Kiambu
Water and Sewerage Company is a Water Service Provider operating in Kiambu
Subcounty, and is wholly owned by The County Government of Kiambu.
The
company wishes to recruit the following staff:
Assistant
Accountant
Job
Ref No: AA 2016
1
Position
Reporting
to the Accountant, the position holder will be responsible
for the following duties:
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Maintaining books of accounts
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Management of payables
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Prepare periodic financial reports
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Preparation of bank reconciliation
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Petty cash management
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Maintenance of cheque register and
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Preparation of Income Tax Returns
Education,
Skills & Experience:
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CPA II or its equivalent;
·
Proficiency in computer accounting
packages;
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Knowledge on tax matters;
·
Knowledge of generally accepted
accounting principles, a practical knowledge of financial systems and internal
financial controls
·
A minimum of at least two years’
experience in an accounting field
Appointment
to this position will be on a permanent and pensionable basis subject to a six
month probation period.
Water Operator
Job Ref No: WO 2016
3 Positions
Reporting to the Water Production and Distribution Supervisor, the
officer will be responsible for:
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Controlling treatment plant machines
and equipment to purify and clarify water for human consumption and for
industrial use: Operates and controls electric motors, pumps, and valves to
regulate flow of raw water into treating plant.
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Dumps specified amounts of chemicals,
such as chlorine, ammonia, and lime into water or adjusts automatic devices
that admit specified amounts of chemicals into tanks to disinfect, deodorize,
and clarify water.
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Starts agitators to mix chemicals and
allows impurities to settle to bottom of tank.
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Turns valves to regulate water
through filter beds to remove impurities.
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Pumps purified water into water
mains.
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Monitors panel board and adjusts
controls to regulate flow rates, loss of head pressure and water elevation, and
distribution of water.
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Cleans tanks and filter beds, using
backwashing.
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Repairs and lubricates machines and
equipment, using hand tools and power tools.
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Tests water samples to determine
acidity, color, and impurities, using colorimeter, turbid meter, and
conductivity meter.
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Adds chemicals such, as alum into
tanks to coagulate impurities and to reduce acidity.
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Records data, such as residual
content of chemicals, water turbidity, and water pressure.
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May operate portable
water-purification plant to supply drinking water.
Education, Skills & Experience
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Diploma in Water Engineering. A
Certificate holder in the same field with 4 years’ experience will be
considered.
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2 years’ experience in Water
Treatment Facility
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Well organized and focused on service
delivery
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Good interpersonal skills
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Passion and enthusiasm for the job
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Ability to work under pressure,
prioritize and multitask
Appointment to this position will be
on a permanent and pensionable basis subject to a six month probation period.
Water Production and Distribution Supervisor
Job Ref No: WPDS 2016
1 Position
Reporting to the Technical Manager, the officer will be responsible
for:
1. Understanding water treatment
theory / technology and apply that knowledge to the water treatment process /
production.
2. Operating a water treatment plant
which includes:
A. Monitoring of gauges, flow meters, charts, system
control computer, etc.
B. Conducting water analysis tests such as hardness, alkalinity, PH, turbidity, chlorine residual, etc., for treatment process control.
C. Determining chemical feed rates and adjust chemical dosages.
D. Determining and maintaining proper flow rates and in accordance with water consumption demand.
E. Maintaining treatment records in accordance with KIWASCO regulations.
F. Backwashing filters as needed.
B. Conducting water analysis tests such as hardness, alkalinity, PH, turbidity, chlorine residual, etc., for treatment process control.
C. Determining chemical feed rates and adjust chemical dosages.
D. Determining and maintaining proper flow rates and in accordance with water consumption demand.
E. Maintaining treatment records in accordance with KIWASCO regulations.
F. Backwashing filters as needed.
3. Conducting water analysis tests to
ensure safety and water quality by collecting representative water samples and
testing for contaminants and properties such as color, odor, chlorine levels,
nitrification, etc…
4. Ensuring that plant operations are
in compliance with operating guidelines and that treated water is safe and
acceptable entering the distribution system.
5. Maintaining all required records
such as operating logs, chemical and repair part inventories, maintenance logs;
distributes information to internal and external personnel.
6. Performing routine preventive
maintenance on plant equipment to include: operating adjustments and
calibrations on equipment, basic mechanical and electrical work and cleaning,
lubricating and replacing equipment parts.
7. Maintaining the Dodge
pre-treatment chloramination facility including routine maintenance,
calibration of chemical injection equipment and adjusting chemical feed rates.
8. Collecting water samples to
monitor and analyze residuals for disinfection and nitrification control when
needed.
9. Conducting regular safety
inspections of plant equipment and facilities record violations or potential
hazards and take corrective action.
10. Knowledge of plant manuals such
as maintenance, treatment and safety.
11. Performance of minor corrective
maintenance on plant equipment.
12. Discuss water quality with the
technical manager.
13. Order chemicals, repair parts and
tools.
14. Must be available for and willing
to be on-call on a 24-hour basis.
15. Assist KIWASCO Water Distribution
Operators during emergencies or as may be required to maintain quality service
to KIWASCO’S customers.
16. Performing other related duties
required from time to time.
Education, Skills & Experience
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Bachelor of Science in Civil
Engineering or Water Engineering.
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A Diploma holder in the same field
with 5 years experience will be considered.
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Registered Engineer (an added
advantage)
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Applicants with at least three (3)
years’ experience in water operations.
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Advanced – Level proficiency in
Managerial Skills (Planning, Organizing, Controlling, Directing, Coordinating)
Appointment to this position will be
on a three year renewable contract subject to satisfactory performance and
delivery of set performance targets and outcomes.
Accountant
Job Ref No: AC 2016
1 Position
Reporting to the Managing Director, the position holder will be
responsible for the following duties:
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Coordinate timely and accurate
preparation of budgets, ensure budgetary controls, constantly monitor expenditure
and report on variances;
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Prepare monthly, quarterly and annual
financial statements and reports in an accurate and timely manner and prepare
all the documents that are required to support the periodical auditing
exercise;
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Prepare cash flows statements and
bank reconciliations;
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Ensure that all accounting
transactions comply with set financial systems and controls and initiate
remedial action where this is not the case;
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Prepare and continually review aged
(debtor/creditor) analysis report and advise management accordingly;
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Assist in project proposal financial
assessment for feasibility;
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Compile tax reports/statutory
returns, ensuring that these are submitted in a timely manner to the relevant
authorities and consult with tax advisors as and when necessary;
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Liaise with the external auditors
during interim and annual audit and follow-up.
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Develop and maintain internal control
and effective accounting system and policies for KIWASCO-KBU;
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Establish and maintain systems for
cost-sensitivity analysis and early-warning of cost-overruns;
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Work consultatively with the
respective departments on cost reduction initiatives;
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Liaise with project managers in
preparing and implementing annual project plans and budgets;
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Ensure compliance with donors’ rules
and regulations;
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Preparing monthly/quarterly financial
reports on the status of project activities.
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Manage relationships with key
stakeholders including banks, suppliers, and key customers;
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Confirm financial status by
monitoring revenue and expenses; coordinating the collection, consolidation,
and evaluation of financial data;
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Maintain accounting controls by
establishing a chart of accounts; defining accounting policies;
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Enforce current accounting
regulations and recommend new procedures for proposed legislation.
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Managing all affairs related to the
company’s human resources including recruitment, training and development,
performance management, industrial relations, health and safety.
Education, Skills & Experience:
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A Bachelor’s degree in Commerce,
Accounts or Finance;
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Fully qualified accountant – CPA
(K)/ACCA , etc.;
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A member of ICPAK or any other
related/relevant professional body;
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Proficiency in computer accounting
packages;
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Must have extensive experience on tax
matters;
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Ability to work accurately and
effectively with multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast paced environment;
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A minimum of (3) years’ relevant
working experience, one (1) of them spent at managerial level with relevant
responsibility in an organization serving a large and demanding public;
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In-depth understanding of the project
management cycle;
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Good communication and presentation
skills;
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Experience in financial reporting and
MIS as per IFRS and IPSAS;
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Experience in dealing with Statutory
and Internal Auditors;
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Self -driven and ability to work
under strict deadlines;
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A Master’s degree in a relevant field
will be an added advantage.
Appointment to this position will be
on a three year renewable contract subject to satisfactory performance and
delivery of set performance targets and outcomes.
Qualified applicants are encouraged
to apply to the address quoted at the bottom of this document in a sealed
envelope quoting the Job Reference Number by 2nd December 2016 indicating
current and expected remuneration.
Please send a covering letter,
detailed curriculum vitae, and copies of certificates and testimonials.
Interested candidates must get
clearance from the institutions below in compliance with the requirements of
Chapter 6 of The Constitution of Kenya (2010) on Ethics and Integrity: Ethics
and Anti-Corruption Commission; KRA tax compliance; Higher Education Loans
Board; Criminal Investigation Department (Certificate of Good Conduct).
The Managing Director,
Kiambu Water and Sewerage Company,
P.O. Box 409-00900,
Kiambu.
Kiambu Water and Sewerage Company,
P.O. Box 409-00900,
Kiambu.
“Kiambu Water and Sewerage Company is an equal opportunity
employer.”
