Associate Director, Financial Compliance at The END Fund

THE OPPORTUNITY

The END Fund seeks a strategic and skilled professional to support and execute the fiscal and administrative responsibilities of the organization as part of a lean Finance & Administration team. The Associate Director position is a new role focused on financial compliance, including program partner due diligence and internal and external financial reviews, so the successful candidate will have a demonstrated track record and interest in these areas. 

With input from the senior management team, the Vice President, Finance & Administration, and Finance & Administration colleagues, the Associate Director will aid in financial processes and transactions including systems, budget, controls, grant management/reporting and compliance. The successful candidate will have financial know-how along with the ability to support a variety of finance and administration activities and projects simultaneously. They will also seek opportunities to strengthen financial management skills and literacy throughout all END Fund teams.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS & CORE COMPETENCIES

• Lead in the development of policies and procedures and execution of the organization's due diligence and financial review engagements
• Schedule and plan both internal and external partner reviews; initiate project planning, assess risk, identify reporting requirements and develop financial review timelines
• Coordinate and interact with external due diligence and financial review partners as well as internal staff
• Develop and provide financial management training to implementing partners, investors, and vendors when deemed beneficial  
• Objectively review partner organizations’ business processes
• Evaluate the efficacy of partner risk management initiatives that are currently in place
• Provide executive-level briefings at regular intervals to help keep senior leaders current with changes and performance against existing agreementsIn conjunction with Legal, update contract terms of existing and proposed implementing partner and vendor agreements
• Ensure that the organization is complying with relevant terms and conditions
• Make recommendations on how to improve internal controls and governance processes

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION

• A minimum of three years of experience working in a financial role involving compliance and internal and external reviews 
• Bachelor’s degree required, advanced degree or relative certification a plus
• Demonstrated working knowledge of organizational accounting and financial management required; nonprofit or INGO experience not required but desirable 
• Ability to manage a variety of financial and operational engagements and projects simultaneously
• Ability to exercise sound judgment and safeguard confidential information as necessary
• Strategic about achieving objectives with excellent follow through and attention to detail
• Motivated by an entrepreneurial and results-oriented culture
• Passionate or interested in learning about international issues and public health
• Proactive communicator and collaborator; enjoys working in a dynamic, evolving team
• Ability and authorization to work in Kenya and ability and desire to travel domestically and internationally (estimated travel up to 40%) required