Plan International Head of Accounting & Financial Control Jobs in Kenya
The Opportunity
This role is responsible for transforming Plan International’s approach to country-level financial accounting, control, and compliance, embedding a customer-focused approach. The aim is to balance serving Country Offices to help them mature and deliver their objectives while ensuring PII meets its statutory and regulatory compliance requirements.
This is a business-critical role with a global remit. Leads a globally dispersed, multi-cultural team of approximately 6-8. Influences engage and communicate with Regional Finance Directors, Senior managers within Global Hub Finance, finance managers and practitioners and non-finance colleagues in regional, country offices, and national organisations. The role will be based within Global Hub (GH); it will require continuous engagement across Plan’s global network, though travel will be very limited.
About You
You are a qualified accounting professional (ACA, CPA, ACCA, or equivalent) with a strong grasp of US GAAP and IFRS, coupled with experience in financial accounting controls. You bring extensive financial expertise, particularly within the INGO, humanitarian, development, or non-profit sectors, and have hands-on experience with SAP or similar financial suites.
Your analytical skills are sharp, and you focus on process efficiency.
You’re proficient in Microsoft Office, especially Excel and PowerPoint. You have a deep understanding of organizational priorities, values, and finance business processes, with a proven ability to lead teams, motivate colleagues, and drive improvements in financial compliance.
You thrive under pressure, can manage ambiguity, and work effectively within diverse teams. Your leadership is inclusive and empowering, and you excel at imparting knowledge. Additional language skills in Spanish or French are a plus.
How to Apply
For more information and job application details, see; Plan International Head of Accounting & Financial Control Jobs in Kenya
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