Job Responsibilities:
- Responsible for the development, management & implementation of yearly financial plan.
- Responsible for implementation of Financial Policies, Check & Balances and Accountability of the Finance Team.
- Responsible for one to one communication with Deputy Regional Directors/Associate Regional Directors and Donors.
- Coordination with Donors & program personnel on financial matters, budgets and forecasts & ensuring timely reporting to Donors /partners.
- Responsible for the preparation of Checklist pertaining to the donors’ agreements/contracts and ensure that all the financial requirements as mentioned in the respective donors’ contracts / agreements are complied with meticulously.
- Representation and liaison with finance managers from key partners and audit firms.
- Ensure that international standards of accounting are being adhered.
- Responsible for external audits & assignments.
- Review and check monthly financial updates & reports of the projects.
- Ensure that up-to-date and accurate financial records are maintained.
- Ensure timely incorporation of all types of vouchers / data into the financial software.
- Monitor & ensure effective and efficient fund management. Provide regularly the funds position to the Directors.
- Coordination with sub-offices on their monthly financial statements and the related matters.
- Supervision, staff development & recruitment of Finance Team.
- Responsible for developing and implementing regular/minimum quarterly field visits in order to examine that internal controls are being adhered to.
- Supervision of maintenance of fixed assets records and reconciliations.
- Responsible for introducing new efficient, innovative / creative practices in Finance.
- Supervision of banking transactions, accounts & reconciliations.
- Representing organization at national & international levels.
- Responsible for developing second line management in Finance team.
Job Specifications:
Qualification/Experience:
- For the position of Head of Finance, CA Qualified/Finalist, ACCA, CMA, Master/MS degree in finance/accounts or any relevant professional degree in the field of Finance and at least 8 years’ experience in relevant field is considered necessary.
- Excellent hands on experience and expertise in taxation and facilitating external audits.
Skill/Competencies:
- Excellent Financial management skills.
- Excellent accounting knowledge.
- Proficient in MS Office and financial software.
- Able to work independently on financial matters and ability to take initiatives,
- Excellent Management and coaching skills.
- Good Communication/writing skills and decision making skills.