Finance Manager

Summary Profile  The Finance Manager will provide strategic leadership in establishing, strengthening, harmonizing, and overseeing financial systems, internal controls, grants management, compliance frameworks, and financial reporting processes across the Angaza Program.  The role holder will ensure all consortium financial systems and processes are fully aligned with donor requirements, regulations, Kenyan statutory obligations, and international best practices. The position will play a central role in building robust financial architecture for the grant portfolio while strengthening the financial capacity of consortium partners, including refugee-led organizations.  The successful candidate must demonstrate proven experience managing large and complex consortium finances, developing scalable systems, leading donor compliance functions, and supporting multi-partner implementation environments.  Key Responsibilities   Financial Systems Strengthening and Process Development  Lead the design, development, harmonization, and implementation of consortium-wide financial systems, tools, Standard Operating Procedures, and controls.  Establish scalable financial management structures aligned with Angaza program consortium expectations  Develop and or curate consortium financial operational manuals, reporting templates, partner guidelines, and internal control frameworks.  Ensure integration between programmatic, procurement, grants, and finance systems.  Support automation of financial tracking and reporting systems where appropriate.  Grants Management and Compliance  Ensure full compliance with financial regulations and consortium grant agreements.  Lead donor budget monitoring, expenditure analysis, forecasting, and burn-rate tracking.  Review partner financial reports and ensure accuracy, accountability, and timeliness.  Coordinate financial due diligence and risk assessments for consortium partners.  Monitor adherence to sub-granting requirements and financial obligations.  Lead audit preparation processes and coordinate donor and statutory audits.  Consortium Financial Leadership  Provide strategic financial guidance to consortium leadership and partners.  Support budget revisions and cost allocations across partners and counties.  Ensure sound cash flow management and financial sustainability planning.  Strengthen financial accountability and stewardship across all consortium structures.  Lead regular financial review meetings with partners.  Capacity Building and Partner Support  Build the financial management capacity of consortium partners.  Conduct trainings on donor compliance, budgeting, internal controls, procurement compliance, and financial reporting.  Mentor partner finance teams to strengthen institutional systems and sustainability.  Risk Management and Internal Controls  Develop and monitor consortium financial risk management frameworks.  Ensure implementation of strong anti-fraud, safeguarding, and accountability measures.  Identify financial risks and provide mitigation strategies.  Strengthen accountability and transparency mechanisms across consortium operations.   Qualifications & Skills  A degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration or related field, Masters degree is desirable  CPA(K) professional accounting certification required.  Minimum of 5 years progressive experience in financial management within large donor-funded programs.  High proficiency in ERP/accounting systems and advanced financial reporting tools.  At least 5 years managing multi-partner consortium finances.  Proven experience establishing and strengthening organizational financial systems and controls.  Strong experience managing grants, sub-awards, audits, compliance, and partner financial oversight.  Experience supporting refugee-led or grassroots organizations is highly desirable.  Excellent leadership, analytical, and stakeholder management skills.  Competencies  Strategic financial leadership  Consortium coordination and partnership management  Systems thinking and process design  Donor compliance and risk management  Capacity strengthening and coaching  High ethical standards and accountability  Strong communication and negotiation skills