Job Title: Finance & Administration Manager
Hiring Organization: Nutrition
International
Location – Locality: Nairobi
Location – Region: Kenya
Industry: Nutritional
Organisation
Job Type: Full
Time
Salary: KES
Competitive
Date Posted: 03/22/2024
If you are a motivated and passionate individual who shares our conviction that a better world is possible through improved nutrition, wants to leave the world a little better than they found it, and is looking to be part of a global team with a clear vision, we want to hear from you. Please consider applying for the position below.
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.