JOB DETAILS:

JOB DESCRIPTION
Reporting directly to: The Principal Reports indirectly to: Board of Governors Direct reports: Accounts Officer / Assistant

KEY RESULT AREAS
• Budgeting and Planning Take lead in the AJLVTI management team in the development of the annual budgets and or project specific budget
• Financial System Development and Oversight - Develop, manage and implement an efficient finance management system with appropriate controls; act as the systems administrator for the Quickbooks:
• Finance Analysis, Reporting and advisory
• Prepare accurate, timely, and prudent financial and management information reports to support effective financial decisions
• Disbursements of payments - Ensure accurate and timely disbursement of funds; ensuring that payments are made to vendors, implementing partners, service providers and other stakeholders:
• Financial Administration Ensure that routine financial administration is carried out in accordance with good accounting practice; adhering to AJLVTI financial policies and to the donor/funder agreements:
• Team Management - Lead the Accounts Officer effectively and efficiently to ensure the provision of high levels of (internal & external) service:

Qualifications
• Bachelor's degree in Commerce (Accounting Option) or (BBS) Business Studies/(BBA) Administration (Accounting Option) from a recognized University/Institution.
• Relevant business degree such as Business Administration, Accounting / Finance, Commerce, Business Management Certification in Accounting in either ACCA, CPA or CIMA
• Relevant Experience
• 5 years' experience in similar position or Senior Assistant Accountant in a reputable Institution Good knowledge of IFRS and Taxation Management
• Good computer skills (advanced knowledge of Word, Excel, Internet/Email) and familiarity with QuickBooks
• Good communication and interpersonal skills Strong problem solving and analytical skills

A cover letter together with a current CV, Certified copies of all the academic transcripts and certificates, other relevant supporting documents should be sent to the emails below infoEA@fieldsoflife.org  and hr@fieldsoflife.org ,