Finance Officer

Role Overview

• Responsible for the daily petty cash, maintains the cash limit.
• Assures that the petty cash drawer and box is always kept locked.
• Ensures the smooth running of operations through efficient cash-flow management, covering the needs of the Sub_Delegation.
• Consolidates monthly cash forecasts from departments and submits them to the Finance and Administration Manager for review and validation.
• Monitors departmental cash requests versus actual spending and sends reminders in cases of significant discrepancies.
• Participates in monthly and annual closing processes, including processing adjustments when required.
• Prepares regular financial and accounting reports.
• Prepares monthly reconciliations of balance sheet accounts and drafts quarterly balance sheet confirmations.
• Assists the Supervisor on Annual Budget preparation and on quarterly report on financial situation.
• Prepares, reviews, and uploads accounting records in the designated platform in compliance with Financial Shared Services deadlines.
• Upholds and enforces all internal financial policies, procedures, and controls (e.g., procurement, expense approvals, segregation of duties).
• Identifies and recommends improvements to financial control systems and processes to strengthen risk mitigation and operational efficiency.
• Supports cash and bank operations, including payment processing and cash flow monitoring.
• Maintains and develops his/her network of Partners.
• Performs finance focal person in the absence of site Finance and Administration Manager.
• Scans finance-related documents and upload into designated platform.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or equivalent vocational training in accounting.
• Minimum 5 years of relevant professional experience in accounting or financial management.
• Professional certification such as CPA, ACCA, or equivalent is a strong asset.
• Strong analytical skills, high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles and financial reporting standards.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel
• Very good command of English (written and spoken)
• Previous experience in the humanitarian sector in national or international contexts is considered an asset.

Benefits

• A unique and rewarding opportunity to help the victims of violence in a fast-paced environment.
• Initial training and on-boarding organized
• A 12-month contract extendable
• A competitive compensation package including medical coverage and transportation allowances.
• A training opportunity to develop and strengthen the quality of the services provided to our beneficiaries as well as to support our staff members’ professional and personal development.