Regional Finance and Compliance Officer
2026-07-08T06:06:36+00:00
Wetlands International
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nairobi
Nairobi
00100
Kenya
Nonprofit, and NGO
Accounting & Finance, Management, Business Operations, Social Services & Nonprofit
2026-07-15T17:00:00+00:00
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About Wetlands International
Wetlands International is a global not-for-profit organization dedicated to the conservation and wise use of wetlands. We work with communities, governments, and partners to protect and restore wetlands for the benefit of people and nature. Our work spans across Africa, Asia, and the Americas, with a focus on critical wetland ecosystems such as peatlands, mangroves, and river deltas.
Role Context
The Regional Finance and Compliance Officer will play a crucial role in ensuring the financial health and compliance of Wetlands International's projects and operations within the East Africa region. This position requires a proactive and detail-oriented individual with a strong understanding of financial management, grant compliance, and internal controls.
Responsibilities
- Oversee the financial management of regional projects, including budgeting, financial reporting, and cash flow management.
- Ensure compliance with donor regulations, organizational policies, and local laws.
- Develop and implement internal control systems to safeguard organizational assets.
- Prepare financial reports for internal management, donors, and other stakeholders.
- Support internal and external audits, ensuring timely resolution of audit findings.
- Provide financial training and capacity building to project staff and partners.
- Monitor financial performance against budgets and provide variance analysis.
- Manage relationships with banks and other financial institutions.
Qualifications and Experience
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field.
- Professional accounting qualification (e.g., CPA, ACCA) is an added advantage.
- Minimum of 5 years of progressive experience in financial management, preferably within the non-profit sector.
- Proven experience in grant management and compliance with major donor regulations (e.g., USAID, EU).
- Strong knowledge of accounting software and proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively in a multicultural team.
- Fluency in English is required; knowledge of other relevant languages is a plus.
Work Environment
This position is based in Nairobi, Kenya, and may involve occasional travel within the region.
* Oversee the financial management of regional projects, including budgeting, financial reporting, and cash flow management. * Ensure compliance with donor regulations, organizational policies, and local laws. * Develop and implement internal control systems to safeguard organizational assets. * Prepare financial reports for internal management, donors, and other stakeholders. * Support internal and external audits, ensuring timely resolution of audit findings. * Provide financial training and capacity building to project staff and partners. * Monitor financial performance against budgets and provide variance analysis. * Manage relationships with banks and other financial institutions.
* Financial management * Grant compliance * Internal controls * Budgeting * Financial reporting * Cash flow management * Donor regulations * Organizational policies * Local laws * Audit support * Financial training * Capacity building * Variance analysis * Banking relationships * Accounting software * Microsoft Excel * Analytical skills * Problem-solving skills * Organizational skills * Communication skills * Interpersonal skills * Multicultural teamwork
* Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field. * Professional accounting qualification (e.g., CPA, ACCA) is an added advantage. * Minimum of 5 years of progressive experience in financial management, preferably within the non-profit sector. * Proven experience in grant management and compliance with major donor regulations (e.g., USAID, EU). * Strong knowledge of accounting software and proficiency in Microsoft Excel. * Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills. * Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively in a multicultural team. * Fluency in English is required; knowledge of other relevant languages is a plus.
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Vacancy title:
Regional Finance and Compliance Officer
[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Nonprofit, and NGO, Category: Accounting & Finance, Management, Business Operations, Social Services & Nonprofit]
Jobs at:
Wetlands International
Deadline of this Job:
Wednesday, July 15 2026
Duty Station:
nairobi | Nairobi
Summary
Date Posted: Wednesday, July 8 2026, Base Salary: Not Disclosed
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About Wetlands International
Wetlands International is a global not-for-profit organization dedicated to the conservation and wise use of wetlands. We work with communities, governments, and partners to protect and restore wetlands for the benefit of people and nature. Our work spans across Africa, Asia, and the Americas, with a focus on critical wetland ecosystems such as peatlands, mangroves, and river deltas.
Role Context
The Regional Finance and Compliance Officer will play a crucial role in ensuring the financial health and compliance of Wetlands International's projects and operations within the East Africa region. This position requires a proactive and detail-oriented individual with a strong understanding of financial management, grant compliance, and internal controls.
Responsibilities
- Oversee the financial management of regional projects, including budgeting, financial reporting, and cash flow management.
- Ensure compliance with donor regulations, organizational policies, and local laws.
- Develop and implement internal control systems to safeguard organizational assets.
- Prepare financial reports for internal management, donors, and other stakeholders.
- Support internal and external audits, ensuring timely resolution of audit findings.
- Provide financial training and capacity building to project staff and partners.
- Monitor financial performance against budgets and provide variance analysis.
- Manage relationships with banks and other financial institutions.
Qualifications and Experience
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field.
- Professional accounting qualification (e.g., CPA, ACCA) is an added advantage.
- Minimum of 5 years of progressive experience in financial management, preferably within the non-profit sector.
- Proven experience in grant management and compliance with major donor regulations (e.g., USAID, EU).
- Strong knowledge of accounting software and proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively in a multicultural team.
- Fluency in English is required; knowledge of other relevant languages is a plus.
Work Environment
This position is based in Nairobi, Kenya, and may involve occasional travel within the region.
Work Hours: 8
Experience in Months: 24
Level of Education: bachelor degree
Job application procedure
Interested candidates are invited to submit their applications through the Wetlands International careers portal. Please include a cover letter, a detailed CV, and contact information for three professional referees.
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