Vacancy: Financial
Accountant
Kericho
Water & Sanitation Company Limited (KEWASCO) is a Private Company
established under the company's Act CAP 486, Laws of Kenya and is wholly owned
by the County Government of Kericho.
Our vision
is to be a Model of Excellence in Water and Sanitation Services provision in
the sector and indeed we ranked No.5 out of 65 in Urban Water Utilities in
WASREB’s Impact Report of 2011/2012.
This was to
a large extent driven by the effective implementation of automated systems, in
particular setting and implementation of GIS System, Efficient Billing,
Accounting and Customer Management Systems.
Our mission
is to optimally provide adequate, safe, reliable water and sanitation services
to our customers at a commercially sustainable level: to this end we plan to
implement world class performance, quality and efficiency management systems
including ISO, Six Sigma, the Balanced Scorecard to mention but a few.
To support
the implementation of these initiatives, we are seeking to fill the following
positions with customer service oriented, qualified and experienced individuals
who seek to be part of a results oriented team.
Internal Auditor
(Re-Advertisement)
Reporting
to the Board Audit & Risk Management Committee with a dotted line to the
Managing Director, you will assure the integrity of the Company assets, the
quality of management decisions and the mitigation of fraud and risk by
ensuring the existence of appropriate systems and internal controls.
Main Duties and Responsibilities
- Develop and continuously review an internal audit manual and enforce compliance with standards acceptable to the external auditors.
- Develop and implement internal audit, strategies and operating plans that reflect the longer-term corporate goals and priorities established by the Company.
- Work closely with external auditors, agreeing time frames for the annual statutory audit, pre-audit activities, and on the implementation of audit recommendations
- Regularly carry out detailed risk assessment and internal audits on computer and other operating systems to ensure reliability and integrity of financial and operating information, advising the Board and Management on appropriate action
- Carry out special investigations on apparent breaches of internal controls, fraud, etc and making recommendations to eliminate identified weaknesses
- Discuss internal and external audit recommendations with the Corporate Management Team (CMT), incorporate into the audit plan and follow up on implementation.
- Ensure that all fixed and current assets are accounted for on a regular basis through regular checks, including physical counts.
- Manage departmental staff performance, development, training and motivation for effectiveness
Qualifications, Experience and
Skills:
- Bachelors Degree in Accounting Finance or Business Administration (Accounting option) from a reputable University and a member of CIA or any other internationally recognized Accounting and/or Auditing body of good standing.
- A Certified Internal Systems Auditor (CISA) will have a definite advantage.
- 5+ years post – qualification experience in the profession, 3 of which should be in Audit at a Senior Level in a busy commercial environment or a reputable Audit Firm.
- Experience of auditing ERP systems and conversant with Water Billing Systems (M@jics Billing Software) & Sage Pastel Evolution and will be an added advantage.
- Proven people management experience.
- Have strong communication, interactional and leadership skills.
Terms of Service
- The Positions of Human Resources & Administration Manager and that of the Internal Auditor on a 3-Year Renewable Contract based on satisfactory performance
- The position of Financial Accountant is Permanent and Pensionable.
Interested candidates must:
- Have demonstrated thorough understanding the National Goals, Policies and Development Objectives including the Kenya Vision 2030;
- Have leadership and management capacity including knowledge of Financial Management and Strategic people management; and
- Meet the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution on Leadership and Integrity.
How to Apply
Applications
should include a cover letter that demonstrates why you are the best candidate
for the position you are applying for, a detailed up-to-date CV and photocopies
of relevant testimonials, current and expected remuneration package, the names
and addresses of three professional referees, an e-mail address and telephone
number, and two (2) coloured passport size photos.
Individuals
who had applied for the Human Resources & Administration Manager or the
Internal Auditor positions previously advertised need NOT apply as we already
have their CVs on file.
Applications
must be sent via email to cmt2recruit@kewasco.co.ke
addressed to:
The
Managing Director
Kericho
Water & Sanitation Co. Ltd
P O Box
1379 – 20200,
Kericho
Only
short-listed applicants will be contacted.
Closing
date: 9th May, 2014 at 5:00pm.
This
recruitment is being supported by: Adept Systems, Management Consultants
Please
visit our website www.kewasco.co.ke for
more information.
