Finance & Compliance Coordinator

Summary of Position  The purpose of the Finance & Compliance Coordinator is to be responsible for the financial set up and systems within the office according to SFCG standards to support all financial aspects of programme/project implementation as well as for ensuring compliance of all processes with both SFCG and donors’ regulations. Responsibilities •      Prepare monthly payroll •      Prepare monthly payments for the NSSF •      Prepare and submit quarterly income tax •      Conduct internal audit assessment •      Ensure that all supporting documents are in place •      Reconciliation for the balance sheet accounts •      Assist in the preparation of the yearly NSSF settlement •      Assist in the preparation of the yearly income tax reports (R5, R6 and R7) •      Assist in developing new finance tools and templates •      Direct supervision for the finance team •      Prepare monthly reclassify sheet •      Update balance sheet schedules •      Deal with routine financial queries •      Assist Finance and Admin Manager in the preparation of Project Audits •      Ensure financial accounting is in compliance with SFCG policies and procedures and local legal requirements (taxes, social security, insurance where applicable). •      Assist in the production of donor financial reports and any other financial management reports •      Assist in the preparation of budgets for donors •      Support the external auditor to ensure timely audit report statements. •      Performs other duties as assigned by Finance & Admin Manager or, in his absence, by the Country Director. •      The Finance & Compliance Coordinator  must cooperate closely with the Logistics & Administration-HR departments to ensure that all financial transactions are accurate & well documented Requirements and Qualifications •      Bachelor degree in Business field, Masters is a plus preferably in Finance, accounting or any other related field. •      Highly organized, calm, independent with the ability to forecast •      Reliable, responsible, and dependable, and fulfilling obligations. •      Capable of analyzing information and using logic to address work-related issues and problems. •      Able to lead, take charge, and offer opinions and direction. •      Creativity and alternative thinking to develop new ideas for and answers to work-related problems. •      3-4 years of experience in Finance with an INGO. •      Knowledge of donor regulations regarding Financial reporting ( UN, EU and US agencies) •      Dynamic  with creative problem solving skills, particularly in challenging situations; •      Strong oral and written communications skills; •      Cultural sensitivity and adaptability