Senior Accountant
2026-04-13T07:02:08+00:00
Naivasha Water and Sanitation Company L.T.D
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https://www.naivashawater.co.ke/
FULL_TIME
Nairobi
Nairobi
00100
Kenya
Utilities
Accounting & Finance, Management, Civil & Government
2026-04-16T17:00:00+00:00
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Background information about the job or company (e.g., role context, company overview)
Naivasha Water and Sanitation Company Ltd (NAIVAWASCO) was established by the Water Act of Parliament on (2002). NAIVAWASCO was incorporated on 8th September 2005 and started operations in 2006 with shareholding by the then Municipal Council of Naivasha.
Job Purpose
The role holder oversees all accounting and financial aspects of the Company and is responsible for implementation of the accounting and financial policies and strategies, budgetary planning and asset management.
Responsibilities or duties
Supervisory Responsibilities
- Spearheading the development and execution of the company’s strategy on accounting and finance;
- Developing and overseeing implementation of policies, procedures and manuals to safeguard financial integrity;
- Co-coordinating the development of the annual budget;
- Assessing internal controls, including risk assessments and reviews of risk areas
- Identify, evaluate, mitigate and monitor operational and strategic risks of the function;
- Developing and enforcing Internal controls in the accounting and finance function;
- Ensuring confidential information is secure
Operational Responsibilities / Tasks
- Implementing adequate budgetary provisions, monitor absorption and ensure optimal utilization aligned to the company’s strategic activities
- Supervising, training and appraising accountants and functional assistants in the accounts section.
- Preparing budget proposals for additional expenditures and reallocation of voted funds during the year.
- Preparing periodic updates to the management on the budgetary absorptions and financial position.
- Assist the senior management undertaking liaisons with financiers supporting projects and ensuring compliance with the funding requirements;
- Advising the on all financial and accounting matters;
- Assist in developing supplementary financial regulations and procedures to enhance internal controls.
- Assist in analyzing and interpreting financial reports and make recommendations based on the findings.
- Ensure compliance with GAAP principles
- Maintaining and reconciling fixed assets schedules
- Performing month-end and year-end account reconciliations including preparation of working papers for auditors' review.
- Ensuring proper computation of taxes and filling of annual tax returns
Job Dimensions:
Financial Responsibility
- Involved in the development of annual budget.
- Involved in the direct approval, allocations and reporting of all expenditure.
Responsibility for Physical and Intangible Assets
- Furniture and fittings
- Machines and equipment
- Intangible assets
Decision Making / Job Influence
- Strategic decisions;
- Management decisions;
- Operational tasks.
Working Conditions
- Works in a normal office environment (80%)
- Works in the field within the service area local and international travelling (20%)
- Working beyond normal hours including weekends
Qualifications or requirements (e.g., education, skills)
Academic qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Commerce, Finance, Economics , Accounting or Finance, Business Administration, or other relevant qualification from a recognized institution; Master’s Degree will be an added advantage
Professional Qualifications
- Public Accountant (CPA)K, CCPK, ACCA;
- Membership to ICPAK or other relevant professional body
Experience needed
Previous relevant work experience required
- Work experience of at least five (5) years, two (2) of which must have been at a Supervisory level;
- Experience with financial reporting, tax compliance, budgeting, and financial analysis.
Any other provided details (e.g., benefits, work environment, team info, or additional notes)
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* Spearheading the development and execution of the company’s strategy on accounting and finance * Developing and overseeing implementation of policies, procedures and manuals to safeguard financial integrity * Co-coordinating the development of the annual budget * Assessing internal controls, including risk assessments and reviews of risk areas * Identify, evaluate, mitigate and monitor operational and strategic risks of the function * Developing and enforcing Internal controls in the accounting and finance function * Ensuring confidential information is secure * Implementing adequate budgetary provisions, monitor absorption and ensure optimal utilization aligned to the company’s strategic activities * Supervising, training and appraising accountants and functional assistants in the accounts section * Preparing budget proposals for additional expenditures and reallocation of voted funds during the year * Preparing periodic updates to the management on the budgetary absorptions and financial position * Assist the senior management undertaking liaisons with financiers supporting projects and ensuring compliance with the funding requirements * Advising the on all financial and accounting matters * Assist in developing supplementary financial regulations and procedures to enhance internal controls * Assist in analyzing and interpreting financial reports and make recommendations based on the findings * Ensure compliance with GAAP principles * Maintaining and reconciling fixed assets schedules * Performing month-end and year-end account reconciliations including preparation of working papers for auditors' review * Ensuring proper computation of taxes and filling of annual tax returns
* Financial reporting * Tax compliance * Budgeting * Financial analysis
* Bachelor’s degree in Commerce, Finance, Economics , Accounting or Finance, Business Administration, or other relevant qualification from a recognized institution * Master’s Degree will be an added advantage * Public Accountant (CPA)K, CCPK, ACCA * Membership to ICPAK or other relevant professional body
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Vacancy title:
Senior Accountant
[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Utilities, Category: Accounting & Finance, Management, Civil & Government]
Jobs at:
Naivasha Water and Sanitation Company L.T.D
Deadline of this Job:
Thursday, April 16 2026
Duty Station:
Nairobi | Nairobi
Summary
Date Posted: Monday, April 13 2026, Base Salary: Not Disclosed
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JOB DETAILS:
Background information about the job or company (e.g., role context, company overview)
Naivasha Water and Sanitation Company Ltd (NAIVAWASCO) was established by the Water Act of Parliament on (2002). NAIVAWASCO was incorporated on 8th September 2005 and started operations in 2006 with shareholding by the then Municipal Council of Naivasha.
