Key Responsibilities

Strategic Financial Leadership & Planning

• Develop and implement FTK’s Program financial strategy in alignment with the organization’s mission.
• Lead yearly budgeting processes and provide Program offices with regular updates and re-forecasts.
• Provide strategic financial insights and scenario planning to support the management team and Board in decision-making.
• Conduct high-level variance analysis and provide actionable recommendations to leadership and donors.

Resource Mobilization & Proposal Support

• Build and manage financial pipelines for new funding opportunities, including cost models and sustainability projections.
• Lead the development of high-quality funding budgets in collaboration with program teams for grant applications and concept notes.
• Provide expert financial input during donor negotiations to ensure full cost recovery and project viability.
• Ensure that funds required for programs are secured, available, and spent in accordance with identified milestones.

Financial Reporting & Systems Management

• Deliver timely and accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual management accounts and financial reports.
• Set up, manage, and optimize HRIS/Accounting technology to improve tracking, reporting, and data visibility.
• Design and maintain robust internal controls and financial policies to protect the organization from fraud or adverse outcomes.
• Oversee payroll and ensure all statutory returns (KRA, NSSF, NHIF, etc.) are met accurately and on time.

Donor Compliance & Grant Management

• Ensure full adherence to donor contracts, specifically regarding “allowable costs” and accurate expense allocation.
• Liaise with donors and stakeholders within donor-managed ecosystems while safeguarding FTK’s organizational autonomy.
• Coordinate all internal, external, and donor-specific audits, ensuring timely delivery of schedules and implementation of management letter recommendations.

Team Leadership & Stakeholder Management

• Supervise, mentor, and coach Program Accountants and Interns to ensure high performance and accountability.
• Improve financial literacy across the organization by training non-finance program teams on budget management.
• Manage relationships with banks, auditors, partners, and other key external stakeholders.

Qualifications & Experience

• CPA (K) qualification – mandatory.
• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in a finance role within non-profits or donor-funded programs.
• Proven experience in donor financial reporting and compliance.
• Demonstrated capacity in fundraising proposal budgeting and resource mobilization support.
• Experience setting up and strengthening financial systems and management accounts.
• Strategic thinker with strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong understanding of donor-managed ecosystems without being donor-driven.
• High level of integrity, stewardship, and accountability.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Tech-literate with experience using accounting and reporting systems.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating across teams.