Posted:Sep 26
By:Hiring Kenya
Company Details
Industry:
Non-Profit Organization Management
Description:
Samuel Hall is a social enterprise that conducts research in countries affected by issues of migration and displacement. Our mandate is to produce research that delivers a contribution to knowledge with an impact on policies, programmes, and people. We abide by a variety of core values and expect adherence to them by our research teams.
Job Description
The Project Finance Officer will report directly to the Finance Director (with a dotted line to the Project Manager(s)). This is a full-time, 1-year contract with the possibility of extension, based in Nairobi, Kenya, with travel of up to 20%.
Key Responsibilities
- The role involves financial planning, monitoring, reporting, and compliance while maintaining the highest standards of accountability and transparency.
- Financial Management and Planning
- Develop and manage budgets for grant-funded projects and contracts.
- Track financial performance against budgets, providing early warnings on any deviations to ensure effective financial control.
- Provide timely financial insights and advisory support to project managers and leads.
- Compliance, Reporting & Operations
- Ensure strict compliance with donor requirements, regulations, and contractual obligations in Kenya.
- Prepare accurate and timely financial reports for donors.
- Maintain comprehensive financial records and documentation in line with organizational and donor requirements.
- Coordinate internal and external audit processes and implement any necessary corrective measures.
- Ensure payroll compliance for grant-funded positions, including statutory returns (KRA, NSSF, SHA, HELB).
- Stakeholder Coordination & Process Improvement
- Serve as the primary financial liaison with project managers, donors, funding agencies, and partners.
- Provide financial input during project reviews, planning sessions, and donor/client negotiations.
- Build strong collaborative relationships with program and operations teams to integrate financial considerations into project delivery.
Candidate Profile
Education & Experience
- You must hold a Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field.
- A CPAK, ACCA, or CIMA certification is required.
- We require 5-7 years of experience in financial management, preferably within the NGO/non-profit sector.
- You should have strong experience in grants reporting, donor compliance, and financial reporting.
- Previous experience with international donors (e.g., EU, USAID, FCDO, Gates Foundation) is highly valued.
Education: Degree, Diploma
Employment Type: Full Time
