Finance Manager - Budgeting & Reporting

Finance & Economy

Overview

Manage budgeting and reporting processes under donor compliance.

You have:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Accounting or other related field, individuals with practical expectance will be considered.
• Minimum of 4 years of professional experience in Budgeting and Reporting, grant management or financial management within charity/NGO or similar organizations.
• Proven ability to prepare budgets and donor financial reports. Knowledge of a variety of institutional donors.
• Knowledge and experience using various financial packages including MS Excel and Agresso systems is a plus.
• Experience in financial monitoring, budgetary systems, controls with strong analytical skills.
• Strong organizational, interpersonal, and time management skills while working in a dynamic, team setting in a challenging environment.
• Willingness to travel extensively to remote and harsh locations to monitor financial processes and provide capacity building for staff.
• Excellent communication skills in English, both oral and written.
• Demonstrable track record in effective team membership and communications.
• Ability to communicate effectively and work across departments, with demonstrated experience in integrated project activities.

KEY AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY:

Budgeting and Reporting

• Prepare timely financial reports in compliance with donor requirements.
• Ensure accuracy in charging/coding, perform regular reviews, follow-up on actions and posting adjustments.
• Lead the proposal budgeting process for new opportunities, collaborating with internal and external stakeholders.
• Set up awards in the system by posting budget, creating budget chapter, and completing mappings for CAM and Premises.
• Review documentation for compliance with donor regulations.
• Review sub-grant records and support documents, and collaborate with the AP team on partner advance liquidation.
• Ensure the completeness of timesheets for staff and proper documentation by HR and Finance.
• Assist program managers by providing reports, analysis, and support during reviews.
• Reconcile Financial and Narrative Reports.
• Act as the focal point for queries from stakeholders. Attend kickoff and other regular meetings providing useful financial information’s and updates.
• Facilitate audits, financial reviews and award closeout procedures.
• Perform other relevant business duties.
• AP, Control and BH support
• Perform regular review of BVA reports and transaction listings with program managers, to ensure recording accuracy and fiscal planning aligns with the implementation plan.
• Anticipate spending delays and variations, and initiate corrective actions.
• Support budget holders in preparing monthly forecasts and budget revisions.
• Support AP team with sub grant account reviews and reconciliations.
• Support in implementing measures to minimize fraud or theft risk.
• Conduct staff training on finance procedures and donor requirements.
• Ensure regular field office visits to monitor financial compliance, review progress, and assist in budget adjustments.
• Grants Management
• Ensure compliance with donor requirements for financial and reporting, preparing and submitting quality proposals and reports on time.
• Ensure the AMS records for awards are update.
• Maintain effective business partnerships with member office focal persons, addressing queries and minimizing reporting issues.
• QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
• Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Accounting or other related field, individuals with practical expectance will be considered.
• Minimum of 4 years of professional experience in Budgeting and Reporting, grant management or financial management within charity/NGO or similar organizations.
• Proven ability to prepare budgets and donor financial reports. Knowledge of a variety of institutional donors.
• Knowledge and experience using various financial packages including MS Excel and Agresso systems is a plus.
• Experience in financial monitoring, budgetary systems, controls with strong analytical skills
• Strong organizational, interpersonal, and time management skills while working in a dynamic, team setting in a challenging environment
• Willingness to travel extensively to remote and harsh locations to monitor financial processes and provide capacity building for staff
• Excellent communication skills in English, both oral and written
• Demonstrable track record in effective team membership and communications. The post-holder is a member of a multi-disciplinary team and will be required to provide appropriate and timely input to other technical sectors in order to achieve broader project objectives
• Ability to communicate effectively and work across departments, with demonstrated experience in integrated project activities.

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