Job Description


As a Finance Officer, you will report to the Project Support Manager and oversee financial planning, budget utilization, and expenditure tracking. You will ensure compliance with financial policies, reconcile accounts, and prepare financial reports for audits.
Your role includes analyzing project costs, reviewing financial procedures, and coordinating internal and external audits. Strong accounting knowledge and analytical skills are required.


Key Responsibilities


Track and submit all project cost and expenditures;
Develop project accounting framework that facilitate reporting as per the contract;
Preparation of the budget, control and periodic project financial reporting;
Monitor Project budget utilization to ensure efficient utilization of allocated funds and alert management of any risks exposure;
Examine monthly expenditure controls and commitments to identify possible project budget deficits;
Review of financial procedures and policies in line with the regulations and contract while ensuring compliance with internal controls;
Analyze, reconcile and maintain the general ledger accounts, while establishing any un reconciling items;
Prepare monthly journal entries and adjustments, including supporting;
document documentation and appropriate descriptions;
Prepare and analysis all project financials as per the contract for annual audit;
Coordinate external and internal audits and ensure its effective implementation of recommendation;
Preparation and submission of financial, accounting and management reports on weekly, monthly, quarterly and annually for decision making;
Coordinate project bank reconciliations with consortium members;


Required qualifications, Skills and Experience


At least six (6) years’ relevant work experience;
Bachelor’s degree in any of the following disciplines: – Finance, Commerce (finance option), Accounting,  Economics, or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
Certified Public Accountant (CPA) part II;
A member of the relevant professional body;
Proficiency in computer applications packages; and
Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.