Finance Manager

The Finance Manager is critical for driving financial growth, ensuring compliance, and implementing efficient processes to meet our strategic objectives. The ideal candidate will be a dynamic leader with strong expertise in financial management and reporting (Including grants reporting) in NGOs or not-for profit sector, proficiency in ERP systems, compliance to institutional policies, local legal and tax laws, internal and external auditing and team development within a fast-paced work environment.

Desirable Skills and Qualifications

• Post-graduate qualifications (Masters or PhD) or equivalent in business administration or related field.
• Professional Qualifications in Finance or Accounting – Minimum of CPA(K).
• Membership to professional bodies – Must be a registered member of ICPAK with good standing.
• Minimum of 8 years of experience in an Accounting / Finance field, with at least 3 years in a management role within a large organization, preferably an NGO or other not – for- profit organization.
• Exceptional financial acumen, with experience managing large budgets and ensuring financial accountability.
• Strong Financial analysis and analytical skills including problem-solving skills with a data-driven approach to decision- making.
• Computer literacy and strong knowledge of Advanced Excel skills.
• Proficiency in the use of ERP or comparable organizational management systems.
• Strong report writing skills, mainly Financial and Management reporting.
• Knowledge of key compliance legislation for not-for profit sector.
• Strong leadership and people management skills with a proven track record of building and leading high-performing teams.
• Excellent strategic planning and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and projects simultaneously.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build relationships with diverse stakeholders.
• Honest, encourages openness and transparency; demonstrates highest levels of integrity.
• Develops and encourages new and innovative solutions.
• Holds oneself and others accountable for making decisions and managing resources to deliver on the responsibilities.
• Agile worker, future-oriented and a strategic thinker.

ZAF offers a very competitive package that includes a family medical cover, pension scheme, annual leave of 25 working days, and other benefits.

• The monthly basic salary will range from KES 400,000 – 500,000.
• The position will be based in Nairobi, with a physical office and flexible work-from-home possibilities and occasional travels to the project areas.
• The job is often not an 8 am – 5 pm job. The job has flexibility, and is also, requiring high skills of work-life balance, and a strong sense of responsibility.
• Experience is needed to work in a self-driven and ambitious, fast – paced environment, carrying the heavy responsibility of delivering the mission of ZAF.
• Interested and qualified candidates should include:
• A detailed application letter expressing interest.
• A detailed resume and copies of academic and professional certificates.
• Three work referees with contact information.
• Indicate your current and expected remuneration/salary.

How To Apply

Submit their applications by email to jobs@ziziafrique.org by January 5th 2025, clearly indicating the position title on the subject line of the email.