Summary
Job Purpose
The Senior Manager, Finance we seek will provide leadership in all respects in the management of donor grants and related sub grants. He/she will also be expected to develop strategies for cash management and financial sustainability.
Key Responsibilities
Reporting to the Finance Director, the successful candidate will be responsible for the following;
Project financial management support including preparing, reviewing, updating and realigning donor budgets
Prepare the annual departmental budget, regular operational budgets and up-dates when required
Deploy an effective financial management system for budgeting and re-alignment agreements in accordance with financial standards
Manage cost proposal development for new business initiatives
Coordinate donor reporting and grant management processes
Develop/review and implement accounting policies, systems and procedures that are in compliance to statutory requirement and meet both current and future business models.
Provide financial input into the planning of development/expansion projects and manage the project finances
Manage and develop the finance team with the goal of achieving best practices and optimal output, including the setting and monitoring of team goals/objectives that are in line with company goals
Oversee the external audit, review and analyze results and recommend for approval the corrective actions as necessary.
Ensure optimal deployment of company resources to achieve business overall objectives (Value for money)
Monitor contract compliance for grants and sub grants
Maintain contract and sub-award accounting records, documents and other evidence related donor grants.
Prepare advances requests for sub-grantees and write memos to finance department in order to issue grants
Job Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Commerce, Finance, Economics or Accounting. A Masters in the same fields will be an added advantage
Professional Accounting and/or Financial Analysis qualification e.g. CPA (K), ACCA, CFA
At least 8 years’ experience with 5 years in direct management of donor grants
Knowledge and experience in management of donor funds. Specific experience with USAID, DFID and Global fund is required
Strong analytical skills
Strong hands on MS Excel capability
Natural leadership flair
