Job summary

The Finance Officer will be responsible for the timely disbursement of payments to both staff and suppliers (Vendors)

Core Duties and Responsibilities

• The Finance officer will also ensure control over cash and advances and will support timely and accurate reporting of projects financial and accounting information.
• Regularly review payment requests, invoices and demand notes for completeness, reasonability, allowability, and prepare timely payment request for approval of the country director.
• The incumbent will also initiate NBOL and Checks payments for the approval of the signatories (including preparing check schedule and NBOL schedule) & ensure that they are properly delivered & filed appropriately.
• Keenly monitor staff advances and ensure that staffs with unaccounted advances are not given additional advances.
• Maintain a payable tracker and produce monthly payable report for management.
• Prepare and file monthly PAYE & NSSF returns, work on monthly payroll and do cash reconciliations.
• Render support in the preparation of financial reports to donors

• Other duties as assigned by supervisor

Required Qualifications, Skills, Experience and Abilities

• Bachelor degree in business Management, Accounting and Finance, Commerce

• Professional qualification in CPA, or ACCA is required.
• Atleast 3 years of accounting experience for a public or private sector organization
• Experience with international donor environment
• Previous experience in managing US government-funds
• Familiarity with USAID regulations preferred
• Proven skills in financial management
• Computer literacy and knowledge of accounting software systems (e.g. QuickBooks Pro)
• Strong team player with proven communication and collaborative skills.
• Possess strong accuracy, attention to details and ability to follow-through.
• Highly organized with ability to meet deadlines, troubleshoot and problem solve