Amatsi Water Services Company Managing Director, Accountant and Procurement Officer Jobs in Vihiga

Amatsi Water Services Company Limited is established to provide water services in Vihiga Municipal Council, Luanda Town Council and Vihiga County Council.

We wish to recruit a dynamic and result oriented person to fill the following positions:

Managing Director
Ref/AWSC/P1/2011

Reporting to the Board of Directors, he/she will be responsible for among other things:
• Directing and coordinating the Company’s operations and overall administration to ensure various organs of the company operate in conformity with overall operational plans and performance targets.
• Advising the Board of Directors concerning future activities of the Company and also on objectives and policies as they affect the organization.
• Promote Company’s image and develop good working relationship with all stakeholders and partners in the Company’s area of jurisdiction.
• Developing and implementing performance improvement strategies in major areas of the company’s operations.

Requirements for the position:
• Hold a first Degree in Civil Engineering or Business related field with 5 years experience, 2 years of which should have been at senior management level OR in possession of a Higher National Diploma (Water Engineering) with at least 10 years experience, 5 yeasrs of which should have been at senior management level.
• Have demonstrated ability to manage water and sanitation utilities with sound innovations.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and a team player.
• Conversant with the Public Procurement and Disposal Act 2005 and Disposal Regulations 2006.
• Demonstrated leadership qualities and proven experience in dealing with change within an organization.
• Must be familiar with Water Sector Management and donor funded projects and demonstrated good financial management skills.
• Must be computer literate.

Accountant
Ref: AWSC/P2/2011

Reporting to the Managing Director, he/she will be responsible for among other things the following:
• Preparation and monitoring of budgets
• Ensuring billing and collections of revenues
• Ensuring compliance with statutory obligations (i.e. taxes, deductions)
• Preparation of timely and accurate financial management reports.
• Carrying out timely and accurate preparation of quality management accounts.
• Preparation of final accounts and financial statements.
• Reviewing financial policies and procedures.
• Formulation and enforcement of internal controls

Requirements for the position:
• At least CPA II with 5 years experience.
• Excellent communication and public relation skills.
• Ability to work independently but also a team player.
• Proficiency in using all Microsoft Office Applications, and accounting software, preferably financial management information system; knowledge of sage pastel and prosoft payroll systems will be an added advantage.
• Good report writing skills.
• Experience in commercial/utility service industry will be an added advantage.
• Must have knowledge of IFRS.

Procurement Officer
Ref: AWSC/P3/2011

Reporting to the Managing Director, he/she will be responsible for among other things, the following:
• Preparing and maintaining annual tender documents.
• Developing and maintaining an up to date procurement plan.
• Preparing periodic and annual supply chain reports.
• Undertaking market surveys on prices
• Undertaking inventory control, procurement and disposal of stores and assets.
• Ensuring the assets are properly insured.
• Advising on standard public procurement policies, procedures, practices and systems.
• Ensuring prompt procurement of goods and services

Requirements for the position:
• Must possess a minimum of Diploma in Purchasing & Supplies/Supplies Management from a recognized Institution.
• Possession of a Degree in Procurement & Supplies from a recognized institution will be an added advantage.
• Must be conversant with public sector procurement systems and processes.
• Have at least 5 years experience in procurement.
• Being a member of a relevant professional body (e.g. Kenya Institute of Supplies and Management (KISM)) will be an added advantage.
• Proficiency in using all Microsoft Office Applications, and accounting software, preferably financial information system: knowledge of sage pastel system.
If you posses the attributes for the stated positions, please submit your application including your detailed CV indicating names and contacts of 3 professional referees, current and expected remuneration, day contacts to the address below so as to reach us not later than 25th February 2011.

The Chairman
AMATSI Water Services Co. Ltd.
P.O Box 740-50300 Maragoli

Or Email:amatsiwaterco@gmail.com