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JOB DETAILS:
Grants and Bid Manager

What you’ll be doing: You will be identifying, seeking out, and creating opportunities to apply for new grant applications, RFPs and creating proposals. You’re a storyteller, master organizer, data guru, and particularly a strong relationship builder. You know that the biggest grants will come from partnerships, and you’ll have an eye for picking the right people, organizations and funders to approach. You are a self-starter and can create your own portfolio of work.

Requirements
Basic requirements for the role:
• Excellent communication skills both written and oral with skills in story-telling.
• Experience in writing bids or grant documentation.
• Fluency in written and spoken English.
• Excellent time management and project management skills.
• Ability to build and execute an actionable roadmap that delivers results, fast.
• Ability to engage and influence at senior levels and build relationships.
• A University degree or equivalent (university of life counts too).
• Experience working with US and European bilaterals, philanthropies, private foundations, impact investors and innovative funding arms within traditional donor agencies is a huge plus!


JOB DETAILS:
Duties and Responsibilities
Under the overall the overall supervision of the Chief of the Planning, Finance and Economy Section and the day-to-day supervision of the Head of Urban Lab, the consultant will be responsible for the following duties:
• Provide guidance and support to the municipal finance and budgetary assessment at the national and city levels to understand investment patterns.
• Analyze financial capacity of the government including both municipal fiscal and financial management capacity.
• Provide technical support in stakeholders mapping for infrastructure investments.
• Collect data in consultation with authorities to develop a list of ongoing and proposed infrastructure projects, including the cost estimates and stakeholders involved.
• Consult with the government authorities and financing institutions.
• Provide technical support to develop localized criteria by which to prioritize investment.
• Develop cost estimates for prioritized investments and validate it with the relevant stakeholders.
• Develop "investment cards" for the prioritized investments showing indicative costs, benefits, location, context, rational for investment and validating them with relevant stakeholders.
• Review project outputs and provide technical recommendations related to Capital Investment Planning.
• Provide technical advice for the development of the capacity-building activities and thematic learnings to build the capacity of city authorities.
• Facilitate communication between stakeholders and overcome potential linguistic barriers.
• Translate key documents in English and Tajik.
• Safeguard the cross-cutting issues that are considered in each project: Climate Change, Gender Equality, Human Rights, Youth, Children and Elderly Persons, and Disability.

Qualifications/special skills
Academic Qualifications:
• A minimum advanced university degree (Master's degree or equivalent) in urban development, urban economics, economics, or related field. A first-level university degree in combination with 2 years of experience may be accepted in lieu of an advanced university degree.

Experience:
• A minimum of 5 years of experience in urban planning and urban infrastructure project structuring and finance, including knowledge of local, national, and international financial sources available is required.
• Experience working with government entities and/or international organizations is desirable
• Experience with local finance and in dealing with international cooperation agencies will be considered and added advantage.

Language:
English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For this consultancy, fluency in oral and written English and Tajik is required. . Knowledge of the Russian language will be an asset


JOB DETAILS:
Our Client, a private membership social club located in Nairobi is recruiting a Finance Manager to be responsible for Strategic, Managerial, Financial, Technical and Operational decisions in management of financial resources of the Club.

Key Duties And Responsibilities:
• Oversee management of operations of Finance and Accounts department;
• Coordinate preparation of the Club’s Annual Budget statement in liaison with heads of departments and advice the Club in justifying budgetary provisions to Executive/Main Committee for approval of budgets;
• Offer guidance on effective and efficient management of Club’s financial resources through implementation of budget control measures;
• Coordinate monitoring and absorption of approved budget to ensure conformity;
• Coordinate effective and efficient revenue management from designated sources;
• Analyse financial information to guide in decision making;
• Coordinate preparation and presentation of Main Committee/Sub Committee and position papers;
• Coordinate provision of information and compilation of responses to audit issues to both internal and external auditors;
• Contribute to the development, implementation, management and monitoring of an information Management system to cater for departments operations;
• Monitor the implementation of agreed upon business strategies tracking of key financial performance indicators.
• Coordinate Formulation of Financial policies, Plans and Departmental Strategies;
• Coordinate preparation of correspondences to both internal and external contacts such as auditors, bankers, financiers, statutory institutions such as KRA, suppliers, contractors and consultants to ensure timely feedback;
• Authorise master payroll and initiate payroll disbursements in accordance with the approved policies and procedures;
• Coordinate capacity building for departmental staff and setting of performance targets of direct reports;
• Provide leadership in development and implementation of departmental risk management guidelines;
• Liaise with the bank on transaction confirmations and other correspondences; and Manage investment portfolio of the Club.
• Review and update the finance procedures and policies;
• Prepare justification and ROI analysis for the Club’s projects.

