Director of Finance and Administration At World Relief

ORGANIZATION SUMMARY:

World Relief is a global Christian humanitarian organization that is fighting for change that lasts, right here in the U.S. and across the globe. We bring sustainable solutions to the world’s greatest problems – disasters, extreme poverty, violence, oppression, and mass displacement. The organization is approximately 75 years old and has worked in over 100 countries around the world since its founding.

In the United States, we come alongside local churches, community organizations and hundreds of individual volunteers to support newly arriving refugee and other immigrant families. Today, we are proud to partner with over 6,000 local churches, and 95,000 volunteers globally to bring hope, healing and transformation to the most vulnerable.

POSITION SUMMARY:

Are you a person of compassion? An advocate for justice? Someone who stands up for the rights of the vulnerable and speaks out for the marginalized, the exploited and the forgotten? Do you believe in our calling as Christians to welcome the least of these and love our neighbor?

If you answered ‘yes’, to any of the above, World Relief, and millions of people around the world need you.

Financial Accounting, Reporting, and Control: Manage the country office financial systems and advise the SMT/ELT on strategic financial decisions to make WRK a leading institution in stewardship, business and best practice HR Administration: Ensure HR policies and operational structures are in place and are facilitative of operations of WRK business in compliance with tax requirements, labor laws governing the labor market and the general good practice of the HR mandate General Administration: Lead Managers in understanding and executing in compliance with best practices in the conduct of administrative roles including procurement policies, IT policy, asset management and the general conduct of WRK business.

Role & Responsibilities

• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Strategic planning:
• Development, implementation and monitoring and review of the overall strategy, cascade of that strategy into functional/operational strategies or plans; engagement of staff in strategy implementation through performance management; annual, mid-term and quarterly strategy implementation reviews; nurture, develop and sustain effective relationships with other management members.
• Development of an organizational culture that reflects WRI-K’s values, promotes accountability and high performance, and enables staff to deliver outstanding results for beneficiaries and donors.
• Advise the Country Director to enable strategic investments of funds
• Planning and Budgeting:
• Management/administration of Country Office resources and its sub-offices including:
• The formulation of country work programme and resource allocation
• Providing effective support and guidance during planning and allocation exercises;
• Monitoring implementation of donor agreements and resource utilization
• Oversee the finance function in the Country Office, including planning and budgeting, financial accounting, financial control, financial systems, and reporting
• Develop annual budget and ensure that budgeted activities match with detailed implementation plans
• Develop plans to meet funding and programming needs (includes diversification of funding resources)
• Undertake budget revisions and realignment to match the changes that have taken place
• Identify and effectively manage all key financial risks related to delivering programs
• Manage financial aspects of budget development for new proposals
• Fulfil all financial reporting requirements for internal and external stakeholders
• Ensure that effective systems are put in place, and regularly reviewed, to allow adequate financial management and control over assets, funds, equipment, property, and facilities
• Ensure appropriate and adequate emergency finance and grants procedures are detailed in the Country Office Emergency Preparedness Plan in order to enable rapid scale up
• Ensure sub-offices receive adequate support to operate efficient accounting systems, including timely receipt of monthly budget variance analysis, timely answers to queries and scheduling tasks and deadlines.
• Financial Accounting, Reporting, and Control:
• Manage the country office financial systems and advise the SMT/ELT on strategic financial decisions to make WRK a leading institution in stewardship, business and best practice
• Manage the Country Office financial systems and provide monthly updates on budget variance analysis
• Ensure systems are in place for the control of all assets, funds, equipment, property, and facilities
• Ensure that effective systems are put in place, and regularly reviewed, to allow adequate financial management and control including:
• Coordinate Annual accounts and tax statement preparation
• Accounting and management information systems
• Expenditure procedures, especially around procurement
• Documentation of all controls and procedures
• Monitor accurate and timely submission of financial reports and attachments to members, donors and government regulatory agencies
• Coordinate submission of audit reports, respond to findings and recommend resolutions or action plans
• Lead and participate in the development of finance policies and procedures to be able to maintain a well-financially controlled environment in both development and emergency contexts
• Monitor completion of financial reports for grants/contracts. Ensure proper accounting and closing of books upon receipt of completed reports and documents from various sub-offices
• Provide guidance to finance and non-finance staff and coordinate efforts to ensure compliance with donor requirements.
• Treasury Management:
• Ensure organization treasury management policies are complied with local laws and donors
• Estimate funds request on a timely basis to ensure resources are in place for carrying project activities
• Cash and cash flow management and control in particular gain/losses on currency exchange;
• Ensure Country Office treasury operations are adequately managed to keep adequate liquidity
• Monitor fiscal exchange policies and update local policies accordingly
• Availability of funds for sub-offices and the Country Office Audit
• Keep track of statutory and donor specific audit requirements and initiate them on time.
• Lead in managing audit process with External Auditors ensuring smooth audit and provision of required documents
• Ensure proper archiving of records and adherence to Month End and Year End procedures for purposes of audit preparedness
• Plan and conduct internal audits with coordination of the Internal Auditor
• Participate in Audit Entry and Exit WRI-K’s meetings and implement recommendations before the next audit.
• Implement audit recommendations from various audits and maintain a tracker of all audit queries
• Grants management:
• Provide strategic support within the Senior Management Team/Execuitve Leadership Team (i.e. SMT and ELT respectively) on all aspects of award management including award contracting, donor compliance and pipeline management
• Support the development and implementation of the Country Office funding strategy, making recommendations and flagging issues to the SMT/ELT as appropriate.
• Ensure accurate and up to date information on the award portfolio is readily available to SMT/ELT
• Ensure the CO has a clear framework for master budget development, cost allocation, monitoring of award budgets, phasing and forecasting, in particular ensuring alignment between the master budget and funding tracker
• Donor compliance:
• Ensure all donor requirements are met and there is a complete audit trail of the implementation and reporting for all awards.
• Ensure that key contributing staff has a clear understanding of donor requirements and expectations at the agreement, kick off, implementation, amendment, reporting, close out and audit stage of grants.
• Ensure that key processes are in place so that formats, eligibility, compliance, reporting, receive optimum attention at the various stages of the grant life cycle with a view of securing donor satisfaction.
• Ensure potential issues and amendment requests are flagged promptly to donors.
• This may include developing business cases where donor waiver/derogation requests need to be more thoroughly articulated or negotiated.
• Work with internal and external auditors as necessary.
• Reporting:
• Lead preparation of monthly and annual financial analytical reports
• Provide monthly budget versus actuals reports to all budget holders and ensure formulation and resolution of interventions to minimize budget versus actuals variances.
• Ensure monthly budget versus actuals adjustments are posted timely.
• Highlight variances, provide analyses and recommend resolution or reallocation of resources
• Ensure accurate and timely submission of financial reports as per donor requirement HR & Administration Oversight
• HR Administration:
• Ensure HR policies and operational structures are in place and are facilitative of operations of WRK business in compliance with tax requirements, labor laws governing the labor market and the general good practice of the HR mandate Specifically:
