Chief Finance Officer , DAWASCO

Position Description:

From the Guardian of 31^st December 2013

PURPOSE STATEMENT

DAWASCO, a water utility and sewerage company based in Dar es Salaam is looking for dynamic, dedicated people with good leadership and

interpersonal skills to fill existing vacancies immediately. He/she must be a good team player, creative, innovative and result oriented to fill each of these positions.

Applications are now invited from suitable candidates to fill the various positions below. DAWASCO is an equal opportunity employer; hence competent candidates are encouraged to apply.

Core Function

The Chief Financial Officer shall be overall in charge of finance and accounting of the corporation.

Reporting

The CFO shall report to the Chief Executive Officer

Main Duties and Responsibilities

Specifically he/she shall be responsible for:

Setting desired objectives, developing procedures, and initiating changes in existing methods. Planning of fiscal and management control functions. Planning and implementing of overall procedures for real estate acquisition and management, fiscal reporting and administration. Purchasing and warehousing of corporations assets. Managing risks, cash, investments, business licensing, and tax administration. Coordinating debt management. Accounting for corporations assets. Ensuring adherence to financial policies and procedures. Preparing monthly, quarterly and annual financial reports.

Qualification and Experience

Candidates shall be holders of a professional qualification in accounting such as CPA (T). Holders of a post-graduate degree in Finance will have added advantage. In addition and, candidates must have work experience of more than five years in financial management.

Competencies

The holder of the position should be able to apply knowledge, skills and understanding in a wide and unpredictable variety of contexts with substantial personal responsibility, responsibility for the work of others and responsibility for the allocation of resources, policy, planning, execution and evaluation and give advice the CEO and Board of Directors

Application Instructions:

Candidates who meet the above qualifications and experience are requested to submit their applications which shall include a detailed curriculum vitae or resume, photocopies of relevant certificates and testimonials. Candidates shall also submit names, telephone numbers and addresses of two referees. The applications should be submitted not later than three weeks from the date of advertisement. The applications shall be addressed to;  

The Chief Executive Officer

Dar es Salaam Water and Sewerage Corporation (DAWASCO) P. O. Box 5340

DAR ES SALAAM