Overall Purpose
Provide leadership to the corporate operations of Africa Harvest especially financial management and accounting with a focus on Technologies for African Agricultural Transformation (TAAT) TAAT-2 Banana/Plantain Compact Project and other institutional activities ensuring effective and transparent utilization of financial resources and integrity of services.
Ensure promotion of a client-oriented approach consistent with Africa Harvest’s rules and regulations.
Prepare and maintain accurate, timely, complete and reliable periodical financial reports.
Ensure that all financial transactions comply with set company policies and procedures as well as development partners’ regulations.
Duties and Responsibilities
Prepare donor reports for the TAAT Project tmanagement and the donor and any reports that may be required in relation tthe Project – this includes maintaining a schedule of funds status for each partner.
Supporting and providing guidance ttop management using solid financial accounting procedures
Oversee the design and implementation of new processes in the finance system tmake it more accurate and efficient.
Ensuring financial data and information integrity.
Ensure full compliance with Africa Harvest’s rules, regulations, and policies on financial activities, financial recording/reporting system and follow-up on Board and audit recommendations.
Assist with the implementation of effective internal controls, and proper functioning of a client-oriented financial resources management system.
Ensure full compliance with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) and other standards.
Compute, withhold, account and ensure timely remittance of all payroll deductions and taxes.
Budget planning, preparation and implementation, coordinating the preparation of annual work plans, procurement plans and cash management.
Minimum Qualifications and Experience
Masters Degree in Finance with minimum of 5 years’ experience.
Bachelor’s Degree in Finance with a minimum of 7 years’ experience.
Accounting, or other related subject; CPA-K, ACCA etc. and member of a professional accounting body;
At least 15years’ experience in finance, knowledge of financial requirements by recognized business institutions handling big budgets, international donors and international banks.
Knowledge of accounting packages such as Sun System, SAGE, Pastel, QuickBooks etc.
Thorough understanding of International Financial Reporting Standards and various regional statutory requirements and their application.
Key Skills and Competencies
Knowledge of and ability twork with different financial controls, systems and regulations including accounting, taxation requirements, financial reporting requirements etc.
Strong financial management and accounting skills and business acumen.
Ability twork with different schedules and tmeet stringent deadlines.
Ability twork in a multidisciplinary environment.
Advanced MS office Skills.
Coaching, mentoring and team development.
Experience in negotiating and qualifying investments.
Excellent professional attitude with the ability timplement various strategies.
Ability tprovide training on budgeting and financial reporting.
