Senior Finance Officer at Partners in Health Care

Generic responsibilities

• Ensure adherence with PIHC policies, tools, handbooks and guidelines
• Implement delegated support function portfolio according to plan of action
• Ensure proper filing of documents both in hard and soft
• Ensure Smooth day to day running of the department
• Promote and share ideas for improvement of the support function

Specific responsibilities

• Ensure accuracy in the preparation and posting of payment vouchers and journal entries.
• Provide adequate support to Ass. Finance Director in ensuring that all necessary controls are in place over the organization assets.
• Support in producing accurate and timely reports to partners and internal financial documents required by Management
• Ensure effective cash management, internal control, tax and statutory compliance.
• Computation and payment of monthly salary.
• Ensure timeliness of funds disbursements and accurate recording.
• Monitor Advances to ensure timely and accurate liquidation.
• Preparation of vouchers for all financial accounting-related transactions for review by authorized personnel.
• Monitor bank balances daily and prepare Monthly Bank Reconciliation Statements
• Ensure staff compliance with the financial policies of PiHC and Donor.
• Taking an active part in the preparation of monthly and End of the year financial Reports
• Support Monthly budget tracking
• Support in procurement of goods and services in line with PiHC and donor procurement rules & regulations
• Verify and process all vendor invoices for payment
• Support inventory verification\r\n• Provide travel logistics to staff
• Provide logistics support for Workshop, trainings & meetings
• Ensure cash are kept properly, payment process and other financial processes take place in adherence to Financial Handbook, other PiHC policies and donor and the authorities’ requirements
• Communicating with the banks to ensure that bank risks are minimized
• Support Internal and External Audit process
• Any other assignment given by supervisor

Functional/Technical

• Knowledge of accounting principles, fiscal control
• Knowledge of Sage Accounting Software will be an added advantage
• Skilled in relevant accounting software and database spreadsheets
• Experience working with NGO

Your profile (Eligibility Requirement)

• A Minimum of Bachelor Degree Accounting, B.Sc / BA Degree in Accounting, Finance and Business Administration or its recognized equivalent
• Minimum of five (5) years of work experienceCandidates must be a Computer literate
• Possess a Positive attitude (demonstrate integrity, confidentiality, approachability and diplomacy).
• Ability to withstand work-related pressure, accurately follow instructions\r\n• Ability to express oneself through good communication skills: verbal and written.
• Fluency in English Language is a must
• Fluence in local dialects is an added advantage
• ICAN or ACCA Certification will be an added advantage\r\nHow to apply: