Trócaire

International NGO

ProgrammeFinanceManager

Nairobi, Nairobi County, Kenya FULL TIME
The Brief

“Programme Finance Manager at Trócaire. Skills: Financial management, Grant management, Donor reporting. Lead and ensure programme/project budget preparation. Streamline FX rates for budgeting and reporting”

Industry & Context.

International NGO
Problems you'll solve

Problem-solving skills; Analysis; Employ problem-solving skills and analysis

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

Bachelor's degree in accounting, Commerce, Business Administration, or a related field, Professional Accounting Qualification: CPA-K, CA, or ACCA (fully qualified and in good standing with the relevant professional body), Minimum of 5 years’ experience working in financial management in a complex organization, Grant management experience with local partner organizations, Experience in interpreting financial information and preparing and presenting financial reports to non-finance professionals in an accurate and timely manner, Cultural awareness and the ability to work collaboratively in an international environment with people from diverse backgrounds and cultures, Experience in training/capacity building of staff in a multi-cultural environment, leadership skills including supervise and supervise and motivate qualified professional staff with personal value systems, Demonstrated ability to meet corporate governance and accountability requirements of host governments, the organisation, and donors, Highly organised, with excellent planning, prioritisation, and problem-solving skills, Proven organisation and planning skills, Excellent computer skills, particularly in MS Word, Excel and internetail and accounting software -Agresso, In depth knowledge of managing grants and contractual requirements of institutional donors, Ability to work well with others under strict deadline situations and respond to changes in priorities, Good written and verbal communication skills and organisational skills language, Ability to work independently, take initiative and set priorities, Employ problem-solving skills and analysis, and report problems to the line manager with possible options and solutions

Nice to Have

Master's degree is an added advantage

What You'll Do.

Lead and ensure programme/project budget preparation

Streamline FX rates for budgeting and reporting

Provide technical support for budget preparation

Support preparation of Annual Country Budget

Receive programme financial reports

Lead financial reporting review with programme team

Support PAs in financial management systems reviews

Extend support to finance and program staff

Prepare financial reports for donor compliance

Respond to donor feedback on financial reports

Facilitate internal and external audits

Implement audit recommendations

Ensure partner compliance with agreements

Assess and update partner status

Participate in partnership programme meetings

Undertake partner risk assessment

Oversee partner financial capacity building

Monitor and analyse partner financial reports

Undertake partners’ financial systems reviews

Contribute to cross-partner learning

Implement performance management system

mentor and coach team members

Ensure coordination of finance staff

Establish team approach to programming

Ensure regular team meetings

Ensure finance staff induction process

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Work collaboratively in an international environment; Work with programme teams; Work with partners; Work with IF team members; Work with Operations & Finance; Work with major donors; Work with HQ Finance staff; Coordinate with programs, operational/finance and HR; Coordinate with Head of Operations and Finance; Coordinate with Business Development and Grants Manager; Ensure programme staff work together; Share learning and exchange skills

Communication Scope

Written communication; Verbal communication

Process & Methodology

Planning, Prioritisation, Problem-solving

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