We provide life-changing education to empower girls, end harmful traditional practices, and uplift rural communities in Kenya. We believe that every girl, no matter where she is born, deserves a chance to dream and achieve her full potential. When a girl is empowered to learn, grow, and lead, the future is bright. This is Kakenya’s Dream.

Duties and Responsibilities

Financial administration

Responsible for financial record keeping and administration; ensure that all finances are properly administered and monitored in accordance with Kakenya’s Dream (KD) financial regulations and controls

Overseeing the maintenance of the QuickBooks accounting system by ensuring that accounting transactions are posted correctly and timely and that data is posted and backed up on a daily basis

Liaising with external auditors to ensure regular and annual audits are carried out smoothly

Preparing monthly financial reports for internal and external use on income, expenditure, and any variations from budgets

Preparing and management of budgets

Provide financial support to the project team members i.e: Quarterly funds disbursements

Review all financial documentation including Payment Vouchers, Petty Cash Vouchers, Journal Vouchers, EFT Vouchers and Payroll Voucher

Maintaining bank records, performing bank statements reconciliations and dealing with the bank on all financial matters

Ensuring compliance with all regulatory requirements as relating to existing laws

Processing of payments

Responsible for the management and administration of the payroll

Support statutory returns filing on monthly basis i.e: PAYE, NSSF, NHIF, HELB

Responsible for researching and helping put in place additional policies and procedures as needed (Reviewing & implementation of financial policies)

Resolve finance related queries

Ensuring coordination and adherence by local Program Accountant

Work closely and oversee the work of the Program Accountant to ensure proper management, tracking, and alignment with KD policies and procedures.

Identify any deviations or errors and work with the Program Accountant and Country Manager to resolve in a timely manner

General administration and tasks

Carrying out, and helping develop where necessary, administrative systems such as records management, operating documents and procedures, etc.

Managing the administrative aspects of human resources for the organization, including updating and maintaining personnel files, tracking leave requests, recruiting new staff, and preparing contracts

Making in-country arrangements for US staff and visitors traveling to Kenya

Organizing team meetings, circulating agendas and taking/circulating minutes

Represent the finance department at the Board of Directors’ quarterly meetings

Performing general administrative duties; correspondence, procurement and maintenance of equipment

Required Qualifications

University degree in accounting, finance or related degree

Minimum CPA Part II qualification

Previous experience working with QuickBooks Pro and online QuickBooks

Previous experience managing the entire auditing process

Previous experience in grant management and reporting on both restricted and unrestricted funds

Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel

Desired Qualifications

Experience working for a nonprofit and/or an international organization that has multiple locations

If you meet the above qualifications, please email your resume and cover letter indicating your expected salary and availability to jobs@kakenyasdream.org by close of business

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.