Master's Degree in Finance, Business Administration, or related field is an added advantage.
Professional accounting qualification such as CPA(K), ACCA, or equivalent is required.
Minimum of 5–8 years' progressive experience in finance and accounting management, preferably within consulting, NGO, development, or professional services environments.
Experience managing donor/client-funded projects and financial reporting requirements is highly desirable.
Strong understanding of financial systems, budgeting, compliance, taxation, and audit processes.
Person Specification – Essential
Extensive experience of leading financial management for organisations in the non-profit sector, with a thorough understanding of charity specific financial obligations.
Demonstrated experience in reporting to and engaging with management teams and/or board of governance on matters related to financial risk management, including presenting complex financial data, risk assessments, and strategic recommendations.
Experience of building and managing grant funded project accounting with proportional allocation of staff costs to funds.
Experience of developing funding proposals with a variety of funders, including institutional funders, foundations and NGO's.
Experience of setting up and managing payroll.
Experience in line managing a team including appropriate delegation, performance management, staff engagement and development, and effective coordination of team workload.
Ability to work both autonomously and as pro-active business partner to members of a dispersed team.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
Proficient user of Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook and a range of commercial financial software.
Person Specification – Desirable
Specific experience with international institutional funders, foundations and International NGO's would be an advantage.
Experience in managing income and expenditure in multiple currencies.
Experience of accounting software.
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