Job Summary
To ensure that all financial resources of the Company are acquired, disbursed, prudently invested, fully accounted for and reported efficiently and that the strategy for service delivery and revenue generation is put in place and effectively implemented.
Minimum Qualification:Bachelor
Experience Level:Senior level
Experience Length:5 years
Job Description/Requirements
Busia Water and Sewerage Services Company Limited (BUWASSCO) is a County public entity registered under the company’s Act 2015 with the responsibility of providing water and sanitation services to the residents of Busia County as provided for under section 78 of the Water Act 2016.
To fulfill its Mandate BUWASSCO invites applications from suitable and qualified Kenyan citizens to fill the following positions:
JOB TITLE:COMMERCIAL MANAGER (1 POST)
DEPARTMENT:COMMERCE
REPORT TO:MANAGING DIRECTOR
SUPERVISION:
Area Manager
ICT officer
PURPOSE:
To ensure that all financial resources of the Company are acquired, disbursed, prudently invested, fully accounted for and reported efficiently and that the strategy for service delivery and revenue generation is put in place and effectively implemented. The position ensures that the company is financially sound.
DUTIES:
• 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 minimize those risks
• Spearhead formulation, implementation, maintenance 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
• Ensure efficient revenue collection, disbursements, accounting and reporting
• Advise the company on the financial viability of proposed investments
• Ensure financial reports are prepared and submitted in compliance with the company requirements
• Manage all finance relationships with external agencies
• Prepare budgets and periodic financial performance reports for presentation to the Board of Directors
• Organise, manage, motivate and develop staff in the finance function
• Oversee the protection of the company’s assets
• Ensure provision of timely and high-quality client services that meets or exceed their expectations
• Develop and implement systems for positive customer relations management
• Manage and supervise commercial aspects of the Company’s operations, particularly as they relate to revenue generation.
• Promote new ideas and business solutions that result in extended service to the existing and new clients
• Develop long-term business strategies and operating plans that reflect the longer-term goals and priorities.
• Ensure the provision of comprehensive commercial information systems, including up-to-date customer database, to achieve the overall Company revenue objectives.
• Ensuring timely, complete and accurate reading and billing of services and subsequent collection.
• Carrying out customer surveys and proposing improvements arising from feedback received
• Develop departmental policies and procedures and actions plans in line with overall company mission and objectives
PERSON SPECIFICATIONS
Academic Qualifications
Bachelor of Commerce/Business Administration accounting or finance
Professional Qualifications
• CPA (K)
• Knowledge of accounting packages.
Experience:
• Minimum 5 years’ experience (preferably in the water sector) with at least 3 years at senior managerial level
• Prior experience in managing a functional level in a large organisation/busy environment.
All applications should be submitted in a sealed envelope clearly indicating the position applied for and addressed to:
THE MANAGING DIRECTOR
BUSIA WATER AND SEWERAGE SERVICES COMPANY LTD
P.O. Box 392 – 50400.
BUSIA
Candidates are additionally advised to send their application in soft copy ********************portant information:
• Candidates must attach a clear copy of National Identity card
• Candidates Must obtain and present clearance certificate from HELB, DCI KRA, CRB and EACC
The application with certified copies of academic and professional certificates, curriculum vitae and other testimonials should reach the company offices located at the Department of Water, Irrigation, Environment and Natural Resources Yard, BUSIA, BUWASSCO office Building on or before31st December 2020 by 4:30pm.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Canvassing is prohibited and will lead to automatic disqualification.
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