Finance Manager at Pathfinder International
Pathfinder International
- Nairobi
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Ensures effective financial management by tracking performance against approved budgets, milestones, and key performance indicators, and preparing comprehensive reports.
- Ensures financial management of Pathfinder awards complies with Pathfinder policies and procedures and applicable donor rules and regulations
- Maintains accurate records of expenditures, including subcontractor costs, to track funding availability and ensure financial transparency.
- Collaborates with the Director of Finance and Operations to complete monthly and quarterly project reviews, sharing financial results with project teams and offering recommendations based on analytical insights.
- Provides guidance to project managers on preparing, monitoring, and reporting expenditure projections to maintain financial accountability and support informed decision-making.
- Updates and maintains project forecasts in Finance's database, tracking budget versus actuals on a monthly and quarterly basis to inform budget management strategies and adjustments.
- Provides budgetary review for sub-awards and project-related procurement.
- Works with Director of Finance and Operations to plan, implement, and monitor cost share plan.
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Business Management, or a related field.
- 5-6 years of related experience working in finance, financial monitoring, policies, and developing complex budgets.
- Work experience in the development sector.
- Experience working with international donors, particularly USAID-funded projects.
- Financial and Accounting: Advanced knowledge of finance and accounting principles and practices for non-profit global organizations
- Financial Reporting: Ability to develop and deliver required financial reports.
- Budgeting: Ability to prepare and guide others in preparing budgets for projects.
- Master’s degree in accounting, finance, or a related field.
- Experience working with INGOs.
- Software Applications: Advanced knowledge of MS Office products, including MS Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
- Uses cellular and office phone, laptop, or desktop computer.
- Travel required (10% or less)
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