Finance Specialist at TechnoServe

Job Summary

• The Specialist will play a critical role in supporting an upcoming project by providing guidance and offering proactive relevant solutions.
• They will offer specialized insights, support program development, and help convert organizational goals into actionable plans.
• The Specialist will work with both internal and external subject matter experts to enhance functional impact and operational effectiveness.

Program Overview:

The Finance Specialist reporting to the Finance Controller will support shared and project activities, ensuring the effective use of donor financial resources to meet project goals.

Primary Functions & Responsibilities:

•  Support delivery of finance and accounting activities through refined approaches in accordance with donor regulations and expectations
•  Offer insight on the development of robust policies, procedures and systems of internal control frameworks and quality assurance processes
•  Assist with developing and implementing roll-out activities including developing and facilitating trainings, capacity building, tools, templates, documents and knowledge sharing to team members and partners
•  Contribute to reporting requirements both within the program and other requests as needed
•  Analyze and provide solutions to improve budgeting, monitoring and program implementation on the basis of feedback
•  Ensure all vendor invoices are properly reviewed for accuracy, correctness, and completeness  in line with cost principles and payments are made in accordance with TechnoServe policy
•  Participate actively in month end closure activities and take lead in reconciling all expenses and inflows relating to the project
•  Take the front line in all financial and accounting matters related to the project
•  Stay abreast of industry and market trends, competitive landscapes, industry dynamics, emerging technologies and regulatory changes
•  Participate in the completion of deliverables on time and within budget

Basic Qualifications:

•  Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance, or related field with; minimum 3 years’ experience in international development and or relative sector(s) or field(s)] or a Master’s degree with one year of experience in an international development sector.
•  Understanding of international development ecosystems
•  Possession of ACA/CNA/ACCA/CPA will be an added advantage.

Required Languages: Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal skills, including fluency in English languages.

Travel: Travel up to 50%

Desired Qualifications:

•  Experience working in cross-cultural and multi-stakeholder environments highly desirable
•  Experience in designing and/or organizing training and capacity building

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

•  Analytical and strategic thinking capabilities
•  Ability to synthesize complex information and develop actionable recommendations
•  Strong written and verbal communication skills
•  Proficiency in business software and digital collaboration tools
•  Adaptable problem-solving approach with a commitment to continuous learning
•  Understanding of systemic challenges in economic development
•  Ability to work effectively in dynamic, fast-paced environments.