Deadline: 21 June, 2023

Location: Nairobi, Kenya

Urgent Action Fund Africa (UAF-Africa) has opened applications for the role of Finance Operations Manager.

UAF-Africa is a feminist, pan-African, rapid response fund committed to transforming power relations through resourcing African feminists and women’s human rights defenders and their formations, as an act of solidarity.

Responsibilities 

• Support and implement the development of financial policies, procedures and internal controls to ensure compliance with statutory, regulatory and organisational requirements
• Monitor the annual budget and track expenditure and income of the organisation, ensuring that resources are allocated effectively and efficiently in line with the strategic plan
• Generate quarterly financial and cashflow reports, monthly cash-in-hand reports and review monthly financial reports prepared by the finance and operations associate
• Prepare audit schedules for project audits and institutional audits with the support of the finance and operations associate
• Manage day-to-day financial operations, including payroll, grants management, accounts payable and accounts receivable
• Update the fixed assets register and office equipment list and ensure safe use/custody
• Work closely with programme teams to prepare programme budgets, ensuring monitoring and evaluation of programme results, and provide guidance on financial implications of programme decisions
• Oversee cash management and ensure adequate liquidity to meet operational needs
• Maintain vendor relations and seek out cost-effective and value aligned alternatives
• Reconcile monthly activity reports working closely with the finance and operations associate and the director finance and operations
• Monitor and analyse financial performance and provide regular reports to the director finance and operations
• Ensure compliance with local tax laws and regulations
• Develop capacity of finance staff and support effective teamwork within the organisation
• Engage in bench marking activities

Requirements

• Accounting or Finance degree with professional qualification (ACCA/CPA III) and membership of a relevant professional body
• Seven years, minimum, of experience in finance and accounting, with three years, minimum, at a senior management level
• Proven track record of developing and implementing financial policies, procedures and internal controls
• Experience in budgeting, financial analysis and reporting, preferably in an NPO context
• Knowledge of various accounting software
• Experience managing grants and compliance with donor requirements
• Strong computer skills, including MS Office and accounting software
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with a diverse range of stakeholders
• Ability to work under pressure and under tight deadlines with minimal supervision

To apply and for more information, click here.

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