Finance Manager

Key ResponsibilitiesA. 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.

B. 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.

C. Financial Reporting & Systems Management

• Deliver timely and accurate monthly, quarterly and annual management accounts and financial reports.

• Set up, manage and optimize 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.

D. 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.

E. 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

1. CPA (K) qualification – mandatory.

2. Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field.

3. Minimum of 5 years’ experience in a finance role within non-profits or donor-funded programs.

4. Proven experience in donor financial reporting and compliance.

5. Demonstrated capacity in fundraising proposal budgeting and resource mobilization support.

6. Experience setting up and strengthening financial systems and management accounts.

7. Strategic thinker with strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

8. Strong understanding of donor-managed ecosystems without being donor-driven.

9. High level of integrity, stewardship, and accountability.

10. Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.

11. Tech-literate with experience using accounting and reporting systems.

12. Ability to work independently while collaborating across teams.