Senior Finance Officer
Current• Support and review local partners' financial reports to ensure compliance with Finance Procedures and donor requirements.• Support internal and external financial audits, providing necessary information to meet legal, donor, and organizational requirements.• Review General ledger transactions on a weekly basis for accuracy in account coding.• Assist the Finance Manager in identifying budget coding needed for Country Office costs and recruitment.• Assist in developing budget proposals for new projects, including staffing costs and support cost budgets.• Conduct regular financial analysis to track spending against budgets and address significant variances.• Support the Finance Manager in identifying any uncovered costs (gap analysis) for the Country Office and ensuring sufficient coverage.• Support the development of budget lines for new proposals and ensure cost coverage for shared costs.• Review proposal budgets for accuracy, realism, donor compliance, and eligibility of budgeted costs.• Manage and supervise Finance officers and Assistants, including day-to-day tasks, training, and appraisals.• Maintain general ledger accounts, budgets, and documentation.• Reconcile general ledger accounts and budgets, providing up-to-date reporting.• Assist with the review of grant narratives, budgets, and submission procedures.• Represent the Finance Manager in their absence, taking on responsibilities such as budgeting, financial reporting, and strategic financial planning. Ensure the seamless continuation of financial operations and contribute to decision-making processes during their absence.