Finance Officer at Zizi Afrique Foundation

Operational Responsibilities / Tasks

• Assists the Finance Manager in all aspects of the project accounting and financial management.
• Oversee the processing of accounting transactions according to the general principles of accounting.
• Follow USAID and Zizi Afrique Foundation policies, procedures, and regulations.
• Review copies of all receipts for all expenses.
• Facilitate provision of information and documentation during audits.
• Review expense reports.
• Provide a first review of all accounting transactions entered into accounting system.
• Review procurement transactions prepared by operations team to ensure that all supporting documentation and approvals are accurate.
• Oversee bank reconciliation process.
• Ensure the maintenance of proper accounting documentation.
• Oversee processing of payroll each month and prepare salary receipt/payroll forms, as well as the Provident Fund withholdings and employer contributions.
• Liaise with income tax authority and remit employee withholdings on a monthly basis.
• Serve as the primary point of contact with the home office Field Accounting & Compliance Team (FACT) representative.
• Review all coding sheets before they are sent to the Finance Manager & COP for approval.
• Examine monthly wire transfer requests through a thorough analysis of projected project expenditures.
• Support the Finance Manager in subcontractor management by reviewing and monitoring monthly subcontractor invoices.
•  Evaluate VAT reports to ensure accuracy and compliance.
• Ensure all transactions are in compliance with USAID rules and regulations.
• Support the Finance Manager as a liaison to other administrative and technical components to manage project financial budgeting and expenditure progress.
• Assist the Finance Manager in monthly reconciliation of Account Receivables and Account Payables.

Job Competencies (Knowledge, Experience and Attributes / Skills).

Academic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting and 4 years of relevant work experience.

Professional Qualifications / Membership to professional bodies

• CPA K

Previous relevant work experience required.

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting
• Certified Public Accountant accreditation preferred
• Minimum of 4 years’ experience; USAID experience desirable
• Excellent interpersonal and communications skills
• Demonstrated leadership, versatility, and integrity
• Fluency in English required
• Knowledge of Accounting Software