Othaya Mukurweini Water Services Company Commercial Manager, Accountant, Procurement Officer and Assistant Procurement Officer Jobs in Kenya

Othaya Mukurweini Water Services Company is a water provider contracted by Tana Water Services Board to provide water and sanitation services under its license in Nyeri South and Mukurweini Districts under Water Act 2002. 

To strengthen our team of staff and management, we invite applications from highly competent, proactive and self driven individual to fill the following positions within the company.
 

1. Commercial Manager 

(Based at Othaya)
 

Reporting to the Managing Director, the Commercial Manager will ensure prudent management of financial resources and continuous improvement of administration and accounting systems in the company

Major Responsibilities include:

• Planning, Developing implementing and reviewing financial and accounting policies and procedures in the company
• Analyzing viability of new business ventures and services
• Ensuring compliance with finance and accounting standards and regulations
• Coordinating preparation of budgets and ensuring implementation and controls as per approved levels
• Ensuring development and implementation of effective billing system in the company
• Ensuring timely collection of all revenue generated and billed as per policies and procedure
• Ensuring preparation and presentation of financial reports to the board as per approved policy
• Ensuring that policies of fixed assets are followed and reconciliation report prepared as and when required
• Ensuring achievement of set goals and objectives in the department
• Ensuring accurate costing of products/services as per approved procedures
• Ensuring proper control of the stores materials/items as per approved procedures
• Ensuring proper maintenance of accounting control systems as per approved procedures
• Ensuring the provision of comprehensive commercial information to the various user departments and units to facilitate timely achievement of the overall organizational objectives and goals
• Enhancing positive corporate image all the time
• Monitoring the utilization of company assets/resources
• Supervising, appraising staff and identifying their training and development needs

Required qualifications, experience and key competencies
 

The successful candidate should have practical skills, experience and a demonstrable track record in managing a large and dynamic department or organization. 

Specifically, the candidate must have:

• Degree in B.Com preferably in accounting, finance, or its equivalent from a recognized university
• A certified Public Accountant - CPA (K)
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in a medium or large commercial environment preferably in a water sector.
• Good knowledge in accounting and financial management
• Good knowledge of computerized financial systems
• Ability to meet deadlines and work under minimum supervision

2. Accountant

(Based at Othaya)
 

Reporting to the Commercial Manager, the Accountant will be responsible for accounting and safeguarding the company’s assets and production of timely and accurate financial reports
 

Major Responsibilities include:

• Compiling and analyzing financial information to prepare financial reports including monthly, quarterly and annual accounts
• Ensuring financial records are maintained in compliance with accepted policies and procedures
• Ensuring all statutory requirements are complied with
• Preparing financial management reports
• Establishing and monitor the implementation and maintenance of accounting control procedures
• Facilitating in budgetary preparation
• Ensuring all expenditures are in line with the approved budget
• Developing and maintaining financial data bases
• Ensuring that proper accounting systems and controls are in place
• Ensuring that proper books of accounts are maintained
• Evaluating and advising on business operations including revenue and expenditure trends, financial commitments and future revenues
• Planning and managing inventory levels of materials or products.

Required qualifications, experience and key competencies
 

The successful candidate should have practical skills, experience and a demonstrable track record in accounting. 

Specifically, the candidate must have:

• Degree in B.Com or equivalent
• CPA K or equivalent
• Computer literate
• 2 years experience

3. Procurement Officer 

(Based at Othaya)
 

Reporting to the Managing Director, the Procurement Officer will ensure that all the Company procurement processes are carried out in line with the Public Procurement & Disposal Act & Regulations while observing the best procurement practice
 

Major Responsibilities include:

• Ensuring proper interpretation, implementation and adherence to Public Procurement and Disposal Act and Regulations
• Ensuring availability of quality goods and services ordered and prompt delivery to the users
• Ensuring cost rationalization by carrying out price surveys to determine price trends to help in supplier’s appraisal.
• Ensuring timely processing of tenders for procurement of goods and services within the framework of established policies and procedures
• Preparing procurement plans in liaison with user departments
• Ensuring that goods procured by the company meet tender specifications
• Preparing timely and accurate reports as required.

Required qualifications, experience and key competencies
 

The successful candidate should have practical skills, experience and a demonstrable track record in procurement. 

Specifically, the candidate must have:

• Degree in Purchasing or Supplies, Economics, Commerce or related discipline with at least two (2) years experience in Purchasing and Supplies.
• Knowledge of the Public Procurement Act and Regulations.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines with minimum supervision
• Computer literacy
• Must be registered with the Kenya Institute of Supplies Management

4. Assistant Procurement Officer 

(Based at Othaya)
 

Reporting to the Procurement Officer,The Assistant Procurement Officer will offer operational support and ensure that the Company is compliant with the Public Procurement & Disposal Act & Regulations.
 

Major Duties include:

• Ensuring security and safe custody of stores
• Tracking all procurement assignments at all times
• Preparing records during the entire procurement process using established formats and ensuring their safe keeping
• Making recommendations for disposal of unserviceable and/or other stores
• Assisting in preparation of bid documents
• Preparing monthly reports on the status of ongoing procurements
• Reviewing the usage of supplies to identify cost reduction and service improvement.

The successful candidate should have practical skills, experience and a demonstrable track record in procurement.

Specifically, the candidate must have:

• Diploma in Purchasing and supplies management
• Computer literate
• 1 year experience in a similar role.
• Conversant with the Public Procurement and Disposal Act and Regulations
• Must be registered with the Kenya Institute of Supplies Management

Interested candidates should forward their applications with updated CVs, names and telephone contacts of three professional referees with copies of academic and professional certificates, testimonials, current and expected salary in envelopes clearly marking the position applied for to:-
 

The Managing Director
Othaya Mukurweini Water Services Company
P.O Box 482-10106
Othaya
 

Application should be received not later than 26th June 2013.
 

Only shortlisted candidates shall be contacted and canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification