Asante Africa Foundation Regional Finance Director Jobs in Kenya
Asante Africa Foundation Regional Finance Director Jobs in Kenya;The Regional Finance Director is responsible for financial management, reporting, treasury, and budgeting across Asante Africa Foundation’s three East Africa operating countries. This is a hands‑on regional finance leadership role, focusing on consolidation, reporting, treasury, budgeting, audit coordination, capacity‑building, and oversight of country finance teams.
Reporting and Working Relationships
Reports directly to the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) with functional reporting to Country Board Treasurers and the Global Finance Board Committee Treasurer.
Works closely with Country Managers, Country Finance Leads, Program teams, HR, Development & Partnerships, and US finance counterparts.
Liaises with external auditors, tax and regulatory authorities, and donors on financial reporting and audit matters.
Key Responsibilities
Financial Management and Reporting
Oversee preparation and consolidation of accurate, timely monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports.
Ensure timely donor reports, board reports, and statutory financial statements.
Coordinate integrated regional reporting with US finance team.
Treasury and Cash‑Flow Management
Oversee cash‑flow planning, liquidity management, and funding forecasts.
Review and approve wire transfers aligned to budgets.
Manage foreign‑currency exposure and funding risks.
Budgeting, Forecasting, and Grant Management
Lead annual budgeting and reforecasting across all countries.
Ensure donor restrictions and cost allocations are properly applied.
Support proposal budgeting and financial review of new funding opportunities.
Audit and Governance Support
Coordinate annual external audits and consolidated reporting.
Maintain audit readiness and implement recommendations.
Support Global Finance Committee and Board governance processes.
Governance & Risk Controls
Recommend quarterly fund releases based on compliance reviews.
Oversee multi‑country financial risk management framework.
Review and approve wire transfers under segregation‑of‑duties controls.
Systems, Process Improvement, and Team Support
Strengthen and standardize finance systems and workflows.
Drive improvements in automation, reporting, and analysis.
Mentor and build capacity of country finance teams.
People Management
Provide
regional oversight, leadership, and technical guidance to country finance teams.
Support recruitment, onboarding, performance management, and staff development.
Promote collaboration, knowledge sharing, and continuous professional development.
What Success Looks Like
Accurate financial reports delivered on schedule.
Zero late statutory filings and timely audit implementation.
Budgets and forecasts delivered to agreed timelines.
Strengthened and consistent country finance teams.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Commerce, or related field (Master’s degree an advantage).
Professional accounting qualification (CPA, ACCA, CA, or equivalent).
Additional qualifications in IFRS, taxation, or nonprofit financial management are an advantage.
Experience
Minimum of eight (8) years’ progressive experience in finance and accounting, including senior or supervisory responsibility.
At least three (3) years in a multi‑country or regional finance role across Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda.
Experience in nonprofit, donor‑funded, or multi‑country operations strongly preferred.
Demonstrated experience in reporting, budgeting, treasury, and audits.
Competencies and Attributes
Strong technical finance and accounting skills.
High ethical standards, integrity, and discretion.
Advanced Microsoft Excel and accounting systems proficiency.
Strong communication skills with ability to explain finance to non‑finance colleagues.
Ability to work effectively across cultures and build capacity of others.
Excellent written and spoken English; Kiswahili proficiency an advantage.
How to Apply
For more information and job application details, see; Asante Africa Foundation Regional Finance Director Jobs in Kenya
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