The Project Finance Officer will report directly to the Finance Director (with a dotted line to the Project Manager(s)). This is a full-time, 1-year contract with the possibility of extension, based in Nairobi, Kenya, with travel of up to 20%.
Key Responsibilities
- The role involves financial planning,
monitoring, reporting, and compliance while maintaining the highest
standards of accountability and transparency.
- Financial Management and Planning
- Develop and manage budgets for grant-funded
projects and contracts.
- Track financial performance against budgets,
providing early warnings on any deviations to ensure effective financial
control.
- Provide timely financial insights and advisory
support to project managers and leads.
- Compliance, Reporting & Operations
- Ensure strict compliance with donor
requirements, regulations, and contractual obligations in Kenya.
- Prepare accurate and timely financial reports
for donors.
- Maintain comprehensive financial records and
documentation in line with organizational and donor requirements.
- Coordinate internal and external audit processes
and implement any necessary corrective measures.
- Ensure payroll compliance for grant-funded
positions, including statutory returns (KRA, NSSF, SHA, HELB).
- Stakeholder Coordination & Process
Improvement
- Serve as the primary financial liaison with
project managers, donors, funding agencies, and partners.
- Provide financial input during project reviews,
planning sessions, and donor/client negotiations.
- Build strong collaborative relationships with
program and operations teams to integrate financial considerations into
project delivery.
Candidate Profile
Education & Experience
- You must hold a Bachelor’s degree in Finance,
Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field.
- A CPAK, ACCA, or CIMA certification is required.
- We require 5-7 years of experience in financial
management, preferably within the NGO/non-profit sector.
- You should have strong experience in grants
reporting, donor compliance, and financial reporting.
- Previous experience with international donors
(e.g., EU, USAID, FCDO, Gates Foundation) is highly valued.
How to Apply
