The Administration and Finance Department of the Hargeisa Water Agency (HWA) plays a vital role in advancing the agency’s mission to deliver clean, reliable water to the residents of Hargeisa. By overseeing administrative operations and financial management, the department ensures organizational efficiency, regulatory compliance, and transparent use of resources. It serves as the backbone of HWA, providing critical support to other departments through resource management, logistics coordination, and maintaining an effective operational environment.
Key responsibilities of the department include:
- Administrative Support
- Manages accountants, cashiers, revenue collectors, procurement officers, and other finance/admin personnel (in coordination with HR).
- Oversees agency assets, logistics, and interdepartmental coordination to ensure smooth operations.
2. Financial Operations
- Prepares annual budgets and monitors financial performance.
- Records daily revenue collections and processes payments.
- Ensures accurate financial reporting and compliance with National Audit Office requirements.
3. Project & Fund Management
- Tracks donor funding and ensures proper financial documentation.
- Monitors project expenditures and supports financial aspects of water infrastructure development. Additionally, the department is leading modernization efforts, including digitizing records and automating processes to improve efficiency, transparency, and service delivery.