FHI 360 Associate Director - Finance Job in Nairobi Kenya

FHI 360 is a nonprofit human development organization dedicated to improving lives in lasting ways by advancing integrated, locally driven solutions. 

Our staff includes experts in Health, Education, Nutrition, Environment, Economic Development, Civil Society, Gender, Youth, Research and Technology - creating a unique mix of capabilities to address today’s interrelated development challenges. 

FHI 360 serves more than 60 countries, all 50 U.S. states and all U.S. territories. 

We seek qualified candidates for the following position based in Nairobi, Kenya.
 

Associate Director - Finance
 

Location: FHI 360 Kenya Country Office
 

Requisition ID: FH1360-ADF-052
 

Job Summary:
 

Responsible to support oversight of financial management for the FHI 360 Kenya country office program and management of the office’s finance teams. 

He/She will assist the Director of Finance to ensure the achievement of all financial control and performance objectives in accordance with the FHI 360 global standards, policies and procedures, funding agencies rules and regulations and respective government directives and laws for the Kenya program.

Essential Job Functions: Duties and Responsibilities:

• Support the Director of Finance to provide leadership for all financial management areas including accounting, travel, payments, reporting systems and procedures for the FHI 360 Kenya country program and regional offices.
• Responsible for quality operational support to the FHI 360 Kenya country according to FHI 360 standards, in respect of funder rules and regulations and in accordance with pertinent government laws and regulations.
• Lead and participate in costing component of project design.
• Oversee and manage the FHI 360 Kenya Country program budgets in accordance with the approved annual budget and monitor all country office operations and program expenditures on an on-going basis.
• Responsible for the maintenance of adequate financial resources in the country office to support monthly program operations and subproject reimbursements.
• Responsible for the timely completion and accurate preparation of monthly and other regular financial reports for submission to USAID, other funding agencies and FHI 360.
• Coordinate with related staff at FH1 360 headquarters to ensure that project budgets and accounting and fiscal control procedures are implemented effectively.
• Oversee the pre-award audits of new implementing agencies and guide subproject budget development with country program/office staff.
• Oversee monitoring and review of subproject financial reports to ensure compliance with subproject budgets, FHI 360 and funder rules and regulations.
• Direct the provision of formal and informal on-site technical assistance to implementing partners and staff on issues of financial management for compliance with FHI 360/USAID and other funding policies and procedures.
• Oversee and coordinate with FHI 360’s Office of Compliance and Internal Audit (OCIA) for internal/external auditing or inspections of books of accounts for FHI 360 Kenya country program implementing agencies.
• Supervise the Finance staff.
• As part of larger Nairobi Shared Services staff, contribute to the on-going systems improvement program.
• Perform other FHI 360-related duties as assigned by the Director of Finance for the Kenya country office.

Minimum Requirements:

• MBA/MA/MS or a related advanced degree in accounting, finance with 7-9 year’s experience in financial management and administration, preferably in a regional and/or multi-partner context or BA/BS with 9-1l years relevant experience. 
• Must be a Certified Public Accountant (K), have experience in managing donor funds and have working knowledge of USAID financial management policies, procedures and practices. 
• Must have demonstrable hands-on experience with an accounting system and high-degree of competency in MS Excel. 
• Demonstrated experience in supervision and managing a team required. 
• Excellent communication skills in English required and proficiency in Swahili plus. 
• Experience working with an international non-governmental organization preferred.

FH1360 has a competitive compensation package and is an equal opportunity employer. Interested candidates are encouraged to register online through FHI 360’s Career Center at www.fhi360.org/careercenter or apply via email to: Kenya-HR@fh1360.org 

Please specify source in your application and quote the Reference # provided on the subject line while sending your application, CV/resume including salary requirements, to be received not later than December 12, 2012. 

Kindly note that only shortlisted persons will be contacted