Finance Officer

To be successful in this role, you must have at least 5 years’ experience in financial management in an international NGO or other agencies. Moreover, we also expect the following.

Required

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Commerce or related field
  

• Proven ability in the implementation of large-scale programs.
  

• High integrity, pro-active, stable, robust character and a good team-player
  

• Highly motivated, results-oriented, and with well-developed problem-solving skills.
  

• Ability to effectively manage high workloads and perform under pressure while consistently meeting tight deadlines.
  

• Excellent communication skills
  

• Excellent analytical and negotiation skills.
  

• Proven commitment to accountability practices.
  

Budget management:

• Contribute to the development of proposals concerning budgeting in coordination with project Managers
  

• Provide financial review for requests in accordance with the limit in the Internal Delegation of Responsibility and Authority (IDRA).
  

• Ensure compliance with donor requirements regarding financial management.
  

• Support the program team in building staff capacity in financial management, including compliance with DRC internal financial controls tools.
  

Financial Reporting:

• Prepare monthly, quarterly and annual DRC and donor reports.
  

• Maintain overview of balance sheet items and ensure there is no outstanding items before reporting.
  

• Prepare VAT schedules for donors that are tax exempt.
  

Audit Management:

• Support the finance and Area Manager to adequately prepare for both internal and external audits.
  

• Ensure all required documentation for financial audits are retrieved and availed in preparation for audit.
  

• Participate in audit entry and exit meetings.
  

Partnership Management:

• Train partner staff on compliance with DRC internal financial controls tools.
  

• Review of partners' financial reports.
  

• Review of partners’ expenditures and support documentation.