Water Services Trust Fund, Kenya
Financial support for improved water and sanitation
Vacancy
Position: Finance Manager
The Finance Manager is responsible for planning, organizing and directing the financial affairs of WSTF.
The position aims to ensure fiscal discipline and provide
financial stewardship to the Fund in the line with WSTF’s Strategic Plan.
Duties and Responsibilities
Specific Duties at this level will include but not limited to;
- Oversee
the finance function and ensure development of sound financial management
systems
- Advise
on reviewing donor contracts, cash flow and other financial projections in
line with donor requirements
- Participate
in financial negotiations with Development Partners
- Ensure
timely preparation of the annual financial statements, donor management
reports, monitor and reconcile same
- Provide
leadership in the formulation, implementation, analysis and reporting of
financial management policies and strategies
- Oversee
budget preparation and monitoring to enhance continuous improvement
- Ensure
that decisions of the Board and Management relating to finance are
implemented
- Mobilize
and monitor the use of physical resources and other assets of the
Authority
- Supervise
the preparation of the Funds payroll and statutory deductions
- Ensure
project financial monitoring and reporting
- Coordination
internal and external audits
- Ensure
timely disbursement and accounting of funds
- Supervise,
appraise and develop staff in finance department
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s
degree in finance or business related field such as, Commerce, finance,
Accounting, management or economics from a recognized institution.
- CPA-K
or ACCA
- At
least eight (8) years relevant experience in a reputable organization five
(5) of which must be at a senior management level
- Member
of a professional body (ICPAK)
- A
relevant Masters Degree is an added advantage
Personal Attributes
Must demonstrate the following personal attributes:
- Be
honest and trustworthy
- Demonstrate
sound work ethics
Skills
- Computerized
accounting
- Financial
management systems
- Knowledge
of accounting systems
- Knowledge
in ISO management systems
- Knowledge
in project based management
An attractive remuneration package commensurate with above
qualification and experience requirement will be offered to the successful
applicants.
How to apply
How to apply
Interested and suitably qualified candidates should submit their
applications with the job title & Reference No: clearly marked on the
envelope enclosing copies of their academic, professional certificate and
testimonials, giving details of telephone contacts, email address current
position and remuneration with three referees; one academic and two
professionals to:
Chief Executive Officer,
Water Services Trust Fund,
Hill, Mara Road, CIC Plaza, 1st Floor,
P.O Box 49699 - 00100,
Water Services Trust Fund,
Hill, Mara Road, CIC Plaza, 1st Floor,
P.O Box 49699 - 00100,
Nairobi.
To be received not later than 30th November, 2012 close of
business.
Water Services Trust Fund is an equal employer.
Persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.