Deliverables:

The Finance Officer will be responsible for:

• Supporting the Finance Lead in implementing effective financial accountability and control systems, ensuring compliance with IPPFAR operational procedures and donor requirements.
• Performing checks on supporting documents and preparing monthly financial reports for review by the Finance Lead, including budget monitoring.
• Staying updated on financial compliance requirements for FON and J4S projects, maintaining financial program reports, including cash flow statements and reconciliation of project receipts and expenditures.
• Accurately recording all FON project costs in NetSuite, ensuring timely payment processing within 30 days of request.
• Coordinating with HR to ensure accurate and up-to-date payroll processes.
• Handling banking requirements for the project, including daily allowances, supplier payments, and other financial needs.
• Preparing inter-company payments and reports in NetSuite, ensuring timely and accurate payments to IPPFAR.
• Supporting program teams in financial monitoring, including attendance at weekly meetings.
• Assisting the Program Manager in maintaining a strong compliance framework, record-keeping, and risk management.
• Performing additional duties as discussed and agreed upon with the supervisor/Finance Manager.

Reporting/Management Responsibility:

• Directly reports to FON Finance Lead
• No supervisory responsibilities.

Expertise:

• Degree in Accounting, Finance, Audit or equivalent.
• CPA or any other relevant professional qualifications (ACCA, CIMA).
• 3-5 Years’ Experience in Finance and Grants management, preferably in not-for-profit sector.
• Knowledge of donors’ requirements and procedures.
• Experience in using ERPs an added advantage.
• Strong excel and financial analytical skills.