Job Purpose

As a member of management, to support the Country Director (CD) and other members of the senior management team (SMT) on the best use of financial resources so that FEED -K is managed and developed in accordance with prudent and effective financial policies and procedures, embedding best financial and accounting practices in the systems.

The Head of Finance is responsible for all aspects of accounting and financial management of Feed the Children Kenya. S/he will be responsible for all FEED accounting functions, accurate financial record keeping, and the detailed and accurate reconciliation of financial documents.

He will be responsible for managing all bank statements, inventory records, invoices, documentations of all balance sheet account, and prepare financial statements and reports. The job-holder will be expected to make recommendations as well as assist the Senior Management Team with the interpretation of financial reports and departmental budgets, working closely with FEED Heads of Departments to implement effective financial management systems. The job-holder will work closely with the Finance and the International Operations teams at the HQ in Oklahoma.

Position report to: Deputy Chief of Party**

Job Grade: SG09

Responsibilities

· To ensure the development, implementation, and management of robust financial systems and procedures for FEED, ensuring adequate internal controls and efficient use of financial resources.

· Review and analyze FEED’s current compliance with all local laws (e.g., Income Tax, VAT, Pensions, Trustees, Import Duties, Insurance, etc.), and all leases and other contracts and, if required, advice the DCOP on possible liabilities and risks.

· Prepare yearly work-plan budgets for submission to the funder.

· Review of all payment requests and determines the propriety and accuracy of all expenditures. Assures completeness of supporting documentation and coding in accordance with Feed the Children policies and procedures.

· Monitor monthly project expenditures by analyzing financial data and producing monthly/ad hoc reports including financial reports for submission to the funder.

· Posts transactions in the Feed the Children accounting system.

· Oversee the Feed the Children monthly financial close including submission of related information to HQ.

· Reviews bank reconciliations and other balance sheet accounts reconciliations.

· Prepares monthly cash requests and HQ disbursements.

· Prepares quarterly Country Office separation accruals for local staff

· Prepares Country Office payroll and ensures that all statutory payments are accurately calculated in accordance with the Country Office laws.

· Coordinate all administrative support aspects in collaboration with relevant stakeholders to include procurement, facilities and vehicle management and travels.

· Participate in monthly finance skype calls with the Finance team at HQ.

· Willingness to handle any other duties assigned by the DCOP.