Finance Officer

The Finance Officer is responsible for overseeing all aspects of the project’s finances and accounting initiatives.  He/she is responsible for the overall management of the Finance and Accounting unit and will closely work with the Director to create, implement and analyze financial budgets and forecasts, ensuring alignment with programmatic strategies. The Finance Officer will also be responsible for setting up and maintaining adequate financial reporting in accordance with donor requirements.    Analyze, develop and monitor project budgets, ensuring fiscal control measures and program budgets controls are in place to realize the program deliverables. Reinforce existing procedures and systems for financial management and control in compliance with donor requirements. Ensure timely delivery of quality financial reports to donors and internal reports to director and Program Manager. Work closing with MOSAIC Program Manager to ensure that effective budgetary control is undertaken. Support reinforcing systems and procedures related to logistic operations such as procurement, distribution, materials control compliant with donor and MOSAIC requirements. Support the development and implementation of financial management capacity building for the staff. Responsible for collecting cash forecasts from program manager and requesting funds in a timely manner. Maintain a continuous overview of funding levels and pay particular attention to shared support costs. Responsible for preparation of all required documentation for financial auditors. Oversee the project-end procedures, ensuring that all financial returns are completed accurately. Collaborate with internal auditor. Contribute to the development of proposals with regards to budget in cooperation with MOSAIC Program Manager and director. Perform any other duties assigned by MOSAIC director.   REQUIRED COMPETENCIES: 5-10 years of experience in a senior financial officer position; Proven experience in managing large budgets; Ability to work in a deadline-driven environment and undertake a pro-active approach; Strong experience in working with UN agencies, Strong commitment to team management approach, including good managerial, leadership, supervisory, interpersonal and negotiating skills Have a very high level of personal and professional integrity and trustworthiness Have a passion for MOSAIC mission and a strong work ethic.