331 Finance Trainee jobs in Kenya

Procurement & Contract Management

• Develop and implement procurement strategies to ensure cost-effective purchasing.
• Source, evaluate, and negotiate with suppliers to secure quality goods/services at optimal costs.
• Oversee purchase orders, RFQs (Request for Quotation), and RFPs (Request for Proposal) processes.
• Draft, review, and execute vendor contracts/Lease Contracts/SLA/SOW/Change order in coordination with the legal team
• Ensure compliance with contractual obligations, legal requirements, and company policies so as to meet all procurement request within timelines
• Monitor contract renewals, amendments, and terminations and ensuring alignment of warranty period & lease commencement dates wherever applicable
• Vendor Relationship Management
• Develop and maintain strong supplier relationships to ensure reliability and efficiency.
• Conduct supplier performance evaluations and audits.
• Implement vendor management programs for continuous improvement.
• Cost Control & Optimization
• Identify cost-saving opportunities without compromising quality and service levels.
• Implement strategic sourcing initiatives to enhance procurement efficiency.
• Analyze spend data and market trends for better decision-making
• Process Improvement & Technology Adoption
• Optimize procurement workflows using automation tools and ERP systems.
• PO & PR process in Oracle NetSuite
• Implement best practices for contract lifecycle management (CLM).
• Drive digital transformation in procurement operations.

Location: Ruiru, Kenya

Employment: Full-time, On-site

About Us

Booch is a fast-growing FMCG company in the beverage sector, committed to healthy, high-quality products and building one of Kenya's most exciting consumer brands. We are scaling rapidly and looking for a Finance Officer who is ready to grow with us and play a key role in shaping our future.

The Role

We are seeking a Finance Officer with solid FMCG experience to manage and strengthen our finance function. This is a mid-level management role with a clear pathway to Finance Manager and ultimately CFO. The successful candidate will support a small finance team, ensure strong financial discipline, and act as deputy to the General Manager (also the current CFO) on all finance matters.

Key Responsibilities

·   Manage the company's financial operations including payables, receivables, reconciliations, and customer statements.

·   Prepare and oversee budgets, forecasts, and financial reporting to support business growth.

·   Implement and enforce financial controls, ensuring compliance with statutory requirements and accurate documentation.

·   Provide strategic financial advice and deputize for the General Manager/CFO when required.

·   Support and mentor junior finance staff, fostering accountability, efficiency, and continuous improvement.

·   Liaise with auditors, banks, suppliers, and other stakeholders to safeguard and grow the business.

Qualifications & Experience

·   Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field (CPA/ACCA qualification required).

·   Minimum of 7 years' progressive finance experience, with at least 4 years in FMCG.

·   Proven managerial experience leading small teams in finance.

·   Strong background in payables, receivables, and customer account reconciliations.

·   Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and strategic thinking skills.

·   High integrity, resilience, and enthusiasm for building and growing a consumer brand.

Why Join Us?

This is a unique opportunity to join a scaling FMCG business with a defined career pathway to Finance Manager and CFO. You will not only manage finance operations but also influence company strategy, gain exposure to leadership decision-making, and play a pivotal role in Booch's expansion journey.

How to Apply

Interested candidates should send their CV and cover letter to with the subject line "Finance Officer Application".

Please include your current salary and expected salary in your application.

Deadline for applications: September 17th, 2025.

Role Purpose:

To continue the implementation of its projects, IPPFAR wishes to strengthen its talented, dynamic and diverse team with broad experience in implementing gender-transformative SRHR programmes, with demonstrated financial and technical management skills, project management experience and the ability to deliver quality activities based on needs and in line with donor requirements.

The
Lead Finance will be responsible for leading and managing all financial aspects of the two programmes, including but not limited to: preparing financial statements, ensuring compliance with donor requirements/contracts, maintaining cash controls, oversight of the sub-granting, preparing the payroll, maintaining accounts payable and receivables, ensuring timely statutory deductions and remittances.

Context of the Role:

The International Planned Parenthood Federation (IPPF) is a leading global provider of sexual and reproductive health (SRH) services and a strong advocate for sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR) for all. It operates through a network of more than 120 Member Associations worldwide.