Other Key Attributes
• Strong leadership skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication and people management skills.
• Team player.
• Effective time management and prioritization skills.
• Excellent business judgment, analytical, and decision-making skills
• Commercial awareness.

Qualifications And Experience
• A Bachelor’s Degree in Finance or Accounting, or its equivalent from a recognized institution;
• A Certified Public Accountant (CPA-K) Or ACCA; and
• Membership of professional body (Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Kenya ICPAK, ACCA) in good standing.
• Ten (10) years’ work experience in accounting and/or in financial analysis; Five (5) of which should be at Managerial level.
• Knowledge of any ERP software will be an added advantage


JOB DETAILS:
KNP/2022/3 Principal Audit/Risk Officer (1 post)
Terms of Service KNP/5 (Permanent)
Salary Scale KShs 49,000 × 2170 – 51,170 × 2,550 – 53,720 × 2,650 – 56,370 × 2,780 – 59,120 × 2920 – 62,040 × 3,000 – 65,120 × 3,440 – 68,560 × 3,590 – 72,150 × 3,790 – 75,940 × 3,810 – 79,740 × 3,810 – 83,550 × 3,810 – 87,360 p.m.
House Allowance As applicable in Nairobi County

a) Duties and Responsibilities
Duties and responsibilities at this level will entail: -
i. Carrying out audit inspections of Institute’s records.
ii. Carrying out audit checks and identifying any accounting errors.
iii. Collecting data on periodical financial returns, estimates and expenditure.
iv. Participating in developing and updating internal audit manual.
v. Stocktaking and carrying out risk assessment, corruption risk assessment and anticorruption awareness activities.
vi. Examining vouchers, cashbooks, ledgers confirming the propriety and accuracy of the transactions; auditing of systems and processes.
vii. Undertaking audit assignments and preparing detailed audit observations and reports.
viii. Carrying out institutional risk evaluation, and efficiency audit. ix. Conducting financial and systems audit.
x. Selecting, evaluating and implementing risks mitigation strategies.
xi. Reporting on risks status and mitigation actions. xii. Monitoring risk exposure and advice the management.
xiii. Identifying, analyzing, integrating and assessing areas of risks.

b) Requirements for Appointment
For appointment to this grade, an officer must have: -
i. Served in the grade of Internal Auditor II or in a comparable position for a minimum period of at least four (4) years.
ii. Bachelor’s degree in any of the following disciplines: - Commerce (Accounting/Finance option), Finance, Business Administration, Economics, Mathematics, Statistics or its equivalent qualification from a recognized institution.
iii. Passed Part III of Professional qualifications such as CPA, ACCA, ACA, CIA, CISA, CRISC or ACMA from a recognized institution.
iv. Be a registered member of Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) (Kenya Chapter) or any other a relevant professional body.
v. Demonstrate proficiency in computer use and applications.


JOB DETAILS:
• This position is located in UNEP's Corporate Services Division (CSD) at the Nairobi duty station. The incumbent is under the overall supervision of the CSD Director and immediate supervision of CSD's Deputy Director. Within delegated authority, the Senior Finance and Budget Officer/Section Chief will be responsible for the following duties:

Responsibilities
Budgetary Management
• Carry out strategic financial planning and management of UNEP financial resources in accordance with UNEP and UN financial rules.
• Coordinate submission of biennial Programme of Work (PoW) budget and Regular Budget to the UNEP Governing Council and General Assembly.
• Ensures legislative mandates are accurately translated into programme budgets; plans and co-ordinates review of budget submissions.
• Reviews, analyses and finalizes cost estimates and budget proposals, in terms of staff and non-staff requirements; ensures compliance with the medium-term plan and other legislative mandates.
• Manages/issues allotments, authorizes sub-allotments, including redeployment of funds when necessary, ensuring appropriate expenditures.
• Monitors expenditures to ensure that they remain within authorized levels.
• Administers and monitors extra-budgetary resources, including review of agreements and cost plans, ensuring compliance with regulations and rules and established policies and procedures.
• Oversees the review and finalization of budget performance reports; monitors variances between approved budgets and actual expenditures.
• Prepares/finalizes reports for intergovernmental bodies and for management on budgetary issues, and correspondence, including guidelines, instructions.
• Acts as Certifying Officer under Financial Rules to ensure that proposed obligations and expenditures are in accordance with budgets and established regulations and rules.

Finance & Accounting
• Oversees the financial function of the Organization which includes a number of different and diverse operations and interrelated accounts of the financial system. The incumbent is expected to review the operational objectives and related financial policies and procedures affecting the Organization's accounting and financial systems. S/he also takes the lead in designing and implementing required changes.
• Ensures that UNEP’s financial statements are International Public Sector Accounting Standards (IPSAS) compliant.
• Directs the agile implementation of upgrades to the various modules the system.
• Keeps up to date with new IPSAS policies and implements in conjunction with UNON.
• Liaises with UNON, Administrative/Fund Management Officers (A/FMOs), and auditors as required to identify and resolve finance issues. Provide support and guidance on financial aspects of legal agreements.
• Ensures the financial data integrity of Umoja and the controls that underpin them.
• Reviews UNEP financial statements and provides authoritative advice to UNEP Senior Management including financial interpretations, adaptations and corrective actions in response to audits and other queries to ensure adherence to Financial Regulations and Rules, Staff Rules, Administrative Instructions, Bulletins and Circulars.

Competencies
• Professionalism: Knowledge of financial and budgetary principles and practices, budget management and financial administration of resources. Proven analytical skills and ability to provide technical advice in budget management to managers. Ability to manage a programme in a field operation and formulate new strategies and approaches to budget management issues. Shows pride in work and in achievements; Demonstrates professional competence and mastery of subject matter; Is conscientious and efficient in meeting commitments, observing deadlines and achieving results; Is motivated by professional rather than personal concerns; Shows persistence when faced with difficult problems or challenges; Remains calm in stressful situations.
• Accountability: Takes ownership of all responsibilities and honours commitments; Delivers outputs for which one has responsibility within prescribed time, cost and quality standards; Operates in compliance with organizational regulations and rules; Supports subordinates, provides oversight and takes responsibility for delegated assignments; Takes personal responsibility for his/her own shortcomings and those of the work unit, where applicable.
• TEAMWORK: Works collaboratively with colleagues to achieve organizational goals. Solicits input by genuinely valuing others’ ideas and expertise; is willing to learn from others. Places team agenda before personal agenda. Supports and acts in accordance with final group decision, even when such decisions may not entirely reflect own position. Shares credit for team accomplishments and accepts joint responsibility for team shortcomings.
• Leadership: Serves as a role model that other people want to follow: empowers others to translate vision into results; Is proactive in developing strategies to accomplish objectives; Establishes and maintains relationships with a broad range of people to understand needs and gain support; anticipates and resolves conflicts by pursuing mutually agreeable solutions; Drives for change and improvements; Does not accept the status quo; Shows the courage to take unpopular stands. Provides leadership and takes responsibility for incorporating gender perspectives and ensuring the equal participation of women and men in all areas of work; Demonstrates knowledge of strategies and commitment to the goal of gender balance in staffing.
• Judgement/Decision-Making: Identifies the key issues in a complex situation, and comes to the heart of the problem quickly; Gathers relevant information before making a decision; Considers positive and negative impacts of decisions prior to making them; Takes decisions with an eye to the impact on others and on the Organization; Proposes a course of action or makes a recommendation based on all available information; Checks assumptions against facts; Determines the actions proposed will satisfy the expressed and underlying needs for the decision; Makes tough decisions when necessary.

