Summary of position
We are looking to fill the position of Capital finance officer based in the Nairobi Office. The Capital Finance Officer will be responsible for the day-to-day management of the financial transactions and procedures of the organization. S/he will provide support to the Base Admins/Cashiers/Assistants. The Capital Finance officer will work under the guidance and direct supervision of the Finance Head of Department. The Capital Finance Officer’s role has the following purpose, engagement and delivery:
Purpose
The Capital Finance Officer will be in charge of overseeing and monitoring the financial transactions of the organization and developing budgets.
Essential job functions
- Record all monthly commitments and recharges; Receive and Import all the books from bases in SAGA at the end of the month, ensuring cash counts and Bank reconciliation have been received from the field.
- Matching of inter-mission funds transfers in SAGA
- To ensure respect for the ACF finance procedures and Cash Management Policy at the Nairobi level.
- Ensure the safekeeping of ACF funds and assets and make cash count as per set requirements.
- Ensure liquidity at Nairobi level and advise the HOD- Finance for need of exchange operations.
- Ensure Nairobi day to day expenditures are in line with the approved cash forecast, analyze discrepancy between actual expenditures and cash forecast
- Review of mission financial documentation to ensure completeness before filing and follow with Base Admins to ensure that they send monthly documentation (original & copies) to Nairobi office on a timely basis.
- Preparation of Annual Statutory Audit for the organisation and provide auditors with necessary documentation during audits.
- Follow up on recommendations provided by auditors to ensure that they are adhered to.
- Ensure salary Allocation is charged correctly to the projects.
- Liaise with the program department and prepare donor Budgets during proposal development.
- Ensure that the budget follow-ups (BFU’S) for different projects is prepared and issued to Head of Finance on timely basis.
- Visit the field bases on time-to-time basis, providing support, and recommendations on action points raised on financial issues.
Requirements
Required Qualifications and Professional Experience
- Minimum of Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business Administration, or related field
- CPA K Qualification holder
- At least 3 years work experience in NGO
Required Skills & Competencies
- Basic Knowledge on donor rules & regulations
- Good communication & interpersonal skills
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Capital Finance Officer at Action Against Hunger International
