About The Role
Under the supervision of the Regional
Corporate Services Director, the Finance and Administration Manager will be
responsible for spearheading the Corporate Accounting & Program Finance
Function at NI’s Regional Office. Additionally, they will offer analytical and
technical assistance to the corporate services unit in Africa through training,
onboarding, managing escalations, and providing backup support as necessary.
Responsibilities:
Supervise the entire accounting
function, including payroll and benefits, accounts payable, accounts
receivable, and travel authorization and expense reporting.
Ensure the production of accurate and
timely financial information by reviewing and approving journal entries,
posting transactions, conducting General Ledger Reconciliations, and performing
analysis.
Ensure compliance with NI Policies and Procedures regarding payment processing.
Coordinate and consolidate the annual
program budget and annual operating expenditure (OPEX) for the Africa Region,
supporting the Corporate Services Director in finalizing budget submissions.
Review Proposal Budgets in the Region
to ensure inclusion of all relevant costs and adherence to donor guidance and
templates. Provide necessary support documentation and working files for HQ
review and approval.
Validate contracts in the Contracts
Lifecycle Management System within contractual guidelines and timelines.
Review annual financial statements in
preparation for statutory audits for all countries in the Region.
Coordinate the timely conduct of
Statutory Audits, Internal Audits, and Program Audits across the Region.
Monitor and ensure closure of audit
findings, tracking implementation of audit findings in the Region.
Manage office administration requests,
supplies, and equipment for the Regional Office in Nairobi.
Coordinate travel logistics, ensuring
adequate planning and support for staff travel, meetings, and workshops.
Update and track asset registers
across the Region for additions, disposals, and amortization schedule updates.
About You
Bachelor’s degree in commerce with a
minimum of eight years of experience in the development sector.
ACCA or CPA Professional qualification
is mandatory.
Five years of experience in a finance
manager capacity.
Five years of experience in program
management, including budget and grant management.
Prior experience managing grants from
Global Affairs Canada, FCDO, USAID, BMGF preferred.
Proficiency with databases and the
Microsoft suite is advantageous.
Previous experience in a national or
international non-profit entity is desirable.
Strong organizational skills with an
ability to meet deadlines and work under pressure. Excellent numerical,
interpersonal, and communication skills.
How To Apply