Finance Manager at Childcare Worldwide

Job Key Responsibilities

Financial Leadership & Oversight

• Lead and oversee all finance operations within the Kenya office, ensuring faithful stewardship of all ministry resources.
• Safeguard financial integrity, accuracy, and completeness across all accounting functions.
• Provide financial reports, analysis, and insights to support the Country Director in making informed, mission-aligned decisions.
• Strengthen finance systems, documentation, and process clarity to reduce reliance on informal or undocumented institutional knowledge.
• Promote a culture of ownership, accountability, and excellence within the finance function.

Accounting, Reporting & Analysis

• Maintain accurate and timely financial records in QuickBooks Online or other approved systems.
• Prepare monthly financial statements, balance sheets, and leadership reports that provide clear financial visibility.
• Review and reconcile bank accounts, general ledger accounts, and adjustment registers with diligence and precision.
• Identify discrepancies, irregularities, or unresolved balances and implement corrective action plans.
• Ensure accruals, reserves, and reconciliations are properly recorded and supported by documentation.
• Provide clear financial reporting and explanations to leadership.

Compliance, Audit & Risk Management

• Develop, strengthen, and maintain internal control systems aligned with best practices.
• Ensure full compliance with Kenya statutory requirements (PAYE, NSSF, NHIF, and other regulatory obligations).
• Lead audit preparation and serve as the primary liaison with external auditors.
• Proactively implement audit recommendations to strengthen controls and transparency.
• Monitor financial records and reconciliation processes to identify discrepancies, control weaknesses, or potential risks, and escalate concerns to the Country Director with recommended corrective actions.

Budget & Financial Planning

• Partner with the Country Director and department leads to develop annual budgets aligned with ministry priorities.
• Monitor budget performance and provide thoughtful variance analysis.
• Support responsible budgeting and financial planning for the Kenya office.
• Ensure leadership decisions are supported by reliable financial data and projections.

Teamwork & Collaboration

• Work closely with the Finance Assistant to support day-to-day financial operations, ensure accurate recordkeeping, and maintain consistent finance processes across the Kenya office.
• Provide oversight of administrative operations to ensure alignment with financial controls, including procurement processes, vendor approvals, and operational compliance, in coordination with the Finance Assistant.
• Collaborate with Uganda and other regional finance leaders to promote shared standards and alignment.
• Model Christ-centered leadership marked by humility, integrity, and stewardship.

Cultural Commitments

• Christ-Centered Stewardship: A vibrant personal faith in Jesus Christ that informs your integrity, decision-making, and approach to managing entrusted resources.
• Kingdom Accountability: A deep conviction that financial stewardship is an act of worship and directly impacts children, donors, and ministry effectiveness.
• Relational Excellence: Ability to build trust across departments, field offices, and global partners through humility and clear communication.
• Transparency & Integrity: A commitment to accuracy, honesty, and clear documentation, even when addressing difficult financial realities.
• Agility with Discipline: Capacity to prioritize effectively while maintaining financial precision and control.
• Service-Oriented Leadership: A desire to strengthen others through mentorship and collaborative problem-solving.
• Trustworthiness: Successful background clearance and demonstrated history of ethical conduct.

Professional Competencies

Education & Certification

• Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or related field required.
• CPA (K) certification strongly preferred. ACCA or equivalent international certification will also be considered. Candidates with demonstrated experience and strong technical competence are encouraged to apply.

Experience

• Minimum 3-5 years of progressive experience in finance or accounting, preferably within an NGO or nonprofit environment.
• Demonstrated experience preparing for and responding to external audits.
• Proven experience managing balance sheet reconciliations and resolving accounting discrepancies.
• Experience supervising or mentoring finance staff is preferred.
• Strong working knowledge of accounting principles and GAAP.
• High proficiency in QuickBooks Online or similar accounting software.