Vacancy title:
Head of Finance and Commercial Services
Jobs at:
Mombasa Water Supply & Sanitation Co. LtdDeadline of this Job:
14 March 2022
Summary
Date Posted: Tuesday, March 01, 2022 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed
JOB DETAILS:
Job Grade : 2
Reporting to : Managing Director
Terms of Employment: Contract (five years renewable once based on performance)
Basic Salary Details: 113,908 – 287,840 Kshs per month
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.
KEY 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 resources.
• 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 priorities.
• Ensure the provision of comprehensive commercial information systems, including up-to-date customer database, to achieve the overall Company revenue objectives.
• Any other duty assigned by the Managing Director
Personal Specifications
• 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 organization.
• Must be able to lead and motivate multi-skilled teams in a dynamic work environment.
• 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 situations.
• Be a team player and uphold collective responsibility
• Be able to drive change in a dynamic business environment.
• Understands and can implement the regulatory obligations of the Company.
• Experience working with international donor agencies will be an added advantage and international business experience is a plus.
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.
Work Hours: 8
Experience in Months: 96
Level of Education: Bachelor Degree
Job application procedure
Candidates who meet the above specifications and have the drive to join a highly motivated work team, should submit their applications and CV including a reliable telephone and e-mail contact of self and at least three (3) referees, to reach us on or before Monday, 14th March, 2022 addressed to:
The Chairman,
Board of Directors
Mombasa Water Supply & Sanitation Co. Ltd,
P.O Box 1100-80100,
MOMBASA.
E-mail Address: info@mombasawater.co.ke
MOWASSCO is an equal opportunity employer, women and persons with disabilities are particularly encouraged to apply. Those who will not have heard from us by 1st May 2022 should consider themselves unsuccessful.
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