The Position
Finance Officer – Country Support Job Reference: FO/FN/KE/10/2024
The Finance Officer – Country Support will be responsible for day-to-day management of the administrative finance function of the assigned country(s). On financial functions, she/he will be responsible for coordinating and supporting the development and monitoring of budgets and forecasts, liaising with the finance unit in Nairobi to support timely processing of financial transactions, maintaining of a healthy balance sheet, providing audit support and aligning of processes and procedures. The role holder will report to the Senior Finance Officer – Country Support.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
Develops and maintains financial analysis and reporting activities for assigned countries.
Prepares finance reports and account reconciliation reports according to company policies on a periodic basis.
Identifies and resolves invoicing issues, accounting discrepancies, and other financial-related issues for the assigned countries.
Supports the annual financial audit processes through the preparation of standard reports as well as other custom reports as requested within the legal and regulatory requirements.
Initiates and manages the assigned country and donor budgets and forecasts in line with AGRA policies and respective donor restrictions.
Maintains an updated fixed asset register and coordinates the annual verification as per the set policies and procedures.
Creates finance journal entries as required for the assigned countries.
Aligns and reconciles the assigned countries’ monthly general ledger balance, invoices, and credit card statements.
Leads in the management of accounts payable and receivable activities for the assigned countries.
Leads in the management of the assigned donor portfolio.
Collaborates with the finance and HR teams in the preparation of financial reports and statements for the assigned countries.
Sets guidelines to ensure the maintenance of the general and subsidiary ledgers.
Organizes and maintains the assigned countries’ financial records and files as per company policies.
Plans and prepares tax documents for the timely filing of company tax.
Organizes the administration processes for all payroll activities and oversees vendor payments.
Plans for all bill payments and customer invoicing according to deadlines with the countries and regions.
Sets strategies to streamline and improve processes and procedures for operational efficiency in finance reporting and budgeting systems within the assigned country.
Key Qualifications and Experience required:
Essential
Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance
An MBA in any relevant field a strong added advantage
Desirable
Professional experience in accounting, finance, or financial monitoring
Knowledge of global, country/government accounting standards
Professional qualification (CPA, ACCA or equivalent)
Technical Competencies
Financial Planning and Reporting
Regulatory and Compliance Expertise
Audit Proficiency
Technology Proficiency
Behavioral Competencies
Ability to drive collaboration through inclusive and agile teaming, breaking siloes, sharing information celebrating joint successes.
Ability to execute excellently by delivering high-quality work at speed, committing to decisions and plans, and increasing accountability to deliver impact at scale.
Ability to be sincerely constructive in interactions with others by demonstrating trust, sincerity, and care, in recognition of our joint purpose.
Ability be increasingly entrepreneurial by breaking hierarchies, embracing learning and innovation to unlock the potential of diversity and ideas.
If you believe you are the right candidate for this position, kindly submit your application with a detailed CV (including your e-mail and telephone contacts) to recruit@agra.org. Please quote the job reference number in the subject line of the application e-mail. Applications must be received on or before 25th October 2024. Due to the large volumes of applications, we usually receive, we will only be able to contact those candidates who are shortlisted.
Apply via :
recruit@agra.org
