Job Purpose
Responsible for
implementation of sound accounting and financial management systems in line
with Public Finance Management Act and International Public Sector Accounting
Standards.
Reporting Relationship
This role reports to the
Manager Finance and Accounts
Supervises
Accountants
Responsibilities
The duties and
responsibilities entail:
- Post approved a budget to specific accounts in the
ERP financial system and develop budget utilization reports;
- Process online approval of LPO in the ERP
financial system for budget allocation;
- Preparation of the budget, control, and periodic
financial reporting;
- Design and Implement an efficient and effective
monitoring tool to maintain action plans in line with budgets and
forecasts;
- Monitor budget utilization to ensure efficient
utilization of allocated funds and alert management of any risk exposures;
- Examine monthly expenditure controls and
commitments to identify possible budget deficits and alert management to
allocate additional funds or control expenditure;
- Review of financial procedures and policies in
line with the regulations while ensuring compliance with internal
controls;
- Analyse, reconcile, and maintain the general
ledger accounts, while establishing any un reconciling items;
- Prepare monthly journal entries and adjustments,
including supporting documentation and appropriate descriptions;
- Prepare and analyse income statement and balance
sheet schedules for annual audit;
- Coordinate external and internal Audits and ensure
its effective implementation of recommendation;
- Preparation and submission of financial,
accounting and management reports on weekly, monthly, quarterly, and
annually for decision making
- Coordinate monthly cash book and bank
reconciliations;
- Preparation and management of weekly, monthly, and
annual Cash flows forecasting and reporting;
- Updating the Asset movement Register in the ERP;
- Revenue collection, reconciliation and reporting
- Assisting in setting targets and appraising staff
in the department.
Qualifications
For appointment to this
grade, a candidate must have:
- Bachelor’s degree in Commerce, Business
Administration, or related field;
- Certified Public Accountant of Kenya (CPAK);
- At least six years (6) work experience, four (4)
of which must be in a supervisory position in the public or private
sector;
- A member in good standing of the Institute of
Certified Public Accountants of Kenya (ICPAK);
- Management course lasting not less four (4) weeks
from a recognized institution;
- Proficiency in Computer applications;
- Demonstrated results in work performance; and
- Meet the requirements of Chapter Six (6) of the
Constitution.
Key Competencies and Skills
- Communication;
- Working and supervising people;
- Applying technical expertise;
- Customer and stakeholder orientation;
- Drive for results:
- Continuous learning and knowledge sharing; and
- Proficiency in IT
How To Apply
All applications must be
accompanied by a copy of the National Identity Card, detailed Curriculum Vitae
and copies of all relevant academic and professional certificates and should be
addressed to:
The Chief Executive
Officer,
Water Services
Regulatory Board,
P.O. Box 41621 00100,
NAIROBI
So as to be received not
later than 23.59 hours on Tuesday 15th September 2020.
Due to the threat caused
by COVID –19, the applications should be submitted only through electronic
means. They should be sent via email to recruitments@wasreb.go.ke with only
‘POSITION APPLIED FOR’ as the subject line.
WASREB is an equal
opportunity employer and women, youth and people with disabilities are
encouraged to apply.
Any form of canvassing
will lead to automatic disqualification.