Food for the Hungry Finance and Grants Manager Jobs in Kenya
Job Summary
The Finance Manager and Grants Manager provides strategic financial and grant management leadership for FH within the Kenya country office and ensures compliance with policies and procedures. This position is responsible for managing the Finance and Grants department and ensuring that routine monthly finance schedules and reporting deadlines are met
Through high-level analysis of past spending and projections, the Finance and Grants Manager provides key input and recommendations to Program Managers in the development of new budgets as well as the effective management of current programs. The Finance and Grants Manager is a member of Country Senior Leadership Team (SLT) and participates in regular SLT meetings according to the SLT charter and schedules and is in general responsible for overall financial and grants management and compliance.
The Finance and Grants Manager ensures all internal controls and finance functions work to provide appropriate support to the program. The Finance and Grants Manager provides timely reports and advice to the country director and participates in strategic planning. This position supervises a team of between 3-7 staff.
Principal Responsibilities
Provide strategic leadership in the areas of Finance and Grants to the Country Office
Advises the Country Director, the Program Director and other Senior leaders in matters related to Finance and Grants.
Identifies areas of financial risk and provides recommendations on the required prevention and action to mitigate the risks.
Plans and manages Finance and Grants functions of the country office, including planning, budgeting, and performance management.
Ensures seamless coordination and facilitates effective communication between the Finance and Grants functions of the Unit and across the wider organization.
Represents the country office finance globally, across other countries in Africa and creates and strengthens networks in relation to Finance and Grants.
Works closely with FH Kenya Senior Leadership Team (SLT)to ensure that standards of good practice in management are met for the Finance and Grants Departments.
Develops and/or monitors systems for enhancing organizational and donor compliance on financial and other related matters.
Finance and Grant-related oversight and deliverables
Ensures financial integrity and accountability for FH Kenya through maintenance of appropriate internal controls, financial systems and financial procedures.
Reviews the monthly financial report before submission to GSC and provides high level variance explanations with the submission of the report.
Identifies areas for improvement on internal controls and overall financial management and propose action steps to close any observed gaps.
Ensure that transactions and financial decisions adhere to donor regulations and meet US Agency for International Development (USAID) guidelines, specifically OMB Super Circular if applicable.
Supports the Finance Department to ensure that all key finance tasks are performed effectively within defined deadlines and with accuracy.
Oversees audit activities and ensures compliance with government and donor regulations. Supports in all country project audits and follows up to ensure internal audit recommendations are implemented and adhered to.
Supports proposal preparation specifically on budgeting.
Reviews all finance (reporting & disbursement) and procurement documents before Director-level signatory. Reviews documents requiring Director-level signatories and provide the assurance that they are in compliance.
Ensures the implementation of approved Finance and Grant Policies. Contextualizes and creates finance and grant unit policies as required.
Ensures FH Kenya’s internal control system provides reasonable assurance that donors’ funding is properly taken care of and minimum risk for FH
Oversees the management of various types of agreements (cooperative agreements, grants, sub-grants, sub-contracts, personal services agreements, memos of understanding, etc.) and solicits legal advice when needed to ensure compliance with applicable government rules and regulations.
Ensures grants start up and close-out processes are according to agreements/contracts.
Provides guidance to the FH Kenya CD and SLT on strategic business directions by conducting financial planning, analysis, forecasting, developing scenarios to inform decision making, and advising on key directions and options for development.
Maintains current knowledge of local government requirements related to financial matters and ensure compliance with tax regulations and other legal requirements.
Staff Management and Development
Provides direct line management and leadership of Finance and Grants as assigned.
Model FH Heartbeat and Culture to the finance and grants team as well as the wider FH Kenya staff.
Ensures Finance and Grant Unit staff capacity is sufficient to implement the country level strategy; Coordinate recruitment, interviews and selection of staff as needed. Train staff on all aspects of the financial systems and reporting including donor regulations in order to build capacity of the team.
Travels to field project offices as needed to provide on the job training (on policies, procedures, donor regulations, and other financial matters), leadership and encouragement to staff and prepare field reports upon return.
Models leadership to all Finance and Grant Unit staff and intentionally develops the leadership potential of key staff in his/her Unit.
Collaborates closely with the SLT and plays a vital role in Ecosystem meetings
Job Level Specifications
Full agreement with FH’s Christian foundation and beliefs as expressed in The Heartbeat and Culture statement, Mindsets and Behaviours
Proven experience of senior management and leadership particularly in the management of change and working with multi-disciplinary teams.
Highly developed leadership, influencing and communication skills, and demonstrable capability in relationship building at all levels.
Deep understanding of the Kenya tax and procurement Law
Excellent communication skills
Computer literate with ability to use data for decision making
Experience
10 years of relevant experience out of which 5 years on a managerial leadership position in administration and financial management
Education/Certifications
Master’s Degree or equivalent in financial management and/or accounting CPAK, CA, ACMA or ACCA.
Distinguishing Competencies
Practical experience in using a wide range of accounting software including MS Dynamics 5.03.1, Power BI, and other financial dashboards.
Experience with financial analysis and reporting and able to perform financial analysis from complex data.
Proven expertise with different donors such as USAID/UN/SDC/FCDO and other multilateral donors. Knowledge on USAID rules and regulation is key.
Must have a proven knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles and a practical knowledge of International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS), financial systems and internal controls.
Language
Excellent command of the English and Kiswahili language
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their applications (clearly indicating their current or expected salary), updated CV with three referees (one pastoral and 2 professional), day telephone contacts to: Human Resource Manager Email address: [email protected]
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