In Africa, IPPF works in partnership with civil society organizations, governments, the African Union (AU), regional economic communities (RECs), and the United Nations to strengthen political and financial commitments to SRHR. The IPPF Africa Region (IPPFAR) is headquartered in Nairobi, Kenya, with a sub-office in Cotonou, Benin. It supports Member Associations in over 40 countries across Sub-Saharan Africa, addressing the region's most pressing SRH challenges through a robust network of Member Associations, strategic partners, and volunteers.

IPPF Africa Region (IPPFAR), in collaboration with CREA, EmpowHer, the International Federation on Human Rights, and Médecins du Monde France (MdM-FR), lead the delivery of a new project called Feminist Opportunities Now (FON). Funded by the Agence Francaise de Développement (AFD), FON's overarching goal is to strengthen the capacity of feminist movements to address gender-based violence (GBV) through sub-grants to feminist organizations, with a focus on reaching small, often unregistered, feminist organizations. The project is implemented across ten countries in three regions: Mexico and Colombia (led by MdM), Bangladesh and Sri Lanka (led by CREA), and Burkina Faso, Ethiopia, Guinea, Ivory Coast, Kenya, and Niger (led by IPPFAR).

IPPFAR, in consortium with Center For Reproductive Rights (headquartered in USA) and Association des femmes juristes de la Cote d'Ivoire (headquartered in Abidjan), is also leading the delivery of a new 4-year project entitled Justice for Survivors (J4S), to build the capacity of feminist movements, like the FON Project here above, in 4 countries: Kenya, Tanzania, Guinea and Cote d'Ivoire.

Deliverables:

• Lead the development of implementing and overseeing effective systems of financial accountability and control in line with IPPFAR operations procedures and donor financial requirements, leading on all FON and J4S projects general ledger and financial matters and regular audits as per the contractual requirements.
• Lead the preparation of end of month and annual FON and J4S project financial reports including cashflow statements and reconciliation of income and expenditure and liaise with the donor/French Government on all matters of financial compliance.
• Lead the design and maintenance of a system to monitor and forecast cash requirements to meet administrative and FON and J4S project expenditures including: establishing monthly cash requirements for the FON and J4S Projects, approval of petty cash payments, travel refunds, and transactions as assigned to ensure compliance with operations procedures and donor requirements.
• Supervise and manage the 2 Finance Officers, in tasks such as: preparing monthly general ledger and drafting FON project donor reports, ensuring project transactions are properly and promptly accounted for, reviewed and entered into the systems. This will also include ensuring new project staff members have a solid induction and training on finance matters and encourage all staff under his/her supervision to have updated skills, capacities and well conversant with the ERP in use in managing the accounting.
• Review banking arrangements continually to ensure timely transfer of funds and minimize exchange loses and bank charges and recommend changes for consideration.
• To ensure the 100 feminist organizations of the 2 projects are properly supported and strengthened during the project duration, including the provision of technical support in the finance and administrative sector. To ensure they receive their funding in a timely manner as well as in compliance with the donor's and IPPF's procedures.
• To conduct a close follow-up of the CSOs' financial reporting and to provide them with timely feedback.
• Supervise the 10 external audits (5 per programme) and support the 6 consortium partners during the auditing periods.
• Work diligently and effectively with ARO & other stakeholders to align internal processes including the preparation of monthly payroll, ensuring statutory requirements, including timely calculation and remittance of payroll deductions and withholding taxes compliance with local regulatory laws and rules for financial and tax reporting.
• Undertake any other duties that might be assigned by supervisor.

Reporting/Management Responsibility:

• Supervises two (2) finance officers

Expertise:

• EDUCATION: A master's degree in accounting, Finance, Commerce or Business Administration; a professional qualification in Accounting/Finance (ACCA, CPA, or equivalent) and proficiency with accounting software, word processing and spreadsheets.
• WORK EXPERIENCE: Seven to nine years' experience in Accounting/Finance Management and/or Business Administration, preferably in an international humanitarian and/or development organization. Experience working in project management accounting and experience of working with multimillion-pound budgets; experience of working with restricted/statutory funded projects; experience of working internationally, ideally in a non-profit & often challenging environment; and experience in audit and financial control systems. A track-record in SRHR programming is an advantage.
• LANGUAGES: English and French are the working languages of the IPPFARO. For this post fluency in English and French (both oral and written) is required.

