About the Role

The Manager Finance will take ownership of financial management, compliance, and reporting for the projects. The role requires a quick, adaptive problem-solver who can provide oversight to day-to-day financial operations while also driving long-term systems improvement. The Finance Manager will work closely with program teams, leadership, and donors to ensure sound financial stewardship and transparent reporting.

Financial Oversight & Management

• Oversee day-to-day financial operations for the Organization including payroll processing, staff reimbursements, bank reconciliation and fulfilling organizational tax obligations.
• Oversee maintenance and update of QuickBooks for all entities, ensuring accurate record-keeping and timely financial entries.

Grant, Donor & Invoicing Management

• Lead grant financial management, including budget monitoring, donor reporting, and compliance with donor guidelines.
• Prepare and submit accurate financial reports for donors and partners within deadlines.
• Prepare and submit invoices to donors, and keep track of receivables, payments, and outstanding balances.
• Develop financial projections for projects, working closely with program leads to align budgets with implementation plans.

Compliance & Audit

• Ensure compliance with organizational financial policies and donor requirements across all three entities.
• Support annual external audits, including preparation of required documentation, schedules, and reconciliations.
• Help refine and update financial policies and procedures to align with international best practices.

Strategic Finance Support

• Work with leadership to provide monthly financial dashboards, variance analyses, and cashflow projections.
• Support multi-year financial planning and provide input into new project and grant proposals.
• Recommend efficiencies and improvements to streamline financial processes across entities.

Required Qualifications

• Education

• Master's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Professional Certification (preferred): ACCA, CPA

• Experience

• Minimum 2-3 years of relevant experience in financial management, preferably in the non-profit or development sector with exposure to grant management, donor reporting, and invoicing.
• Experience managing finances across multi-country operations is a strong asset.

• Skills and Competencies

• Strong proficiency in QuickBooks and advanced MS Excel skills.
• Ability to work across different time zones.