Commercial Manager
AI summary
Othaya-Mukurweini Water and Sanitation PLC (OMWASCO) is recruiting a Commercial Manager based in Nairobi to lead commercial functions including revenue generation, billing, collections, customer service, and commercial strategy, while also providing strategic financial leadership. The role requires a relevant degree, CPA(K), ICPAK membership, and at least eight years of finance/accounting experience.
- Leads revenue generation, billing, collections, customer service, new connections, metering, and commercial strategy
- Provides strategic financial leadership including budgeting, accounting, reporting, and internal controls
- Requires Bachelor's in Commerce, Accounting, Finance or Economics plus CPA(K) and ICPAK membership
- Minimum 8 years relevant experience and 5 years at supervisory level
- Water sector or public sector experience is an added advantage
- Chapter Six clearance documents required for shortlisted candidates
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Can you qualify for this role?
- Required8+ years of relevant experienceThe job post includes a minimum experience signal.
- RequiredEducation or certification mentioned in the postThe captured text mentions education, a diploma, certificate, or licence.
- PreferredPractical evidence in call_center, internship, entregadorThe tags and summary point to skills connected with this role.
- RequiredAvailability to work in NairobiThe vacancy is associated with this location.
- UnclearComfort with the Full Time contract termsConfirm hours, duration, probation and benefits at the original source.
Documents to prepare
- Likely requiredUpdated CV
- Role specificCover letter or short employer message
- OptionalProfessional references
- Role specificAcademic or professional certificates
- VerifyID or passport only after verifying the employer
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- Place your strongest Commercial Manager evidence in the first half of your CV.
- In your cover letter or employer message, connect your experience to Othaya-Mukurweini Water and Sanitation PLC and the role in Nairobi.
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- Follow the instructions from JobWeb Kenya; avoid sending documents to unofficial contacts or copied links.
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- Prepare a polite question about pay, benefits and contract terms for later interview stages.
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Interview preparation
- What experience makes you a strong fit for this Commercial Manager role in call_center, internship?
- How have you handled responsibilities similar to those in this job post?
- Are you available to work in Nairobi under the listed contract or schedule?
- Prepare examples with clear responsibilities, tools used and measurable outcomes.
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Original source description
Overall responsibility
On Commercial services, the position will be responsible for leading and managing all commercial functions namely; revenue generation, billing and collections, customer service relations, new connections applications and metering, market development, and commercial strategy.
On Financial matters, the position will provide strategic financial leadership, oversee budgeting, accounting, financial and management reporting, resource mobilization, ensure tight internal controls, and support management decision making in the delivery of reliable water and sanitation services.
Develop long-term business strategies and operating plans for the department which are in line with Strategic Plan and Business Plan
Job Specifications:
Bachelor’s Degree in either Commerce, Accounting, Finance or Economics from an institution of higher learning recognized in Kenya.
Have attained CPA(K) and a member of ICPAK in good standing
At least eight (8no) years relevant working
Experience
- after graduation in matters Finance and or Accounting
- in budgeting, Financial Reporting and or Audits
- At least five years’ relevant
- at a supervisory level/position.
- Proficiency in use of ERP, financial modelling tools and MS office.
- in the Water Sector or public sector will be an added advantage.
- Shortlisted candidates must satisfy the
Requirements
- of chapter six of the constitution of Kenya 2010 on Leadership and integrity through provision of; –
- Current and valid certificate of good conduct from Directorate of Criminal Investigation Department
- Current and valid Tax compliance certificate from Kenya Revenue Authority
- Clean and current report or clearance certificate from an approved credit reference Bureau (CRB)
- Clearance from the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC)
- Clearance Certificate from Higher
Education
Loans Board (HELB)