Director – Finance and Administration

Key responsibilities

• Lead financial planning, programme-based budgeting and forecasting to support the Agency's strategic objectives.
• Drive sustainable resource mobilisation and monitor grant and fund utilisation.
• Design and maintain robust internal financial systems and controls.
• Oversee timely quarterly and annual financial statements in line with IPSAS.
• Develop and review Finance and Administration policy and procedure manuals.
• Ensure compliance with national laws, regulations and Agency policies.
• Oversee custody, maintenance and lifecycle management of Agency assets, including the vehicle fleet.
• Put in place asset tracking and verification protocols.
• Oversee stores, inventory, office facilities and administrative services.
• Streamline procurement-related administration, supply chain workflows and logistics.
• Act as the main liaison for internal and external auditors and drive implementation of audit recommendations.

Qualifications & experience

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or Business Administration (Accounting and Finance major).
• Master's degree in Accounting or Finance.
• Mandatory active membership of a recognised professional accounting body such as ICAZ, ACCA or CPA.
• IPSAS certification or training is an advantage.
• At least eight (8) years of post-qualification experience in financial and administrative management, with at least three (3) years at senior management or directorate level.
• Hands-on proficiency in computerised financial management systems, with working knowledge of SAP.

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Published on UPNEXT

14 Nov 2026

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