Finance Officer

The Finance Officer assists in maintaining a satisfactory system of Accounting Standards and accounting record-keeping and provide timely and accurate financial information

DUTIES

• Oversee the financial operations of the organization and ensure timely and accurate financial reports and practices
• Manage financial control, prepare and analyze budgets, develop financial reports, and make recommendations to the organization on budget expenditures
• Monitor the expenditures to ensure that program funds are utilized appropriately by the close of the fiscal year
• Ensure that all financial reporting is completed on time and submitted to donors
• Control on all payments issued

SKILLS

Business Skills

• Strong organizational skills, initiative, ability to prioritize work
• Strong ability to multi-task and respond to unanticipated requests quickly
• Ability to perform several tasks with attention to detail
• Ability to perform essential functions under stressful and changing conditions and represent the department in a professional manner
• Ability to maintain outstanding working relationships with external and internal sources
• Ability to show initiative and take responsibility
• Excellent oral and written communication skills

Computer Skills

• Fully competent and capable of applying Accounting software
• Proficient with Microsoft Office programs

ACADEMIC EDUCATION

BA in finance and/or accounting or higher Diploma

EXPERIENCE & KNOWLEDGE

• 3 to 5 years financial accounting experience, preferably in a NGO environment
• Exposure to donor accounting is an advantage