Skills:

• Strong analytical skills and the ability to summarise and simplify complex information.
• Good understanding of development issues and fundraising;
• Excellent interpersonal skills with a proven ability to influence and negotiate.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent time management skills able to meet tight deadlines.
• Excellent IT skills.
• Ability to interact with diverse groups

Your Ethos:

• Demonstrate an understanding of and commitment to safeguarding in a local and international context.
• Demonstrates ability and willingness to work in a diverse, multicultural, multilingual and intergenerational environment that is anti-racist and respectful of others.
• An intersectional (pro) feminist passionate about sexual reproductive health care rights + justice, including safe abortion.
• Supportive of people's rights regardless of sexuality or gender identity/expression and supportive of workers' rights and access to health care in sex work.

IPPF is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all employees, volunteers, contractors and partners to share this commitment. Anyone employed with IPPF agrees to sign and adhere to IPPF's Code of Conduct and Safeguarding (Children and Vulnerable Adults) Policy.

Who We Are
IREX is a global development and education organization. We strive for a more just, prosperous, and inclusive world, where individuals reach their full potential, governments serve their people, and communities thrive. We work in four areas essential to progress: cultivating leaders, empowering youth, strengthening institutions, and increasing access to quality education and information.

IREX is seeking the services of a Senior Finance and Administration Coordinator to provide financial and administrative support to projects currently under implementation in Kenya.

We are doers. Our decades of on-the-ground experience help us create greater impact, practical recommendations, and lasting partnerships. This will include general administrative duties necessary for effective implementation of projects including but not limited to administration and coordination, meeting logistics and agreements, executing research and writing assignments, preparing proposal documents, managing sales and development databases, actively monitoring government contract portals, and identifying proposal opportunities.

We're looking for our next team member—could it be you?

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in related fields (e.g. Accounting, Finance, Business Administration).
• Certified Public Accountant (K)
• Minimum of 4 years' relevant work experience.
• Very good command of English Language is required.
• Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel) Excellent attention to detail and strong organizational skills including time management, ability to prioritize multiple tasks in a fast-paced working environment, and ability to remain flexible while adhering to strict deadlines.
• Experience with Accounting software such as QuickBooks, Concur, etc. preferred.
• Experience working with NGOs in finance and administration is preferred.
• Experience working with globally based teams is preferred.
• Knowledge of the Kenyan/East African operating environment, especially as it relates to civil society is preferred.
• Experience working with Mastercard Foundation funding preferred.
• Excellent interpersonal, customer service, and communications skills, both oral and written required
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
• Positive attitude and willingness to support and assist colleagues.
• Must demonstrate valid proof of unrestricted work authorization in Kenya.

Your Daily Tasks

• Organize event logistics, including but not limited to, coordinating hotel accommodations, event venues, flights, and local transportation, for IREX employees and program participants.
• Conduct and manage procurements for vendors in the Kenya Office according to IREX policies.
• Provide support for participant per diem payments and stipends and collecting documentation.
• Support vetting process of vendors and program participants.
• Support communication with training participants before, during, and after training activities.
• Support ensuring compliance of all activities and operations with government and IREX policies and regulations.
• Support with vendor management, maintaining vendor relationships, and the addition of new vendors.
• Support preparation and reconciliation of expense reports and advance payments for IREX staff.
• Support preparation of project financial forecasts and budget management and analysis as needed.
• Review invoices from vendors and ensure their timely payment.
• Assisting with financial audits, reporting, and compliance.
• Assisting with monitoring and evaluation tasks as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

Disability Specifications
IREX will make reasonable accommodations in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, and the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments of 2008.

Equal Opportunity Employer
IREX seeks to attract the best-qualified candidates who support IREX's mission and who respect and promote excellence through diversity. IREX is committed to equal opportunity and follows recruitment and selection practices that comply with all applicable employment laws. To this end, IREX recruits, hires, trains, and promotes individuals based on merit and experience.

• This position is eligible for hybrid work within Nairobi. Eligible employees are regular, full-time staff based in Nairobi who split their time between working remotely and onsite at the Nairobi office.

This position is not eligible for fully remote work outside the Nairobi area.

