Chief Financial Officer at Alive and Kicking Kenya

The Chief Financial Officer (CFO) is responsible for providing day-to-day financial oversight and supporting the organization’s long-term financial sustainability. This role will also involve oversight of the administrative and HR functions, ensuring compliance, effective systems, and sound decision-making. The CFO will work closely with the CEO to strengthen financial processes, enhance operational efficiency and help shape the organization’s growth.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Management & Planning

• Ensure the financial well-being and future financial sustainability of the organization through sound management, oversight and implementation of robust systems of management and internal controls
• Manage financial operations including budgeting, forecasting, reporting and cash flow
• Prepare timely and accurate monthly management accounts and Board Report
• Ensure that the organization has in place suitable financial, accounting and reporting systems commensurate with the above
• Work with the CEO and the Board to develop financial strategies that align with organizational goals
• Ensure compliance with financial policies as outlined in the Finance manual, statutory requirements, and donor reporting
• Identify opportunities for cost savings and process improvements
• Oversee the annual external audit process
• Maintain up to date knowledge of industry standards and regulatory changes that affect the finance function and the organization as a whole.

Administrative Oversight

• Oversee general administrative functions such as procurement, office operations and supplier management
• Help ensure internal systems are fit-for-purpose and support day-to-day efficiency
• Support the coordination and implementation of policies, processes and documentation across departments
• Ensure compliance with all financial and other regulations and statutory requirements applicable to the organisation.

Human Resources Oversight

• Collaborate with the CEO on the development and implementation of HR policies, payroll, and contracts
• Contribute to workforce planning and ensure alignment between staffing and budgets
• Support a positive team culture through clear systems and compliance with labour laws and Collective Bargain Agreement in place.
• Support the CEO in the negotiations of collective bargaining agreement and union management.

Team Leadership & Collaboration

• Provide leadership to the finance, HR & Admin functions, including direct oversight of the Finance Manager and/or Finance Assistant
• Build and maintain relationships with auditors, donors, banks, and other key partners and stakeholders

Qualifications and Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field (CPA required)
• At least 5 years of progressive finance experience, with some leadership responsibility
• Expertise in financial systems, budgeting, reporting, audit coordination, and compliance
• Experience supporting administrative and HR functions is an added advantage
• Strong organizational, analytical and communication skills
• Comfortable working in a small, hands-on team and ready to grow with the organization