Finance Officer

Overall purpose of the job Should maintain effective control of all financial matters Ensuring that MAG financial procedures are complied with accuracy. Principal responsibilities Pay Roll Maintain an understanding and knowledge of payroll calculations relating to negotiating bodies, pay grade/rates and statutory deductions in order to enable the accurate calculation and processing of individual payrolls. Process monthly data relating to the creating of salary sheets and any required amendments to these Responsible for the processing of monthly basic salary details and other salary amendments used to calculate salaries and wages. Responsible for reconciling input data to control totals. Responsible for ensuring required paperwork is despatched to the authorised bank by the due date. Respond to/answer enquiries, within prescribed timescales, concerning payroll information from employees, managers and other stakeholders. Assist the Finance Manager in the operation of the payroll function specific to a number of payrolls. Maintaining a knowledge and understanding of the computer payroll system Ensuring personal data is kept up to date and that all starters are commenced and leavers deleted on correct date. Assist with the reconciliation of individual payrolls and control account totals. Finance As tasked by the Finance Manager, ensure that all books of accounts are up to date and that support documents, including computer generated spreadsheets for all the financial transactions, are kept in systematic order and in safe and secured conditions.  Maintain accurate and effective financial controls on all the transactions effected within the programme, including per diems to international staff. Provide monthly financial reports to the Finance Manager. Ensure that all staff salaries are made in accordance with the up to date nominal roll provided by the Administration Manager on a monthly basis and that payments are clearly recorded and signed for by each member of staff. Provide training and development to national staff in line with MAG’s financial and administrative requirements.