We conduct background checks on all successful candidates.
This position is not eligible for Immigration Sponsorship.
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Virgin Limited Edition takes its guests to some of the world's most breathtaking sanctuaries for unforgettable experiences - including one of the most exclusive private islands in the world. The collection of unique retreats are chosen for their beautiful locations and magnificent surroundings with each offering a sense of fun, style, luxury and exceptional personal service.

The ultra-luxury brand includes the famed Necker Island and the Branson Estate in the Caribbean's British Virgin Islands; Ulusaba Private Game Reserve in South Africa; Kasbah Tamadot in Morocco; The Lodge in Verbier; Mahali Mzuri and Finch Hattons; tented safari camps in Kenya; Mont Rochelle Hotel and Mountain Vineyard in South Africa and Son Bunyola Hotel and Villas in Mallorca, Spain.

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As a Finance Manager, you will be accountable for the integrity and timeliness of financial reporting across our Kenyan properties; Mahali Mzuri and Finch Hattons. You will lead the month-end close, balance sheet control and reconciliations, working capital management, compliance, and continuous improvement of internal controls and finance processes.

The position will report to the Regional Financial Controller, based in our Nairobi office.

To be considered for this role, you must have the right to work in the Kenya.

Here's what you need in your tool kit:

Qualifications/ Skills

• Qualified accountant (ACCA, CPA, CIMA) or equivalent.
• Experience within the hospitality industry is preferred
• Expert in month-end close, consolidations, and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Solid understanding of internal controls, P2P, O2C, inventory, and cash controls.
• Advanced Excel skills and experience with ERP and reporting tools.
• Proactive, organised, and comfortable owning deadlines in a fast-moving environment.
• High attention to detail with the ability to communicate issues and solutions clearly.

What's the gig?

Here's what you'd do:

• Financial reporting and month-end close: Own the month-end timetable and deliver accurate management accounts for all Kenyan business units within deadline.
• Balance sheet control and reconciliations: Produce and sign off monthly balance sheet files with supporting schedules.
• Complete and review reconciliations for all control accounts, including bank, VAT, payroll, deposits, prepayments, inventory, and intercompany.
• Internal controls and compliance: Maintain and improve the financial control framework in line with Group policies and USALI where applicable.
• Coordinate internal and external audits and deliver audit requests on time with high-quality working papers.
• Working capital, cash and treasury: Optimise working capital through disciplined credit control, supplier terms adherence, and inventory management.
• Budgeting and forecasting: Prepare monthly forecast inputs for P&L, balance sheet, and cash flow with risk and opportunity analysis.
• Tax and statutory: Ensure accurate and timely filings with local authorities, including VAT, withholding tax, income tax, and payroll taxes.
• People leadership: Manage and develop the property and Nairobi finance teams.
• Systems and process improvement: Lead or support finance projects such as procurement system rollout, close automation, and report standardisation.

Here's the deal:

Package & Benefits

• Travel to our Kenyan properties for work purposes as required
• Annual leave of 26 days a year
• Competitive salary
• Company Healthcare
• Teammate discounts on the hotels and properties across the Virgin Hotels Collection
• Discounts on other Virgin products
• An engaging, fun and relaxed working environment

Tempting, right?

If this sounds like your next role, we'd love to hear from you very soon.

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Company Description

Rovyne Consulting is dedicated to integrating Environment, Social, and Governance (ESG) principles into business strategies for a sustainable future. Our global team offers comprehensive services, including Online Training and Qualifications, ESG Advisory Services, Sustainability Reporting, and Sustainability financing options. We empower businesses to be agents of change, embedding sustainability, ethical governance, and social responsibility into their core operations.

Role Description

This is a full-time hybrid role for a Finance Intern located in Nairobi County, Kenya. Some work from home is acceptable. The Finance Intern will assist in analyzing financial statements, performing accounting tasks, and conducting financial research. Daily tasks will include preparing reports, supporting the finance team with various projects, and communicating findings effectively to team members and stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Analytical Skills and Finance knowledge
• Understanding of Financial Statements and Accounting principles
• Effective Communication skills
• Proficiency in MS Excel and other financial software is a plus
• Currently pursuing or recently completed a degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field
• Detail-oriented with strong problem-solving abilities

Company Description

Warande is a woman-led organization based in Nairobi, Kenya, focused on strengthening local leadership, fostering equitable funding partnerships, and driving systemic change across the development and humanitarian sectors in Sub-Saharan Africa. The organization is committed to making impactful changes in the region through various strategic initiatives and collaborations.

