POSITION OVERVIEW

Reports to: Executive Director

Deadline for applications: 25th April 2025 5:00pm EAT.

The Finance & Operations Manager will be responsible for overseeing all business processes of Siasa Place. He/She will provide leadership in financial and operational systems, identify areas for improvement, and enhance the organization’s sustainability, compliance, and efficiency.

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Delegate, provide leadership and support to ensure the divisional staff excel and thrive in their functions.
2. Oversee the greater and entire Finance Portfolio of the organisation and support the overall management of the Siasa Place office and participate in general staff meetings.
3. Lead the preparation of Annual Budgets for consideration by Management.
4. Oversee the approved budget; ensure that expenditures are monitored and that adequate financial reports are prepared.
5. Oversee and ensure statutory obligations are met in a timely manner.
6. Ensure that Audits (internal and external) are conducted efficiently and in a timely manner in accordance with organisational policies and donor agreements.
7. Support in providing Management responses to audit reports and ensure prompt implementation of audit recommendations.
8. Monitor expenditures and program/project burn rates, identify, and communicate over & under expenditures.
9. Supervise, support all staff in the finance docket, including Performance Management of Finance Staff.
10. Support learning and knowledge sharing to improve performance for the benefit of Siasa Place and partners.
11. Oversee the use of funds, making sure they follow SP and other donors’ guidelines.
12. Provide instruction on budgeting, relevant financial rules & regulations, and financial reporting in collaboration with the responsible project leads.
13. Identify budget issues and propose resolutions.
14. Approve monthly bank and cash reconciliations and take appropriate and timely action on outstanding issues.
15. Review field budget activities to ensure cost efficiency.
16. Process, review and/or approve vouchers and payments related to project activities, salaries & general organizational transactions.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES:

1. Relevant undergraduate education in the Finance, Accounting and/or related fields. Master’s degree
   with experience would be an added advantage.
2. Certified Public Accountant (CPA-K) or ACCA qualifications.
3. A member of ICPAK with a valid practising licence.
4. Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in similar or related roles.
5. Experience managing human resources including staffing and needs assessment, recruitment etc.
6. Experience managing operations including procurement in a busy institutional set-up.
7. Proficiency working with diverse and relevant accounting/finance management tools, softwares etc.

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