• Review & approve monthly payroll report .
• In liaison with the finance department, monitor and ensure prompt monthly returns on staff advances, NSSF, NHIF, PAYE and HELB loan repayments.
• Review personnel files for all staff, ensuring all documentation is complete.
• Collect and maintain information on commercial, private and inter agency training schedules and institutions (course schedules, curricula and cost) and propose relevant training to appropriate staff.
• Support the HR Coordinator in responding to routine/records human resource queries from staff.
• Provide guidance to World Relief on Kenyan tax and labor laws,and ensure organizational compliance.
• Provide support in continuous review of existing World Relief Kenya hiring guidelines and the Human Resources’ Standard Operating Procedures for World Relief.
• Working with supervisors, ensure that each WRK staff member completes personal development goals that include personal and professional growth.
• Assess training needs among staff and initiate/facilitate training events, as appropriate.
• Performance Reviews and Problem Solving:
• Develop and implement a schedule for end of probation and annual evaluation of staff performance.
• Ensure end of probation confirmation letters are provided to each staff member.
• Provide advisory support to the leadership in relation to handling of employee grievances and disciplinary matters.
• Ensure proper tracking of resignation, disciplinary action and /or termination.
• Ensure that exit interviews by HR Coordinator are conducted and documented for all departing staff.
• Provide guidance on implementation of performance management systems in the organization.
• Provide HR training to managers and supervisors.
• Develop and implement HR Strategy plan to support overall organization development and monitor and review HR related audit recommendations.
• Oversee implementation of staff benefits, safety programs, employee relations and compensation with respective supervisors.
• General Administration:
• Lead Managers in understanding and executing in compliance with best practices in the conduct of administrative roles including procurement policies, IT policy, asset management and the general conduct of WRK business. Specifically:
• Ensure managers understand vehicle use policy and it is enforced to all users
• Contract for storage facilities as needed
• Review the purchasing and acquisition of goods and services needed by the project in multiple locations, for continuous operations of relief and development activities.
• Establish and maintain effective relationships with various government departments essential to the purchase and importation (and licensing where applicable) of all essential project goods and supplies.
• Maintain an accurate inventory of all office operations and project equipment and its source/purchase. Insurance cover and maintenance/repair issues are properly addressed.
• Communication/IT:
• Supervise the network administrator to ensure smooth functioning of network communications-sat connectivity, email services, help desk response, pc/printer troubleshooting and telecommunications systems.
• Ensure that the information management systems and processes meet the needs of the country programs, regional office, and WR HO.
• Coordinate communications for the country program. Periodically evaluate communication needs to ensure timely &relevant communication with all staff.
• Primary contact with the landlord concerning all matters pertaining to facilities maintenance& upkeep. Human resources and administration Ensure effective employee lifecycle and administrative products and services namely
• Strategic human capital management, resourcing, early integration and development,
• Performance management, learning and development.
• Talent management, remuneration and benefits management.
• Change/project management,
• Enhanced employee relations
• Health, safety, security and welfare,
• Estate/property management,
• Front office operations for all WRI-K Offices. Supply Chain / Logistic
• Ensure adequate transportation exists to facilitate the functions of the area and field offices; ensure all legal, insurance and maintenance issues are properly addressed.
• Review all vehicle records, including service records, accident reports, use logs, ensuring that copies of registration and insurance documentation for each vehicle should be accessible in the main operational locations, as well as with the vehicles.
• Design a vehicle use policy, and ensure all drivers are properly trained and compliant
• Provide technical and strategic support in supply chain to ensure “value for money”.
• Manage the procurement of programmatic and non-programmatic goods and services
• Ensure procurement of goods and services in accordance within timescales set and agreed with budget holders to support programs
• Provide technical and strategic support in supply chain to ensure “value for money”.
• Develop, implement and review procurement strategy and policies and manage and drive best practices and operational efficiencies for the benefit of the Institute.
• Ensure monthly supply chain management reports, trackers, analysis are prepared to support strategic objectives
• Support managers in implementing polices and processes on matters related to buying, sourcing, transport/fleet management, asset management, facilities management, systems development, risk management, warehousing and distribution of supplies.
• Asset management
• Ensure that the office asset register is well maintained
• Ensure that all assets have been issued a unique identification number and tracked on a central Asset Register
• Ensure regular updating of the asset register whenever transfers, disposal, changes in condition and procurement take place with details of that transfer, disposal etc.
• Coordinate a full physical verification of asset register at least once a year to verify that assets are in place and in good condition.
• Warehousing:
• Ensure effective control and documentation support for the procurement coordinator.
• ICT systems management
• Provide supervision for the Communications and IT Officer to execute roles as described in the officers’ JD.
• Ensure innovation to make IT an enabler for the achievement of WRM’s strategic priorities
• Supervise timely and value for money IT related purchases;
• Staff management:
• Manage the corporate services team; define expectations, provide leadership and technical support as needed, and evaluate direct reports regularly
• Ensure the recruitment, training, and promotion of staff as appropriate and ensure availability of appropriate professional development opportunities for staff
• Manage the performance of all staff in finance and administration through:
• Effective use of the performance management system including establishment of measurable objectives, periodic reviews and fair and unbiased evaluations;
• Coaching, mentoring and other developmental opportunities;
• Recognition and rewards for outstanding performance;
• Documentation of performance that is less than satisfactory, with appropriate performance improvements/ work plans

