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Services Trust Fund
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Position : Finance Manager
Location : Nairobi
Position : Finance Manager
Location : Nairobi
The Finance Manager is responsible for planning, organizing and directing the financial affairs of
Water Services Trust Fund
Duties and Responsibilities
Specific Duties at this level will include but not limited to;
- Take
charge of the finance function and ensure the development of the financial
management strategy and sound financial management systems
- Provide
leadership in the formulation, implementation, analysis and reporting of
financial management policies and strategies
- Provide
leadership in the preparation of the budget in line with the strategic
plan, and monitor and control to enhance effective utilization
- Reviewing
donor contracts, cash flow and other financial projections in line with
donor requirements
- Participate
in financial negotiations with Development Partners and bankers
- Ensure
timely preparation of the annual financial statements, donor management
reports, monitor and reconcile the same
- Support
the Resource Mobilization activities of the Fund
- Ensure
timely the preparation of the Funds payroll and statutory returns
- Ensure
timely project financial monitoring and reporting
- Implement
internal and external audits recommendations
- Ensure
timely disbursement and accounting of funds by agents
- Build
financial management capacity of Water Service Providers, Communities and
Water Resource users associations
- Supervise,
appraise and develop staff in finance department
- Ensure
proper management of the ICT and Procurement function in the Fund
- Taxation
planning and management
- Cash
management
- Ensure
proper internal control
Qualifications
and Experience
- Degree
in Finance or business related field such as, Commerce, Finance,
Accounting, Management or Economics from a recognized Institution.
- Masters
in Finance in related field
- CPA(K)
or ACCA
- At
least ten (10) years relevant experience in a reputable organization, five
(5) of which must be at a senior management level, preferably as head of
the finance function
- Member
of a professional body (ICPAK)/ ACCA
- Experience
in project accounting is an added advantage
Personal
Attributes
Must demonstrate the following personal attributes:
- Be
honest and trustworthy
- Demonstrate
sound work ethics
Skills
- Computerized
accounting
- Financial
management systems
- Knowledge
of accounting systems
- Knowledge
in ISO management systems
An
attractive remuneration package commensurate with above qualification and
experience requirement will be offered to the successful applicants.
How to apply
Interested and suitably qualified candidates should submit their applications with the job title
clearly marked on the envelope to the address below.
Your
application should include a cover letter demonstrating why you are the best
suited candidate, copies of your academic and professional certificate and
testimonials and copies of professional membership(s) certificates.
It
should also include details of telephone contacts, email address, current
position and immediate supervisor position, current remuneration and three
referees; one academic and two professionals.:
Chief Executive Officer,
Water Services Trust Fund,
Hill, Mara Road, CIC Plaza, 1st Floor,
P O Box 49699 - 00100, Nairobi.
To be received not later than close of business 4th January, 2013.
NB: Those who applied earlier may re-apply
Water Services Trust Fund is an equal employer and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.