Director, Finance and Strategy Services

Directorate: Finance and Strategy Services

Position: Director, Finance and Strategy Services

Ref: NCWSC2012-003

Grade: 2

Reporting to: Managing Director

Supervises: Finance Manager, Supply Chain Manager, Regional Managers and Corporate Planning Manager

Broad Role: To achieve effectiveness and efficiency in financial resource management, investments and enhance accountability in resources utilization for financial sustainability

Duties and Responsibilities

• Formulate the company's financial strategy and ensure its proper implementation
• Ensure sound corporate governance through proper controls and risk management
• Develop, implement, maintain and review of sound financial policies, systems and procedures
• Coordinate setting of performance targets and evaluation for the respective line managers
• Ensure timely and accurate accounting and reporting in compliance with the company requirements and accounting standards
• Advise the company on the financial viability of proposed investments and funding strategies
• Ensure compliance with legal and statutory regulations
• Oversee the implementation and performance of an effective Integrated Accounting System
• Formulate and implement proper policies, procedures and systems in supply chain management.

Education, Professional Qualifications and Work Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance/Accounting or relevant business field
• Masters degree in a relevant field
• CPA (K) or equivalent qualification
• Registered member of a relevant Professional Body
• 10 years experience, 5 of which should be at a senior management level.

Required Skills and Competencies:

• Strong management, leadership and negotiation skills
• Computer literacy and familiarity with standard office computer applications
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
• Ability to drive change
• Able to multitask in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to coach and mentor staff.

Interested candidates holding the necessary requirements are encouraged to send their hard copy application with clear reference of the job code on the envelope, detailed CV, names and contact of 3 referees, one of whom must be a former employer, copies of certificates, testimonials, current telephone number and email address on or before March 5 , 2012 to the address indicated below.

The Manager
Human Capital Advisory Services
The Kenya Institute of Management
P.O Box 43706 00100,
Nairobi Kenya

or dropped at

The Kenya Institute of management
2nd floor, Luther Plaza
Uhuru Highway/Nyerere Rd Roundabout

Only short listed candidates will be contacted.

Canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification.

Nairobi City Water & Sewerage Company (NCWSC) is an equal opportunity employer.