Jobs
>
Finance Officer at
>
Nairobi

    Finance Officer at - Nairobi, Kenya - Hivos East Africa

    Hivos East Africa
    Hivos East Africa Nairobi, Kenya

    1 week ago

    Default job background
    Full time
    Description
    Hivos is an international organisation that seeks new solutions to persistent global issues.

    With smart projects in the right places, we oppose discrimination, inequality, abuse of power and the unsustainable use of our planet's resources.

    Counterbalance alone, however, is not enough. Our primary focus is achieving structural change

    Job Context

    Hivos is looking an experienced Finance Officer who can be a valuable member for the VOICE Program to support in delivery of results on programs.

    The FO is also part of the Hub EA finance community to ensure finance processes and procedures are rolled out at regional level in a consistent and standardized manner.

    The candidate we're looking for must also be able and willing to support partners in strengthening their financial administrative knowledge and capacities.

    She/he/they ensures contracts with partners are signed, progress and deliverables are met, concerns and challenges are raised, and payments are made on a timely basis.

    The FO works closely with program colleagues in maintaining open channels of communication with contracted partners to ensure program delivery and support.

    Close collaboration and direction can be expected from several finance colleagues, both within and out of Hub EA region. The FO is responsible for upholding Hivos' values and principles and translating them into practice.

    Your responsibilities

    Budget design:
    Prepares Hivos' own activity and implementation budgets.
    Supports partners in developing financial plans as needed.
    Provides input and ideas to the overarching management team on financial formats and reporting schemes

    Participatory assessment

    Assesses financial-administrative aspects of organizational level and joint plans, in line with requirements and procedures, and prepares feedback and advice for improvements
    Participates in participatory assessment teams, bringing in their specific financial-administrative knowledge.
    Share and Review partner assessment with RFM and discuss a capacity building plan if needed.

    Capacity strengthening

    Conduct start up/inception sessions with partners to ensure contractual responsibilities are understood, and develop capacity building plan as required.

    Supports, guides and coaches partners in strengthening their financial-administrative capacities.
    In regular communication with partners to respond to questions relevant to funded programs.

    Partner contract management & financial monitoring

    Prepares contracts with partners, in coordination with the project officer and in line with agreed plans
    Administers funding-streams, and monitors implementation of budgets contracts in terms of 'rights and obligations' to comply with.
    Follows-up on reporting cycles and prepares internal and external financial program and project statements.
    Assesses financial reports and supporting documentation of partners, and ensures compliance with donor guidelines and requirements

    Holds regular meetings with partners to ensure financial requirements and other risk-based grant management procedures are being met, and any project-affected issues are discussed and resolved.

    Income statements

    Reviews and administers revenue and expenditure and income statements for individual implementation contracts assigned to Hivos, according to donor and Hivos regulations and procedures

    Quality improvement

    Advises and supports the overarching management team about the improvement of formats and ways of working, in order to enhance accounting and reporting methods and capabilities on both the organization and the individual level.

    Participates or leads queries or investigations related to identified cases of irregularities or fraud.

    Donor Reporting & Audit Support

    Prepares financial reports for external auditors and donors and coordinates project audits from start to finish, including being available to answer questions and communicate directly with partners on requests.

    Local Compliance

    Liaise with relevant authorities and financial institutions to ensure Hivos is compliant with local tax and legal regulations.

    Systems support (All Solutions)

    Enters all relevant financial data into the project administration system

    Office management & other support

    Support office set-up, oversee cash management and liaise with relevant authorities and financial institutions to ensure Hivos is compliant with local tax and legal regulations.

    Supports/leads on other programs when there is work overload and covers absences for other finance staff within Hub EA as needed.

    Supports non-program related tasks as may be requested by Hub EA Finance if required.
    Financial administration duties including supplier payments and reconciliations; staff advances management; Posting transactions on the All Solutions finance system and bank & other balance sheet monthly reconciliations
    Other tasks as requested by RFM and project FM.

