Manager, Finance and Accounts at Kenya Water Institute (KEWI)

Job Description (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); KEWI as established by the KEWI Act is mandated to offer training, administer examinations offer research and consultancy services in the wider water sector. KEWI has earned the recognition of being a leading institution in producing high caliber human capital for the water sector in the region. Our vision is “To be a World class Centre of Excellence in Training, Research and Consultancy in the Water and related Sectors”. To achieve this KEWI, with the support from the Government and development partners has invested in capacity building of her staff both locally and internationally. ADVERT NO. EXT/ 07/05/SCALE KW3 – (1 POST)Duties and responsibilities at this level will entail: Ensuring expenditure controls and payments;Maintaining an up to date books of accounts;Maintaining asset register;Preparing all financial reconciliations;Assisting in the preparation of management accounts;Preparing financial reports;Reviewing expenditure returns from the county and departments;Preparing budgets;Accounting for funds disbursed to the Institute;Preparing management and statutory reports including final accounts;Assisting in the development of supplementary financial regulations and procedures to enhance internal controls established through Treasury regulations and procedures;Ensuring compliance with the National Treasury regulations and procedures;Authorizing payments and signing of cheques subject to set limits;Supervising, training and development of accounts staff;Setting targets for the accounts staff and evaluating achievements. Job Specifications For appointment to this scale, a candidate must meet the following requirements: Served in the scale of Principal Accountant, KW4 or a comparable and relevant position in the Public Service for a minimum period of four years;Bachelor’s degree in Commerce (Accounting or Finance option), have passed Part III of Certified Public Accountants (CPA) Examination or its recognized equivalent from a recognized Institution;Have a Master’s degree in any of the following: Commerce, Accounting, Business Administration, Finance or their equivalent qualification from a recognized Institution;Senior Management Course lasting not less than four weeks from a recognized institution;Be registered with the Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Kenya (ICPAK) and Registration of Accountants Board (RAB);Have demonstrated professional competence in Accounts work as reflected in work performance and results;Have a clear understanding of the Mandate of KEWI and the role of finance and accounts work in achievement of the same.Certificate in computer applications;Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results;Fulfill the requirements of Chapter 6 of the Constitution