Finance & Admin Manager Job (300-350K)

 Finance & Admin Manager Job

• Reporting to: CEO
• Industry: NPO
• Location: Nairobi
• Gross Salary: 300-350K + Benefits

Job Description

Our client is a registered charitable organization dedicated to empowering visually impaired and blind individuals to live productive, independent lives through education, assistive technology, and skills development. They work across Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Malawi, and Rwanda, supporting inclusive education, braille literacy, and digital skills training to enhance opportunities for persons with visual impairments.

To strengthen its operations, they are seeking a highly skilled Finance and Administration Manager to oversee key elements of governance, Financial management, Compliance, Administration, and human resource functions to ensure organizational efficiency and sustainability.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Governance & Management

• Develop and implement strong financial policies, procedures, and internal controls to safeguard stakeholder interests in operations.
• Oversight of the Financial Accounting process and ensure full compliance with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS), International Accounting Standards (IAS), and donor financial regulations, enhancing accountability and transparency in the process.
• Provide financial oversight, ensuring funds are used efficiently and aligned with their mission.
• Prepare accurate and timely financial reports for accurate and timely information to stakeholders.
• Manage statutory audits, donor reporting, and financial risk mitigation.
• Effectively manage and safeguard Trust assets such as Cash, Inventory, Receivables and fixed assets, including advances to implementing partners.

Budgeting, Forecasting & Reporting

• Develop annual and multi-year Financial Plans/Budgets to support their strategic objectives.
• Oversee the budget formulation process and monitor and control the execution to ensure alignment of operations with the financial strategy and plan.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports (statement of income and expenditure, cash flows, program financial reports, etc) for use by stakeholders, specifically, Board of Trustees, Donors, and Program Managers.
• Conduct financial analysis to assess their financial health from time to time and advise leadership accordingly.

Fundraising & Donor Compliance

• Support the development of fundraising proposals and donor engagement strategies.
• Ensure financial accountability and transparent reporting to donors and stakeholders.
• Monitor and evaluate financial performance of grants and donor-funded projects in line with terms and conditions agreed with the respective donors.
• Engage in advocacy efforts to promote sustainable financing for assistive technology and disability inclusion programs.

Statutory & Regulatory Compliance

• Ensure full compliance with tax laws, labor laws, and statutory requirements (e.g., PAYE, VAT, NSSF, NHIF).
• Maintain proper documentation and filings, including annual returns, program permits, and audit records.
• Mitigate legal and regulatory risks by staying up to date with financial policies and compliance requirements.

Human Resource & Administration

• Develop and implement HR policies that promote a productive and inclusive workplace.
• Oversee payroll processing, employee benefits, and contract management.
• Manage staff performance evaluation systems and professional development programs.
• Ensure smooth day-to-day office administration.
• Oversight Procurement process, ensuring compliance with laid down procurement policies.
• Lead vendor and service provider relationships, ensuring cost-effectiveness and quality service.

Qualifications & Experience

• A Master’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration, or a related field.
• A professional accounting qualification (CPA, ACCA, CA or equivalent).
• At least 12 years of relevant experience in financial management, with at least 5 years in a senior leadership role.
• Experience working in NGOs, charitable organizations, or donor-funded projects is an added advantage.
• Strong understanding of financial software and ERP systems.
• Proven leadership, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.

Personal Attributes

• Strong ethical standards and high levels of integrity.
• Personal Commitment to their mission of empowering youth with disabilities through technology and innovation
• Leadership: Possesses strong leadership qualities. Is the No.2 to the Executive Director, and has the capacity to develop into the future Executive Director of the organization in the next 3-4 years.
• Cost-conscious and highly resourceful, ensuring that financial and administrative decisions support the organization’s mission while maximizing efficiency.
• Strategic thinker with the ability to align operational execution to medium to long term financial strategy.
• Strong go-to Partner to the program team, effective in supporting program delivery.
• Capacity to support and build the finance team as well as the staff.
• Self-driven and able to work independently
• Ability to build and maintain strategic relationships with stakeholders, donors, and partners.
• Team Player with excellent communication skills.

How to Apply

If you are up to the challenge and possess the necessary qualifications and experience, please send your CV only quoting the job title in the email subject (Finance and Administration Manager-NPO) to vacancies@corporatestaffing.co.ke before 18th August 2025