Key Responsibilities:

Effective Financial Analysis & Reporting


Ensure accurate, Informative & Timely Monthly, Quarterly and Annual Financial reports are prepared and shared.
Facilitate continuous innovation and development  of  effective financial reporting systems
Ensure year end processes are followed and all timelines met
Maintain  clean balance sheet accounts and relevant schedules
Develop relevant business processes on finance procedures


WVK Annual Budgeting , Budgets management  and control


Develop and share Budgeting tools, and coordinates the budgeting process
In collaboration with other stakeholders (GC, Region and NO departments) develops annual budget guidelines.
Consolidate WVK annual budgets.
Ensure budget control mechanisms are in place and in use.


Financial Risk Management


Facilitate continuous development, coordination  & review of WVK internal control systems
Ensure adherence to internal controls.
Ensure adequate staff  capacity on risk management
Work with the Risk team to review and update the finance risk register  
Ensure mitigation against losses arising from breach of contractual obligations, payroll related statutory and other deductions & other general disbursements risk exposure.
Manage the Accounts Payable function and ensure all commitments; suppliers and taxes are honored in a timely manner
Participate & support in development and contextualization of WVK supply chain policies and procedures.
Ensure compliance with procurement guidelines and policies


WVK Cash & Treasury Management


Ensure uniform cash and treasury management systems are developed and in use.
Ensure optimum cash availability for WVK operations.
Ensure banking services received meet the needs of WVK
Ensure bank and cash reconciliations are prepared and proper records of such reconciliations maintained 
Continually review the Mobile Money requirements, use and controls around it


Payroll Management


Maintain a reliable, effective and efficient payroll system
Ensure payroll management staff are up to date on new developments on taxation, statutory requirements and internal payroll system.
Ensure WVK is always in compliance with government income tax and other statutory regulations.


External and Internal Audits Management


Coordinate internal and external audit processes.
Ensure auditors are facilitated for smooth audit process
Prepare and file Annual Returns and audited accounts with the KRA and the NGO Board.
Contribute towards WVK attainment of acceptable audit ratings (finance related).


People management  


Recruit and retain qualified finance staff  
Provide supervision and regular capacity building of both finance and non-finance staff on finance related  systems and processes
Continuous performance management of the accounts staff
Coordinate the finance function and manage absences within the unit  


KNOWLEDGE/QUALIFICATIONS FOR THE ROLE

Minimum education, training and experience requirements to qualify for the position


Bachelor’s Degree in Commerce, Accounting or related  business  field
A Master’s degree in the relevant field (Finance/ Accounting/ Business Administration) will be an added advantage.
At least   10 years’ experience in finance and accounting; with a good understanding of international development organization. 5 years of which should be at a managerial level.
Ability to engage at a strategic level with senior officials.
Ability to lead a multi-cultural team with an empowering and outcome oriented approach


License, registration, or certification required to perform this position


Certified Public Accountant of Kenya (CPA-K) or ACCA qualifications
SunSystems Certification


Preferred Skills, Knowledge and Experience:


Good interpersonal, organizational and management skills.
Ability to maintain performance expectations in diverse cultural contexts.
Ability to solve complex problems and to exercise independent judgment.
Computer literate.
Strong budgetary and financial management and analytical skills.