• 1. Financial management operations. • Provide technical oversight on the accounting system and ensure proper functionality. • Safeguard that complete and accurate accounting records are maintained. • Ensure that statutory payments are submitted on time and handled in alignment with the government regulations and finance policies. • Set the standards for the financial processes and monitors the operational performance of the team. • Regularly review the effectiveness of the financial management processes, internal controls and implement modifications for improvement. • Monitor periodic reconciliations with Watoto ministries’ suppliers and debtors. • 2. Strategy and policy development • Develop and regularly reviews Watoto ministries finance policy and ensures it is in line with international accounting standards. • Participate in the costing and budgeting of Watoto ministries strategic plans and projects. • Develop and regularly review the standard operating procedures and finance risk mitigation strategy to facilitate smooth finance operations. • 3. Human resource management and development • Assist in the management of recruitment of team members. • Ensure that new staff in the department are properly oriented, smooth onboarding, and performance standards are well explained. • Manage and ensure that all staff have clearly defined performance action plans, and the periodic appraisals are held. • Instigate initiatives that aim to develop the performance and development of team members to deliver high performance standards. • Establish and prepare a suitable annual leave schedule for staff in the department • 4. Preparation of Reports • Develop and formulate periodic reports in line with the organization’s reporting guidelines to management and finance committee. • Maintain oversight over the budget variance reporting for Watoto ministries.

• The applicant for the role should hold at least a minimum of a bachelor’s degree in commerce, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field. • Chartered membership of ACCA, CPA or similar organisation is required. • Proficiency in accounting system software and knowledge of financial management statutory obligations, requirements, and dynamics. • At least 7 years working experience in a similar organization or industry. • Computer literacy and advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Applications and database. • Proven strong leadership skills and ability to drive a team and ability to demonstrate strategic thinking aptitudes. • Good interpersonal skills and strong verbal, and written communication skills. • Strong accuracy and attention to detail while able to deliberate laterally and creatively.