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• At least 7 years’ experience at manager level; or 4 years at manager level and 3 years at senior manager level in a busy organization in finance, grants and administrative services management
• Demonstrated experience in strategic level engagement for NGO sector in Finance and Administration for institutional development with strong business acumen and the ability to contribute to strategic decisions
• In-depth knowledge of human resources management and employee relations;
• Experience in managing a budget of over $2.5 million annually
• Progressive responsibility in administrative services or programme support operations
• Strong organizational and management skills including problem solving Excellent experience of computerized accounts packages/ERP systems, Excel, QuickBooks, etc
• Excellent understanding of business and financial planning including strategic modelling
• Excellent analytical skills – ability to analyze complex financial data and design and produce effective management information
• Excellent understanding of financial systems and procedures and experience with major donors such as USAID, ECHO, DFID, NORAD, UNICEF, GIZ, WFP etc.
• Knowledge of IT system management (added advantage)
• Proven and significant experience in procurement and contract management, including an ability to review procurement demands and trends, and to develop procurement strategies
• Experience with strategic sourcing, developing category strategies and running tenders
• Valid driver’s license, and access to a vehicle preferred

Requirements

• Mature and personal Christian faith
• Committed to the mission, vision, and values of World Relief
• Desire to serve and empower the Church to impact vulnerable communities
• Able to affirm and/or acknowledge World Reliefs Core Beliefs, Statement of Faith, Christian Identity and National Evangelicals For the Health of The Nation document
• Masters Degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration (with finance major), public administration and professional certification in accounting following a bachelors degree, including CPA certifications.
• Up to 25% domestic and/or international travel required

KSh380,000 – KSh430,000 a month

World Relief offers a competitive benefits package to international employees:

• Medical, Dental, Vision
• Paid Holidays + 4 additional Personal days per year!
• Paid Sick and Vacation Time
• Paid Maternity & Paternity Leave (subject to country requirements)
• Paid Home and Hardship Leaves

World Relief pays 100% for eligible employees:

• Group Term Life (employee)
• Long Term Disability (US Expats only)
• Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and Mental Health/Resiliency Assistance
• Emergency evacuation insurance

World Relief – Retirement:

• 401K & Roth (US Expats Only) – WR matches up to 4%, then an additional quarter percent up to 10%
• 4% retirement plan match for all other employees, unless dictated by country law.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

· While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to have ordinary ambulatory skills sufficient to visit other locations

· The ability to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, and manipulate (lift, carry, move) light to medium weights of 10-15 pounds.

· Requires good hand-eye coordination, arm, hand and finger dexterity, including ability to grasp, and visual acuity to use a keyboard, operate equipment and read application information.

· The employee frequently is required to sit, reach with hands and arms, talk and hear.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

· General office setting. World Relief also offers hybrid and remote schedules for limited positions.

· Great lengths of time working on computer, reading from computer screen, entering information, standing at copier or fax machine, and some time on the phone or in virtual meetings may be required.

· Year-end archiving activities involve repeated lifting and bending.

· Physical, emotional and intellectual demands

· Equipment used: Employee computer (desktop or laptop), printer, and copier.

· All of the above duties and responsibilities are essential job functions subject to reasonable accommodation. All job requirements listed indicate the minimum level of knowledge, skills and/or ability deemed necessary to perform the job proficiently. This job description is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements. Individuals may be required to perform any other job-related instructions as requested by their supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodation. This position description is not all-inclusive and is always under review.

For World Relief staff, strong commitment to the mission, vision, and values of World Relief is essential, and Christian faith is a prerequisite for employment.

How to apply

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