Minimum Qualifications

• Degree in Accounting, Finance, Commerce, Business Administration, or a closely related field.
  
• CPA or ACCA qualification, preferably completed or at least at an advanced level.
  
• A minimum of 5 years of project finance management experience
  
• Direct experience managing donor-funded projects, preferably World Bank, UN, EU, USAID, FCDO, WFP, or similar.
  
• Strong knowledge of budgeting, expenditure tracking, financial reporting, audit preparation, internal controls, bank reconciliations, tax compliance, and supporting procurement/payment documentation.
  

• Budgeting & Forecasting: Prepare, monitor, and manage project budgets, ensuring all expenses are tracked accurately against allocated funds.
  
• Financial Reporting: Prepare and analyze project financial statements
  
• Compliance & Auditing: Ensure strict adherence to donor guidelines, contract requirements, and accounting standards
  
• Invoicing & Billing: Manage billing cycles, accounts receivable, and process payments for vendors and subcontractors.
  
• Cross-functional Collaboration: Work with project teams to assess the financial implications of project scope changes and identify cost-saving opportunities.