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Finance Coordinator - Nairobi at Legal Action Worldwide (LAW)
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Nairobi 🇰🇪 Kenya
Posted 6 days ago (30 Sep 2026) Updated 5 days ago
How to Apply
Apply via the Legal Action Worldwide BambooHR portal at legalactionworldwide.bamboohr.com.
Job Description
The Finance Coordinator will support programme managers across Africa by overseeing internal and external financial operations, ensuring compliance with donor requirements, and building capacity with local partners. Responsibilities include budget preparation assistance, financial reporting, and coordination with the Geneva finance team.
Qualifications & Requirements
- • Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration or a related field
- • Minimum 5 years’ experience in finance or accounting, preferably in an NGO or international development setting
- • Proven ability to work with donor frameworks such as NORAD, US, FCDO, EU or UN agencies
- • Experience with financial management systems (e.g., Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central, Navision)
- • Strong analytical, problem‑solving and organizational skills
- • Excellent communication skills for interacting with diverse stakeholders
Required Skills
Responsibilities
- • Strengthen management and coordination of internal and external financial operations
- • Assist partners with grant‑related budget preparation and ensure donor compliance
- • Support capacity‑building initiatives for local partners on financial procedures
- • Coordinate with the Finance Manager in Geneva to align reporting and audit requirements
- • Monitor financial transactions, reconcile accounts and maintain accurate records
- • Ensure adherence to Legal Action Worldwide policies and donor frameworks