Overall Purpose

The Finance Intern will provide support to the finance team in maintaining accurate and up-to-date financial records, assisting with reconciliations, filing, and supporting day-to-day finance operations.

Reporting to

Finance & Administration Manager (or designate).

Duration

3 months (with possibility of extension based on performance and organizational needs)

Key Responsibilities

1.
Data Entry & Bookkeeping

• Enter financial transactions for year 2025 into the templates provided in a timely and accurate manner.
• Update cashbooks and ledgers as directed.

2.
Reconciliations

• Assist in preparing and reconciling the cashbook with bank statements.
• Support in reconciling petty cash records.

3.
Filing & Documentation

• Ensure financial documents (vouchers, receipts, invoices, payment records) are properly filed and easily retrievable.
• Maintain both physical and electronic filing systems.

4.
Financial Reporting Support

• Support monthly finance closing processes.

5.
Administrative Support

• Assist with scanning, photocopying, and archiving financial records.
• Support other administrative duties as may be assigned.

Learning Opportunities

• Exposure to NGO/organizational finance systems.
• Hands-on experience in reconciliations and reporting.

Qualifications & Skills

• Currently pursuing or recently completed studies in Bachelor of Commerce (accounting option), Finance or a related field. CPA II.
• At least 6 months experience in bookkeeping.
• Basic understanding of accounting principles.
• Proficiency in MS Excel and Word.
• Exposure to QuickBooks Online is an added advantage.
• High attention to detail, organizational skills, and integrity.

Application Procedure

Complete the application by
7 October 2025

FINANCE MANAGER (8-MONTH CONTRACT)

JOB SUMMARY

One of our clients in the NGO sector and a strong advocate for human and health rights is seeking to onboard a strong Finance Manager on a temporary basis. The Finance Manager will work under the Operations and Compliance Department and will be based in Nairobi with occasional field travel. S/he will be responsible for overseeing and managing the financial health and integrity of the organization. S/he will oversee the planning, implementation, managing, and running of all the finance activities, including organization planning, budgeting, forecasting, internal and external financial reporting, grant management, audit coordination, donor management, and finance policies, as well as oversight of relevant financial regulations and compliance. S/he will have a strong financial and accounting background, with CPA(K) certification, and will be a member of ICPAK. The Finance Manager will have NGO experience and strong people leadership experience.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Reporting to the Head of Operations and Compliance, the duties and responsibilities of the Finance Manager will include but not be limited to;

Finance Strategy Planning & Implementation

• Lead in developing the organization's annual consolidated budget and related budget notes for Board Approval
• Participate in formulating project-specific budgets and in performing financial analysis that facilitates effective monitoring of the organization's performance to ensure that the set out objectives and targets are achieved
• Lead in developing and monitoring the organization's overhead budget, including recovery of overheads from the various grants.

Finance Policy Implementation and Maintenance

• Ensure adherence to Finance policies, SOPS, and procedures within the organization, and provide guidance to management and staff on the interpretation of the same
• Provide technical and effective advice on all financial issues and support managers on issues related to financial reporting, budgeting, adherence to reporting standards and regulatory requirements
• Maintain awareness and knowledge of financial practices and reporting and accounting standards (IFRS/IAS/SIC/IFIRC) and provide suitable interpretation to managers and staff within the organization
• Manage the key accounting processes in strict conformance with the finance manual, including but not limited to payroll processing, payables, receivables, etc.

Financial Systems Management

• Serve as the custodian of the organization's financial system, including managing user access rights, oversight over postings and audit trail of all transactions recorded in the system
• Oversee the effective functioning and continuous improvement of existing automated finance processes, ensuring ongoing accuracy of data recorded in the systems
• Ensure consistent and compliant use of the financial management system by all relevant staff, providing support and guidance as needed
• Leverage financial data from the system to produce timely and accurate reports, conduct in-depth analysis, and provide actionable insights to support strategic planning and informed decision-making.

