Posted:Sep 12
By:Hiring Kenya
Company Details
Industry:
Telecommunications
Description:
The world is rapidly changing and the job market is no exception, with the future of work becoming increasingly dependent on digital skills. Unfortunately, young people are struggling to keep up and are three times more likely to be unemployed compared to other age groups, leading to long-lasting impacts on their careers and financial stability. To address this problem, a cutting-edge workforce extension program has been developed to train and connect young people to digital and tech job opportunities. The program emphasizes the development of innovation, creativity, and soft skills, which are crucial for success in the job market. It delivers the program over the internet, making it accessible and convenient for young people from all backgrounds and locations to participate and gain the skills and experience they need. The program also provides a platform for young people to connect with industry professionals and gain practical experience in their field of interest. This is a game-changer for youth unemploy
Job Description
We are seeking a highly motivated, fast-paced, and technically inclined Hybrid Executive Assistant to support our executive leadership. The Executive Assistant will provide direct support in managing daily operations, coordinating with technical teams, assisting in business process improvements, and handling administrative responsibilities.
Key Responsibilities:
- Project Leadership & Governance
- Lead the planning, execution, monitoring, and closing of the Financial Management & Reporting System Implementation project.
- Serve as the primary liaison between leadership, Finance team, IT team, and vendor partners.
- System Implementation & Integration
- Oversee system design, configuration, data migration (3–7 years historical data), and testing activities.
- Ensure seamless integration with HRIS (timekeeping, payroll), CRM, Fundraising platforms, and reporting systems.
- Work with technical teams to implement Azure AD integration, role-based access control, and single sign-on.
- Financial Management & Reporting
- Translate business requirements into system functionalities for General Ledger, Budgeting, Payroll, Financial Statements, and Real-Time Analytics.
- Collaborate with finance teams to streamline processes such as month-end close, bank reconciliations, and reporting automation.
- Ensure robust reporting capabilities with customizable dashboards and Power BI/Tableau integration.
- Vendor & Stakeholder Management
- Manage relationships with software vendors, implementation partners, and the Managed Service Provider (MSP).
- Ensure vendor compliance with security, confidentiality, and reporting requirements.
- Coordinate solution demonstrations, user training, and ongoing vendor support.
- Training & Change Management
- Develop training schedules and materials; organize live and recorded training sessions for 140+ end-users (40 active accounting users).
- Promote user adoption through workshops, FAQs, and hands-on support.
- Act as the change champion, ensuring smooth transition to the new system.
- Risk, Compliance & Security
- Ensure compliance with confidentiality, intellectual property, and security requirements (MFA, NIST standards).
- Proactively identify risks and implement mitigation strategies.
- Ensure system availability meets or exceeds 99.99% uptime requirement.
Qualifications & Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Information Systems, or related field (Master’s preferred).
- 5+ years of experience in project management for financial system implementations.
- Strong understanding of enterprise accounting systems, reporting tools (Power BI, Tableau), and data migration processes.
- Proven experience with QuickBooks migrations and cloud-based financial solutions (e.g., NetSuite, Sage Intacct, Dynamics 365 Finance).
- Familiarity with non-profit finance operations and reporting requirements is highly desirable.
- Demonstrated vendor and stakeholder management experience.
- Certifications preferred: PMP, CPA, or Microsoft/ERP system certifications.
- Experience with Azure AD, SSO, MFA, and role-based access control.
Education: Degree, Diploma
Employment Type: Full Time