Vacancy title:
Finance Director

[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Nonprofit, and NGO, Category: Accounting & Finance]

Jobs at:
Reproductive Health Network Kenya(RHNK)

Deadline of this Job:
Tuesday, October 21 2025

Duty Station:
Nairobi | Nairobi | Kenya

Summary
Date Posted: Wednesday, October 15 2025, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

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JOB DETAILS:

Terms of Engagement:
A 12 month contract, renewable upon availability of funds and reviewed on performance basis.
Reports to:
Executive Director
Finance Director: Position Overview
Finance Director provides the leadership and management necessary to ensure that the
organization has the appropriate financial infrastructure and systems in place to support the
strategic vision and mission of the organization. S/he will contribute to the development of the
organization’s strategic and operational plans and be accountable for ensuring and monitoring
delivery against the financial plans through targeted and comprehensive financial analytical
review. The Director is responsible for overseeing the financial and accounting management of
the organization, maintaining financial management practices and systems that are compliant
with donor requirements.
Key Duties & Responsibilities:
1. Strategic Financial Leadership: Provide overall financial leadership and guidance
aligned with RHNK’s mission and strategic direction, contributing to organizational
strategy and decision-making.
2. Financial Oversight and Reporting: Oversee preparation and presentation of timely,
accurate organizational general purpose financial statements and management reports
to support decision-making at both management and board levels.
3. Budgeting, Planning, and Analysis: Lead the annual and multi-year budgeting
process, guide budget monitoring, forecasting, and reallocations, and conduct financial
analyses to identify trends, risks, and opportunities.
4. Risk and Compliance Management: Oversee financial and operational risk
management, ensuring effective internal controls, compliance with national laws,
taxation, donor requirements, and international financial standards (GAAP, IFRS,
IPSAS).
5. Policy Development and Implementation: Lead the development, regular review, and
effective implementation of financial and operational policies to ensure accountability,
transparency, and efficiency across all departments.
6. Grants and Contracts Management: Oversee financial management of grants and
contracts, ensuring budgetary control, compliance with donor regulations, and timely
submission of financial reports and supporting documentation.
7. Resource Mobilization and Sustainability: Provide financial insights to support
strategic decision-making and identify new funding opportunities, partnerships, and
revenue diversification strategies to enhance RHNK’s sustainability.
8. Audit and Donor Assessments: Coordinate internal, external, and donor audits;
ensure implementation and follow-up of recommendations from audit and assessment
reports.
9. Board Secretariat Support: Oversee Board secretariat services and Support Board
Finance and Audit Committee in preparation of board papers, and reports; ensuring
timely follow-up on board directives.
10. Leadership and Capacity Development: Mentor and manage the finance, human
resource, and marketing teams, fostering a culture of Knowledge sharing, accountability
and continuous improvement.
11. Operational and Partner Engagement: Ensure sound financial operations including cash
flow management and accounting controls, and represent RHNK in financial discussions
with partners, donors, other stakeholders and field teams
Location
The employee shall be based at the RHNK secretariat, and shall be required to travel at least
50% of their time.
Qualifications and Experiences
 Bachelor's degree in Finance or accounting, Master’s Degree in the same or
equivalent field, CPA or equivalent qualification a must.
 A member of the Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Kenya (ICPAK).
 At least 10 years of progressive experience in financial management, preferably in the
non-profit sector and Sacco.
 Strong knowledge of financial principles, practices, and regulations.
 Experience managing funds from diverse funders.
 Efficient with expertise in inventory control and processes, managing payroll, general
ledger management, handling bank reconciliations, payment processing and
management of Accounts payable and receivable.
 In-depth understanding of accounting principles, such GAAP, IFRS, IPSAS and varied
donor reporting standards.
 Proficient in the use of accounting software, such as SAP, QuickBooks, Advanced Excel,
SUN, Navision and various ERP systems to efficiently manage financial transactions,
generate reports, and perform data analysis.
 Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
 Ability to work effectively in a multicultural and diverse team environment.
Application Procedure
Interested and qualified candidates should send their applications through to info@rhnk.org
enclosing a detailed curriculum vitae indicating their current and expected salary, copies of
academic and professional certificates and testimonials. Applications will be reviewed on a
rolling basis. Please note that due to the high volume of applications, only candidates selected
for further consideration will be conducted.
RHNK has zero tolerance on sexual exploitation and abuse and all employment offers are
conditional upon the receipt of satisfactory references and signing of our code of conduct and
Safeguarding Policy.
RHNK is an equal opportunity employer committed to Gender, Equality, Diversity and Inclusion.

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 120

Level of Education: bachelor degree

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Application Procedure
Interested and qualified candidates should send their applications through to info@rhnk.org
enclosing a detailed curriculum vitae indicating their current and expected salary, copies of
academic and professional certificates and testimonials. Applications will be reviewed on a
rolling basis. Please note that due to the high volume of applications, only candidates selected
for further consideration will be conducted.
RHNK has zero tolerance on sexual exploitation and abuse and all employment offers are
conditional upon the receipt of satisfactory references and signing of our code of conduct and
Safeguarding Policy.
RHNK is an equal opportunity employer committed to Gender, Equality, Diversity and Inclusion.

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