Finance Officer at Finn Church Aid (FCA)

Primary Purpose

To ensure that FCA Finance procedures are implemented and compliance of rules and regulations alongside with donor policies, procedures and guidelines.

Main tasks

• Overall quality control of FCA’s finance management
• General support in administration/ payroll administration
• Capacity building of Finance Assistants/Interns
• Review supporting documents for completion and accuracy
• Recording financial transactions in Unit 4
• Reconcile balance sheet accounts
• Support FAM in spot checks, internal and external audits

Special tasks

• Responsible for all day to day transaction processing for all country program payments (initiation of bank payments/transfers).
• Record accounting transactions, including coding of payment vouchers in UNIT4.
• Check and verify the documents submitted for payment if approved by line manager and related staff before handing them over to the Finance Assistant for preparation of payment vouchers.
• Review and compute travel claims, imprest accounts and verify authenticity of the supporting documents provided
• Ensure that all advances are appropriately accounted for within reasonable time and that any travel advances are made in line with the FCA financial regulations.
• Payroll administration via AREN system – ensure salaries are accurate and paid on time; and that staff receive payslips and annual reports as required
• Assist Finance manager in facilitation of internal and external audit procedures as required
• Other tasks may be given by the Finance Manager related to the position upon mutual consultation

Competence, experience, skills, knowledge needed

• University degree or equivalent in accounting, finance, Business Administration or other closely related field ACCA II or CPA II
• Ability to work effectively and harmoniously in a team with varied cultures and professional backgrounds with minimal supervision.
• Excellent knowledge in preparing major international donor reports.
• Possess strong analytical and conceptual skills.
• Proven management skills
• Fluent in written and spoken English.
• Proven commitment to accountable practices.
• Knowledge of working in challenging environments.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Minimum 4-5 years of experience in a similar position.
• Knowledge and working experience in ERP system. Experience with other computerized accounting packages will be an added advantage.