Finance Manager at PATH

Responsibilities for the Finance Manager NGO Job

• Provide comprehensive financial management support to the PATH Kenya Field Office maintaining all financial documents for PATH Kenya project.
• Build capacity in financial and administrative support to PATH Kenya partner staff through technical assistance.
• Compile the Payroll for the PATH Kenya Staff.
• Provide technical assistance, including site visits, to ensure proper financial management of awards and timely submission of required financial reports.
• Ensure field office compliance with financial management systems as per USAID and PATH requirements.
• Maintain the security and accountability of the cash on hand.
• Supervise the processing and recording of checks and disbursements on a daily basis, including verifying the accuracy of invoices and supporting documents.
• Manage the distribution/reconciliation of financial advances to support program activities.
• Oversee the preparation of financial reports and documents for home office and donors.
• Supervise/assist staff in the preparation of the local consultancy and Purchase Orders.
• Supervise/assist staff in the preparation of local consultant financial reports and liquidations.
• Supervise/assist the Finance Officer in the planning and making disbursements of funds to recipients.
• Supervise/assist in Petty Cash disbursement and management.
• Coordinate on the job training and reviewing work performed if it is in line with PATH procedures and systems as well as USAID regulations and guidance.
• Maintain operational filing system of all financial related documents.
• Gather information on costs when required for budgeting purposes.

Finance Manager NGO Job Requirements

• Computer literate with hands‐on experience in use of accounting packages.
• Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting and Auditing Principles and laws, rules and regulations.
• Knowledge of local labor laws.
• Ability to plan, organize, implement, evaluate and modify financial programs, informational support systems and processes.
• Ability to handle multiple and conflicting priorities, and work under strict deadlines.
• Strong analytical and result‐oriented skills.
• High standards of integrity.
• A Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Business Administration is required. A Master’s Degree or Post Graduate Diploma in Finance Management is an added advantage.
• A minimum of 5 years of proven experience in a managerial position in the financial and administrative management of NGOs.
• Experience with USAID funded projects is a plus.
• Experience with donor accountability, strong computerized accounting and financial skills, extensive experience and knowledge of financial management and reporting processes and procedures.