Position Summary:

The finance officer is responsible for providing effective financial and accounting support to the finance team. He/ She will implement and as needed manage various financial and accounting systems, processes and procedures while adhering to all financial policies as well as good accounting practices (GAAP or IAS/IFRS) for performing the day-to-day accounting works. Working under the direction of Finance Coordinator and maintain up-to- date and accurately record the revenues, expenditures, assets, and liabilities of the Organization & proper documentation of the finance transactions.

Major Duties and Responsibilities:

• Prepare and maintain financial transactions of the Organization in line with IPSAS/general acceptable accounting principles (GAAP).
• Post and record day to day financial transactions in to the system and also reconcile with cash and check register
• Prepare and facilitate budget transfer letters.
• In the support of Admin and HR Manager prepare monthly payroll and payroll reconciliations
• Cash management (including placement/movement of funds in various accounts) classified by donors.
• Maintain organized set of detailed records and file the documents of the financial transaction.
• Prepares trial balance and other financial statements monthly basis and share to the management team for decision making.
• Follow up the timely payment of Income tax and with holding  for the relevant bodies
• Performs the daily accounting activities required to maintain the organizations budget, receipts of income and expenditure according to the financial manual.
• Under the supervision and direction of the finance coordinator she/he works cash reconciliations, account statement reconciliations, check runs, accounts receivable transactions, payroll, accounts payable transactions.
• Prepares financial reports according to the reporting requirements of donors and partners monthly, quarterly & annually basis;
• Prepare payments as per Plan’s approved policies, procedures, and that of the donor rules and regulations.
• prepare a monthly budget vs Actual spending project report for all projects.
• Resolves complex accounting issues or assists other BPDO personnel in resolving financial issues.
• Ensure proper documentation reviews of all payment requests and vouchers, proper filing and completeness including field and partners voucher files and settlements financial documents
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual closing activities.
• Closely work with project/program managers in annual budget planning and quarterly cash forecast activities

• Performs other duties as assigned or required.

Reports to:  Finance Coordinator 

Duration of contract:  September 30,2023with possibility of extension

Required Experiences and Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of relevant work experience in similar position
• BSc/BA in accounting and finance
• Excellent excel and Microsoft office skills is a must, especially for functions relevant to financial management and accounting
• Good time management skills and ability to work in under pressure
• Must be a team player
• Excellent in Peachtree accounting and Quick Books expertise will be considered an asset
• Good communication and writing skills in English language