Chief Accountant Job in Kenya

Kakamega County Water and Sanitation Company Ltd is a county corporation mandated to provide Water and Sanitation Services within the County of Kakamega.
The Company invites applications from suitably qualified persons to fill the following vacant position:
Chief Accountant
Salary Scale 3
This officer will work under Finance and Commercial Manager.
Main Job Tasks and Responsibilities

·         Prepare timely monthly, quarterly and annual management and financial reports
·         Advise management on revenue and costing issues
·         Preparation of cash flows forecasts;
·         Prepare timely and accurate financial budgets and forecasts by consolidating individual departmental budgets
·         Analyze budget and other financial variances (such as product margins) and advise Finance Manager accordingly.
·         Provide financial information to senior management, including monthly management/financial accounts and budget reports;
·         Monitor Creditors’ payments including petty cash and reconciliation;
·         Evaluate non-financial indicators, such as stock turnover and report on their effect on business performance or profitability
·         Monitor costs such as wages, materials and equipment;
·         Identify areas of the business where inefficiencies may occur.
Education, Professional Qualifications and Work Experience

·         Bachelor of Commerce degree in Finance, Accounting or its equivalent
·         Holder of CPA K, or equivalent from a recognized body
·         Must be a member of ICPAK
·         Proficiency in accounting packages including MIS,FIS, pastel etc;
·         Have attended training in management;
·         Conversant with donor reporting requirements
·         At least five (5) years relevant experience ,3 of which at a management level
·         Prior experience in managing a large organization/busy environment
How to Apply
All applicants should submit their applications together with copies of their detailed Curriculum Vitae, Academic and Professional certificates, Testimonials, National Identity card or Passport, and any other supporting documents.
The positions applied for should be indicated on top of the envelope.
Applications should be submitted to:
The Secretariat
Board of Directors
Kakamega County Water and Sanitation Company
P.O. Box 1189-50100
Kakamega
Email: kacwasco@gmail.com
Hand delivered applications can be submitted at the company headquarters, Kakamega Water and Sanitation Company, Kefinco House, off Kakamega Kisumu road, behind Barclays bank
Vacancies Brief: Kakamega County Water and Sanitation Company Ltd is a county corporation mandated to provide Water and Sanitation Services within the County of Kakamega.
As part of our continued growth and team strengthening, we are looking for self-motivated, qualified, competent, seasoned and talented professionals capable of operating in a fast paced and demanding environment.
Our goal is to ensure that the corporation has a robust core management team that will spearhead the achievement of the corporation’s short-term and long-term objectives and does not diverge from its strategic goals. The Company invites applications from suitably qualified persons to fill under listed positions:
All applicants are required to fulfill the requirements of Chapter 6 of the Constitution of Kenya 2010, have a national identity card and a certificate of good conduct.
All successful candidates to the interview will be required to carry their original certificates and testimonials.
The Current employees are encouraged to apply.

Chairman
Board of Directors
Kakamega County Water and Sanitation Company