Head of Finance

What You’ll Do

• Ensure proper financial and procurement procedures and systems are implemented and maintained.
• Coordination, preparation, and review of annual organizational budgets and supporting program managers in preparing project budgets for proposal formulation and budget ceiling revision approvals.
• Ensure compliance with internal, statutory, and donor regulations/partnerships with respect to financial management and reporting.
• Oversee preparation of monthly, quarterly, and financial reporting as per organization requirements ensuring adherence to strict deadlines.
• Regularly reviewing the organization’s processes and policies for control improvements, ensuring segregation of duties and appropriate oversight of expenditure.
• Preparing the organization’s annual budget and Providing strategic advice and technical support to management staff to help in programs and overall organizational management.
• Timely preparation and submission of financial reports to development partners in line with agreements.
• Provision of timely and sound advice to the management and Board on financial matters for decision making.
• Train and develop financial staff within the facilities in budgeting and financial management
• Track and monitor resource needs and other material needs for carrying out financial and administration tasks.
• Preparing and monitoring monthly billing and cash flow forecasts, identifying financial needs to determine future cash-flow trends and develop early warning systems.
• Providing training to program staff and accounting staff on controls, policies and procedures to enhance risk management.
• Processing payroll and payroll tax for staff in different tax jurisdictions including in the present countries.
• Managing local contracts for procurement of goods and services (including lease agreements) ensuring compliance with procurement policies and donor requirements.
• Setting and monitoring performance standards for finance & regional administrative team and provide overall mentorship to the department staff, ensuring succession planning is in place.
• Preparation and presentation of management accounts.

About the Role

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field (finance, accounting, or economics). A masters’ degree in a related field is preferred.
• Must have ACCA certification and be a member of the Institute of Certified Public Accountants.
• A minimum of four (4+) years being in a senior-level management experience.
• Advanced computer skills and proficiency in MS Office, ERP system, and financial management systems, specifically QuickBooks.
• Experience budgeting and reporting for donor-funded projects and knowledge in proposal writing.