Finance Manager Job At KWAWASCO

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.

How to Apply

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, 30th 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