Finance and Operations Associate, WRI Africa Food Program at World Resources Institute (WRI)

• Manage annual project budgets, in coordination with the Finance and Operations Manager, the Director of Food Program and the WRI Africa finance staff
• Develop project budgets, notes and narratives for funding proposals on a need-by-need basis following different donor requirements while adhering to WRI cost and pricing rules and regulations
• Regularly review, update, and monitor all transactions, commitments, and revenue flows for the Food Program and projects to support healthy financial management
• Prepare quarterly projections and reviews to be discussed with the respective project managers and the Finance and Operations Manager, while advising on any risks and providing risk mitigation strategies, or course correction
• Update and maintain project budgets utilizing WRI's budgeting and forecasting software (TM1) and soon to be introduced Workday
• Lead all grant finance aspects of the projects for grant close-outs
• Prepare all financial reports for donors for all projects under the Food Program,
• Create and implement financial best practices for the projects, in line with WRI and donor policies for effective operational efficiency
• Manage all Project audit processes for the projects providing detailed feedback to audit queries on financial matters of the grants
• Monitor all subgrants including budgets, financial reports and provide relevant advice for effective operational and financial efficiency
• Perform periodic financial analysis on all projects to detect and resolve problems

• Review draft contracts and provide advice on financial compliance
• Monitor project performance against grant and contract requirements and deliverables and ensure compliance with the terms and conditions of grants and contracts
• Ensure financial contract requirements are fully understood and met by all partners/subgrantees
• Provide training and support as needed to project partners on grant compliance and financial reporting

• Process documentation for project commitments (i.e., agreements, contracts, payment requests and invoices)
• Liaise with the Finance and Operations Manager to advise the team on budget management and all grant and contract related deadlines, raise and address any financial issues in coordination with the Food Program Director and Project managers
• Support the team on Program Operations and administrative tasks, Workshops and events coordination.

• Education: You have a completed bachelor's degree in finance, Accounting, business or a related field. Relevant work experience is accepted in lieu of a degree
• Experience: You have 3+ years full-time relevant work experience in financial management, grant administration and project operations preferably in a non-profit setting
• Professional qualification: You have attained the highest level of Certified Public Accountant (CPA) in Kenya or other accredited institutions
• Experience organizing and managing detailed and complex budgeting structures, donor reporting and/or grant or financial management
• Experience working with international teams or on projects involving international donors or partners
• Experience preparing financial proposal and reports for donors
• Budgeting experience with Excel and complex spreadsheets, or other budgeting software
• Experience handling multiple projects with varying deadlines as well as rapidly changing priorities
• Languages: You are proficient in English, additional proficiency in French would be a bonus
• Requirements: Existing work authorization is required where this position is based. WRI is unable to authorize visa work authorization.

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