Summary of Key Functions:
Under the direct supervision of the Finance Coordinator the incumbent shall carry out the duties given below to achieve the mission:

Prepare and maintain accurate financial records, reports, and budgets.
Process invoices in support of payments as may be required. 
Review/record accounts payable and accounts receivable in line with organizational policies, and standards. 
Ensure that the financial system is always up to date with financial data. 
Manage petty cash
Perform any other accounting duty that may arise from time to time.
Ensure that all banking transactions are done on time with very minimum risk and in line with organizational policies.
In collaboration with other finance staff, support the HoF to reconcile bank statements.
Work with Operations and Business Development teams to prepare all budgets that may be required.
Support the HoF to routinely review and recommend the revision of policies and support in implementing same within the organization.
Support the preparation of month end/quarterly financial reports.
Support both the conduct and management of internal and external audit processes.
Provide support to the HoF to implement all audit recommendations.
Update financial spreadsheets with daily transactions.
Prepare balance sheets; Track and reconcile bank statements.
Create cost analysis reports.
Process tax payment; Support monthly payroll and keep organized records.
Record accounts payable and accounts receivable.
Process invoices and follow up with clients, suppliers and partners as needed.
Provide administrative support during budget preparation etc. 

Financial Reporting:

Prepare and revise finance and operations guidelines in order that they adhere to donor requirements.
Prepare quarterly reports, consolidated annual fiscal report, cumulative life of project report, and any other required donor submissions.
Manage the reporting component of the award including reconciling timesheets with financial reports; oversee administrative duties as needed.

Impact of Results
Establishing reliable and accurate accounting/financial procedures will enable efficient planning and use of resources contributing towards effective implementation of project activities.
Qualifications & Preferred Skills
Essential

 A degree in Finance, Accounting or Economics with at least three years of post-qualification experience.
A professional qualification such as CNA, ACCA, and ICMA is an added advantage.
A solid knowledge of financial and accounting procedures
Experience in using financial software like QuickBooks, etc.
Advanced MS Excel skills Knowledge of financial and tax regulations
Excellent analytical and numerical skills
Strong ethics, with an ability to manage confidential data.

To be successful in this role you must have: Experience in the management of a team and excellent analysis and reporting skills; with high regard toward preserving the confidentiality of work-related information and data.