Financial Reporting

• Lead the month-end closing and year-end closing processes and procedures, ensuring that this happens within the stipulated timelines
• Lead financial forecasting and budgeting processes and oversee the preparation of all financial reporting
• Ensure prompt submission of monthly, quarterly, annual financial reports, or as per donor-specific schedule financial reports to all relevant stakeholders both internally and externally
• Highlight risks or variances early through detailed reporting and financial analysis
• Ensure proper allocation of costs to donor grants and projects.

Financial Risk Management

• Ensure that the organization complies financially with all legal and regulatory requirements and that all relevant licenses and legal and regulatory requirements are procured and valid
• Ensure that record keeping meets the requirements of internal policies, auditors, partners, donors and government agencies
• Maintain relations with external auditors and investigate their findings and recommendations
• Ensure that donor funds are managed responsibly, adhering to regulatory standards, and safeguarding the organization from financial losses or reputational damage.

Fundraising & Donor Management

• Collaborate with program teams to develop donor-compliant budgets for funding proposals
• Monitor grant expenditure against approved budgets to avoid under or overspending.

Compliance and Regulatory Adherence

• Ensure compliance with local tax laws, donor regulations, financial reporting standards, and audit requirements
• Track donor funds and ensure they are used in line with agreed-upon terms
• Stay updated on changes in financial legislation or donor policies that may pose risks.

Implement Internal Controls

• Ensure internal controls are adhered to and prevent mismanagement, fraud, or misuse of funds
• Ensure segregation of duties, including proper authorization and adherence to processes, and ensure regular reconciliations are done as per agreed upon SLAs.

Capacity Building & Team Leadership

• Supervise and mentor finance team to enhance skills in reporting, compliance and financial systems
• Foster a culture of accountability and continuous improvement within the finance and organization teams and financial processes.

Any other duties and responsibilities as may be assigned to you from time to time.

EDUCATION SKILLS & COMPETENCIES DESIRED

Bachelor's Degree in commerce, Economics, Accounting, Finance, or related field

A Certified Public Accountant of Kenya (CPA(K))

Member of ICPAK

At least eight (8) years of financial and accounting management experience, 4 years of which must be at the management level focused on leading a financial and accounting function within an NGO environment.

Demonstrable experience in managing a diverse range of stakeholders within the NGO sector

Working knowledge of QuickBooks Accounting System

Deep understanding of financial models

Strong team management experience – led a team of at least 5+ people

Demonstrated strong oral and written communication skills

Ability to build strong relationships with clients and external actors

Ability to remain calm and in control even under immense pressure

Ability to remain open to change while managing complexities

High level of integrity, confidentiality, trust and dependability with a strong sense of urgency

Results-oriented, entrepreneurial, self-motivated, and a self-starter who is flexible and adaptable, with the ability to work in a fast-paced, high demand environment.

HOW TO APPLY

Please address your application to the
Recruiting Manager at
- with the subject of your application being
Finance Manager (8-month Contract) (Your Name).

All applications received will be subjected to a fair and competitive review process.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

This call for talent will close on Friday, 17
th
September, 2025, at 5.00pm EAT.

One of our clients - an NGO advocating for human and health rights is seeking a temporary Finance Manager who will service the organization for 8 months, effective October 2025. The Finance Manager will work under the Operations and Compliance Department, and will be based in Nairobi with occasional field travel. S/he will be responsible for overseeing and managing the financial health and integrity of the organization. S/he will oversee the planning, implementation, managing, and running of all the finance activities, including organization planning, budgeting, forecasting, internal and external financial reporting, grant management, audit coordination, donor management, and finance policies, as well as oversight of relevant financial regulations and compliance. S/he will have a strong financial and accounting background, with CPA(K) certification, and will be a member of ICPAK. The Finance Manager will have NGO experience and strong people leadership experience.

The Role
Duties & Responsibilities
Reporting to the Head of Operations and Compliance, the duties and responsibilities of the Finance Manager will include but not be limited to;

Finance Strategy Planning & Implementation

• Lead in developing the organization's annual consolidated budget and related budget notes for Board Approval
• Participate in formulating project-specific budgets and in performing financial analysis that facilitates effective monitoring of the organization's performance to ensure that the set out objectives and targets are achieved
• Lead in developing and monitoring the organization's overhead budget, including recovery of overheads from the various grants.

