Job summary: Finance and Administration Manager oversees the finance, human resources, and administrative functions. This role ensures effective financial management, promotes best practices in human resources, and supports procurement, logistics, ICT, and general administration. Additionally, the manager is responsible for maintaining all equipment, facilities, infrastructure, and assets at Kakenya’s Dream.
Location: Nairobi Office with regular travel/visits
to the field office located in Isampin, Transmara West Sub County, Narok County
for work purposes (approximately every month for one week at a time).
Duties and Responsibilities:
Leadership and Management
- Develop, implement, and ensure compliance with financial
management and administrative policies.
- Coordinate the annual corporate budget preparation.
- Oversee budget utilization, monitoring, and reviews, providing
insights on allocations and variances.
- Contribute to proposal development and fundraising
initiatives.
- Supervise and manage the finance team.
- Represent Kakenya’s Dream in stakeholder meetings.
- Provide financial management guidance to the Board and
management.
Financial Transactions Processing
- Facilitate accurate and timely payments, ensuring all
documentation aligns with budget allocations before approval.
- Collaborate with the finance team to maintain compliance with
KD policies.
- Review payment vouchers and ensure proper authorization of
supporting documents.
- Verify staff imprest advances for accuracy and completeness
before processing.
- Oversee the payment of invoices, utilities, and other
expenses.
- Monitor expenditures against approved budgets and advise
management accordingly.
- Prepare financial reports to support management
decision-making.
- Manage cash handling at Kakenya’s Dream locations, including
petty cash.
- Oversee payroll processing for all staff.
Financial Management
- Ensure effective financial management across Kakenya’s Dream
and all facilities.
- Develop and implement comprehensive financial management
systems and policies.
- Monitor and manage the annual corporate budget.
- Prepare timely financial statements and maintain accurate
accounting records for audits.
- Provide budget utilization guidance to program teams.
- Assist with procurement and disposal of assets.
- Manage the organization’s assets and liabilities effectively.
- Facilitate staff training in financial management.
Cash Management and Banking
- Coordinate banking activities, ensuring proper fund management
and payment processing.
- Monitor bank account activities to manage cash flow and
liquidity.
- Conduct monthly cash and bank reconciliations, resolving any
outstanding issues promptly.
- Prepare monthly cash flow statements and advise management
accordingly.
Financial Records Maintenance
- Maintain comprehensive financial records for all transactions
and address any queries timely.
- Ensure accurate reconciliation and documentation of all
accounting transactions.
- Implement a secure filing system for all financial records.
Reporting
- Produce monthly budget monitoring reports that highlight
variances.
- Coordinate the timely preparation of annual and periodic
reports for the Board and donors.
- Ensure compliance with statutory filing requirements.
Audit
- Coordinate project audits, ensuring findings and
recommendations are implemented.
- Ensure that internal and external audits occur as scheduled.
- Prepare for annual statutory audits, maintaining proper
documentation for transparency.
- Address issues raised in external audit management letters
promptly.
Risk Management and Compliance
- Maintain compliance with statutory requirements and donor
agreements.
- Ensure timely remittance of statutory deductions.
- Communicate legal and compliance updates to staff.
- Develop and manage risk management business continuity
framework and systems.
- Maintain an inventory and assets register.
- Ensure robust internal controls are in place.
Procurement Management
- Ensure a reliable and efficient procurement system is in
place.
- Manage stock levels of supplies and consumables across all
offices.
- Conduct regular inventory checks and audits.
Maintenance of Properties and Facilities
- Ensure that facilities, equipment, and properties are well
maintained.
- Manage leases, service agreements, and maintenance contracts.
General Administration
- Develop and implement organizational policies and procedures.
- Ensure effective logistical support for the organization.
- Facilitate travel arrangements for staff and visitors.
- Obtain and maintain necessary licenses and permits.
Minimum Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Education/Academic Qualification
- Bachelor’s degree in Commerce, Business Administration,
Economics or any other related disciplines.
- A master’s degree in a related field will be an added
advantage.
Professional/ Specialized Training
&Qualifications
- Certified Public Accountant (CPA-K).
- Member of ICPAK.
- Formal training in leadership, management and human resource
is an added advantage.
Relevant Work Experience
- Must have at least five (5) years post qualification
experience three (3) of which should be in a senior management position.
- Experience in the Development/Non-Profit Organization (NGO)
sector – preferred.
How to Apply
If you meet the above qualifications, please email
your resume and cover letter indicating your expected salary and availability
to jobs@kakenyasdream.org
by close of business, 23rd January, 2026.
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis and
only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Kakenya’s
Dream is a child safe organization and all employees are expected to comply.
