PROJECTS

Planning and Development

The Planning and Development department is responsible for corporate infrastructure

development projects and coordinates the formulation and monitoring of the corporate

plan in order to ensure sustainable operations and achievement of the Company’s

objectives. It is also responsible for conducting operational research in order to provide

information for decision-making. The department performs the following functions as

listed below:

a) Coordinate planning and development of water and sanitation systems in urban

and peri-urban communities;

b) Coordinate the design, construction, rehabilitation and expansion of existing

and new water supply and sanitation infrastructure;

c) Coordinate planning, implementation and review of the Strategic Plan and other

plans;

d) Coordinate the preparation of the annual work plans and reports;

e) Develop project proposals to facilitate resource mobilization;

f) Facilitate resolution of conflicts with stakeholders in the implementation of

water and sanitation projects;

g) Maintenance of the Company’s buildings in order to prolong their lifespan and

provide a conducive working environment;

h) Coordinate data collection and reporting for NWASCO Information System and

the Company’s Geographical Information System (GIS);

i) Monitor and evaluate implementation of programs and projects undertaken by

the Company; and

j) Facilitate the execution of Environmental and Social Impact Assessments (ESIA)

and the development of the associated Environmental and Social Management

Plans (ESMP) for Water Projects.

Finance

The department of Finance is responsible for the Company’s financial management and

performs the following functions:

a) Coordinate the preparation of annual budget in order to facilitate mobilization

of financial resources;

b) Monitor and control the Budget;

c) Manage internal control procedures in order to prevent financial loss ,enhance

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transparency and accountability in the utilization of financial and material

resources;

d) Develop and implement the Finance Systems Procedure Manual;

e) Provide advice on financial matters to management in order to facilitate decision

making and mitigate financial risks;

f) Treasury management and investments;

g) Account for all Company revenue;

h) Process payments in order to meet contractual obligations;

i) Process payroll in order to meet contractual and statutory obligations;

j) Maintain Financial records for future reference;

k) Prepare Financial and Management reports in order to facilitate management

decision making and comply with international accounting standards and

statutory obligations;

l) Produce audited financial statements in order to comply with statutory

obligations and provide information to shareholders;

m) Manage the fixed asset register in order to safeguard the Company’s assets; and

n) Manage financial risks in order to mitigate losses.

Internal Audit

The internal audit and risk unit is responsible for providing independent assurance on

the Company’s governance, risk management and the effectiveness of internal control

systems. The functions performed by the department include:

a) Formulate and implement audit polices to ensure effective internal controls and

safeguard public resources;

b) Prepare and implement an annual audit plan;

c) Conduct planned audit, performance and specialized audit assignments;

d) Conduct periodic reviews of the Company’s internal control systems;

e) Undertake post-audits of all payments to ensure correctness and reliability of all

accounting records;

f) Coordinate risk management in order to facilitate implementation of mitigation

measures;

g) Collaborate with external Auditors on the auditing of the Company; and

h) Monitor and review implementation of Board resolutions in order to provide

assurance.