INKOMOKO Director Group Finance Policies and Reporting Jobs Kenya 2026 – NGO Jobs in Kenya

ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• The Director, Group Finance Policies and Reporting is a senior leadership role within Inkomoko’s finance team. This position leads the development, harmonization, and enforcement of finance policies across all countries of operation and oversees strategic, cross-functional financial initiatives that support organizational growth, compliance, and sustainability.
• This role serves as a strategic partner to the CFO, working closely with internal stakeholders, donors, and regulatory bodies to ensure financial excellence and alignment with Inkomoko’s mission.

Key Responsibilities

Finance Process Design & Optimization

• Lead the design, documentation, and continuous improvement of standardized finance processes (e.g., procure-to-pay, budgeting, reporting, internal controls).
• Promote automation and digitalization in finance workflows across countries.
• Ensure efficiency, scalability, and data integrity of financial operations through strong systems and processes.
• Lead the GL ownership matrix and optimisation of the Chart of Accounts for Group financial reporting purposes.

Finance Policy Development & Governance

• Lead the development, harmonization, and implementation of Inkomoko’s finance policies across countries and departments.
• Ensure finance policies are compliant with international standards, local regulations, and donor requirements.
• Ensure finance policies are well-communicated, understood, and consistently applied across all offices.
• Establish a robust finance policy governance structure, including version control, training, communication, and periodic reviews.

Group Financial Consolidation and reporting

• Lead the timely and accurate preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual group consolidated IFRS financial statements.
• Develop and maintain consolidation processes, tools, and policies, ensuring alignment with IFRS and donor-specific reporting standards.
• Ensure elimination of intercompany balances and transactions during consolidation.
• Design and implement a group chart of accounts and reporting structures aligned with Inkomoko’s operations and strategic goals.

• Provide regular consolidated financial reports for executive leadership and board oversight.
• Support financial planning and analysis with group-level insights and trend analysis.
• Coordinate with the FP&A and treasury teams for group-level cash flow and forecast planning.

Strategic Financial Projects

• Lead or support major cross-functional initiatives such as the ERP implementation, financial systems upgrades and shared services models.
• Design and lead high-impact, time-bound financial projects including country expansion,  investment readiness, and capital planning.
• Oversee integration of financial systems across country offices to ensure consistency, efficiency, and data accuracy.
• Collaborate with Executive Leadership on cross-cutting initiatives such as cost recovery frameworks, shared service models, or new revenue streams.

Internal Controls, Risk Management, & Compliance

• Ensure all group consolidation activities comply with internal controls and external regulatory requirements.
• Monitor accounting developments and propose process updates as needed.
• Lead on consolidation policies for new entities or country operations.
• Conduct finance risk assessments and recommend internal controls to safeguard Inkomoko’s assets.
• Work closely with internal audit, legal, and external consultants to ensure compliance with financial policies and donor regulations.
• Oversee country-level policy adaptation and support teams in implementing risk mitigation strategies.
• Lead the annual group audit process in collaboration with external auditors.
• Coordinate with country finance teams to ensure local audits align with group audit timelines and requirements.
• Provide consolidated data for grant, donor, and statutory reporting.

Stakeholder Engagement & Organizational Alignment

• Serve as a trusted advisor to country finance leads and program managers on financial policies and strategic initiatives.
• Lead training and workshops to enhance financial policy literacy across the organization.
• Prepare and present financial policy updates and project reports to the Board, donors, and other key stakeholders.
• Promote alignment between finance policies and operational realities through ongoing engagement with People and Culture, Operations and Program teams.
• Drive process improvements and innovation in financial operations, including automation and digitalization of financial workflows.
• Monitor external trends and best practices in financial governance and adapt learnings for Inkomoko’s context.

Team Leadership and Collaboration 

• Build and manage a high-performing consolidation and group reporting team.
• Mentor and coach finance staff across the group to build capacity in consolidation best practices.
• Partner with the IT team to ensure effective use of financial systems (ERP, consolidation tools).
• Align the finance team’s work and culture with Inkomoko’s values and talent framework, emphasizing learning, inclusion, and impact.

Qualifications and Experience

• Advanced degree (MBA, MSc Finance) or CPA/ACCA designation required.
• 15+ years of progressive leadership experience in finance, policy development, or financial strategy within a multinational Africa-focused.
• External Audit experience would be an added advantage
• Deep understanding of donor compliance, financial governance, and multi-country regulatory environments.
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage complex projects across geographies.
• Strong systems thinking, with experience implementing or improving ERP systems.
• Excellent communication, facilitation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong commitment to inclusion, impact, and mission-driven work.