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.
How to apply:
Interested applications should send a cover letter and a CV to: [email protected]
Deadline for receiving applications is 10th February 2023. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Please do not attach academic documents when you apply online
