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Deputy Director - Finance and Administration at Light Up Hope
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Nairobi 🇰🇪 Kenya
Posted 3 days ago (21 Sep 2026) Updated 2 days ago
How to Apply
• Apply via the Light Up Hope portal at docs.google.com
Job Description
The Deputy Director of Finance and Administration oversees finance, procurement, logistics and administrative functions for Light Up Hope, ensuring compliant financial management and efficient operations. Key duties include budgeting, cash‑flow projection, financial reporting, and coordination with program teams. The role provides strategic oversight, strengthens internal controls and supports organizational sustainability.
Qualifications & Requirements
- • Bachelor’s degree (BA/BSc/HND) required
- MBA/MSc/MA and professional certification preferred
Required Skills
Responsibilities
- • Oversee budgeting and ensure resources are allocated appropriately
- • Monitor spending and maintain financial controls to stay within approved budgets
- • Review and validate cash‑flow projections for programs and administration
- • Collaborate with senior management to develop financial strategies and long‑term plans
- • Provide oversight of procurement, logistics and administrative processes
- • Ensure accurate financial reporting, analysis and compliance with regulations
- • Lead the development of internal controls and audit readiness
- • Support cross‑functional collaboration across technical and operations teams