Finance and Accounting · Full-time
Direct employerManager - Foundations Finance

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About this role
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Role overview
Safaricom PLC is seeking a Manager for Foundations Finance within the Corporate & External Affairs Cluster based in Kenya. This role is ideal for experienced accountants who have strong skills in project accounting, financial reporting, and stakeholder management, particularly those familiar with foundation and grant financial management.
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What you will do
- Prepare timely and accurate financial reports for management, trustees, and stakeholders.
- Ensure due diligence in financial management for all grantees throughout project cycles.
- Manage contracts and grants to grantees, ensuring compliance with foundation policies and timely completion.
- Provide technical financial management support to grantees as needed.
- Ensure timely payments to suppliers, contractors, and grantees.
- Maintain accurate reconciliation of foundation accounts and liaise with banks on account matters.
- Support audit processes by preparing schedules, liaising with auditors, and addressing audit issues.
- Develop and update commitment and disbursement schedules based on trustees' meetings.
- Analyze project funding, disbursement status, and forecasts to recommend fund management improvements.
- Review and provide feedback on financial and progress reports from partners, conducting follow-ups or visits if necessary.
- Collaborate with supply chain and legal departments on equipment purchases and contract queries.
Requirements
- Be a qualified accountant with CPA (K), ACCA, CIMA, ACA, or equivalent.
- Hold a bachelor's degree in a business-related field such as Commerce or Economics from a recognized university.
- Have at least five years of work experience in project accounting and reporting.
- Experience working with computerized accounting systems, preferably Oracle.
- Strong business understanding and ability to use technology to solve business and technical issues.
- Excellent stakeholder and strategic partner acquisition skills.
- High professional and ethical standards.
- Strategic thinker with analytical skills.
How to apply
Apply through the employer's official application page by clicking the apply button and attaching your resume. The closing date for applications is Wednesday, 18 November 2026.