Education
• Advanced university degree (Master's degree or equivalent) in business administration, finance, accounting or related field is required. A first-level university degree in combination with two (2) additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.
• Certification as a Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Chartered Accountant (CA), Certified Investment Management Analyst (CIMA) or equivalent is desirable.

Work Experience
• A minimum of ten (10) years of progressively responsible experience in finance, administration, budget, business administration or related area is required.
• Extensive experience in implementing and applying IPSAS standards is required.
• Experience with preparing annual financial statements for large international organisations is required.
• Experience with use of finance modules in ERP system to perform analysis and produce reports is desirable.
• Experience with developing and reviewing financial and legal arrangements with project implementing partners is desirable.


JOB DETAILS:
Job Purpose
The Head of Finance will oversee all the financial operations of Amitruck, including budgeting, financial planning, accounting, financial analysis, financial controlling, and cash management. Additionally, the role holder will be responsible for the day-to-day management of the finance team.

Job Responsibilities
Strategy, Planning, and Management
• Assess and evaluate the financial performance of the company with regard to long-term operational goals, budgets, and forecasts.
• Identify, acquire, and implement systems and software to provide critical financial and operational information and reporting.
• Create and establish yearly and quarterly financial objectives that align with the company's plan for growth and expansion.
• Participate in pivotal decisions relating to strategic initiatives, and operational models.
• Manage the risk of financial loss due to litigation.
Financial Analysis, Budgeting, and Forecasting
• Prepare and present monthly financial budgeting reports including monthly profit and loss, forecast vs. budget, and weekly cash flow.
• Review and analyze monthly financial results and provide recommendations.
• Identify, develop, and execute analysis of business initiatives, and/or new service offerings.
• Develop, maintain and enforce the monthly operating budget and annual company operating budget.
• Supervise the creation of reports, software implementation, and tools for budgeting and forecasting.
Financial Management
• Manage cash flow planning process and ensure funds availability.
• Maintain outstanding banking relationships and strategic alliances with customers and business partners.
• Build and utilize forward-looking models and activity-based analyses to provide financial insight into the organization's plans and operating budgets.
• Represent the company to banks, financial partners, institutions, public auditors, and officials.
• Remain current on audit best practices as well as any changes to the regulatory framework that may have implications for the company's operations.
Accounting, General Ledger, Administration, and Operations
• Ensure the proper functioning of all systems, and improve automation, databases, and financial software.
• Review and ensure application of appropriate internal controls and financial procedures.
• Review and audit operations data before issuing approval of invoices and payments.
• Ensure timeliness and accuracy of financial and management reporting data.
• Oversee the preparation and communication of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
• Oversee the preparation and timely filing of all tax and statutory returns.
• Oversee the month-end close process, constantly reviewing procedures while eliminating inefficiencies.
• Review all month-end closing activities including general ledger accounts, balance sheet accounts, and overhead cost allocation.
• Enhance and implement financial and accounting systems, processes, tools, and control systems.
• Serve as a key point of contact for external auditors; Manage preparation and support of all external audits.
• Partner with People Operations to ensure appropriate legal compliance in handling monthly payroll and associated inputs.
Receivables Management
• Overseeing the process of credit checks on new and potential customers and ensuring appropriate documentation is prepared and maintained.
• Overseeing the development and implementation of debt collection policies and regulations.
• Overseeing that deadlines for customer invoicing and payment are adhered to.
• Taking lead on customer engagement in cases where non-payment occurs.
Team management
• Allocate tasks and oversee the day-to-day working of their team.
• Provide coaching and mentoring to team members.
• Participating in performance reviews and disciplinary procedures as needed.

Required Qualifications
• 12 years of working experience, 6 of which must have been leading a finance department in a similar or equal capacity.
• Extensive experience with budgeting, financial planning, accounting, financial analysis, financial controlling, and cash management.
• Extensive experience with building and/or improving finance systems, controls, and processes.
• Experience working in a high-growth pan-African startup is highly desirable.
• Qualified accountant (CA or CPA) or any similar Accounting qualification.
• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Finance, or another relevant field.
 
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