General Manager and Accountant Jobs in Meru Kenya


Imetha Water & Sanitation Company is one of the Water Service Providers contracted by Tana Water Services Board (TWSB) as an Agent to provide water and sanitation services in 10 water schemes namely; Maua, Tigania, Timau, Nkubu, Mitunguu, Kibung`a kakimiki, Gituma mutonga, Kanyakine, Ruiri, and Mwimbi.

To strengthen our corporate management team, we invite applications from suitably qualified and experienced candidates with excellent credentials to fill the following positions:

General Manager 
 
Reporting to the Board of Directors, the General Manager will be expected to provide overall direction through planning, directing and coordinating the activities of the company. 

The General Manager shall provide strong and inspirational leadership to performance goals and objectives of the company and in particular improving service delivery to all customers and stakeholders.

Specific Duties and Responsibilities
  • Ensuring full compliance with all the legal/statutory requirements.
  • Provide visionary leadership and manage IMETHAWASCO resources for maximum productivity.
  • Develop and operate company management systems.
  • Ensuring continuous achievement in Performance Targets, financial and operating objectives.
  • Acting as secretary to the Board of the company and ensure implementation of Board policies.
  • Developing and periodically updating the corporate plan including projections of any necessary expansion and development of facilities and extensions of the business operations.
  • Be a Leader in change management.
  • Effectively promote a positive image of the company at all times.
  • Any other duties as may be assigned from time to time by the Board of Directors.
Minimum Qualifications.
  • Higher National Diploma in Water Engineering, Business related field, Environmental science or equivalent. Bsc. Civil Engineering Degree holders or its equivalent shall have an added advantage.
  • Minimum of 5 years working experience in a managerial position in a water institution.
  • Good report writing, communication skills and team player.
  • Proficiency in standard Office Computer Applications.
  • Proven strong organizational skills and ability to multi-task.
  • Demonstrated experience in strategic management, including planning goal setting, and preparation of technical reports.
Company Accountant
 
Reporting to the General Manager, the Accountant shall be expected to provide direction through planning and coordinating the financial activities of the company. 

The Accountant shall provide strong and inspirational leadership on financial matters to ensure performance goals and objectives of the company and in particular improving service delivery to all customers and stakeholders are achieved.

Specific Duties and Responsibilities
  • Analyzing performance in terms of revenue and expenditure
  • Ensure budget preparation and control.
  • Ensuring maintenance of accurate accounting records as per approved procedures and policies
  • Analyzing cost variances, investigating their causes and preparing report as required.
  • Ensuring preparation of payroll as per approved procedures.
  • Reconciling cash books and ledgers and ensuring accuracy of the same.
  • Preparing accounting statement as required and presenting to General Manager
  • Ensuring accurate costing of products/services.
  • Ensuring that cash received is banked intact on daily basis and as per approved procedure
  • Approving payment vouchers as per approved established systems and approved levels
  • Ensuring proper maintenance of effective billing systems and proper collection of billed accounts
  • Performing any other duties as may be assigned by the General Manager from time to time
Minimum Qualifications
  • A diploma in Accounting (Accounting or Finance)
  • Passed at least Part III of CPA(K)
  • Proven merit and ability in work performance and results in an accounting environment
  • Proficiency in computer application preferably in an accounting packages
  • Minimum of 3 years working experience in a financial or accounting institution
Interested and Qualified candidates should forward their applications with updated CVs and copies of education and professional qualifications, indicating day time telephone contacts and three professional referees, to the address below.
 
Applications should reach the undersigned not later than 22nd May 2012.
 
Chairman
Imetha Water and Sanitation Company Ltd,
P. O. Box 467-60200 
Meru, .
 
Canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification.