Project Finance Officer
Quick answer
ACT Alliance is hiring a mid-level Project Finance Officer in Kenya to provide finance and accounting support for a project in Africa, with a closing date of 09/30/2026.
- Role
- Project Finance Officer
- Organization
- ACT Alliance
- Location
- Kenya
- Level
- Mid
- Category
- Finance & Administration
The role
Provide dedicated finance and accounting support for the project “Accelerating Adaptation Action Through Faith-Led Advocacy in Africa”, ensuring accurate project accounting, close monitoring of expenditure against the budget, compliance with donor and ACT Alliance requirements, timely financial reporting and complete supporting documentation.
What you'll do
- Maintain accurate project financial records
- Closely monitor project expenditure against the approved donor budget
- Review project expenditure to ensure costs are eligible, reasonable, appropriately authorised and supported in accordance with donor rules and approved project arrangements
- Prepare timely and accurate financial information and donor financial reports
- Review invoices, contracts, payment documentation and other supporting records
- Work closely with the project team to provide budget monitoring information, explain variances and support informed financial decision-making
What it takes
- University degree or professional qualification in finance, accounting, business administration, grants management or a related field
- At least 3–5 years of relevant finance and project accounting experience
- Demonstrated experience in project accounting, budget monitoring, donor financial reporting and compliance
- Good knowledge of donor financial requirements and experience checking expenditure eligibility against donor rules and approved budgets
- Experience monitoring project expenditure, reviewing supporting documentation, reconciling accounts and investigating variances
- Strong Excel skills and experience with accounting or financial management systems
What you'll bring
Frequently asked questions
Where is the job located?
The job is located in Kenya.
What is the compensation?
The compensation is not specified.
What are the key qualifications required?
Key qualifications include a university degree or professional qualification in finance, accounting, business administration, grants management or a related field, and at least 3–5 years of relevant finance and project accounting experience.
How do I apply?
Interested candidates are invited to submit their application through the ACT Alliance Secretariat recruitment portal by 30 September 2026.
How to apply
Apply directly on ACT Alliance's site. We link straight through — no resume parsing, no profile to fill out.
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