Finance and procurement manager-LaTaBioCoN project

Responsibilities

• Financial Management and Strategy: Oversee day-to-day accounting, financial planning, budget monitoring, and forecasting for the entire project.
• Contractor and Sub-recipients Auditing: Monitor and audit fund disbursements to Nature based enterprise, contractors and consultants ensuring full compliance with donor regulations.
• Procurement Leadership: Design, implement, and oversee transparent, competitive procurement processes for goods, equipment, and consulting services in line with donor guidelines.
• Financial Reporting: Prepare timely, accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements and donor reports.
• Risk and Compliance Management: Serve as the focal point for internal and external project audits; maintain robust internal control systems to mitigate financial and operational risks.
• Capacity Building: Train and support Nature based enterprise and CMIs on financial compliance, reporting standards, and procurement practices.

Requirements

• Proven expertise navigating the rigorous financial and procurement regulations of international institutional donors (e.g., EU, USAID, GIZ, UN, or similar).

Qualifications

• Education: A University Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or Commerce. Interpersonal Skills: Exceptional integrity, attention to detail, and the ability to work collaboratively across an inclusive, multi-stakeholder environment.egrity, attention to detail, and the ability to work collaboratively across an inclusive, multi-stakeholder environment.
• Donor Compliance: Proven expertise navigating the rigorous financial and procurement regulations of international institutional donors (e.g., EU, USAID, GIZ, UN, or similar).
• Software Competency: Advanced proficiency in financial accounting software (e.g., QuickBooks, Sage, or ERP systems) and Microsoft Excel.
• Interpersonal Skills: Exceptional integrity, attention to detail, and the ability to work collaboratively across an inclusive, multi-stakeholder environment.

Skills