Finance Officer Job Duties
Ensure all accounting records and supporting documentation for all financial transactions is maintained in a systematic order and in safe and secure conditions in the field office.
Responsible to prepare Financial Reports for Mercy USA implemented programs, OFDA and UNICEF projects and any other donor where applicable
Maintain accurate and effective financial controls on all transactions.
Maintain effective control over cash and bank, and ensure that cash in hand and bank reconcile with accounting records.
Ensure that field office funds are adequately managed.
Prepare, Administer monthly payrolls ( where applicable)
Ensure all Finances distributed to staff for program activities are properly accounted and cash
Prepare scheduled and project financial and grants budgets and financial reports thereof and submit to
Regional office within set deadlines;
Monitor the project cash flow, follow up on transfers with Regional Office and maintain updated bank records;
Maintain appropriate financial filing system;
To be responsible for and supervise all persons reporting to him employed by the Employer and to ensure that all such employees carry out their duties diligently at all times
Oversee petty cash, prepare Petty cash vouchers, keep cash book, prepare replenishment requests top ups and maintain established petty cash level
Qualifications for the Finance Officer Job
Degree in the specified field- Finance, Accounts
Professional qualification will be an added advantage CPA-K
2 years in similar position
Work related skills Good organizational skills
Aggressive and Result Oriented
Able to meet set target on a monthly basis
Able to meet deadlines
Personal attributes
Ability to work under pressure
Trustworthy
Team player
Strong interpersonal skills
Strong customer relation skills
Integrity
