Senior Admin/Accountant – Sustainable Fashion & Employment Creation at Comitato Internazionale per lo Sviluppo dei Popoli (CISP)

About the Role

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a motivated professional to lead the financial and administrative management of a sustainable fashion and employment creation project.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead overall financial planning, coordination, implementation, and monitoring of project activities related to finance and administration
• Ensure timely execution of the financial work plan and achievement of results
• Manage financial and administrative aspects of the project, ensuring compliance with AICS, CISP, and project regulations
• Develop and oversee budgets, financial and narrative reports, and expenditure tracking to ensure effective resource utilization in coordination with the Project Manager
• Develop staff, partner, and supplier contracts ensuring full compliance with organizational requirements
• Develop Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) in collaboration with relevant staff
• Work with the monitoring & evaluation professional to collect and analyze key financial data and propose project modifications where necessary
• Assist the Project Manager in developing a successful business model for the Fashion Lab to ensure self-sustainability after project completion
• Develop budgets for grant proposals to secure support and growth beyond the current financial cycle
• Train key staff in SOPs and book-keeping, ensuring compliance with donor purchasing and contracting requirements
• Coordinate weekly meetings with the Program Manager and CISP financial representative

Key Deliverables

• Monthly financial reports to project leadership
• Quarterly reports for approval and delivery to CISP
• Annual project audit
• End of project audit

Required Qualifications

Education:

• University degree in a relevant field such as Project Management, Business Administration, or Accounting

Professional Experience:

• Minimum 5 years of experience in financial management
• Proven expertise in financial and budget management
• Experience in human resources management

Location

Nairobi, Kenya