Head of Finance & Support Services at DanChurchAid (DCA)

The main duties relating to this position are as follows:

Coordination and Technical Support

• Contribute to the Country Programme strategies and policies through advisory services to the Country Director.
• Provide technical advice and operational guidance on innovative approaches to project financing, risk assessment/mitigation and use of financing structures, mechanisms instruments and guarantees.
• Collaborate with colleagues to identify the need, determine cost and plan all Country programme support services, including procurement, finance, and administrative services.
• Participate in forum discussions/platforms to ensure the organisation’s position, interests and priorities are fully considered.

 Project Planning and Coordination Support

• Provide assistance and support to the programme on project budget preparation.
• Monitor Country office financial projections and refer critical issues to the Country Director for action.
• Provide advice on programme and project cost sharing, deployment of funds and closure.
• Constantly monitor and analyse the operating environment to identify potential risks.
• Support and ensure close liaison with the Field Offices is maintained, in order to troubleshoot any issues that might cause interruption in the support services management.

 Procurement

• Support viable procurement solutions that meet operational needs and compliance with the organisation’s procurement procedures, regulations and standard of accountability, ethics, integrity, performance and cost effectiveness.
• Evaluate the efficiency and integrity of the procurement evaluation process to ensure cost-effective procurement of goods and services.
• Evaluate contractual arrangements and legal commitments/risks for appropriate action.
• Evaluate, list, update and monitor the performance of service providers of suitable/current vendors.

 Financial Management

• Oversee the programme Finance Unit and ensure compliance with the organization’s Financial Rules & Regulations and Finance procedures.
• Supervise the timely review, posting and closure of accounts, verify accuracy and compliance with policy and standards of accountability framework.
• Oversee all financial services (accounting, cash management, payments etc.) ensuring timeliness and compliance with standards of accountability and performance
• Review financial plans and oversee the budget process/cycle to ensure timely revisions and reallocation of funds.
• Ensure the availability and timely submission of required financial reports, both internal and external.
• Manage and monitor the cash flow based on established financial goals and resource mobilization plans.
• Oversee certifying and authorizing payments, expenditures and disbursements, entering all transactions into the FMS Maconomy and that the supporting documents are filed according to internal procedures.
• Ensure all spending is in accordance with the DCA and donor requirements, and all relevant files for documentation are created, updated and maintained.
• Monitor that DCA and donor policies, procedures and guidelines are strictly adhered to and that DCA operates in compliance with local laws.

 Administration, Information Technology and Knowledge Management

• In close collaboration with Headquarters, support the compilation of yearly budget forecasting, annual reports and contribute to Donor reporting guidelines.
• Oversee the acquisition, maintenance, inventory, recording, verification and protection of project and administrative facilities/assets, including IT infrastructure, equipment and servers.
• Identify innovative opportunities for use of IT platforms/systems to enhance efficiency and to facilitate knowledge management, and information sharing.
• At the request of the Country Director and in collaboration with the team, plan, implement and organise strategic capacity building of personnel.

 Accountability and Learning

• Provide advice on goal setting, targets and performance indicators for support staff and recommend tools for monitoring, evaluation all staff performance.
• Act as focal point for any internal/external audit exercise.
• Monitor and supervise all aspects of the programme to ensure compliance with organisation rules, regulations, policies, and standards of accountability, ethics and integrity.

 Additional responsibilities include

• Network and attend relevant coordination meetings at national level.
• Build and develop meaningful and effective relationship with partners at all levels, other NGOs in country and regionally, donors and with other people of importance to DCAs work.
• Contributing to a culture of excellence, continuous improvement and performance optimization across all teams.
• Working in accordance with DCA values and humanitarian principles.
• Maintaining effective working relationship with other members of the team.
• Being a role model for diversity and inclusion, as well as for contributing to positive team spirit.
• Build and maintain links to relevant units at Headquarters as the main point of entry to Group Finance Unit, Procurement & Logistics Unit and IT & Digital Development Unit. Provide feedback to HQ in order to improve systems and procedures.

 What you bring

• A relevant Master’s Degree in Financial Management or related field
• At least 10 years of relevant experience, at least 4 of which must have been in an INGO or international organization in a similar role
• Proven experience of capacity building, and learning and development plans of both own staff and partner organizations.
• Proven experience of procurement and supply chain, including ensuring compliance, internal controls, and anti-corruption
• Strong leadership, team-building and communications skills. Proficiency in written and spoken English
• Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills
• Cultural sensitivity, patience, resourcefulness and adaptability.

What we offer

• A two-year renewable contract
• A very competitive salary and benefits package
• 4 weeks of paid vacation leave
• Comprehensive health insurance plan
• Learning and development opportunities
• An opportunity to make a difference and improve the lives of communities DCA is working with in Kenya

Closing date for applications will be Wednesday, 22nd July 2022