Head of Finance and Operations Job Description
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- Company: Light for the World Kenya
- Location: Kenya
- State: Nairobi
- Job type: Full-Time
- Job category: Accounting Jobs in Kenya - Finance Jobs in Kenya.
Responsibilities
Finance:
- Manage and co-ordinate internal controls review and utilize audit results to improve the internal control framework
- Design, implement and continuously improve financial processes and systems
- Lead the financial planning process in the Country office
- Prepare for and oversee audits, ensure compliance with statutory and donor requirements
- Drive preparation of monthly financial reporting including reconciliations, quarterly and annual reports to donors, and ad hoc financial reports.
- Manage fiscal and payroll systems to ensure timely and accurate use and reporting.
- Contribute to business development initiatives through financial analysis and cost recovery measures.
Administration:
- Oversee office operations, facilities, and IT.
- Manage contracts, leases, and logistics for activities.
- Serve as the local information technology (IT) contact and intermediary with the IT support network
Human Resources:
- Know and apply the LFTW compensation framework as well as its benefit programs
- Oversee payroll, benefits, recruitment, reference checks and onboarding.
- Ensure compliance with HR laws and regulations.
- Coordinate the annual feedback talks, professional development, and staff induction.
- Act as a custodian of HR files including staff records and related confidential documents.
- Coordinate staff welfare development and representation.
Procurement and Logistics:
- Ensure compliance to LFTW procurement policies and standards
- Manage supplier prequalification, procurement plans, and logistics.
- Oversee vehicle management and asset acquisition and disposal.
Team leadership:
- Lead and support department staff for effective performance and service delivery.
- Engage and develop others
Requirements
- Relevant degree in finance, business administration, or a related field.
- Proven experience in finance and operations management.
- Strong knowledge of financial processes and systems, compliance, and audits.
- Collaborative and solution-oriented leadership style