Job Title: Finance, Grants and Compliance Coordinator
Hiring Organization: Faith
to Action Network
Location – Locality: Nairobi
Location – Region: Kenya
Industry: Faith
Based Organisation
Job Type: Full
Time
Salary: KES
Competitive
Date Posted: 02/26/2024
The role is responsible for Grants financial management of the assigned projects and compliance with donor rules and regulations. In particular, the role is responsible for financial planning, implementation and monitoring, accurate and timely financial reporting and ensuring the project budget is expended in line with the donor requirements and expectations. A key focus area for the position is to manage sub-grantees, contracts, due diligence, financial reporting and build capacity of the partners in good governance, financial Management, budgeting and accountability.
This role strengthens partner policies and financial management processes to ensure that resources are used more effectively, efficiently and equitably.
Academic
Qualifications & Experience
Bachelor’s
degree in Accountancy, Finance (Masters will be an added advantage)
Full
accounting professional qualification – Chartered/Certified Accountant (CPA,
ACCA) or other comparable/equivalent qualification
6 years
of progressive professional experience in donor funded projects with at least 3
years in grants/contract management experience implementing with partners.
Demonstrated
ability to meet deadlines and manage multiple projects simultaneously
Experience
in developing and delivering trainings on grants and compliance subjects to
staff and local partners
Exceptional
English writing skills.
Prior
experience in conducting project financial reviews and coordinating internal
and external audits
Partnership/sub
award experience including instrument development, systems and process
development.
Demonstrated
knowledge and experience in Grant and fund management, financial reporting,
Partnership management, Project Financial Management, Project management,
Budgeting and budgetary control
Cultural
sensitivity and capacity to work in a multicultural diverse context.
Hands-on
experience with Sun Systems, Microsoft Dynamics 365 – Business Central and/or a
similar accounting system would be considered an asset.
How To
Apply
Interested
candidates should submit their applications (CV and cover letter) to HR@faithtoactionetwork.org
by 6th March 2024. Applications
should include a full curriculum vitae (including comprehensive details of key
achievements and responsibilities, a list of references and current salary)
along with a covering letter addressing the job description, academic and
professional qualifications and indicating motivation for the role.
