Manager, Finance, Nairobi

About FHI 360

FHI 360 is a nonprofit human development organization dedicated to improving lives in lasting ways by advancing integrated, locally driven solutions. Our staff includes experts in Health, Education, Nutrition, Environment, Economic Development, Civil Society, Gender, Youth, Research and Technology; creating a unique mix of capabilities to address today's interrelated development challenges. FHI 360 serves more than 60 countries, all 50 U.S. states and all U.S. territories. We are currently seeking qualified candidates for the position of

Manager, Finance

Project Description

FHI 360 is seeking qualified candidates for the position of Finance Manager for a USAID-funded regional Orphans and Vulnerable Children (OVC) project in the Nairobi and Coast counties of Kenya. The project will work to improve the welfare and protection of children affected by HIV/AIDS by building the capacity of households to provide for children under their care and strengthening social services systems and structures at the county and community levels to improve care and support of OVC. The expected duration of the project is five years.

The Finance Manager will be responsible for overseeing financial and administrative aspects of the project, including budget development and monitoring, prime award monitoring and compliance, subaward management, procurement, and logistics. The Finance Manager will establish and maintain sound financial management practices, and ensure the project's compliance with FHI 360 and USAID procedures, rules and regulations. The position will be based in Nairobi, Kenya and will report to the Chief of Party or the Deputy Chief of Party. Recruitment is contingent upon successful award of the project and the selection of final applicant is subject to USAID approval.

Job Summary / Responsibilities:

• Provide leadership to finance and operations aspects of the project, including general administrative processes, financial management, subaward management, accounting, and logistics.
• Establish and maintain sound and transparent accounting and fiscal control procedures for financial, subaward and operations aspects of project
• Ensure compliance of financial and operations systems with FHI 360 policies and procedures, USAID rules and regulation, award requirements, and Government of Kenya laws.
• Develop, analyze and monitor program budgets; monitor and track obligations and expenditures against budgets
• Manage project procurement processes
• Oversee a team leading financial and grants management and administration for the project.
• Advise senior leadership regularly on financial and operations-related matters
• Provide technical assistance, as needed, to local partners on financial compliance and reporting
• Prepare and submit annual and quarterly financial and accrual reports to USAID
• Contribute to the development of high-quality work plans, quarterly and annual reports, financial reports, and any other reports required by USAID.
• Liaise with internal and external auditors in the review of project financial management
• Supervise other project-based administrative, finance, procurement, administrative and contract & grants staffP
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree or its International Equivalent - Finance, Business Administration, Accounting or Related Field.
• Minimum of 5-8 years related work experience, including 3 years in management and 3 years working at the corporate or organization level.
• Past experience managing a financial analysis department is required.
• Must be able to read, write and speak fluent English; fluent in host country language as appropriate.
• Prior work in a non-governmental organization (NGO).
• Experience working with an international organization.

CPA Certification preferred.

This job description summarizes the main duties of the job. It neither prescribes nor restricts the exact tasks that may be assigned to carry out these duties. This document should not be construed in any way to represent a contract of employment. Management reserves the right to review and revise this document at any time.

We offer competitive compensation and an outstanding benefit package. Please visit FHI 360's Career Center at https://jobs-fhi360.icims.com/jobs for a list of all open positions.

FHI 360 is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. FHI 360 is committed to providing equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national or ethnic origin, age, disability or status as a veteran with respect to policies, programs, or activities.