Accountant at Embu Water and Sanitation Company Limited
Job Title: Senior Accountant
Company: Embu Water and Sanitation Company Limited
Job Reference: EWASCOHRFCD0012025
Accountant at Embu Water and Sanitation Company Limited
Embu Water and Sanitation Company Limited EWASCO is seeking to recruit a self driven individual for the position of Senior Accountant.
The company is a private water utility fully owned by the County Government of Embu with a mandate to provide water and sanitation services in Embu County.
Reporting to the Head of Finance and Commercial Services the successful candidate will ensure professional management of the company’s resources preparation and availability of all financial reports and revenue management budgets.
Key Responsibilities
Supervise work activities of the Financial Accountant
Operational Responsibilities
- Coordinate preparation of bank reconciliations
- Coordinate maintenance of supplier accounts including invoice posting and account reconciliation
- Coordinate maintenance of the vote book and ensure compliance with budget allocations
- Monitor company bank balances and advise the Finance Manager
- Prepare monthly section reports for management use
- Review and recommend customer adjustments in their bills
- Verify postings by staff in the accounting system
- Undertake continuous professional development to stay current with industry trends
- Prepare and submit timely reports and information for decision making
- Perform any other assigned duties
Qualifications and Experience
- Bachelors degree in Finance Accounting or related Business field
- Intermediate professional qualification in either CPA K or ACCA
- At least 7 years relevant working experience with 3 years in a managerial position
Key Skills
- Proficiency in ICT with strong MS Office skills
- Planning and organizational skills
- Strong interpersonal relations
- Analytical skills
- Communication skills
- Strong leadership skills
- Problem solving skills
Personal Attributes
- Teamwork
- Confidentiality and integrity
- Professionalism
- Ability to work long hours
- Time management
- Results oriented
- Attention to detail
Terms of Employment
The appointment will be for a contract term of 3 years renewable subject to satisfactory performance and continuous achievement of performance targets.
Application Instructions
Application packages including cover letter CV not more than 5 pages and certified copies of certificates and testimonials should be sent to:
The Managing Director
Embu Water and Sanitation Company Limited
Off Meru Embu Road next to National Library
PO Box 2142 60100
EMBU
A soft copy should also be sent to recruitment@embuwater.co.ke before the closing date with the vacancy number as the email subject.
Important Notes
- Female candidates and persons living with disability are encouraged to apply
- The vacancy number should be clearly marked on the left top corner of the envelope
- Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted
- Canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification
Application Deadline:
13th November 2025 1700 Hours