International NGO Safety Organisation Finance Manager Jobs in Kenya

International NGO Safety Organisation Finance Manager Jobs in Kenya

Job Summary

Reporting to the Country Director, you will be responsible for protecting the financial health and integrity of the project. You will enforce appropriate accounting and financial procedures and policies, providing timely and accurate financial information to enable project orientation, planning and decision, meeting the external reporting and audit requirements and orienting staff in financial management, audits, and procedures compliance among other duties.

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

Oversee financial record keeping; control and reconcile the documentation, upload the financial information into financial system.

Provide Finance Director with reconciliation of banks and cash, payroll and tax, revenue, A/R and A/P accounts.

Develop, in coordination with other departments, the annual budget of the project.

Prepare forecasts and monitor expenses, identify funding gaps.

Support Country Director in the grants management function, including providing information required for proposals and grant modifications, and participate in negotiations.

Prepare the financial statements for grants reporting.

Ensure all financial practices implemented in country comply with the up to date INSO procedures and donors’ regulations.

Oversee the statutory reporting to local authorities.

Lead the year-end process and timely provide the required information to consolidate INSO global financial statements.

Meet external reporting deadlines; prepare budgets and reports with exactness and compliance; liaise with donors and HQ when necessary.

Act as a focal point during audits and enforce internal and external audit recommendations promptly.

Make recommendations for ongoing improvements in functionality as required.

Manage the finance department, partake in the recruitment process, orientation, and training of staff with financial functions.

Participate in making critical decisions at

the country level by participating in a Country Management Team

Mandatory Requirements

Minimum 5 years of relevant work experience, preferably in similar roles with NGO

Advanced formal education from the home country, in financial management, accounting or a similar field

Proficient in Excel. Experienced in similar system as SUNSYSTEM and Q&A reporting tool. Capable of quick learning

High attention to detail

Ability to process large amounts of data.

In depth knowledge of financial regulations and account processes

Ability to handle multi donors and multiyear budgets.

Donor/contract management experience and donor policy knowledge (preferably ECHO, FCDO, SDC and or BHA)

Good English language skills, both written and verbal.

Time management skills

Ability to supervise and direct.

Key Personal Competencies

General knowledge of donor procurement regulations.

Existing knowledge of INSO and affinity with its mission.

Prior field experience in country in a similar position is a plus.

Arabic language an advantage.

How to Apply

Please apply to jobs@sdn.ngosafety.org and reference ‘Finance Manager’ in the subject line.

Please include the following documents:

Updated CV.

Cover letter detailing why you are interested in working for INSO and how your qualifications align with this role.

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