About FHI 360:
FHI 360 is a nonprofit human development organization dedicated to improving lives in a long - lasting way by advancing integrated, locally driven solutions. Our staff includes experts in health, public health threats, education, nutrition, environment, economic development, civil society, gender, youth, research, technology, communication, and social marketing - creating a unique mix of capabilities to address today’s interrelated development challenges. FHI 360 serves all U.S. states and territories, including Kenya.
The Finance Manager oversees the financial operations for projects within the STRengthening Infectious Disease DEtection Systems (STRIDES) in Kenya, providing strategic financial leadership and ensuring the alignment of financial practices with the division’s goals. This role involves managing the entire budgeting and forecasting process for the STRIDES project, overseeing financial reporting, and ensuring the accuracy and integrity of financial data. The Finance Manager is responsible for developing and reviewing advanced financial models, leading variance analysis, and driving financial decision-making. S/He will manage the financial aspects of sub-recipient monitoring, ensuring compliance with donor and organizational requirements, and addressing any financial issues that arise. The Finance Manager also leads resource management, optimizing resource allocation to support strategic priorities for the project. In addition, S/He will oversee the financial systems and tools and ensure that they are effective and meet division needs.
The Finance Manager plays a key role in risk management, developing strategies to mitigate financial risks, and fostering their development and performance. S/He will manage and review the activities of the junior staff, review and present recommendations for financial planning, control, and risk, providing relevant fiscal information to the senior management team. S/He will assist with the development and management of internal financial audits and develop formal reporting systems and processes to communicate results of audit activities to management and regulatory compliance agencies. In addition, S/He will provide leadership and technical guidance for compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Procedures (GAAP). Knowledge of Cost Accounting Standards (CAS) and Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) may also be required. S/He needs experience in comprehensive management of business support and compliance functions in organizations funded via government, contracts and grants, foundation, and commercial sources. S/He will select, develop and evaluate personnel to ensure the efficient operation of the function.
Comprehensive knowledge of concepts, practices, and procedures with accounting, financial controls and financial information systems.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Excellent and demonstrated organizational and presentation skills.
Excellent and demonstrated project management skills.
Ability to influence, motivates, and negotiates and work well with others.
Is well-versed in state and federal laws and regulations that have impact on financial analysis and management controls.
Has familiarity with Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) and experience with automated financial reporting, government accounting practices, Cost Accounting Standards (CAS), and Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) systems.
Sound knowledge and past experience with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) practices and reporting guidelines.
Must have excellent organizational, supervisory, leadership and managerial skills.
Ability to provide strategic leadership and advice to team, exchange information and collaborate with colleagues and peers within and outside the organization.
Possesses a full understanding of the organizational structure, policies and practices, and the impact on own area and the entire organization.
Must have excellent communication, diplomatic and negotiation skills.
Ability to multi-task and meet deadlines in a timely manner.
Works on problems moderately complex scope that require in depth evaluation of data and various factors.
Exercises judgment within broadly defined practices and policies in selecting methods, techniques, for obtaining results.
Decisions made generally affect company operations and may jeopardize overall business activities.
Career level manager.
Works under broad direction with considerable latitude for independent action.
Ability to motivate, mentor, and manage individuals and groups from diverse backgrounds and expertise, resulting in high quality and timely work delivery.
This position reports to the Finance Manager.
Bachelor's Degree or its International Equivalent in Business Administration, Information Management, Finance, Accounting, Analytics, Operations or Marketing or Related Field.
A full professional accounting certification (CPA or ACCA) is required.
Additional relevant training will be of added advantage.
Minimum of 5-8 years related work experience, including 3 years in management and 3 years working at the corporate or organization level.
Experience working on complex awards and contracts and managing sub awards preferred.
Must be able to read, write and speak fluent English; fluent in host country language as appropriate.
Prior work experience in a non-governmental organization (NGO), an international organization and with USG funding is preferred.
Typical office environment.
Ability to spend long hours looking at computer screen and doing repetitive work on a keyboard.
Ability to sit and stand for extended periods of time.
Ability to lift/move up to 5 lbs.
Personal Computer/Laptop, Microsoft applications (i.e., Office 365, SharePoint, Skype/Zoom/Teams), cell phone/mobile technology, and standard office equipment.
Ability to travel less than 10%
The expected hiring range for this role is KES 4,333,333 to KES 6,000,000 annually for basic salary. When determining an offer amount, FHI 360 factors in multiple considerations, including but not limited to: relevant years of experience and education possessed by the applicant, internal equity, market pay, and budget.
This job posting 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.
FHI 360 is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer whereby we do not engage in practices that discriminate against any person employed or seeking employment based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, age, marital status, physical or mental disability, protected Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law.
Our values and commitments to safeguarding: FHI 360 is committed to preventing any type of abuse, exploitation and harassment in our work environments and programs, including sexual abuse, exploitation and harassment. FHI 360 takes steps to safeguard the welfare of everyone who engages with our organization and programs and requires that all personnel, including staff members and volunteers, share this commitment and sign our code of conduct. All offers of employment will be subject to appropriate screening checks, including reference, criminal record and terrorism finance checks. FHI 360 also participates in the Inter-Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme (MDS), facilitated by the Steering Committee for Humanitarian Response. In line with the MDS, we will request information from job applicants’ previous employers about any substantiated findings of sexual abuse, exploitation and/or harassment during the applicant’s tenure with previous employers. By applying, job applicants confirm their understanding of these recruitment procedures and consent to these screening checks.
FHI 360 will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws.
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