Aga Khan Foundation Regional Head of Finance Job Vacancy in Kenya

Aga Khan Foundation Regional Head of Finance Job Vacancy in Kenya

For nearly 50 years, the Aga Khan Foundation (AKF) has been partnering with communities, governments and local leaders to harness the best from people from all backgrounds to improve the quality of life. The Foundation’s work is rooted in the core values of self-reliance, pluralism, and respect for human dignity.

AKF is a member of the Aga Khan Development Network (AKDN), one of the world’s leading poverty solutions networks. The AKDN’s integrated approach makes long-term investments, builds permanent institutions and cultivates an active civil society, impacting tens of millions of people annually in 30 countries.

Alongside its sister AKDN agencies, the Foundation implements innovative, community-driven solutions that are based on decades of experience, learning and evaluation.

AKF, EA is currently seeking for a dynamic and motivated individual with strong strategic and problem-solving skills who is able to provide strategic, forward-looking advice to the CEO to fill the role of Regional Head of Finance to be based in Nairobi.

The incumbent will also provide leadership and technical expertise in Financial Management and Control of AKF EA finances to ensure compliance with Government, Donor Regulations and established financial policies, procedures and controls. This role will report to the CEO and be an integral part of the Senior Management team for the region.

Key responsibilities:

Facilitate generation of accurate monthly, quarterly and annual financial reports as well as forecasts for use by management and donors
Oversee all budgeting and forecasting processes including preparation of all donor budgets, sub-agreement budgets, overall country budgets, procurement contracts and other financial reports

In collaboration with senior leadership, develop and implement long-term strategies to ensure financial sustainability
Provide technical assistance in financial management and administration to partner organizations, projects and programmes

Monitor performance against financial targets and

budgets whilst managing any deviations

Maintain and contribute to the development and design of new financial applications and databases

Facilitate the development and implementation of financial controls to safeguard the organization’s assets

Ensure compliance with all statutory requirements and donor regulations

Effective and efficient management of treasury and accounting operations

In collaboration with other stakeholders facilitate internal and external audit processes and ensure that all recommendations are effected

Minimum qualifications and experience:

Minimum of 10 years relevant working experience with at least 5 in senior management

Finance/Accounting professional certification

A minimum of a master’s degree in Finance/Accounting, or any other relevant area.
Technical expertise in financial and grant management, systems and regulations.

Strong sense of integrity and ability to be a role to others

Good financial report writing skills.

Proficiency in the use of a Financial/Accounting Management System is desired.

Prior working experience with an NGO would be an added advantage.

Closing date: 16th November 2018

How to Apply:
Interested applicants are encouraged to submit their CV (not exceeding 3 pages), including contact details of three referees, and a cover letter explaining why they are best suited for the position by 16th November 2018 by e-mail to recruitment@akfea.org. *Please note: Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.***

AKF is an equal opportunity employer

Aga Khan Foundation is an Agency of the Aga Khan Development Network www.akdn.org

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