Director of Finance

About

CHAK seeks a senior finance professional to lead financial strategy, management and control across the organisation. The role also serves as finance lead for CHAK Business Services Limited under a Letter of Engagement. Duty station: CHAK Secretariat, Musa Gitau Road, Nairobi, Kenya

How to apply

Apply online at https://recruitment.chak.or.ke/ attaching your cover letter, CV and copies of certificates. Attached documents should not exceed 2MB. Address applications to: The General Secretary, P.O. Box 30690 – 00100, Nairobi. For challenges using the link, write to hr@chak.or.ke stating the specific challenges experienced then apply through the email.

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Responsibilities

• Provide strategic financial leadership and advise the General Secretary & CEO, Senior Management Team and Board on financial performance, sustainability and resource utilization.
• Develop and oversee financial policies, systems, procedures and internal controls to safeguard organisational resources and promote accountability.
• Lead organizational budgeting, financial forecasting, resource allocation and expenditure monitoring in alignment with strategic priorities and donor requirements.
• Ensure timely and accurate financial reporting to management, Board committees, the Board and external stakeholders; coordinate internal, external and donor audits and implementation of audit recommendations.
• Oversee financial risk management, statutory compliance and adherence to International Financial Reporting Standards, donor regulations and applicable Kenyan laws.
• Provide financial analysis, costing and grant budgeting support; oversee investments in line with Board-approved policies and identify opportunities for income diversification and financial sustainability.
• Oversee financial management of donor-funded projects, ensuring budgetary control, compliance, accurate reporting and effective utilisation of resources.
• Provide financial oversight under the LOE, including budgeting, financial reporting, taxation, cash flow management, investment appraisal and commercial performance; ensure proper separation of CHAK and CBSL finances and accountability for inter-company transactions.
• Lead, mentor and develop the Finance Directorate, promote performance and professional growth, and strengthen institutional capacity and succession planning.

Qualifications

• A Bachelor’s degree in Commerce, Finance, Accounting or a related field.
• A Master’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration or a related field.
• A professional accounting qualification (CPA(K), ACCA or CA) and full membership of ICPAK in good standing.
• Additional training in investment management, resource mobilisation or non-profit finance will be an added advantage.
• At least fifteen (15) years of progressive experience in financial management, including at least seven (7) years at senior management level.
• Experience in a non-governmental, faith-based, international or health-sector organization managing multi-donor funding (for example USAID, CDC, Global Fund, Bread for the World).
• Experience overseeing the finances of a commercial entity or subsidiary will be an added advantage.
• Strategic thinking, with the ability to link financial management to organisational strategy.
• Strong leadership and people-management skills.
• Excellent negotiation, influencing and stakeholder-engagement skills.
• A proven record of building financial sustainability.
• The ability to demonstrate complex financial information clearly to non-finance audiences.
• Proficiency in computerised accounting and ERP systems; knowledge of Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central/Navision will be an added advantage.
• Strong financial, analytical and reporting skills.