Finance and Procurement Manager at LEAP Africa

Job Description

• The ideal candidate is results-driven, detail-oriented, and committed to operational excellence.
• They will lead and collaborate with cross-functional teams to strengthen financial systems, manage budgets and forecasts, provide strategic financial insights, oversee cost-effective procurement processes, build stakeholder confidence, and ensure robust internal controls and accountability mechanisms are embedded in all financial and procurement operations to achieve organizational sustainability and impact.

Core Duties and Responsibilities

• Report to and work closely with the Chief Operating Officer/Executive Director and the Board Finance committee in the preparation of the organizational annual budgets, monitoring of all project and operational expenditures in line with the approved budget and work plan.
• Evaluate financial performance of the organization including the use of other financial control and evaluation techniques.
• Ensure 100% long-term financial stability through strategic investment, effective management of capital assets, and implementation of sustainable financial practices.
• Develop and maintain an asset management plan, including acquisition, maintenance, and disposal of assets.
• Monitor financial performance against budgets and forecasts. Identify and report on financial risks and opportunities.
• Manage the organization’s capital assets to ensure optimal utilization and return on investment.
• Communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders regarding financial strategies and performance.
• Collaborate with other departments to align financial management with overall organizational objectives and to produce all project financial reports.
• Identify opportunities for cost savings and efficiency improvements
• Preparing weekly and monthly reports, quarterly report for Directors and Management and Operationalize the DOA framework
• Preparation of programme financial report, programme profit and loss report etc, working alongside the programme/project leads.
• Financial Sustainability via efficient grants management
• Overseeing all statutory audits, tax remittances, annual returns filing with CAC, weekly SCUML reporting, 501(3)c etc.
• Establish and enforce proper accounting and internal control systems, payment, expense and retirement process, asset management, insurance etc.
• Ensure compliance with statutory regulations.
• Control and manage timely cash disbursement and ensure there is supporting documents for all transactions and accurate recording and filing of all financial documents.
• Perform monthly bank reconciliations, interface primarily with the bank on all LEAP Africa’s accounts matters, review accounting transactions to ensure compliance with relevant laws, policies and procedures.
• Conduct comprehensive assessments of the organization’s assets to determine their value and suitability for liquidation.
• Develop and implement strategic plans for asset liquidation, aligning with organizational goals and financial objectives.
• Supervise the Procurement team to ensure the proper certification of all vendors, contractors, and local partners in various programme locations, ensuring payment within established policies and local banking procedures.

Requirements
The required candidate should possess the following:

• Minimum of a Master’s Degree in Finance, Accounting, or Business Administration is required.
• Professional certification such as ACCA, ICAN, or equivalent is mandatory; additional certifications in risk, audit, or procurement are an asset.
• 10+ years of progressive experience in financial and procurement management within the social development, NGO, or related industry.
• At least 5 years in a senior leadership role, with a proven track record of managing finance and procurement teams.
• Strong background in risk management and audit.
• Proficiency in financial management and accounting tools such as Sage, Oracle, Netsuite, or other ERP systems.
• Demonstrated expertise in budgeting, forecasting, investment management, and donor compliance.
• Excellent proficiency in MS Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint), Google Workspace, and other data analysis tools.
• Strong interpersonal, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, with great presentation ability.
• Excellent communication and speaking skills, both oral and written.
• High ethical standards, sound judgment, and alignment with LEAP Africa’s values (ARIISE – Audacity, Respect, Integrity, Innovation, Synergy, and Excellence).
• International exposure and travel experience are added advantages.
• Self-driven and motivated.

Key Competencies Required to succeed in this role: 

• Finance Management and Reporting Skills
• Risk and Compliance Management skills 
• Strategic thinking 
• Leadership and People Management skills
• Stakeholder Management Skills 
• Communication and Presentation Skills 
• Ethics and Integrity Skills 
• Adaptation and Innovation Skills