Finance Coordinator

3 weeks ago


Nairobi, Nairobi Area, Kenya Corporate Staffing Services Full time

Finance accounting jobs in Kenya.

Finance Coordinators ensure accurate and transparent financial information is provided to MSF and external parties.
From coordinating funding agreements with donors to managing treasury operations and providing regular financial indicators, they ensure the smooth financial functioning of the mission. Additionally, they lead and develop the finance team, alerting key staff on financial responsibilities, and ensuring compliance with MSF policies and legal requirements.
This role requires strong leadership, strategic vision, and financial management skills, as well as experience in budgeting and team management, preferably in humanitarian or NGO contexts.
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Responsibilities:

  • Define, coordinate, and monitor the implementation and management of finance strategies, policies, internal control, and all financial administrative and legal issues in the mission.

  • Ensure accurate, transparent, timely, and reliable financial information is provided to MSF and third parties on resource allocation in projects.

  • Participate in defining mission objectives and strategies, planning, implementing, and monitoring financial operational and budget needs.

  • Assess and mitigate financial risks, ensuring relevant organisational setup and reliable internal control system.

  • Ensure implementation and respect of MSF policies, aligned with legal requirements and national framework.

  • Manage funding agreements with donors, coordinating proposals, financial reports, and donor contracts.

  • Coordinate efficient treasury management and accounting, defining minimum cash levels, managing bank accounts, and monitoring payments.

  • Provide regular indicators to monitor mission's financial health, cost analysis, and expense vs. budget analysis.

  • Manage, supervise, and develop the finance team, including coaching, training, and motivating.

  • Alert key staff on financial risks and responsibilities.

  • Ensure proper application of HR policies related to finance activities.

  • Coordinate and oversee monthly and yearly closing of accounts to reflect mission's financial reality.

  • As a finance coordinator

    Requirements:
    • Essential degree in Economics/Finances; some MSF offices require higher vocational training in Business Administration/MBA.

    • Two years' experience in budget management and team management.

    • Desirable experience in MSF or other NGOs.

    • Desirable experience in developing countries.

    • Mission working language essential; for OCG, English fluency required.

    • Computer literacy (Word, Excel, ERP, internet).

    • Experience in MSF or other NGOs.

    • Experience in developing countries.

    • Strong competencies in strategic vision, leadership, people management and development, service orientation, teamwork, and cooperation.

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