THE OPPORTUNITY
The END Fund seeks a strategic and skilled professional to support and execute the fiscal and administrative responsibilities of the organization as part of a lean Finance & Administration team. The Associate Director position is a new role focused on financial compliance, including program partner due diligence and internal and external financial reviews, so the successful candidate will have a demonstrated track record and interest in these areas.
With input from the senior management team, the Vice President, Finance & Administration, and Finance & Administration colleagues, the Associate Director will aid in financial processes and transactions including systems, budget, controls, grant management/reporting and compliance. The successful candidate will have financial know-how along with the ability to support a variety of finance and administration activities and projects simultaneously. They will also seek opportunities to strengthen financial management skills and literacy throughout all END Fund teams.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS & CORE COMPETENCIES
Lead in the development of policies and procedures and execution of the organization’s due diligence and financial review engagements
Schedule and plan both internal and external partner reviews; initiate project planning, assess risk, identify reporting requirements and develop financial review timelines
Coordinate and interact with external due diligence and financial review partners as well as internal staff
Develop and provide financial management training to implementing partners, investors, and vendors when deemed beneficial
Objectively review partner organizations’ business processes
Evaluate the efficacy of partner risk management initiatives that are currently in place
Provide executive-level briefings at regular intervals to help keep senior leaders current with changes and performance against existing agreementsIn conjunction with Legal, update contract terms of existing and proposed implementing partner and vendor agreements
Ensure that the organization is complying with relevant terms and conditions
Make recommendations on how to improve internal controls and governance processes
EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION
A minimum of three years of experience working in a financial role involving compliance and internal and external reviews
Bachelor’s degree required, advanced degree or relative certification a plus
Demonstrated working knowledge of organizational accounting and financial management required; nonprofit or INGO experience not required but desirable
Ability to manage a variety of financial and operational engagements and projects simultaneously
Ability to exercise sound judgment and safeguard confidential information as necessary
Strategic about achieving objectives with excellent follow through and attention to detail
Motivated by an entrepreneurial and results-oriented culture
Passionate or interested in learning about international issues and public health
Proactive communicator and collaborator; enjoys working in a dynamic, evolving team
Ability and authorization to work in Kenya and ability and desire to travel domestically and internationally (estimated travel up to 40%) required
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