Oversee and execute a comprehensive range of critical duties and responsibilities, ensuring alignment with organizational objectives and operational excellence. Provide leadership in managing key functions, including strategic planning, team coordination, and performance monitoring, to drive productivity and achieve departmental targets. Collaborate cross-functionally to streamline processes, optimize resource allocation, and uphold compliance with established policies and industry standards. Foster a culture of accountability, innovation, and continuous improvement to enhance service delivery and support long-term business growth.
Compile, categorize, and catalog supporting documentation submitted by country teams and grantees to facilitate seamless traceability and immediate accessibility of records for review and audit processes.
Perform initial verification of submitted supporting documents to ensure they align with donor and internal compliance checklists, identifying any deficiencies or irregularities and promptly notifying the assigned Program Finance Officer for resolution.
Maintain a current documentation status tracker organized by country, partner, and submission cycle, while promptly following up with country teams to secure any missing or corrected documents, ensuring compliance with agreed-upon turnaround times.
Provide timely assistance with initial submissions and resubmissions of supporting documentation to donors by preparing submission packages, verifying adherence to naming and labeling standards, and helping maintain the 95% approved-expenditure target.
Collaborate closely with the records management team to oversee the scanning, filing, and labeling of YE FFA supporting documentation, guaranteeing precise retrieval, adherence to archival standards, and a favorable audit outcome for the Program Finance function.
Program Finance Officers receive assistance in addressing donor resubmission and compliance rectification requirements, involving the preparation of follow-up correspondence to country teams and submitters to facilitate the prompt resolution of pending documentation queries.
Key Qualifications required include a bachelor’s degree in a relevant field, such as Computer Science, Engineering, or Business Administration, along with a minimum of three years of professional experience in a similar role. Candidates must demonstrate strong analytical and problem-solving skills, exceptional communication abilities, and proficiency in industry-standard software and tools. Additionally, the ideal applicant will possess leadership qualities, the capacity to manage multiple projects simultaneously, and a commitment to continuous professional development. Familiarity with project management methodologies, such as Agile or Six Sigma, is highly desirable.
Recent graduates or students in their final year of study pursuing a degree in accounting, finance, or a related discipline are encouraged to apply.
Possesses a foundational grasp of financial management principles and reporting methodologies.
Demonstrates exceptional organizational ability, strong time management skills, and effective communication proficiency.
Demonstrated expertise in utilizing Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, is required.
Demonstrates meticulous attention to detail and a proactive approach to continuous learning.
Maintains strict confidentiality while thriving in dynamic, multicultural settings.
Kindly apply for this internship if you believe you are the ideal candidate.
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A current curriculum vitae (CV) is required.
Applicants are required to submit authenticated copies of their academic certificates or official transcripts as part of the application process.
Should references be required, their contact information will be provided upon request.
Qualifications
BA/BSc/HND
