Finance Manager - SOS Children’s Villages Kenya

 Job Title Finance Manager
Organization SOS Children’s Villages
Country Kenya

SOS Children’s Villages Kenya is an affiliate of SOS CV- International whose mission is to build families for children in need, help them shape their own futures and share in the development of their communities.

In Kenya, the organisation runs five Children’s Villages in Nairobi, Mombasa, Eldoret, Meru and Kisumu.

SOS Children’s Villages Kenya also runs education and health institutions and works with local communities through Families Strengthening Programs.

Key Functions of the Job
Lead and coordinate the effective management of finance and general administration functions in Finance department;
Develop/institutionalize strong internal control financial systems for the organization;
Oversees financial work activities within the facilities and departments ensuring all programmes operate in accordance with set financial policies and procedures;
Leads the process of developing annual budget for SOS CV KE;
Ensures the organization meets all its financial commitments to the donors and is the contact person for donors in all finance related matters;
Supports, develops and supervises the programme accounting staff to build their capacities and manage their performance;
Support in Implementation of the ‘One Friend’ financing strategy as per the SOS CV KE strategic plan;
Regularly forecasts cash flow based on the work plans by the organization, making sure that all parts of the organization have enough cash to pay for their activities;




Ensures that the monthly and other annual and periodic financial reports are forwarded to management and donors within the stipulated deadlines;
Meeting SOS CV KE legal obligations (e.g. supporting the annual audit and preparing returns for government departments).

Required Qualifications/Abilities/Experience
Bachelor’s degree in Commerce or Business Administration( Finance or Accounting option);
Must have an MBA;
CPA (K);
8 years of demonstrable understanding & experience in financial management. At least 5 years should be within an NGO setup in a managerial position;
Experience of financial reporting to donors/development partners;
Must be a team player;
Efficient in computerized accounting systems.

To apply

If you believe your experience, competencies and qualifications match the job and role specifications described; send your application(stating current & expected pay) and detailed CV(with details of at least 3 referees one of which must be immediate former employer) addressed to the National Director to reach us on or before 17th November, 2013 by email to: recruitment@soskenya.org

Only short listed candidates will be contacted.

SOS Children’s Villages Kenya is an equal opportunity employer and its Recruitment Policy addresses itself to the core values of best practice, diversity and equality.