Finance and Administration Manager at Nyandarua Water and Sanitation Company Limited

Nyandarua Water and Sanitation Company Limited, a private water utility company fully
owned by the County Government of Nyandarua and with a mandate to provide water and
sanitation services in Nyandarua County is seeking to recruit a self-driven individual for the
position of Finance and Administration Manager.

Job Specification:
The Finance Manager is responsible for overseeing all accounting and financial aspects and
human resources management of NYANDAWAS. He/she shall also be responsible for the
implementation of the accounting and financial policies, human resources policies and
procedure manuals, strategies, budgetary planning, and asset management.

a) Duties and responsibilities:
i. Prepare accurate and timely financial reports, including balance sheets, income
statements, and cash flow statements promptly for decision-making
ii. Confirming compliance with tax laws across all business transactions
iii. Ensuring safe custody of company records and assets
iv. Analyzing below-the-line accounts and handling cash transactions duties
v. Reviewing payment documents and complying with relevant tax laws
vi. Processing vouchers, and cheques and posting payments and receipt vouchers in the
cashbooks
vii. Management of all cashbook transactions in line with Public Finance Management
Act (PFM)
viii. Verifying supporting documents seeking for letters of credit
ix. Extracting and providing cash liquidity analysis
x. Ensuring the security of cheques and cheque books
xi. Extracting documents and information for financial audit purposes and inclusion in
periodic reports for decision-making
xii. Analyze financial data and provide insightful reports to management for strategic
decision-making.
xiii. Oversee day-to-day accounting activities, including accounts payable, accounts
receivable, general ledger, and payroll.
xiv. Reconcile financial discrepancies and ensure the accuracy and completeness of
financial records.
xv. Assist in the development and monitoring of NYANDAWAS's budget and
collaborate with department heads to forecast financial performance and identify
areas for cost optimization.
xvi. Ensure compliance with relevant accounting principles, laws, and regulations and
coordinate with external auditors during the audit process.
xvii. Conduct financial analysis to assess the company's financial performance and
identify trends, risks, and opportunities.
xviii. Provide recommendations for improving financial efficiency and profitability.
xix. Establish and maintain strong internal control procedures to safeguard
NYANDAWAS assets and prevent fraud.
xx. Evaluate existing controls and suggest improvements where necessary.
xxi. Utilize and maintain NYANDAWAS’s accounting systems effectively and Identify
opportunities to enhance automation and streamline accounting processes.
xxii. Collaborate with cross-functional teams on financial matters and promote a
cooperative work environment.
xxiii. Ensure compliance with approved human resources management policies, systems,
and procedures and their standard application within the organization;
xxiv. Prepare, monitor, and maintain the human resources budget and timely and accurate
payroll administration and remittance of deductions;
xxv. Support in the Administration and review of NYANDAWAS’s HR manual/policy
document;
xxvi. Review of NYANDAWAS’s strategic plan as pertains to the human resource &
administration department;
xxvii. Lead training and appraisal of all staff in line with the overall NYANDAWAS staff
training and development objective
xxviii. Perform any other duties as may be assigned from time to time by the Managing
director.

b) Job Requirements
i. Bachelor’s degree in any of the following fields: Commerce (Accounting or Finance
option), Business Administration (Accounting option) from a recognized institution
or any other relevant equivalent qualification;
ii. Full professional qualification in either CPA (K), ACCA, CISA or CIA.
iii. A Member of ICPAK with good standing
iv. At least 3 years’ work experience.
v. Proficiency in ICT with strong MS office and internet ability.
vi. Excellent planning and organizational skills.
vii. Strong analytical skills.
viii. Excellent communication skills.
ix. Strong leadership skills.
x. Good interpersonal relations skills.
xi. Problem solving skills.
xii. Successful Candidate must satisfy the requirements of chapter six of the constitution
of Kenya on Leadership and integrity through provision of; -
a) Current certificate of good conduct from Directorate of Criminal Investigation
Department.
b) Current Tax compliance certificate from Kenya Revenue Authority.
c) A clean and current report from an approved credit reference Bureau (CRB).
d) Clearance from the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC).
e) Clearance Certificate from Higher Education Loans Board (HELB).

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT
The appointment will be for a fixed contract term of 3 YEARS renewable subject to
satisfactory performance evidenced by continuous achievement of performance targets.

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
Application packages in a sealed envelope which include a cover letter, detailed CV
and certified copies of certificates and testimonials should be hand delivered and
placed in the delivery box outside Customer care’s office or sent by post or courier to:

The Managing Director
Nyandarua Water and Sanitation Company,
P.O. Box 164- 20300,
Nyahururu.

Note:
- The Vacancy number should be clearly marked on the left top corner of the outer
envelope of the application package.
- Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
- Canvassing in any way will lead to automatic disqualification.
- Include your current gross remuneration on the cover letter.
CLOSING DATE: (3RD December 2025, 17:00 Hours)