Job Purpose
The role holder oversees all accounting and financial aspects of the Company and is responsible for implementation of the accounting and financial policies and strategies, budgetary planning and asset management.
Responsibilities or duties
Supervisory Responsibilities
- Spearheading the development and execution of the company’s strategy on accounting and finance;
- Developing and overseeing implementation of policies, procedures and manuals to safeguard financial integrity;
- Co-coordinating the development of the annual budget;
- Assessing internal controls, including risk assessments and reviews of risk areas
- Identify, evaluate, mitigate and monitor operational and strategic risks of the function;
- Developing and enforcing Internal controls in the accounting and finance function;
- Ensuring confidential information is secure
Operational Responsibilities / Tasks
- Implementing adequate budgetary provisions, monitor absorption and ensure optimal utilization aligned to the company’s strategic activities
- Supervising, training and appraising accountants and functional assistants in the accounts section.
- Preparing budget proposals for additional expenditures and reallocation of voted funds during the year.
- Preparing periodic updates to the management on the budgetary absorptions and financial position.
- Assist the senior management undertaking liaisons with financiers supporting projects and ensuring compliance with the funding requirements;
- Advising the on all financial and accounting matters;
- Assist in developing supplementary financial regulations and procedures to enhance internal controls.
- Assist in analyzing and interpreting financial reports and make recommendations based on the findings.
- Ensure compliance with GAAP principles
- Maintaining and reconciling fixed assets schedules
- Performing month-end and year-end account reconciliations including preparation of working papers for auditors' review.
- Ensuring proper computation of taxes and filling of annual tax returns
Job Dimensions:
Financial Responsibility
- Involved in the development of annual budget.
- Involved in the direct approval, allocations and reporting of all expenditure.
Responsibility for Physical and Intangible Assets
- Furniture and fittings
- Machines and equipment
- Intangible assets
Decision Making / Job Influence
- Strategic decisions;
- Management decisions;
- Operational tasks.
Working Conditions
- Works in a normal office environment (80%)
- Works in the field within the service area local and international travelling (20%)
- Working beyond normal hours including weekends
Qualifications or requirements (e.g., education, skills)
Academic qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Commerce, Finance, Economics , Accounting or Finance, Business Administration, or other relevant qualification from a recognized institution; Master’s Degree will be an added advantage
Professional Qualifications
- Public Accountant (CPA)K, CCPK, ACCA;
- Membership to ICPAK or other relevant professional body
Experience needed
Previous relevant work experience required
- Work experience of at least five (5) years, two (2) of which must have been at a Supervisory level;
- Experience with financial reporting, tax compliance, budgeting, and financial analysis.
Any other provided details (e.g., benefits, work environment, team info, or additional notes)
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Work Hours: 8
Experience in Months: 12
Level of Education: bachelor degree
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Applications should include a cover letter that demonstrates why you are the best candidate for the position you are applying for, a detailed up-to-date CV and copies of relevant testimonials, current and expected remuneration package, names & addresses of three professional referees, address and telephone number. All applications should be in soft copies by and should be clearly marked with the position being applied for on the subject of the , and should be addressed to:
The Managing Director
Naivasha Water and Sanitation Company Ltd
P.O Box 321-20117, Naivasha
Closing date: 16th April, 2026, 12 noon.
Note: Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted
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