Finance Policy Implementation and Maintenance

• Ensure adherence to Finance policies, SOPs, and procedures within the organization, and provide guidance to management and staff on the interpretation of the same
• Provide technical and effective advice on all financial issues and support managers on issues related to financial reporting, budgeting, adherence to reporting standards and regulatory requirements
• Maintain awareness and knowledge of financial practices and reporting and accounting standards (IFRS/IAS/SIC/IFIRC) and provide suitable interpretation to managers and staff within the organization
• Manage the key accounting processes in strict conformance with the finance manual including but not limited to payroll processing, payables, receivables, etc.

Financial Systems Management

• Serve as the custodian of the organization's financial system, including managing user access rights, oversight postings, and audit trail of all transactions recorded in the system
• Oversee the effective functioning and continuous improvement of existing automated finance processes, ensuring ongoing accuracy of data recorded in the systems
• Ensure consistent and compliant use of the financial management system by all relevant staff, providing support and guidance as needed
• Leverage financial data from the system to produce timely and accurate reports, conduct in-depth analysis, and provide actionable insights to support strategic planning and informed decision-making.

Financial Reporting

• Lead the month-end closing and year-end closing processes and procedures, ensuring that this happens within the stipulated timelines
• Lead financial forecasting and budgeting processes and oversee the preparation of all financial reporting
• Ensure prompt submission of monthly, quarterly, annual financial reports, or as per donor-specific sc schedule financial reports to all relevant stakeholders both internally and externally
• Highlight risks or variances early through detailed reporting and financial analysis
• Ensure proper allocation of costs to donor grants and projects.

Financial Risk Management

• Ensure that the organization complies financially with all legal and regulatory requirements and that all relevant licenses and legal and regulatory requirements are procured and valid
• Ensure that record keeping meets the requirements of internal policies, auditors, partners, donors and government agencies
• Maintain relations with external auditors and investigate their findings and recommendations
• Ensure that donor funds are managed responsibly, adhering to regulatory standards, and safeguarding the organization from financial losses or reputational damage.

Fundraising & Donor Management

• Collaborate with program teams to develop donor-compliant budgets for funding proposals
• Monitor grant expenditure against approved budgets to avoid under or overspending.

Compliance and Regulatory Adherence

• Ensure compliance with local tax laws, donor regulations, financial reporting standards, and audit requirements
• Track donor funds and ensure they are used in line with agreed upon terms
• Stay updated on changes in financial legislation or donor policies that may pose risks.
• Implement Internal Controls
• Ensure internal controls are adhered to and prevent mismanagement, fraud, or misuse of funds
• Ensure segregation of duties, including proper authorization and adherence to processes, and ensure regular reconciliations are done as per agreed upon SLAs.

Capacity Building & Team Leadership

• Supervise and mentor finance team to enhance skills in reporting, compliance and financial systems
• Foster a culture of accountability and continuous improvement within the finance and organization teams and financial processes.

Any other duties and responsibilities as may be assigned to you from time to time.
Ideal Profile
Education Skills & Competencies Desired

• Bachelor's Degree in commerce, Economics, Accounting, Finance, or related field
• A Certified Public Accountant of Kenya CPA(K)
• Member of ICPAK
• At least eight (8) years of financial and accounting management experience, 4 years of which must be at the management level focused on leading a financial and accounting function within an NGO environment.
• Demonstrable experience in managing a diverse range of stakeholders within the NGO sector
• Working knowledge of QuickBooks Accounting System
• Deep understanding of financial models
• Strong team management experience—led a team of at least 5+ people
• Demonstrated strong oral and written communication skills
• Ability to build strong relationships with clients and external actors
• Ability to remain calm and in control even under immense pressure
• Ability to remain open to change while managing complexities
• High level of integrity, confidentiality, trust and dependability with a strong sense of urgency
• Results-oriented, entrepreneurial, self-motivated, and a self-starter, who is flexible and adaptable, with the ability to work in a fast-paced, high-demand environment.

All applications received will be subjected to a fair and competitive review process.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
This call for talent will close on Friday, 17th September, 2025, at 5.00pm EAT.
What's on Offer?

• Leadership Role
• Fantastic work culture
• Opportunity to make a positive impact