Lake Victoria South Water Services Board Job in Kenya - Finance Manager

Chief Manager Finance

Lake Victoria South Water Services Board was established on 12th March 2004 vide gazette notice No.1714 under the Water Act 2002 as a State Corporation.

It is responsible for the provision of efficient and economical Water and Sanitation Services in its area of jurisdiction.

The Board wishes to recruit a self driven, result oriented, highly motivated and qualified person on a three (3) years performance based renewable contract to fill the above vacant post.

Required skills and Qualifications

For appointment to this position the successful candidate must:-

• Have a Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting Option) from a recognized University and CPA (K).
• Masters Degree in Business Administration (Finance option) from a reputable university is an added advantage.
• Have at least 10 years experience in finance management at senior level in a busy organization.
• Must be a member of ICPAK and be proficient in computerized accounting systems.
• Have effectively coordinated internal and external audits.
• Have a good experience in preparation of final accounts.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

The successful candidate will be reporting to the Chief Executive Officer and perform the following duties:-

• Formulation and implementation of sound financial policies, procedures, strategies and systems.
• Manage financial resources effectively and efficiently through the development of activity based budgets and implementation of strict budgetary control measures.
• Analyzing the Board’s financial reports and advising Management on appropriate performance improvement strategies.
• Manage daily financial transactions and ensures that they are carried out in accordance with acceptable accounting standards.
• Work with different departments in the Board in evaluating the budget and ensuring that budgetary provisions are adhered to.
• Managing all the Board’s internal and external financial reporting, budgeting and forecasting requirements.
• Overseeing the production of timely and accurate monthly, quarterly and annual financial management accounts and other reports.

Interested candidates who meet the requirements for the position are invited to apply attaching their detailed CV, certified copies of academic/professional certificates and testimonials stating their current position, remuneration and telephone contact to;

The Chairman,
Lake Victoria South Water Services Board.
P. O. Box 3325, Kisumu

so as to be received on or before 28th March 2012.

Note: Those who had earlier applied for the same post may re-apply.