The Finance Officer role at Water Mission is based in Makueni. Water Mission is a rapidly growing Christian engineering nonprofit dedicated to ending the global water crisis by building safe water, sanitation, and hygiene solutions in developing nations and disaster areas. Guided by love, excellence, and integrity, the organization is driven to share clean, safe water and God’s love with all. The purpose of this role is to ensure financial integrity through accurate accounting, revenue reconciliation, budgeting, and reporting. The officer supports financial sustainability and compliance, and reports directly to the Managing Director.
Key Responsibilities
Financial Management
Manage accounts, conduct bank reconciliation, and handle general ledger entries.
Prepare comprehensive financial statements and reports.
Revenue Reconciliation
Reconcile prepaid vending reports, M-Pesa transactions, and bank deposits daily.
Detect and report any variances identified during reconciliation.
Budgeting & Cost Control
Support the preparation and ongoing monitoring of budgets.
Ensure prudent expenditure practices and enforce strong financial controls.
Compliance & Audit Readiness
Maintain meticulous audit-ready records.
Ensure strict compliance with all internal and external financial policies.
Qualifications & Experience
A Degree in Finance, Accounting, or Economics.
CPA II or above is required.
Prior experience in utility operations or handling prepaid systems is considered an advantage.
Core Competencies
Strong analytical skills.
High level of integrity.
Exceptional accuracy and attention to detail.
Faith & Culture Alignment
Candidates must demonstrate:
A personal and growing relationship with Jesus Christ.
Alignment with Water Mission’s Statement of Faith and core values of Love, Excellence, and Integrity.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should apply online.