Finance Manager at Uraia Trust

Job Details

The jobholder will provide managerial support to the Finance unit which will include undertaking financial management and procedures that support the Trust’s operations.

In addition, this role is responsible for the implementation of policies, processes and procedures to ensure internal efficiencies and effective preparation and dissemination of financial information for management decision making and reporting purposes.

Job Responsibilities

• Support the implementation of, and ensure adherence to the Trust’s financial management strategies, policies, procedures, processes and systems in order to achieve compliance requirements, optimal efficiency and effective utilization of resources and assets.
• Support the grant management process including contracting with sub-grantees, contracts administration and reporting.
• Maintenance of efficient financial management systems in accordance with the Trust’s financial procedures and in line with local and International Accounting Standards and best practi
• Monitoring of unit and programme budgets in liaison with the unit hea
• Cash flow management and review of reconciliations for submission to unit head.
• Facilitate annual financial audits and any other periodic review
• Preparation of periodic financial reports for review and discussion with
• Verify all payments for accuracy and ensure amounts are within budget provisions before approval and disbursement/payment.
• Undertake review of Implementing Partners (IPs) financial statements and reports and facilitate project closures’ in a timely manner.
• Any other duties as may be assigned by Head of Finance and Support Services.

Qualifications

The ideal candidate should possess the following qualifications:

• At minimum possess a Bachelors degree in Accounting, Finance or Commerce from a recognized University. Those with business related postgraduate qualification such as a Masters degree in Business Administration will have an added advantage.
• Professional accounting qualifications such as CPA (K) or ACC
• Excellent knowledge and hands on experience in using computerized financial accounting systems; competence in use of Navision financial accounting software is desirable.
• Additional relevant training and qualifications in project accounting and grants management will be an added advantage.
• A minimum of 6 years’ overall relevant work experience in project/grants accounting with at least 3 years at management level.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.