Finance and Accounting · Not stated
Recruitment agency · Volt Management ServicesDirector – Finance and Support Services
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About this role
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Role overview
An undisclosed employer is seeking a Director for Finance and Support Services based in Nairobi, Kenya. This role is suited for experienced senior managers with strong skills in financial management, administration, and ICT, who can lead and develop teams to support strategic objectives.
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What you will do
- Provide leadership and oversight to Finance, Administration, and ICT units ensuring competent and motivated staff.
- Coordinate staff development including orientation, coaching, training needs identification, and succession planning.
- Participate actively in senior management and strategic meetings at national and regional levels.
- Facilitate understanding of financial statements and policies among leadership and staff.
- Coordinate financial planning, budgeting, and ensure alignment with global and regional guidelines.
- Manage financial compliance, monitoring, reporting, and grant management ensuring timely and accurate submissions.
- Oversee administration and ICT support services to ensure reliable connectivity, secure systems, and well-maintained facilities.
- Manage risk and internal controls, coordinate audit responses, and implement anti-corruption strategies.
Requirements
- Master's degree in Commerce or equivalent.
- Certified Public Accountant of Kenya (CPA-K), ACCA, or equivalent qualification.
- At least ten years of experience, with six in senior management in a reputable organisation.
- Sun Systems Certification.
- Strong skills in budgeting, financial management, and analysis.
- Experience in leadership, strategic and results-based management in finance.
- Knowledge of grant accounting and donor funding compliance (e.g., USAID, DFID, UN).
- Active membership in a registered professional accounting body.
- Ability to work independently with minimum supervision.
- Computer literate, especially in Sun accounting systems, spreadsheets, and internet skills.
- Excellent verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work in a multicultural environment.
- Ability to solve complex problems and exercise independent judgment.
How to apply
Submit an application letter, a one-page motivation statement, and your curriculum vitae through the employer's official contact. The employer has not published a closing date.