Senior Finance Officer

Specific Duties/Job Description

• Prepare and submit the Monthly Accounting Reports (MAR) and other financial reports as may be required.
• Perform monthly bank and cash reconciliations.
• Development of annual program budgets for various grants
• Responsible for account reconciliations and preparation of cash flow forecasts
• Timely preparation and submission of Wire transfer requests to HQ
• Monitor expenses against the program budget, and provide precise detailed reports
• Ensure the organization is tax compliant and ensure filing of the same where required
• Prepare all required documentation for internal audits.
• Responsible for cash management: Bank Accounts and Cash Books balances and the corresponding monthly reconciliations.
• Reviewing partner financial reports to ensure compliance grant requirements
• Ensure all accounting transactions and sequential coding of vouchers is made
• Provide support to field partner offices on finance issues including accounting policies procedures and grant rules.
• Provide financial training to partners on needed areas including policies & procedures, sub award rules, audit compliance.
• Support continuous development and implementation of sound financial management systems and controls
• Oversee office administrative roles and ensure day to day office operations are smooth
• Supervise finance and administrative staff.
• Any other duty as may be assigned by the Country Programs Director.

Qualifications:

• Advanced degree (Masters) in Finance, Accounting or a similar field
• A minimum of 5 years of experience in finance management, accounting or any other related position, especially in a supervisory role
• Proficiency in financial accounting software including payroll management systems
• Experience in grants and sub-grants management especially within an international organization setting. Experience with US-government grants is desirable.
• Competent understanding of the countrys finance laws including on corporate and individual taxation and cross-border banking systems.
• Working knowledge of human resource policies and procedures within an international organization setting
• Strong financial reporting and presentation skills
• Proficient communication skills with demonstrable proficiency in both written and oral English
• Strong inter-personal communication and relations skills
• Competent knowledge of basic computer applications including Google Drive, MS Office Suite
• Experience with international organizations is desired.