Responsibilities
- Financial Management
& Reporting
- Lead financial planning,
budgeting, and forecasting processes for OMCP operations
- Develop and implement
financial policies, procedures, and internal controls to ensure the
- integrity of OMCP’s
financial systems
- Monitor cash flow and
ensure timely disbursement of funds for program activities
- Prepare accurate, timely
financial reports for internal and external stakeholders, including the
- Board, management, and
regulatory authorities
- Manage accounts payable
and receivable, and oversee payroll processes
- Conduct monthly financial
reconciliations, ensuring the accuracy of all accounts
- Ensure compliance with
local tax regulations, financial laws, and project requirements
- Coordinate audits and
provide relevant financial documentation
- Budget & Resource
Allocation
- Develop, manage, and
monitor the annual budget in alignment with organizational priorities and
objectives
- Provide financial
analysis and advice to support resource allocation and cost-effective
decision-making
- Track and analyze budget
variances, and recommend corrective actions when needed
- Administration &
Operations Management
- Oversee general office
management, ensuring that the office environment supports the efficiency
of day-to-day operations
- Manage procurement
processes, ensuring value for money and compliance with internal and
external requirements
- Ensure proper asset
management, including inventory control and maintenance of office
equipment
- Supervise logistics,
including travel arrangements, transportation, and event management
- Develop and maintain
relationships with local vendors and service providers to ensure
highquality service
- Human Resources &
People Management
- Support staff contracts,
benefits, administration, and compliance with Kenya’s labor laws
- Be the focal point for
the Labor Inspectorate and other regulatory bodies
- Compliance & Risk
Management
- Ensure compliance with
local laws, OMCP regulations, and organizational policies related to
finance and administration
- Identify and mitigate
financial and operational risks through effective policies, controls, and
risk management strategies
- Ensure that financial
records and reports are maintained and submitted according to legal and
donor standards
- Program Implementation
Support
- Collaborate with program
teams to ensure financial resources are available for program activities
on time
- Provide support in
financial planning and management for projects, including budget tracking,
financial reporting, and expense monitoring
- Support grant management
by ensuring timely financial reporting to OMCP management
Key Skills
- Excellent verbal and
written communication in both English and Swahili.
- Ability to communicate
financial concepts to non-financial stakeholders.
- Expertise in budgeting
and forecasting.
- Sound understanding of
financial regulations and reporting requirements, ensuring compliance with
funding agreements.
- Knowledge of local tax
regulations and compliance requirements.
- Ability to prepare
accurate and timely financial reports for management and stakeholders.
- Skills in identifying,
assessing, and mitigating financial risks, including fraud prevention and
internal control systems.
- Strong knowledge of
accounting principles, standards, and practices, including familiarity
with accounting software (QuickBooks) and tools.
- Experience coordinating
and supporting internal and external audits, ensuring accurate
documentation and compliance.
- Expertise in cost
management, resource allocation, and finding efficiencies to maximize the
impact of funds.
- Experience in developing
and implementing financial policies and procedures to ensure
accountability and transparency.
- Ability to align
financial management with the organization’s mission and long-term goals.
- Proven ability to oversee
office operations, procurement, and logistics management.
- Strong asset management
and vendor relationship skills.
- Knowledge of Kenyan labor
laws and payroll management.
- Proven experience in
managing, mentoring, and leading cross-functional teams.
Key Experience
- Proven experience in
managing financial operations, including the preparation of financial
statements, managing project accounts, and overseeing financial controls
within an
- organizational context.
- Significant experience
managing finances for funded programs, ensuring compliance with OMCP
regulations, and reporting requirements.
- Demonstrated expertise in
developing, managing, and monitoring budgets and financial forecasts,
ensuring alignment with program workplans and objectives.
- Experience in
coordinating and supporting internal and external audits, ensuring
accurate documentation and compliance with both organizational and donor
requirements.
- Experience in
identifying, assessing, and mitigating financial risks, including
implementing fraud prevention measures and maintaining robust internal
control systems.
- Familiarity with
accounting systems and tools, such as QuickBooks, with the ability to
manage financial records and reconcile accounts efficiently.
- Fluency in English
(essential) and Swahili (highly desired) to effectively manage
communications with various stakeholders across the landscape.
- Experience in developing
and implementing financial policies and procedures to ensure
accountability, transparency, and adherence to organizational and partner
standards.
- Experience working with
cross-functional teams, including program managers and technical leads, to
ensure integrated financial management across all aspects of the program.
Qualifications
Required
- Bachelor’s degree in
Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field
- A professional accounting
certification (CPA, ACCA, or a globally recognized equivalent) is
preferred
How to Apply
Please submit your CV, cover letter, and three
references detailing your qualifications and experience to hr@onemaracarbon.org
with the subject line: job title on or before December 8th , 2025, at
11:49 pm EAT
