Windle International Kenya (WIK) is a humanitarian education organization providing education to refugees and needy Kenyans. WIK was founded in 1977 with the belief that good education was essential if Africa was to meet the challenges it faced. We are working with communities in Dadaab, Fafi, Wajir South, Turkana West, Dadaab Refugee Camp, Kakuma Refugee Camp and Kalobeyei Settlement on education projects.
Windle International Kenya is seeking for a suitable candidate to fill the position of Head of Finance and Administration (HFAM). Under the guidance and supervision of the Executive Director, the Head of Finance and Administration performs a variety of financial and administrative services ensuring transparency of processes, high quality, accuracy and consistency of work.
The HFAM will be responsible for the effective delivery of financial, procurement, logistical and common services in line with WIK regulations. They will take lead in the docket andDuties & Responsibilities
The individual recruited for this position will be expected to
carry out the following responsibilities:
Systems; Policies and Procedures
Ensure systems are in place and working effectively including:
- Organizational budget planning
- Compliance with both government and donor
requirements
- Policy updates to reflect changes in government
and donor regulations
Finance Management
Lead the Finance team to deliver timely, high quality finance support
across the organization, including ensuring:
- Provision of timely and accurate financial
information, analysis, and insight across the organization, including
income, expenditure, balance sheet, cash flow and budget holder
information
- Provision of high quality, advice and support to
budget managers and others
- Proper recording of, and accounting for, income
and expenditure in compliance with WIKs accounting policies, regulations
and statutory requirements.
- Review, development and provision of the financial
management information, analysis, processes, and systems
- Budget monitoring
- Oversight on both internal and external audits
- Maintenance of proper accounting systems
- Cash flow management
General Administration
- Management leadership
- Logistics and procurement management
- Staff development and supervision
- Ensure that all staff understands and are
empowered to perform their role
- Ensure the finance team can service budget
holders, senior management and donors with all reasonable requests in a
timely manner
- Recruitment, training, and professional
development of the team as part of the wider staff development strategy.
Risk Management
- Review the risk management policy
- Update risk register – to ensure it reflects the
organizations current risks
Qualifications
- A degree in finance; business administration or
related field
- Chartered accountant – holder of CPA/ACCA
- Minimum of 5 years management experience in an NGO
environment or audit firm; of which 3 are at a senior management level
within a finance department.
- Understanding of major donor compliance
regulations will be an added advantage
- Strategic mindset with the ability to lead,
inspire and achieve results in a challenging context
- Solutions focused with ability to identify
weaknesses and drive continuous improvement.
- Ability to prioritize, plan ahead, and manage a
complex and diverse workload with tight deadlines.
- Excellent understanding of financial systems,
controls and procedures.
How to Apply
If you wish to apply for this position, please submit your
application through the following link https://forms.gle/6vVEZAD1mdST8iSc9 Deadline for
applications is Monday 5th September 2022.
Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification.
Windle International – Kenya selection processes reflect our
commitment to equal opportunity regardless of one’s gender, disability,
religion or ethnic affiliation. We work in schools and are committed to
safeguard children from abuse. Female candidates are strongly encouraged to
apply.