Lake Victoria South Water Services Board (LVSWSB) is a State Corporation under the Ministry of Water and Irrigation. The Board is among the 8 Water Service Boards (WSBs) established under the Water Act (2002) vide Gazette Notice No. 1714 of 12th March 2004 with the mandate of ensuring efficient and economic provision of Water and Sanitation Services in its area of jurisdiction

Job Specification

The duties and responsibilities at this level will involve: –

• Verifying vouchers and committal documents in accordance with laid down rules and regulations;
• Maintaining primary records such as cashbooks, ledgers, vote books and registers;
• Ensuring safe custody of Agency records and assets under him/her;
• Preparing budgets and financial reports;
• Receiving duly processed payments and receipt vouchers;
• Balancing and reconciling cash books on daily basis;
• Facilitating withdrawal of cash for office use and ensuring safety of the same at all times;
• Preparation of Bank reconciliations;
• Extracting and providing cash liquidity analysis; and
• Ensuring security of cheques and cheque books.

Person Specifications

For appointment to this grade, an officer must have/be:

• Bachelor’s degree in Commerce (Accounting or Finance option), Business Administration (Accounting option) from a recognized institution or any other relevant equivalent qualification from a recognized Institution;
• Passed Part III of the Certified Public Accountants (CPA) Examination;
• A minimum period of six (6) years relevant work experience three (3) of which should be in supervisory position;
• Proficiency in computer applications;
• Demonstrated competence in work performance and results;

Key Competencies and Skills

• Strong analytical skills
• Strong Communication and reporting skills
• Team player
• Good Coaching skills

LVSWWDA/PMU/02