The finance officer supports the finance manager to establish, operate, and maintain good financial systems and controls.

Responsibilities

· Ensure that accurate records for all daily transactions are kept in the right format and place.

· Prepare statutory payments including but not limited to PAYE, NSSF, NHIF, WHT, NITA etc.

· Process invoices in support of payments as may be required.

· Ensure accurate recording of accounts payable and accounts receivable in line with organizational policies.

· Participate in monthly reconciliation of bank statements.

· Support annual planning by working with programs teams to prepare financial budgets as may be required.

· Support the preparation of month end/quarterly financial reports.

· Support the annual audit processes by providing the relevant financial documentation to the auditors.

· Provide support to the Finance Manager to implement all audit recommendations.

· Prepare and submit monthly management and donor reports to SMT.

· Ensure compliance to financial guidelines and donor requirements by aligning all the transactions and

documents to the policy requirements.

· Ensure proper documentation and filing of project activities in compliance with the organisations policies.

· Manage petty cash by keeping updated records and performing cash reconciliations on weekly basis.

· Responsible for recording, valuation, physical verification and disclosure of company assets.

· Perform any other accounting duty that may arise from time to time.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business, finance, accounts or relevant field from a recognized Institution.
• Pursuing Professional qualification, CPA-K or ACCA.
• Member of ICPAK in good standing.
• Efficiency in MS office and at least one accounting package preferably QuickBooks
• At least 2 years’ experience in finance & accounting role
• Experience in non-profit operation is an added advantage.