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Head of Finance and Commercial (Ref: MWSSC/HR/006/2021)

 Reporting to the Managing Director, the successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring that all the financial resources of the company are acquired, disbursed, prudently invested, fully accounted for and reported efficiently. Should ensure that the Company is financially sound and in conformity with the overall Strategic Plan. He/she will also be expected to ensure that the strategy for service delivery and revenue generation is put in place and effectively implemented.

Responsibilities

• Formulate the company’s financial strategy and ensure it is properly implemented


• Ensure sound corporate governance by identifying risks and developing and implementing proper controls in order to minimize those risks


• Spearhead formulation, implementation, maintenance and review of sound financial policies, systems and procedures to sustain the company


• Develop systems for the effective and efficient management of financial


• Ensure timely and accurate accounting, reporting and analysis in order to aid management decision making


• Ensure efficient revenue collection, disbursements, accounting and reporting


• Advise the company on the financial viability of proposed investments


• Ensure financial reports are prepared and submitted in compliance with the company requirements


• Manage all finance relationships with external agencies


• Prepare budgets and periodic financial performance reports for presentation to the Board of Directors


• Ensure provision of timely and high quality client services that meets or exceed their expectations


• Develop and implement systems for positive customer relations management


• Manage and supervise commercial aspects of the Company’s operations, particularly as they relate to revenue generation.


• Promote new ideas and business solutions that result in extended service to the existing and new clients


• Develop long-term business strategies and operating plans that reflect the longer-term goals and


• Ensure the provision of comprehensive commercial information systems, including up-to-date customer database, to achieve the overall Company revenue


• Any other duty assigned by the Managing Director

Qualifications

• A Bachelor’s Degree in Commerce, Business Management, Finance or Accounting from a recognized university


• A Masters in Business, Finance or Accounting is an added advantage


• Full professional qualification in either ACCA or CPA (K)


• Must be a member of the relevant professional body and in good standing;


• At least Eight (8) years of experience in utility or service industry, three (3) of which should have been in a senior management position


• Proficiency in ICT with strong MS office and internet use

Required skills and Competencies.

• Should possess excellent interpersonal and communication skills and have experience in dealing with target-based multi-disciplinary teams;


• Should possess sound an excellent business development knowledge and skills gained preferably in the Water Sector or in a busy and dynamic


• Must have excellent understanding of the Kenyan water reforms


• Must be able to lead and motivate multi-skilled teams in a dynamic work


• Possess relevant computer applications skills


• Possess leadership qualities and be a team player with a high degree of integrity and ability to relate across different professional functions and


• Be a team player and uphold collective responsibility


• Be able to drive change in a dynamic business


• Understands and can implement the regulatory obligations of the


• Experience working with international donor agencies will be an added advantage and international business experience is a plus

Basic Salary Details : 113,908 – 287,840 Kshs per month

Terms of employment: The appointment will be for a contract term of 5 years renewable subject to satisfactory performance evidenced by continuous achievement of performance targets.

In additional to the above requirements, each candidate must satisfy the requirements of chapter six of the Constitution of Kenya on Leadership and integrity through provision of;-

• Current certificate of good conduct from Directorate of Criminal Investigation


• Current Tax compliance certificate from Kenya Revenue Authority


• Clearance from the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC).


• Certificate from Higher Education Loans Board (HELB).

How to Apply

Candidates who meet the above specifications and have the drive to be part of a highly motivated team should submit their applications and CV ONLINE to info@mombasawater.co.ke on or before the expiry of the closing date (29th May 2021, 17:00 Hours) with the VACANCY NUMBER as the email subject including a reliable telephone and e-mail contact of self and at least three (3) referees, addressed to:

The Managing Director,

Mombasa Water Supply & Sanitation Co. Ltd

P.O Box 1100-80100,

MOMBASA

E-mail address: info@mombasawater.co.ke

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and canvassing in any way will lead to automatic disqualification.

MOWASSCO is an equal opportunity employer. Women and people with disabilities are particularly encouraged to apply. Those who will not have heard from us by 29th May 2021. should consider themselves unsuccessful.

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