Programme Finance Officer at Handicap International

Job description

THE POSITION

Under the supervision of Finance and Logistics Coordinator (FLC), the Programme Finance Officer will contribute to the programme's financial management strategy, including HI budget management, final accounts preparation, audits and revision of financial policies and procedures.

S/he will be responsible for

• Leading the audit processes for the programme
• Performing internal checks and audits
  Leading in revising accounting procedures and proposing implementation plan
  Organizing for local audit preparation for the TUK programme
• Supporting in the management of HI programme budget
• Preparing and revising allocation table against latest approved HI annual budget for Nairobi based projects and submit to FLC for validation
  Supporting the Field Administrators in preparing allocation tables for field station based projects
  Preparing accurate budget follow up on a monthly basis so as to give the budget holders an overview of the project financial position.
• Preparation of final Accounts in line with the annual statutory audit
• Drafting final accounts including income statement, trial balance and balance sheet for validation by the FLC
• Budgetary management and monitoring of grants assigned
• In coordination with the project managers, participating in drafting proposal budget according to donor and HI guidelines before submitting to FLC validation
• Carrying out regular monitoring of expenditures committed per funding to check their validity according to donors regulations and informing FLC of the findings.
  Initiating budget reallocation/ amendment when necessary and ensuring that it is accepted in writing by the donor

Essential.

Qualifications and skills required:

Education

• University degree in a finance related discipline
• At least CPA II

Experiences

At least 3 years experience working in an audit firm

Competencies

• Control and drawing-up of accounts (national)
• Knowledge of IT tools used in accounting and management
• Budgeting
• Knowledge of NGO Financial reporting preferred
• Cash flow management
• Audit and investigation
• Drawing up of forecasts
• Budget monitoring and reporting
• Knowledge of accounting procedure
• Tax advisory and compliance

Behavioural Competencies

• Rigour
• Independence
• Transparency
• Analytical skills
• Attention to detail
• Training skills