Finance Officer at Tushinde Children's Trust

Key Responsibilities: 

• Ensure accounts are accurate, comprehensive and accessible; document all transactions and file all records. 
• Maintain QuickBooks accounting package for preparation of monthly accounts including regular reconciliation of Bank, Mpesa and cash accounts. 
• Prepare and issue monthly reports on accounts, donors, designated gifts, projects and budgets. 
• To work with the Finance and Operations Manager and Country Director to develop an effective finance system, including regular reviews of junior finance staff or interns.
• Lead in developing finance standards and ensure that staff are trained on a regular basis.
• Prepare monthly salaries and all statutory deductions. 
• Ensure that Tushinde Children’s Trust is compliant with all regulatory bodies, including the KRA. 
• Support the development of budgets for funding proposals and activities in collaboration with other staff, as needed 
• Support donor reporting to ensure deadlines are met and financial reports are accurate and up-to-date
• Provide Accounting and Administrative support to the Finance and Operations Manager, Programme Manager and Country Director. 
• In partnership with the Finance and Operations Manager, liaise with the auditor for annual reports and other audit requirements. 
• Follow the policies and procedures of Tushinde Children’s Trust at all times and be an active contributor to reviews of such. 
• To compile monthly activity reports for the Finance and Operations Manager/ Director and any other reporting required by Tushinde Children’s Trust. 
• In partnership with the Finance and Operations Manager, organise regular meetings and other events with the sponsored children and their parents and guardians. 
• To perform any other duties requested by the Programme Manager and Country Director that are in the best interests of the children on the Tushinde programme.