    Your profile

    Degree in finance, accounting, business economics or related / similar field.
    A holder of CPA, ACCA or related certification.
    Affinity with finances and administration: accounting, business economics and project/ program finance management.
    Excellent critical analysis skills.
    Minimum of five years working experience.
    Extensive experience working with partner grant-management, project financial monitoring & management and compliance experience.
    Previous experience with supporting or leading an audit required.
    Work experience in complex operational environments and with a range of external stakeholders.
    Previous/current work experience in an international environment, with an international organization is a must.
    Able to work with colleagues and stakeholders from a diverse background, and cultures.

    Job skills:

    collaborative & communicative, proactive, structured and organized, flexible, can work independently & remotely with teams, able to meet deadlines, able to multi-task, strong team player & culturally sensitive.

  • Norwegian Church Aid (NCA)

    Finance Officer at

    16 hours ago

    Norwegian Church Aid (NCA) Nairobi, Kenya Full time

    Norwegian Church Aid (NCA) provide emergency assistance in disasters, work for long-term development in local communities and address the root causes of poverty, we advocate for just decisions by public authorities, business and religious leaders. · SUMMARY · The Finance Officer ...

  • Pact World

    Finance Officer at

    4 hours ago

    Pact World Nairobi, Kenya Full time

    A nonprofit international development organization founded in 1971, Pact works on the ground in more than 30 countries to improve the lives of those who are poor and marginalized. We strive for a world where all people exercise their voice, build their own solutions and take owne ...

  • Kua Ventures

    Finance Officer at

    3 days ago

    Kua Ventures Nairobi, Kenya Full time

    Kua Ventures is a faith-driven impact investor that envisions Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) in East Africa flourishing in their communities. We support hardworking men and women with economic and spiritual resources that unleash their capacities and liberate them from the e ...

  • Technical University of Mombasa

    Finance Officer at

    16 hours ago

    Technical University of Mombasa Nairobi, Kenya Full time

    A university of global excellence in advancing Knowledge, science and Technology. To provide leadership and outstanding programmes by engaging in scholarly reflection, cultivating critical thinking and advancing creative problem-solving skills in the fields of engineering, the sc ...

  • Ujamaa Africa

    Finance Officer

    1 week ago

    Ujamaa Africa Nairobi, Kenya Full time

    ABOUT THE COMPANY · Ujamaa-Africa is an NGO that promotes economic empowerment, personal security and health for vulnerable women through prevention strategies. · We are continuously conducting groundbreaking research and scale up our interventions and have thus far demonstrated ...

  • World Bank Group

    Finance Officer

    4 days ago

    World Bank Group Nairobi, Kenya

    · Job Description · Description · –> · The Finance Officer will: service as a WFACS country focal point for an assigned country portfolio; perform the review and clearance of the preparation packages for new World Bank-funded projects; support the disbursements-related aspects o ...

  • Signature Healthcare Ltd

    Finance Officer at

    4 hours ago

    Signature Healthcare Ltd Nairobi, Kenya Full time

    Signature Healthcare Ltd strives to increase the accessibility and affordability of key, quality products by increasing our reach nationally and throughout Africa. In short we believe everyone has the right to a long and healthy life. · Reports To: Chief Financial Officer (CFO) · ...

  • University of Eldoret

    Finance Officer at

    16 hours ago

    University of Eldoret Nairobi, Kenya Full time

    The University of Eldoret is situated approximately nine (9) kilometres along the Eldoret-Ziwa road from Eldoret town, Uasin Gishu County. It was founded in 1946 by the white settlers as a Large Scale Farmers Training Centre. In 1984, it was converted to a teachers' training coll ...

  • Chupa Chap Ltd

    Finance Officer at

    5 days ago

    Chupa Chap Ltd Nairobi, Kenya Full time

    Chupa Chap Limited is your go-to party partner Fast, affordable drink delivery and we'll even host the bar for you. · Department: Finance. · Reports To: Finance Coordinator · Summary · Chupa Chap, a dynamic player in the alcohol and beverage industry, is in search of a Finance Of ...

