Senior Financial Accountant – Treasury, Reporting & Systems at The Science for Africa Foundation in Nairobi, Kenya

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    Senior Financial Accountant – Treasury, Reporting & Systems

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    2 days ago

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    1 Sept

    Full Time
    On Site
    Senior
    Charity, NGO & Non-Profit
    Accounting, Auditing & Finance

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    Job Description

    The Senior Financial Accountant – Treasury, Reporting & Systems is responsible for treasury management, financial planning and forecasting, management reporting, finance systems administration, reporting automation, data analytics and finance process management. The role supports the Foundation's financial sustainability by ensuring effective liquidity management, high-quality financial reporting, reliable finance systems and efficient finance processes that provide management with timely and actionable financial information.

    Key Responsibilities

    • Manage day-to-day treasury operations and liquidity monitoring.
    • Monitor cash balances and funding requirements.
    • Coordinate banking relationships and banking operations.
    • Support investment administration and treasury reporting.
    • Monitor cash flow risks and recommend mitigation actions.
    • Ensure effective cash management practices across the Foundation.
    • Prepare cash flow forecasts and liquidity projections.
    • Support organisational forecasting and scenario analysis.
    • Monitor financial performance trends and emerging risks.
    • Support financial sustainability planning initiatives.
    • Provide analytical support for financial decision-making.
    • Coordinate preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual management reports.
    • Develop executive dashboards and financial performance reports.
    • Produce financial analysis and trend reports for management.
    • Support reporting requirements for EXCO, FRA Committee, and Board.
    • Improve quality, consistency, and timeliness of financial information.
    • Coordinate administration of finance systems and reporting tools.
    • Support ERP configuration and finance system enhancements.
    • Coordinate testing and implementation of finance system improvements.
    • Support integration of finance systems with organisational platforms.
    • Ensure finance data integrity and reporting reliability.
    • Support development, implementation, and maintenance of finance SOPs.
    • Review finance workflows and recommend improvements.
    • Strengthen process documentation and knowledge management.
    • Support implementation of process standardisation initiatives.
    • Lead automation of recurring finance reports.
    • Develop dashboards and analytical reporting tools.
    • Support AI-assisted finance reporting and analytics initiatives.
    • Strengthen management visibility through improved reporting solutions.
    • Promote data-driven decision-making across the Foundation.
    • Provide reporting and analytical support to management and departments.
    • Support users of finance systems and reporting tools.
    • Provide technical guidance on financial reporting and system-related matters.
    • Coordinate the annual budgeting and planning process.
    • Support development and consolidation of operational budgets.
    • Prepare budget performance reports and variance analysis.
    • Coordinate forecasting and reforecasting exercises.
    • Support financial modelling and scenario planning.
    • Monitor affordability, sustainability and budget utilisation trends.
    • Provide budget insights to support management decision-making.

    Required Qualifications

    • Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Statistics, Information Systems or a related field.
    • CPAK, ACCA or equivalent professional accounting qualification.
    • Membership in a recognised professional accounting body.
    • Minimum seven (7) years relevant professional experience.
    • Experience in treasury management and financial planning.
    • Experience preparing management reports and financial analysis.
    • Experience supporting ERP systems and financial reporting tools.
    • Experience in dashboard reporting, business intelligence or reporting automation is desirable.
    • Experience within donor-funded or international development organisations is an added advantage.
    • Strong financial planning and analytical skills.
    • Strong treasury and cash flow management capability.
    • Excellent financial reporting skills.
    • Strong systems and technology orientation.
    • Advanced Excel and financial modelling skills.
    • Experience with reporting and visualisation tools.
    • Strong problem-solving and analytical capability.
    • Excellent communication and presentation skills.
    • Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
    • Continuous improvement and innovation mindset.
    • Systems thinking.
    • Analytical leadership.
    • Innovation and continuous improvement.
    • Stakeholder engagement.
    • Collaboration and teamwork.
    • Results orientation.

    Job Details

    Job Function

    Accounting, Auditing & Finance

    Minimum Experience

    7 years

    Education Level

    Bachelor’s Degree

    Area of Study

    Finance

    Field of Study

    Finance

    Languages

    English

    Additional Information

    How to Apply: Interested and qualified? Go to The Science for Africa Foundation on scienceforafrica.foundation to apply.

    Show Treasury and Reporting Mastery in Your Application

    This role sits at the intersection of cash management, financial reporting, and systems automation. The hiring team will be looking for a candidate who can not only keep the books accurate but also turn financial data into strategic insight for leadership.

    1. Highlight your treasury wins: On your CV, quantify your experience with cash flow forecasting, liquidity management, and banking relationships. For example, mention how you reduced cash conversion days or improved forecast accuracy by a specific percentage.

    2. Show your reporting range: Be ready to discuss how you've prepared management reports for boards or executive committees. Bring samples (anonymized) that demonstrate your ability to present complex financial data clearly.

    3. Prove your ERP and BI chops: Expect questions on your hands-on experience with ERP systems (like SAP, Oracle, or Odoo) and BI tools (like Power BI or Tableau). Walk through a specific dashboard you built and how it influenced a decision.

    4. Emphasize process improvement: This role is about automation and efficiency. Give examples of how you've automated recurring reports or streamlined workflows, saving time and reducing errors.

    5. Prepare for scenario questions: The role involves forecasting and scenario analysis. Practice thinking aloud through a scenario like a sudden funding cut or a currency fluctuation and how you'd model the impact.

    6. Understand donor-funded contexts: If you have experience with donor-funded projects, highlight it. If not, research common donor requirements (like budget vs. actual reporting) and show you can adapt quickly.

    7. Communicate your stakeholder skills: You'll work with EXCO, the Board, and various departments. Be ready to share how you've translated financial jargon for non-finance stakeholders and built cross-functional relationships.

    8. Show continuous learning: Given the AI-assisted reporting initiatives, express genuine interest in emerging technologies. Mention any courses or certifications you've pursued in data analytics or financial systems.

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