Finance Officer

Oxfam are looking for a highly experienced Finance Officer with excellent accounting knowledge, strong organisational skills and high level of initiative, motivation and interpersonal skills.  The Finance Officer is responsible and accountable for the day to day financial operations.    Key Responsiblities: Bank Paperwork/contact/signatory updates and follow up Top-Up Project Budgeting Monthly Financial reports (MFR) Contact suppliers and banks for payment Ensure proper and complete documentation and filing in place Cash Maintenance Payment and receipt voucher preparations Preparation of Checks and transfers Ensure proper Authorization level for payments Focal point for Payment processing and follow up Salary advances preparation and communicate on monthly basis with Oxford in this regard Float issuance, monitor and settlement Adhere to the filing system Journal and Cash books maintenance Uploading vouchers in the system Information and vouchers handling with Auditors Tax/NSSF payments and follow-up Responsibilities for Registers Monthly End  Reconciliations and Registers      SKILLS AND COMPETENCE:   Over 3 years experience in a similar role in a small  Finance team Strong experience of bookkeeping and strong knowledge of accounting practice and principles. Excellent numeracy skills and good experience and knowledge of computerized finance and information systems and procedures.  Manages resources and deadlines with minimum supervision. High level of initiative Good communication and interpersonal skills Recommends and implements improvements Influences ways of working Coaches junior and peer staff Shows evidence of high level of planning skills Responsible, flexible and adaptable Good team player and builder Excellent knowledge of accounting. Strong organisational skills, detail oriented with ability to produce accurate work under tight deadlines. Ability to work and communicate effectively with partners/beneficiaries to insure compliance with Oxfam GB policies and procedures. Ability to adapt to a fast changing environment and numerous, conflicting job requirements. Ability to speak, read, write and work in English, Arabic fluently Proven experience working in a similar role in a small finance team.