Finance Coordinator, KenyaExpiring Soon!

• Coordinate and execute day-to-day accounting and financial reporting functions for the Kenya Office, processing invoices, payments, reimbursements and accounting transactions
• Prepare and submit monthly financial forecasts, financial reports and supporting documentation, including Country Office monthly financial close
• Prepare monthly reconciliations (bank accounts, advances, balance sheet accounts) and resolve discrepancies promptly
• Review approved payment requests and supporting documentation for completeness and donor and policy compliance
• Review and consolidate monthly Country Office cash forecasts and monitor bank balances and cash requirements
• Review monthly budget-versus-actual (BVA) reports and follow up on variances and compliance issues
• Support preparation, review and submission of financial reports per donor agreements (e.g. Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs, SIDA, DANIDA, EU)
• Participate in Implementing Partner organizational assessments and financial spot checks, and review partner financial reports and payment requests
• Conduct periodic reviews of financial processes and internal controls, escalating financial, operational and compliance risks to the Finance Manager
• Support and coordinate audit activities and ensure timely submission of financial records to auditors
• Maintain complete, indexed and secure physical and electronic accounting records

Qualifications & Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Development Studies or a related field
• CPA, ACCA or equivalent internationally recognized professional accounting qualification is REQUIRED
• Demonstrated experience in grants and sub-grants financial management, including partner assessments, monitoring, financial reporting, audit support and sub-grant close-out
• Experience in international development and donor-funded environments with bilateral and multilateral donors
• 12-month affiliate contract (local recruitment, Band Level 4) with possibility of extension; yearly basic salary KES 4,832,056 plus medical insurance and leave entitlements

Skills & Competencies:

• Strong working knowledge of IPSAS (International Public Sector Accounting Standards)
• Proficient with ERP platforms such as Microsoft Dynamics NAV / Business Central, SAP or Oracle
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel
• High standards of accuracy, timeliness and consistency
• Ability to build effective working relationships with programme teams, operations staff and implementing partners