Concern Worldwide Finance Manager, HoA Child Wasting Initiative Jobs in Kenya
Job Summary
The person in this role will be a key part in supporting the implementation of the Horn of Africa Child Wasting Initiative (HoA CWI) in Ethiopia, Kenya and Somalia.
The Child Wasting Initiative, funded by Irish Aid, aims to i) address drivers and implications of wasting through a multi-sectoral programming approach; ii) support innovation in programming and partnerships, to prevent wasting; and iii) engage in active learning, contextual programme adaptation, and advocacy, to inform more effective local, national, and global wasting prevention strategies.
As part of the programme coordination unit, the Financial Accountant will coordinate the consolidated budgeting and reporting that is required under the grants, and support country teams to ensure consistent application of relevant finance and operations policies and procedures in respect of the grant and compliance with relevant donor regulations.
Main Duties and Responsibilities
Major Responsibilities, which are achieved through liaison with the finance, programmatic and systems (logistics and procurement) teams at both head office and with focal points of each country programme include the following:
Manage the financial aspects of Concern’s role in delivering the multi-country, multi-year, multi-partner projects, in line with donor requirements and Concern’s policies and procedures.
Support the country finance teams to ensure that financial management systems and records ensure the reliability of financial information and ensure compliance within the projects.
Undertake periodic field visits in order to support country teams and put forward recommendations for improvements where appropriate.
Review and monitor budgets of country programmes to promote efficient cost structures and value for money that meet the requirements of Irish Aid in coordination with the Concern Country Financial Controllers, Regional Accountants and operational Managers.
Support the country finance teams to maintain adequate filings system for all financial and accounting deliverables to ensure ease of access during internal/external audit relating to donor.
Support the country finance teams to ensure there are adequate back-up systems to protect the integrity of data relating to CWI programme.
Keep up to date with donor regulations and ensure that all controls are in place to meet donor compliance.
Organise finance meetings and workshops as may prove necessary to standardise financial procedures, to address financial and compliance issues that arise and communicate the outcomes of such meetings.
Consolidate financial reporting and budgeting of country programmes and the management unit in a timely manner and up to a high standard, ensuring donor reporting deadlines are met
Monitor budget utilisation of the management unit and country programmes through regular financial reporting and take appropriate action on any significant variances.
Maintain accounting records for the programme management unit, including the management of timesheets as required.
Provide financial analysis where necessary especially on maximising available funds and value for money.
Monitor fixed assets register of all assets acquired with relevant donor funding and in conjunction with the country programmes, ensure timely reporting, proper tracking and disposal procedure as per the grant agreement.
Actively participate in management unit meetings and be proactively involved in the decision-making processes.
Undertake other appropriate duties as required.
Others
Adhere to and promote the standards outlined in the Concern Code of Conduct and associated policies to their team, beneficiaries, and be committed to providing a safe working environment
Participating and contributing towards Concern’s emergency response, as and when necessary
Take all possible measure to meet Core Humanitarian Standards (CHS)
Any other duties as assigned by the line manager
Person Specification
Minimum Education, Qualifications & Experience Required:
A degree in business or finance with professional accounting qualification – e.g. ACCA, CIMA, CPA(K) or equivalent qualification;
Minimum of 5 years post qualification experience in a finance/accounting role in the International NGO sector
Excellent written and spoken English languages skills;
Strong analytical, interpersonal, communication and organisation skills;
Strong coordination/negotiation skills specifically with the ability to effectively coordinate among country programme teams;
Computer literacy, particularly in Microsoft Office programmes particularly Excel as well accounting packages and other database competencies;
Proven experience of conducting training for finance and non-finance managers;
Good organisational and time management skills;
Experience in managing multiple budgets.
How to Apply
Interested candidates, who meet the above requirements, should send a detailed CV with three professional referees (one of whom must be an immediate line manager) and Cover Letter Only to [email protected] with the subject of the email as ‘Finance Manager – HoA’
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