Regional Head of Finance at Aga Khan Foundation

AKF, EA is currently seeking a dynamic and motivated individual to fill the role of Regional Head of Finance to be based in Nairobi. The incumbent will provide leadership and technical expertise in Financial Management and Control of AKF EA finances to ensure compliance with Government, Donor Regulations and established financial policies, procedures and controls.

Key responsibilities:

• Facilitate generation of accurate monthly, quarterly and annual financial reports as well as forecasts for use by management and donors
• Oversee all budgeting and forecasting processes including preparation of all donor budgets, sub-agreement budgets, overall country budgets, procurement contracts and other financial reports
• In collaboration with senior leadership, develop and implement long-term strategies to ensure financial sustainability
• Provide technical assistance in financial management and administration to partner organizations, projects and programmes
• Monitor performance against financial targets and budgets whilst managing any deviations
• Maintain and contribute to the development and design of new financial applications and databases
• Facilitate the development and implementation of financial controls to safeguard the organization’s assets
• Ensure compliance with all statutory requirements and donor regulations
• Effective and efficient management of treasury and accounting operations
• In collaboration with other stakeholders facilitate internal and external audit processes and ensure that all recommendations are effected

Minimum qualifications and experience:

• Minimum of 10 years relevant working experience with at least 5 in senior management
• Finance/Accounting professional certification
• A minimum of a master’s degree in Finance/Accounting, or any other relevant area.
• Technical expertise in financial and grant management, systems and regulations.
• Strong sense of integrity and ability to be a role to others
• Good financial report writing skills.
• Proficiency in the use of a Financial/Accounting Management System is desired.
• Prior working experience with an NGO would be an added advantage.