Finance Officer / Accountant

Working within RMF team in the headquarter office, The Finance Officer/Accountant will be responsible for ensuring the overall and efficiency of the Finances related to RMF projects. This involves establishing and streamlining processes with adherence to donor requirements and regulations as well as developing and overseeing financial matters of RMF programs and projects. Additionally, s/he will be responsible for representing the organization to donors. S/he will report to the Finance & Administrative Director and will be part of the Finance Department. With the guidance of the Finance & Administrative Director and in coordination with the Finance & Administration Manager, the Finance Officer is responsible for day-to-day data processing and financial end month closure while keeping in line with RMF policies, procedures and donor requirements. This position also requires close working relationship with Programs, Admin, Human resource and Procurement unit. Responsibilities: Ensure compliance with RMF procedures and Policies Ensures all financial transactions are reasonable, appropriate, and necessary. Ensure full compliance with all statutory regulations of audit, legal and tax requirements Process payments through preparation of checks and bank transfers after submission of complete supporting documents making sure to abide by RMF policies. Ensure all required Finance related information is filed properly keeping confidentiality at all instances as required by RMF policies Preparation and checking of bank reconciliation statements of all accounts on monthly basis. Conduct a thorough preparation of new budget and existing grant budget revision ensuring that all costs are covered and are not under/over budgeted in addition to correct use of the RMF and donor budget formats. Review the budget spending and advice relevant staff on spending status and ask for feedback on all over/under spending. Work with the Finance & Administration Manager on the monthly shared program cost allocation. Prepare Donor financial reports for review by the Finance & Administration Manager. Ensure in close collaboration with the Program Coordinator/Project Coordinators timely and accurate preparation and submission of financial reports to donors and partners. Oversee procurement processes and ensure compliance with the organization’s Policies Maintain and update fixed assets on RMF’s accounting system and ensure proper operation, maintenance and appropriate distribution of office equipment. Keep record and conduct physical verification at least once a year, and prepare annual physical verification report to present to Finance & Administrative Director Assist during the donor verification visit and the audit process. Other tasks as assigned by the supervisor.  Job Requirements: Minimum 2 to 3 years in an Accounting /Finance position preferably in an NGO. Bachelor’s degree in finance and accounting or similar. Advance level of MS office (Windows, Word, Excel, and Power Point) Good communication skills. Working experience on budget preparation, budget management and financial reports will be an added advantage. Familiarity and experience in use of accounting software is a must. Prior experience working with donor-funded projects is a plus