Overview
Manage and supervise financial resources, provide technical and operational support to the Finance Officer, and lead financial aspects of projects.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage and supervise financial resources within defined limits, including staff oversight and administration of petty cash related to FCDO grants.
- Provide technical and operational support to the Finance Officer (FO) across all finance unit activities.
- Support the implementation of operational finance plans in line with agreed standards and organizational policies.
- Contribute to solving complex financial and operational challenges while efficiently handling routine finance-related issues.
- Utilize and interpret operational and financial information from internal sources to support decision-making and reporting.
- Anticipate, identify, and resolve challenges within the finance function with flexibility and initiative.
- Contribute to finance planning processes and influence operational decision-making within the department.
- Manage field-level contracts and ensure timely and accurate preparation of donor financial reports.
- Deliver training and ongoing guidance to staff on FCDO financial requirements and compliance standards.
- Lead all financial aspects of the EFASS project, providing day-to-day financial guidance to programme teams.
- Ensure strong compliance with donor and organizational requirements, including leading budget monitoring, reviews, and corrective actions.
- Prepare and propose budget revisions as required and proactively highlight financial risks, ensuring timely mitigation measures.
- Forecasting and over all monitoring
- Preparation of budget monitoring updates and lead of the review process
- Assignment assigned by supervisor.
Required Experience
- Minimum of six (6) years of relevant experience in project finance management.
- Proven experience in budget management, supported by at least three credible professional referees.
- Strong knowledge of office systems, procedures, and financial administration practices.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s or master’s degree in accounting, Finance, or a related field.