  • ForumCiv Kenya

    Finance Officer at

    1 week ago

    ForumCiv Kenya Nairobi, Kenya Full time

    ForumCiv is a Swedish non-governmental member organisation. We defend democracy and support organisations in more than 70 countries. Here you will get an insight into how we are governed and organized. · Areas of responsibility · Implement ForumCiv's overall framework for financi ...

  • UJAMAA Africa

    Finance Officer at

    3 days ago

    UJAMAA Africa Nairobi, Kenya Full time

    About Us: Ujamaa Africa is a non-governmental organization dedicated to promoting economic empowerment, personal security, and health for vulnerable women through innovative prevention strategies. Through our groundbreaking research and interventions, we have achieved significant ...

  • MAZIDO

    Finance Officer at

    16 hours ago

    MAZIDO Nairobi, Kenya Full time

    MAZIDO is a non-profit organization that works with local communities in ASALs (Arid and Semi-Arid Lands) to promote sustainable livelihoods, enhance natural resource management and governance, and respond to climate change. · Summary: · This position plays a vital role in suppor ...

  • Izwe Africa Group

    Finance Officer at

    1 week ago

    Izwe Africa Group Nairobi, Kenya Full time

    Izwe Africa Group is an established credit provider operating in Ghana, Kenya and Zambia. We service a range of economically-active individuals, entrepreneurs and business owners with a range of financial solutions including purpose-based loans, asset-backed loans and savings and ...

  • Save the Children (Kenya)

    Finance and Awards Officer

    1 week ago

    Save the Children (Kenya) Nairobi, Kenya Full time

    ABOUT THE COMPANY · Save the Children has been operational in Kenya since the 1950s, providing support to children through developmental and humanitarian relief programmes delivered both directly and through local partners. Current programming focuses on child protection, child r ...

  • Moi University

    Chief Finance Officer at

    1 week ago

    Moi University Nairobi, Kenya Full time

    Moi University is committed to providing quality education and services that meet the needs of its customers and stakeholders through quality and relevant teaching, research and community service and outreach · Ref. MU/ADM/01/4/2024 · The Chief Finance Officer shall, under the ge ...

  • World University Service of Canada

    Senior Finance Officer at

    4 days ago

    World University Service of Canada Nairobi, Kenya Full time

    World University Service of Canada - is a leading Canadian non-profit organization in international development, committed to building a more equitable and sustainable world · Job Role · The purpose of the Senior Finance officer is to support the management of a strong internal c ...

  • BURN

    Grants Finance Officer

    1 week ago

    BURN Nairobi, Kenya Full time

    ABOUT THE COMPANY · BURN Manufacturing is a local manufacturer of eco-friendly stoves in Kenya. Their product cut down on carbon emissions by 50% when cooking and helps save time. · JOB SUMMARY · About the roleThis position is pivotal within the grants department, tasked with ass ...

  • Population Reference Bureau

    Finance and Administration Officer

    1 day ago

    Population Reference Bureau Nairobi, Kenya Full time

    The Population Reference Bureau informs people around the world about population, health, and the environment, and empowers them to use that information to advance the well-being of current and future generations · Summary · Population Reference Bureau (PRB) is seeking a Finance ...

  • International Rescue Committee (IRC)

    Sr. Officer, Finance

    2 days ago

    International Rescue Committee (IRC) Nairobi, Kenya Full time

    The International Rescue Committee is a global humanitarian aid, relief and development nongovernmental organization. · The Role: · The Sr. Officer, Finance & Partnerships is responsible for providing oversight and day-to-day financial management of the partners (including subcon ...

  • Africa Enterprise Challenge Fund (AECF)

    Senior Finance Officer at

    1 day ago

    Africa Enterprise Challenge Fund (AECF) Nairobi, Kenya Full time

    The AECF provides catalytic funding in the form of repayable and non-repayable grants to businesses that would not otherwise have access to adequate financing. · The Role · The Senior Finance Officer will support sound management decisions related to the organization's financial ...