Finance & Grant Lead

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Lead efforts to secure financing for projects/programs, including grants, equity, and other funding sources.
• Manage relationships with financial institutions, investors, and donors to ensure adequate funding for project implementation.
• Support proposal development teams in preparing budgets that meet donor requirements.
• Identify and assess financial risks associated with projects, including market, credit, liquidity, and operational risks.
• Develop risk mitigation strategies and controls to safeguard the organization's financial interests and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Monitor and report on key financial metrics, compliance issues, and emerging risks to management team.
• Conduct due diligence, financial analysis, and valuation assessments to assess the feasibility and risks of strategic transactions.
• Lead negotiations, structuring, and execution of transactions, including drafting transaction documents and coordinating with legal, tax, and other advisors.
• Ensure timely assessment of existing structures, policies, and practices in the Finance Division with the support of the Internal Auditor.
• Oversee tax management functions for the organization and ensure proper financial reporting in line with regulatory guidelines and statutory requirements.
• Ensure capacity-building training and personal development for the finance team and non-finance staff on effective financial management and Finance processes. 
• Coordinate the cost-sharing and allocation process on available budgets and supervise the cost allocation and amortization to ensure proper cost and revenue matching for the relevant cost and budget period.
• Manage the relationship with CPHI's external auditors, manage the year-end process, external audit, preparation of annual financial statements, and sign-off from relevant stakeholders. 
• Develop annual fiscal year budgets and forecasts with the Executive Director to develop and implement grant and proposal budgeting and forecasting systems.
• Monitor the technical implementation of grants to ensure timely progress and according to submitted technical reports, proposed strategy, and work plans
• Lead the budgeting process and achieve financial targets and burn rate while optimizing resource allocation.
• Create and update forecasts, prepare and review budget vs. actual variances, identify overspending or underspending red flags, and complete budget modifications as needed. 
• Develop time allocation plans for assigned grants and contracts and participate in year-end close-out of grants and contracts in preparation for the annual audit. 
• Develop clear SOPs for the finance management of the organization to drive effective collaboration and productivity.
• Contribute to the improvement of internal processes and tools related to finance and operational processes.

GOVERNANCE 

• Ensure CPHI complies with statutory and legal requirements, including statutory reporting, completion of the annual report, and the maintenance of relevant registers and organizational books. 
• Provide advice to the Board and Executive Director on any financial responsibilities prevailing upon the organization. 
• Engage in Financial Modelling and analysis and present periodic reports to the Executive Director and the Board

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS  AND ABILITIES 

• Substantial budgeting, budget/expense analysis, and accounting experience.
• Knowledge of local law in taxation and local regulatory reporting procedures.
• Must have knowledge and application of QuickBooks accounting software
• Excellent interpersonal and supervisory skills.
• Good capacity-building, presentation, and facilitation skills. 
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to articulate ideas clearly and persuasively.
• Demonstrated ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a team environment. 
• Passion for social impact and an interest in the nonprofit sector
• A proactive and self-motivated attitude with a willingness to learn and take initiative. 
• Knowledge of grant funding sources and databases is advantageous. 
• Understanding partnership development and collaboration strategies is a plus
• Proven experience in budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis. 

QUALIFICATIONS AND ESSENTIAL COMPETENCIES:

• Master's degree in Finance, Accounting, or related discipline.
• ACCA/ACA/ANAN/CFA certified
• Minimum of 5 years' experience in senior leadership role within an international NGO or donor-funded organization.
• Proven experience managing multi-donor budgets 
• Strong understanding of international financial regulations, compliance frameworks, and audit standards.
• Expert knowledge of Government rules and regulations concerning NGO financial management.
• Knowledge of the relevant public donors' regulations.