Finance Manager

Duties and 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 minimise those risks.

Spearhead the formulation, implementation 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.

Advise the Company on the financial viability of proposed investments and projects.

Ensure financial reports are prepared and submitted in compliance with the Company’s and statutory requirements.

Participate in setting performance targets and conducting performance appraisals for the Finance staff in the Company.

Manage all financial relationships with external agencies.

Prepare budgets and periodic financial performance reports for presentation to the Board of Directors under the

Direct, manage, motivate and develop staff in the Finance function, and liaise with and provide support to internal and external auditors on audit matters.

Establish appropriate and sound standards and procedures for internal and third-party payments across the Company.

Ensure adequate controls are in place to facilitate seamless payments and efficient financial management.

Undertake budgeting and budgetary control to enhance financial planning, monitoring and control.

Develop and enforce the implementation of debt management and control policies and procedures.

Perform any other duties that may be assigned by the Managing Director from time to time.

Requirements for Appointment

Be a Kenyan Citizen

Bachelor’s Degree in Commerce/Business Management/Administration in Finance or Accounting Option from a recognized institution

A Master’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration/Strategic Management or its equivalent from a recognized institution will be an added advantage

Must be a holder of CPA (K)

Must be a member of the ICPAK/ACCA/CFA or any other relevant and recognized professional body;

Hold a valid practising licence and be in good standing

At least eight (8) years of similar experience with at least five (5) years’ experience management position in a busy and dynamic work environment.

Demonstrate a high degree of professional and technical competence as reflected in work performance.

Shown outstanding capability in Financial Management.

Personal Qualities, Skills and Competencies

Business analytical skills, attention to the detail.

Leadership and Managerial skills.

Proficiency in MS office suite, and contemporary accounting systems and practices.

Experience working the Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) is preferred.

Excellent interpersonal, communication and public relation skills.

Ingenuity on risk analysis and management

A team player and change driver.

Ability to uphold collective responsibility.

High levels of integrity and ethical conduct.

Minimum qualifications

BA/BSc/HND , MBA/MSc/MA , Professional Certificate

How to apply

Application Procedures and Deadlines

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-mails contact of self and at least three (3) referees.

Applications should be submitted by email to

info@kwalewater.co.ke

on or before

Friday,

30

th

October

2026

, clearly indicating

"

Finance Manager

"

in the subject line.

OR

Send a hard copy of your application to:

The Managing Director

Kwale Water & Sewerage Company Limited

P.O. Box 18–80403

Kwale

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