Finance and Administration Officer
Job summary
The Finance and Administration Officer provides essential financial management and operational support to our donor-funded programs. This role ensures strict compliance with institutional donor regulations while maintaining seamless daily office administration, procurement, and logistical operations.
Job descriptions & requirements
Key Responsibilities
Donor Compliance & Financial Management
- Grant Accounting: Track project expenditures against specific donor budgets (e.g., USAID, EU, UN, or private foundations) to ensure eligibility.
- Transaction Recording: Review and record daily financial transactions into the accounting system with accurate donor-matching codes.
- Cash Flow Management: Manage project bank accounts, handle petty cash, and prepare monthly cash flow forecasts for field offices.
- Financial Reporting: Assist in compiling accurate, timely monthly and quarterly financial reports for donors and headquarters.
- Statutory Compliance: Prepare and file monthly statutory deductions (PAYE, NSSF, and local withholding taxes) per national regulations.
- Audit Support: Organize financial vouchers and documentation to facilitate smooth institutional donor audits and annual organizational audits.
Procurement, Administration & Logistics
- Procurement: Lead the procurement of project goods and services, ensuring compliance with both internal policies and donor guidelines.
- Vendor & Asset Management: Maintain an updated pre-qualified vendor roster and manage the organization’s asset and inventory register.
- Logistics Coordination: Organize staff travel, manage vehicle mileage logs, and coordinate workshop or field-visit logistics.
- Office Operations: Oversee daily office maintenance, manage security contracts, and supervise administrative support staff (drivers/cleaners).
Required Qualifications & Experience
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration.
- Professional Qualification: Progress towards CPA or ACCA (Level II minimum) is highly desirable.
- Experience: Minimum of 3 years of experience in finance and administration, specifically within an NGO or international development setting.
- Donor Knowledge: Proven experience managing funds and reporting under strict institutional donor guidelines.
- Software: High proficiency in QuickBooks, Xero, Salesforce or NGO-specific ERP software, alongside advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
Core Competencies
- High integrity and transparency in managing donor funds.
- Strong multicultural communication skills for diverse project teams.
- Ability to work under pressure to meet tight donor reporting deadlines.
How to Apply:
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