Area Finance Officer

1 month ago

Nairobi, Kenya DanChurchAid (DCA) Full time

DanChurchAid's aim is to strengthen the world’s poorest people in their struggle for a life in dignity. Our work is based on a Christian view of humanity with respect for every individual’s rights and equal worth
ROLE PURPOSE: 
The Area Finance Officer is a key member of DCA’s Turkana team. The Area Finance Officer will supervise and provide support to the Lodwar-based Finance Assistant in internal controls, accounting database management, reconciliation and verification of payment, budget and treasury and cash management functions. The Area Finance Officer will also support the Nairobi-based Head of Finance and Support Services in managing the finance activities, financial controls, computerised accounting systems and staff in Turkana in line with DCA’s financial procedures. S/he will support grant management, by advising on compliance, participating in monthly project/grant review meetings, coordinating BvA feedback, and working with budget holders to ensure implementation is on track.
Key responsibilities:

Provide technical financial support to the Programme/Project staff throughout the programme/project cycle to enable compliance with DCA’s policies and procedures and any donor specific finance requirements.
Ensure that accounting data are properly entered into the Maconomy system, in accordance with DCA’s financial rules, regulations and practices,
Ensure the maintaining of accurate financial records including electronic and hard copies of all financial supporting documentation.
Participate in monthly BvA Meetings and present spending status.
Lead all aspects of day-to-day operations of finance department in the field office.
Assist in the implementation of finance policies and procedures.
Support the development donor financial reports for donor funded (single grant) projects and budgets for new proposals.
Verify completeness and accuracy of all accounting documents before payments are made for accurate coding and budget adequacy.
Filing all finance records and make it available for internal / external audit and review and trace all documents trail.
Collaborate with finance and operations team members to ensure that actions / recommendations included in management letters resulting from any audits are followed up internally and reconciled.
Liaison with procurement, logistics and programmes staff for timely processing of valid payments.
Assist the field office in forecasting cash flows according to the activities in the programme area.
Support the development and review of office budget, and associated forecasts / revisions.
Make recommendations on procedural improvements and contribute to the training of DCA and partner staff in the areas of accounting, finance, and compliance to financial procedures.
Any other task assigned by supervisor.

Required Education and Experience
Education:

A first degree in Commerce Accounting, Business Administration, Finance, or related field. Post-graduate diploma preferred.
Part II qualified in a recognized professional qualification in Accounting (CPA, ACCA).

Experience:

Minimum four years similar work experience within a fast-paced work environment.
Good knowledge of accounting and bookkeeping procedures including use of accounting software.
Advanced MS Excel skills (creating spreadsheets and using financial functions).

Other Competencies 

Strong interpersonal skills.
Self-motivation, creativity and an ability to perform without close supervision.
Proficiency in spoken and written English.
Organizational and time-management skills
Attention to detail, with an ability to spot numerical errors

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