Finance Manager at Chemonics International

The Finance Manager oversees all financial operations of the GHSC-PSM in Kenya project office, ensuring consistent compliance with Chemonics’ policies and procedures, U.S. Government rules and regulations, and Kenyan financial requirements. The Finance Manager provides strategic oversight, supervises finance staff, and ensures accurate reporting and risk mitigation.

Responsibilities include:

• Lead the overall financial management of the GHSC-PSM project in Kenya, ensuring full compliance with Chemonics policies and procedures and U.S. Government rules and regulations
• Review and validate payment requests, general journal entries, bank transfers, and checks prior to submission to Country Director for approval
• Manage payroll processes and ensure accurate allocation of payroll expenses to appropriate general ledger accounts.Supervise payroll preparation conducted by the Finance Assistant/Accountant
• Ensure timely, accurate, and complete financial reporting using the ABACUS system, including monthly accrual/projection spreadsheets, and ensure timely submission to the PST. Prepare and/or review ad hoc analysis and reporting as needed
• Partner with technical and operational teams to conduct activity-based budgeting and forecasting to produce accurate budgets and forecasts
• Conduct monthly reforecasting in Anaplan and provide information for the budget memo to address over/underspend
• Monitor expenditures against budget and funding availability in coordination with the PST.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable rules and procedures related to finance, and provide guidance as needed on withholdings, VAT reimbursements, and work with the Kenyan Revenue Authority
• Identify, monitor, and mitigate financial risks to ensure funds are safeguarded against misuse, fraud, or corruption; conduct independent invoice and receipt verification
• Collaborate with internal financial compliance reviewers and external auditors and ensure timely resolution of audit findings

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a related field required; advanced degree or professional certification (e.g. CPA, ACCA) is considered an advantage
• Minimum of six (6) years of progressive experience in financial management and accounting on donor-funded projects, preferably USAID, Department of State, or other U.S. Government-funded initiatives
• Prior experience working on a project or within an organization with cash basis accounting
• Demonstrated experience with U.S. Government cost principles, FAR, GAAP, and Kenyan financial regulations
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel (advanced functions); experience using financial accounting software such as Abacus, QuickBooks, or similar ERP systems.
• Strong leadership, analytical, and problem-solving skills with a demonstrated ability to manage teams and delegate effectively
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver high-quality results under tight deadlines
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, with a commitment to compliance and integrity
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a cross-functional team.
• Demonstrated adeptness in managing a wide range of activities while meeting deadlines with high quality results
• Kenyan Citizen
• Demonstrated leadership, versatility, and integrity
• Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills in English required