Senior Accountant
JOB REF NO.
NAIVAWASCO/HR/001
Grade NW04
Corporation/ Organization Naivasha Water and Sanitation Company Limited
Department Finance and Administration
Section/ Unit Finance and Accounts
Location / Work Station Naivasha, Head Office
Reporting Relationships
Reports to Finance and Administration Manager
Job Purpose
The role holder oversees
all accounting and financial aspects of the Company and
is responsible for implementation of the accounting and financial
policies and strategies, budgetary planning and asset management.
Key Responsibilities/
Duties / Tasks
- Supervisory Responsibilities
- Spearheading the development
and execution of the company’s strategy on accounting
and finance;
- Developing and overseeing implementation of policies, procedures and manuals to safeguard
financial integrity;
- Co–coordinating the
development of the annual budget;
- Assessing internal
controls, including risk assessments and reviews of risk areas
- Identify, evaluate, mitigate
and monitor operational and strategic risks of the function;
- Developing and enforcing
Internal controls in the accounting and finance function;
- Ensuring confidential
information is secure
- Operational Responsibilities / Tasks
- Implementing adequate
budgetary provisions, monitor absorption and ensure
optimal utilization aligned to the company’s strategic activities
- Supervising, training and
appraising accountants and functional assistants in
the accounts section.
- Preparing budget proposals for
additional expenditures and reallocation of voted funds during the
year.
- Preparing periodic updates to
the management on the budgetary absorptions and
financial position.
- Assist the senior management
undertaking liaisons with financiers supporting projects and ensuring
compliance with the funding requirements;
- Advising the on all financial
and accounting matters;
- Assist in developing
supplementary financial regulations and procedures to enhance internal
controls.
- Assist in analyzing and
interpreting financial reports and make recommendations based on the
findings.
- Ensure compliance with GAAP
principles
- Maintaining and reconciling
fixed assets schedules
- Performing month–end and
year–end account reconciliations including preparation of working
papers for auditors’ review.
- Ensuring proper computation of
taxes and filling of annual tax returns
Job Dimensions:
- Financial Responsibility
- Involved in the development of annual budget.
- Involved in the direct approval, allocations and
reporting of all expenditure.
- Responsibility for Physical and Intangible Assets
- Furniture and fittings
- Machines and equipment
- Intangible assets
Decision Making / Job
Influence
- Strategic decisions;
- Management decisions;
- Operational tasks.
- Working Conditions
- Works in a normal office environment (80%)
- Works in the field within the service area
local and international travelling (20%)
- Working beyond normal hours including weekends
Job Competencies
(Knowledge, Experience and Attributes / Skills).
Academic
qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Commerce,
Finance, Economics, Accounting or Finance,
Business Administration, or other relevant qualification from a
recognized institution; Master’s Degree will be an added
advantage
Professional Qualifications
- Public Accountant (CPA)K, CCPK,
- ACCA;
- Membership to ICPAK or other relevant professional
body
Previous relevant work
experience required
Work experience of at
least five (5) years, two (2) of which must have been at a
Supervisory level;
Functional Skills,
Behavioral Competencies/Attributes:
- Leadership skills
- Coaching skills
- Mentoring skills
- Communication Skills:
- Financial Skills
- Accounting Skills:
- Time Management:
- Planning and Organizing skills:
- Analytical skills
- Problem Solving and Decision Making:
- Supervisory skills
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
copies of relevant testimonials, current and expected
remuneration package, names & addresses of three
professional referees, email address and telephone
number. All applications should be in soft copies by
email and should be clearly marked with the position being
applied for on the subject of the email, and should be addressed to:
The Managing Director
Naivasha Water and Sanitation Company Ltd
P.O Box 321–20117, Naivasha
Email: vacancy@naivashawater.co.ke
Closing date: 30th September 2021, 12 noon.
Note: Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted
For
further information, please visit http://www.naivashawater.co.ke to
obtain the terms of references and terms of services.
NAIVAWASCO is an
equal opportunity employer and all persons are highly
encouraged to apply.
