Finance and Governance Lead (2-Year Contract)

About the role

A dynamic NGO is looking for a Finance and Governance Lead for its Nairobi office, through a 2-year contract. The successful candidate will lead and manage the programme's financial operations and partnership governance, ensuring these areas run efficiently and effectively. The role suits someone with NGO-sector experience and strong skills in managing revolving funds.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and implement financial policies, procedures and controls in line with regulatory requirements and best practice.
• Manage budgeting, forecasting and financial planning.
• Prepare financial reports and analysis for management review.
• Monitor cash flow and financial performance, identify improvements and take corrective action.
• Build capacity in the finance team.
• Build relationships with external partners, vendors and stakeholders, and help negotiate and manage partnership agreements, contracts and service level agreements.
• Ensure compliance with partnership terms, manage risks and monitor partnership performance against organisational goals.
• Facilitate communication and collaboration between internal teams and external partners.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in finance (mandatory).
• MBA or relevant professional certification such as CPA (K) or ACCA Finalist.
• Proven experience in finance, human resources and strategic partnership management roles.
• 10+ years of financial leadership experience in an organisation.
• 8+ years managing a complex, co-located team of more than 15 people.
• 5+ years leading a department or organisation with an annual budget of more than $5 million.
• 5+ years of partnership management, including assessing performance and implementing improvements.
• Experience in the NGO sector and proficiency in managing revolving funds.

The vacancy is advertised by Summit Recruitment & Search, a recruitment and executive search agency based in Kenya. Applications are handled directly by the agency; candidates who do not hear back within two weeks are not shortlisted for this role.