Finance Manager

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 managi