Finance Specialist at Palladium International

Specific Activities:

• As a finance specialist, your responsibilities will include:

Preparation (3 days):

• Gain knowledge on the organizations that will be part of the spot check visit by reading the business case, review of the website and set up a meeting with the country team to gather details about their progress and potential issues already identified.
• Read through the guidance and templates that CFYE has in place around the spot check procedures.
• Agree with the spot check team on logistics around planning the spot check visits, timelines, travel arrangements, etc.
• Reviewing and reconciling detailed transactions shared by the implementing partner upfront and making selections for spot checks in consultation with the fund management specialist.

Spot check visits (5 days):

• Discuss general processes and procedures of the organization (use checklist).
• Reconcile transactions as per accounting system with the financial report (budget tracker).
• Review documentation provided for the selected samples and complete testing tables.
• Support with note taking and documentation of findings made.

Level of Effort and Reporting:

• The total LoE proposed for this assignment is 8 working days between 1 June 2025 – 31 August 2025.
• You will be part of the spot check team that will include the fund management specialist, country lead, fund manager and finance manager. Apart from working with this team, this role will also require you to work with the implementing partners directly.
• You will report to the fund management specialist but will be expected to work closely with other members of the CFYE spot check team.

Role requirements:

• To be considered for this position, you must meet the following criteria:
• A degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Well experienced in financial auditing, internal audit, financial management, or related roles.
• Experience working with international donor-funded projects and compliance with donor regulations.
• Strong understanding of financial reporting, reconciliation, and document retention procedures.
• Hands-on experience in conducting financial reviews, audits, and spot check procedures.
• Proficiency in financial software and accounting systems.
• Fluency in English (written and spoken); knowledge of Swahili is an asset.