Finance & Administration Manager at Nyandarua Water & Sanitation Company

Nyandarua Water and Sanitation Company Limited was started in the 2007 and established under the Water Act 2002 and incorporated on 23rd November 2016 as a water service agent in the current Nyandarua County. The company is incorporated in Kenya under the Companies Act. Cap 486 of the Laws of Kenya and 100% owned by Nyandarua County Government.

 

Finance & Administration Manager

  • Job TypeFull Time
  • QualificationBA/BSc/HND
  • Experience3 years
  • LocationNyandarua
  • Job FieldFinance / Accounting / Audit 

Job Specification:

  • The Finance Manager is responsible for overseeing all accounting and financial aspects and human resources management of NYANDAWAS. He/she shall also be responsible for the implementation of the accounting and financial policies, human resources policies and procedure manuals, strategies, budgetary planning, and asset management.

Duties and responsibilities:

  • Prepare accurate and timely financial reports, including balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow statements promptly for decision-making
  • Confirming compliance with tax laws across all business transactions
  • Ensuring safe custody of company records and assets
  • Analyzing below-the-line accounts and handling cash transactions duties
  • Reviewing payment documents and complying with relevant tax laws
  • Processing vouchers, and cheques and posting payments and receipt vouchers in the cashbooks
  • Management of all cashbook transactions in line with Public Finance Management Act (PFM)
  • Verifying supporting documents seeking for letters of credit
  • Extracting and providing cash liquidity analysis
  • Ensuring the security of cheques and cheque books
  • Extracting documents and information for financial audit purposes and inclusion in periodic reports for decision-making
  • Analyze financial data and provide insightful reports to management for strategic decision-making.
  • Oversee day-to-day accounting activities, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, general ledger, and payroll.
  • Reconcile financial discrepancies and ensure the accuracy and completeness of financial records.
  • Assist in the development and monitoring of NYANDAWAS's budget and collaborate with department heads to forecast financial performance and identify areas for cost optimization.
  • Ensure compliance with relevant accounting principles, laws, and regulations and coordinate with external auditors during the audit process.
  • Conduct financial analysis to assess the company's financial performance and identify trends, risks, and opportunities.
  • Provide recommendations for improving financial efficiency and profitability.
  • Establish and maintain strong internal control procedures to safeguard NYANDAWAS assets and prevent fraud.
  • Evaluate existing controls and suggest improvements where necessary.
  • Utilize and maintain NYANDAWAS’s accounting systems effectively and Identify opportunities to enhance automation and streamline accounting processes.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams on financial matters and promote a cooperative work environment.
  • Ensure compliance with approved human resources management policies, systems, and procedures and their standard application within the organization;
  • Prepare, monitor, and maintain the human resources budget and timely and accurate payroll administration and remittance of deductions;
  • Support in the Administration and review of NYANDAWAS’s HR manual/policy document;
  • Review of NYANDAWAS’s strategic plan as pertains to the human resource & administration department;
  • Lead training and appraisal of all staff in line with the overall NYANDAWAS staff training and development objective
  • Perform any other duties as may be assigned from time to time by the Managing director. 

Job Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in any of the following fields: Commerce (Accounting or Finance option), Business Administration (Accounting option) from a recognized institution or any other relevant equivalent qualification;
  • Full professional qualification in either CPA (K), ACCA, CISA or CIA.
  • A Member of ICPAK with good standing
  • At least 3 years’ work experience.
  • Proficiency in ICT with strong MS office and internet ability.
  • Excellent planning and organizational skills.
  • Strong analytical skills.
  • Excellent communication skills.
  • Strong leadership skills.
  • Good interpersonal relations skills.
  • Problem solving skills.
  • Successful 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 Department.
    • Current Tax compliance certificate from Kenya Revenue Authority.
    • A clean and current report from an approved credit reference Bureau (CRB).
    • Clearance from the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC).
    • Clearance Certificate from Higher Education Loans Board (HELB).

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Method of Application

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT

  • The appointment will be for a fixed contract term of 3 YEARS renewable subject to satisfactory performance evidenced by continuous achievement of performance targets.

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

Application packages in a sealed envelope which include a cover letter, detailed CV and certified copies of certificates and testimonials should be hand delivered and placed in the delivery box outside Customer care’s office or sent by post or courier to:-

The Managing Director
Nyandarua Water and Sanitation Company,
P.O. Box 164- 20300,
Nyahururu.
Note:

  • The Vacancy number should be clearly marked on the left top corner of the outer envelope of the application package.
  • Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
  • Canvassing in any way will lead to automatic disqualification.
  • Include your current gross remuneration on the cover letter.

CLOSING DATE: (3RD December 2025, 17:00 Hours)

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