Senior Financial Accountant – Treasury NGO Job SFA Foundation Nairobi, Kenya
Job Purpose
The Senior Financial Accountant – Treasury, Reporting & Systems is responsible for treasury management, financial planning and forecasting, management reporting, finance systems administration, reporting automation, data analytics and finance process management.
The role supports the Foundation’s financial sustainability by ensuring effective liquidity management, high-quality financial reporting, reliable finance systems and efficient finance processes that provide management with timely and actionable financial information.
SFA Foundation is committed to fostering a culture grounded in Respect, Accountability, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DE&I), and Excellence. We seek individuals who embody these values in their work and interactions.
Key Responsibilities
Treasury Management
- Manage day-to-day treasury operations and liquidity monitoring.
- Monitor cash balances and funding requirements.
- Coordinate banking relationships and banking operations.
- Support investment administration and treasury reporting.
- Monitor cash flow risks and recommend mitigation actions.
- Ensure effective cash management practices across the Foundation.
Financial Planning and Forecasting
- Prepare cash flow forecasts and liquidity projections.
- Support organisational forecasting and scenario analysis.
- Monitor financial performance trends and emerging risks.
- Support financial sustainability planning initiatives.
- Provide analytical support for financial decision-making.
Management Reporting
- Coordinate preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual management reports.
- Develop executive dashboards and financial performance reports.
- Produce financial analysis and trend reports for management.
- Support reporting requirements for EXCO, FRA Committee, and Board.
- Improve quality, consistency, and timeliness of financial information.
Finance Systems Management
- Coordinate administration of finance systems and reporting tools.
- Support ERP configuration and finance system enhancements.
- Coordinate testing and implementation of finance system improvements.
- Support integration of finance systems with organisational platforms.
- Ensure finance data integrity and reporting reliability.
Process Management and SOP Development
- Support development, implementation, and maintenance of finance SOPs.
- Review finance workflows and recommend improvements.
- Strengthen process documentation and knowledge management.
- Support implementation of process standardisation initiatives.
Reporting Automation and Analytics
- Lead automation of recurring finance reports.
- Develop dashboards and analytical reporting tools.
- Support AI-assisted finance reporting and analytics initiatives.
- Strengthen management visibility through improved reporting solutions.
- Promote data-driven decision-making across the Foundation.
Stakeholder Support
- Provide reporting and analytical support to management and departments.
- Support users of finance systems and reporting tools.
- Provide technical guidance on financial reporting and system-related matters.
Budget Planning and Performance Management
- Coordinate the annual budgeting and planning process.
- Support development and consolidation of operational budgets.
- Prepare budget performance reports and variance analysis.
- Coordinate forecasting and reforecasting exercises.
- Support financial modelling and scenario planning.
- Monitor affordability, sustainability and budget utilisation trends.
- Provide budget insights to support management decision-making.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Statistics, Information Systems or a related field.
Professional Qualifications
- CPA(K), ACCA or equivalent professional accounting qualification.
- Membership in a recognised professional accounting body.
Experience
- Minimum seven (7) years relevant professional experience.
- Experience in treasury management and financial planning.
- Experience preparing management reports and financial analysis.
- Experience supporting ERP systems and financial reporting tools.
- Experience in dashboard reporting, business intelligence or reporting automation is desirable.
- Experience within donor-funded or international development organisations is an added advantage
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