The Finance Officer is responsible for maintaining financial, accounting, administrative, and personnel services in order to meet legislative requirements and organizational operations.

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting or relevant field.

• In-depth knowledge of financial regulations and accounting processes.

• Outstanding analytical and time management skills.

• Strong attention to detail.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Main Activities

• Keep accurate records for all daily transactions

• Process invoices

• Record accounts payable

• Update internal systems with financial data

• Prepare monthly, quarterly and annual financial reports

• Assist with budget preparation, Review and implement financial policies

• Ensure that all donor reports are submitted accurately and within the appropriate timelines.

• Provide regular forecasts and assist the Executive Director in preparing forecasts for the  organization and for planning purposes.

• Evaluating the various revenue channels, advising on risk and areas in which operational efficiencies can be attained.

• Monitor and control current expenditures to ensure that expenditures remain within available funding and approved budgets.

• Ensure adherence and due process of procurement systems

Administer employee Files and Records 

• Document new employees

• Administer benefit entitlements

• Maintain the leave management system

• Verify annual leave records

• Calculate and action deductions

• Submit remittances

• Prepare, review and file payroll summaries, journals and reports

• Order office supplies

• Manage the filing, storage and security of documents.

• Manage the repair and maintenance of computer and office equipment