Leadership and Management

• Develop and implement operational efficiency strategies for the Finance Department.
• Perform strategic analysis of the overall financial health of CFK Africa’s programs.
• Provide financial data and insights to support decision-making by the ED and Senior
• Management Team (SMT) in line with organizational strategies.
• Provide financial forecasting aligned with CFK Africa’s 5-year strategic plan.
• Provide oversight and ensure retention of business and operational files.
• Controllership
• Ensure all financial practices comply with organizational policies, local laws, and donor requirements.
• Develop financial procedures and policies as needed.
• Manage internal controls and safeguard the organization’s assets, including cash, inventory, and fixed assets.
• Provide the ED and the Board of Directors with timely updates on financial performance and internal control issues.
• Facilitate and oversee internal, external, donor, and/or government audits to ensure full compliance with regulations and donor terms and conditions.
• Ensure timely completion of monthly balance sheet reconciliations and maintain up-to-date financial records.
• Act as the primary liaison on financial matters, including cash flow, budget management, and compliance.
• Build relationships with government authorities, partner agencies, donors, and NGOs.
• Grants Management & Compliance
• Oversee the financial management of grants, ensuring compliance with donor regulations, legal obligations, and internal policies.
• Lead the development of grant budgets and ensure that financial reporting aligns with programmatic objectives.
• Collaborate with program staff to ensure proper allocation and utilization of grant funds.
• Prepare, review, and approve donor financial reports, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and timely submission.
• Budget/Forecast
• Lead the preparation and revision of grant proposal budgets and support costing for budget submissions.
• Prepare and maintain the annual operating budget, ensuring cost coverage.
• Present and regularly review budget-to-actual income and expenditures with the ED and Program Leads.
• Treasury
• Oversee bank relations, including negotiations on fees, interest, and exchange rates.
• Ensure the accuracy of bank account and cash reconciliations.
• Maintain forecasts of cash requirements for future spending and grant implementation.
• Minimize foreign exchange exposure to currency fluctuations.
• Oversee the collection of contractual receivables.
• General Accounting
• Oversee daily operations of the Finance Department, including payroll management, timely payments, accurate financial postings, and proper coding of expenses.
• Develop and implement financial systems and ensure timely monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports for the Board of Directors, donors, and staff.
• Ensure proper control of assets, funds, equipment, property, and facilities.
• Develop and enforce expenditure and procurement policies and procedures and train staff.
• Manage cash flow and monitor foreign exchange gains/losses.
• Team Leadership & Staff Management
• Develop finance department roles and responsibilities matrix and ensure job descriptions are current.
• Recruit, train, and maintain a qualified finance team, conducting performance reviews and providing career development opportunities.
• Provide technical support and financial management training to finance and non-finance staff.
• Government Relationships
• Maintain strategic links with national and county government ministries, ensuring participation in key activities.
• Represent the organization at high-level government meetings.
• Manage NGO Board compliance and documentation requirements.

Key Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Accounting, Business Administration, Commerce, or Finance required.
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) and an Institute of Certified Public Accountants – Kenya (ICPAK) member.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in finance, with at least 5 years of experience in leadership Senior Finance Manager roles in a donor-funded environment.
• Experience managing donor-funded grants, ensuring compliance with donor requirements, and overseeing financial reporting is required.
• Proven ability to manage donor reporting and compliance requirements.
• Advanced knowledge of QuickBooks, Excel, and ERPs for financial management, procurement, risk management, and supply chain management.
• Proven ability to lead and develop finance teams.
• Experience in providing training to finance and non-finance staff.
• A proven track record of identifying and resolving issues.
• Expertise in developing and implementing finance and operations policies and systems.
• Strong leadership and management skills with the ability to foster a culture of accountability and high performance.
• Excellent financial management, budgeting, and reporting skills.
• Interest and experience in using technology to drive operational efficiency.
• Alignment with CFK Africa’s vision, mission, and values.