Finance Officer

Key Responsibilities

• Project Budgeting:
  • Collaborate with project coordinators to develop accurate and comprehensive project budgets aligned with donor requirements and organizational standards.
  • Monitor project budgets throughout implementation, ensuring adherence to financial guidelines and making recommendations for adjustments as needed.
• Financial Reporting:
  • Prepare regular financial reports for internal and external stakeholders, providing accurate and timely information on project financial performance.
  • Coordinate with project teams to gather necessary data for reporting and ensure compliance with donor reporting requirements.
• Orphan Support Finances:
  • Oversee and manage the financial aspects related to orphan support programs, including the preparation and distribution of funds and maintaining accurate records of financial transactions.
  • Develop and maintain distribution lists for orphan support, ensuring transparency, accuracy, and compliance with organizational policies.
• Financial Record Keeping:
  • Maintain accurate and up-to-date financial records for all donor projects and activities.
  • Ensure the financial transactions are properly documented, coded, and filed in accordance with accounting principles.
• Compliance and Audit Support:
  • Assist in the preparation of financial documentation and support the organization’s compliance with audit requirements.
  • Collaborate with auditors to provide necessary financial information during audits and reviews.  

Qualifications:

• Fluency in English language
• Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, or a related field. Professional certification (e.g., ACCA, CMA, CPA) is a plus.
• Proven experience in financial management, accounting, and budgeting.
• Familiarity with non-profit financial management, grant accounting, and donor reporting.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with attention to detail.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to understand the work environment and competing priorities in conjunction with developing and meeting project goals.
• Ability to interact with people from all organizational levels.
• Ability to adapt to frequent change.
• Ability to manage multiple initiatives with competing priorities and deadlines.
• Excellent interpersonal communication and teamwork skills
• Strong organization and time management skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.