Finance Manager – KENYA at Childcare Worldwide
Job Overview
The Finance Manager provides operational financial
leadership for Childcare Worldwide Kenya while supporting responsible financial
planning and stewardship. This role safeguards the financial integrity of the
ministry and ensures that every resource entrusted to CW-Kenya is managed with
excellence, transparency, and accountability.
This role balances hands-on accounting responsibilities with
strengthening internal controls, documentation practices, and financial
oversight. Beyond transactional accounting, the Finance Manager identifies
risks, resolves balance sheet and reconciliation issues, and implements
corrective financial processes where needed.
The Finance Manager works closely with the Country
Director and collaborates with regional and U.S. finance partners. This role
collaborates with the Finance Assistant and supports the day-to-day financial
operations of the Kenya office. Through faithful financial management, this
role supports the mission of sharing the Gospel and serving children with
excellence.
Job Key Responsibilities
Financial Leadership & Oversight
- Lead
and oversee all finance operations within the Kenya office, ensuring
faithful stewardship of all ministry resources.
- Safeguard
financial integrity, accuracy, and completeness across all accounting
functions.
- Provide
financial reports, analysis, and insights to support the Country Director
in making informed, mission-aligned decisions.
- Strengthen
finance systems, documentation, and process clarity to reduce reliance on
informal or undocumented institutional knowledge.
- Promote
a culture of ownership, accountability, and excellence within the finance
function.
Accounting, Reporting & Analysis
- Maintain
accurate and timely financial records in QuickBooks Online or other
approved systems.
- Prepare
monthly financial statements, balance sheets, and leadership reports that
provide clear financial visibility.
- Review
and reconcile bank accounts, general ledger accounts, and adjustment
registers with diligence and precision.
- Identify
discrepancies, irregularities, or unresolved balances and implement
corrective action plans.
- Ensure
accruals, reserves, and reconciliations are properly recorded and
supported by documentation.
- Provide
clear financial reporting and explanations to leadership.
Compliance, Audit & Risk Management
- Develop,
strengthen, and maintain internal control systems aligned with best
practices.
- Ensure
full compliance with Kenya statutory requirements (PAYE, NSSF, NHIF, and
other regulatory obligations).
- Lead
audit preparation and serve as the primary liaison with external auditors.
- Proactively
implement audit recommendations to strengthen controls and transparency.
- Monitor
financial records and reconciliation processes to identify discrepancies,
control weaknesses, or potential risks, and escalate concerns to the
Country Director with recommended corrective actions.
Budget & Financial Planning
- Partner
with the Country Director and department leads to develop annual budgets
aligned with ministry priorities.
- Monitor
budget performance and provide thoughtful variance analysis.
- Support
responsible budgeting and financial planning for the Kenya office.
- Ensure
leadership decisions are supported by reliable financial data and
projections.
Teamwork & Collaboration
- Work
closely with the Finance Assistant to support day-to-day financial
operations, ensure accurate recordkeeping, and maintain consistent finance
processes across the Kenya office.
- Provide
oversight of administrative operations to ensure alignment with financial
controls, including procurement processes, vendor approvals, and
operational compliance, in coordination with the Finance Assistant.
- Collaborate
with Uganda and other regional finance leaders to promote shared standards
and alignment.
- Model
Christ-centered leadership marked by humility, integrity, and stewardship.
Cultural Commitments
- Christ-Centered
Stewardship: A vibrant personal faith in Jesus Christ that informs your
integrity, decision-making, and approach to managing entrusted resources.
- Kingdom
Accountability: A deep conviction that financial stewardship is an act of
worship and directly impacts children, donors, and ministry effectiveness.
- Relational
Excellence: Ability to build trust across departments, field offices, and
global partners through humility and clear communication.
- Transparency
& Integrity: A commitment to accuracy, honesty, and clear
documentation, even when addressing difficult financial realities.
- Agility
with Discipline: Capacity to prioritize effectively while maintaining
financial precision and control.
- Service-Oriented
Leadership: A desire to strengthen others through mentorship and
collaborative problem-solving.
- Trustworthiness:
Successful background clearance and demonstrated history of ethical
conduct.
Professional Competencies
Education & Certification
- Bachelor’s
Degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or related field
required.
- CPA
(K) certification strongly preferred. ACCA or equivalent international
certification will also be considered. Candidates with demonstrated
experience and strong technical competence are encouraged to apply.
Experience
- Minimum
3-5 years of progressive experience in finance or accounting, preferably
within an NGO or nonprofit environment.
- Demonstrated
experience preparing for and responding to external audits.
- Proven
experience managing balance sheet reconciliations and resolving accounting
discrepancies.
- Experience
supervising or mentoring finance staff is preferred.
- Strong
working knowledge of accounting principles and GAAP.
- High
proficiency in QuickBooks Online or similar accounting software.
- Advanced
spreadsheet proficiency required, including strong working knowledge of
formulas, pivot tables, financial analysis, and maintaining
well-documented financial workbooks.
- Experience
with statutory compliance and regulatory reporting in Kenya (e.g., PAYE,
NSSF, NHIF).
- Strong
attention to detail with a high level of documentation discipline and
process orientation.
- Strong
written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to clearly
explain financial information to leadership and external stakeholders.