Deadline: Ongoing
FHI 360 is currently seeking applications from the eligible applicants for the post of Senior Finance Officer in Nairobi, Kenya.
The Senior Finance Officer will be responsible for oversight of the financial management for LINKAGES Project in Kenya and will ensure the achievement of all financial control and performance objectives in accordance with requirements of FHI 360 and its funding agencies in coordination with the Project Manager (LINKAGES).
The mission of FHI 360 is to improve lives in lasting ways by advancing integrated, locally driven solutions for human development.
Key Jobs Responsibilities
The Senior Finance Officer will perform the following functions-
- Provide leadership and support for all financial management areas including, accounting, payments, reporting systems and procedures for the LINKAGES Project in Kenya.
- Directs and manages the LINKAGES Project budget in accordance with the approved annual budget and monitors program expenditures on an on-going basis.
- Oversees the timely completion and accuracy of monthly financial reports prepared for submission to USAID and FHI 360.
- Responsible for the maintenance of adequate financial resources to support monthly program operations and subproject reimbursements.
- Ensures all activities related to financial management are carried out in conformance with policies and procedures established by FHI 360 and USAID.
- Oversees the pre-award audit of new implementation agencies and guides the subproject budget development with project staff.
- Oversees the monitoring and review of subproject financial reports to ensure compliance with subproject budgets and FHI 360 policies.
- Directs the provision of formal and informal technical assistance to implementing partners on issues of financial management of FHI 360/USAID policies and procedures.
- Carries out/coordinate internal auditing or inspections of books of accounts for LINKAGES Project local implementing agencies.
- Participates and contributes to the overall mission of FHI 360.
- Performs other FHI 360 related duties as assigned by the Project Manager LINKAGES.
Eligibility Criteria
Applicants must have-
- Bachelor’s Degree or its International Equivalent • Accounting, Business Administration, Finance or Related Field.
- Significant, demonstrated experience in managing donor funds.
- Strong working knowledge of USAID financial management policies, procedures and practices.
- Demonstrated hands-on experience with an accounting system and high-degree of competency in MS Excel and other accounting packages.
- Demonstrated experience in supervision and managing a team required.
- Excellent communication skills in English required and proficiency in Swahili is an added advantage.
- Experience working with an international non-governmental organization preferred.
How to Apply
Applicants must submit their applications through online process.
For more information, please visit FHI 360.
