and Regulations
- Ensuring
availability of quality goods and services ordered and prompt delivery to
the users
- Ensuring cost
rationalization by carrying out price surveys to determine price trends to
help in supplier’s appraisal.
- Ensuring timely
processing of tenders for procurement of goods and services within the
framework of established policies and procedures
- Preparing
procurement plans in liaison with user departments
- Ensuring that
goods procured by the company meet tender specifications
- Preparing timely
and accurate reports as required.
Required
qualifications, experience and key competencies
The
successful candidate should have practical skills, experience and a
demonstrable track record in procurement.
Specifically,
the candidate must have:
- Degree in
Purchasing or Supplies, Economics, Commerce or related discipline with at
least two (2) years experience in Purchasing and Supplies.
- Knowledge of the
Public Procurement Act and Regulations.
- Ability to work
under pressure and meet deadlines with minimum supervision
- Computer
literacy
- Must be
registered with the Kenya Institute of Supplies Management
4. Assistant Procurement Officer
(Based
at Othaya)
Reporting
to the Procurement Officer,The Assistant Procurement Officer will offer
operational support and ensure that the Company is compliant with the Public
Procurement & Disposal Act & Regulations.
Major
Duties include:
- Ensuring
security and safe custody of stores
- Tracking all
procurement assignments at all times
- Preparing
records during the entire procurement process using established formats
and ensuring their safe keeping
- Making
recommendations for disposal of unserviceable and/or other stores
- Assisting in
preparation of bid documents
- Preparing
monthly reports on the status of ongoing procurements
- Reviewing the
usage of supplies to identify cost reduction and service improvement.
The
successful candidate should have practical skills, experience and a
demonstrable track record in procurement.
Specifically,
the candidate must have:
- Diploma in
Purchasing and supplies management
- Computer
literate
- 1 year
experience in a similar role.
- Conversant with
the Public Procurement and Disposal Act and Regulations
- Must be
registered with the Kenya Institute of Supplies Management
Interested
candidates should forward their applications with updated CVs, names and
telephone contacts of three professional referees with copies of academic and
professional certificates, testimonials, current and expected salary in envelopes
clearly marking the position applied for to:-
The
Managing Director
Othaya Mukurweini Water Services Company
P.O Box 482-10106
Othaya
Othaya Mukurweini Water Services Company
P.O Box 482-10106
Othaya
Application
should be received not later than 26th June 2013.
Only
shortlisted candidates shall be contacted and canvassing will lead to automatic
disqualification