Finance Officer at North East Regional Initiative (NERI)

Position Start Date: Immediately

Position Summary:

The Finance Officer will assist the Finance Director in developing and managing the project’s financial systems. S/he will work under the supervision of the Finance Director and will support him/her in all matters related to financial management, financial reporting, subcontracting. S/he will also assist the Finance Director in ensuring sufficient funds are available for effective and efficient implementation of project activities and support programs. Specific areas of responsibility include financial report preparation, review and submission to headquarters and cash flow management. Some travel is expected.

Reporting & Supervision:

The Finance Officer reports to the Finance Director.

Primary Responsibilities:

Primary responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

• Monitoring program and work plan budgets
• Providing assistance in supervising accounting
• Reviewing day-to-day accounting
• Developing and submitting financial reports, when needed
• Ensuring compliance with all donor and home office procedures
• Implement systems and ensure proper checks and balances to mitigate potential for fraud or improper use of funds
• Liaising with HQ, partners, financial institutions and others on financial issues
• Coordinating development of activity budgets and management of field expenses
• Determining cost projections and submitting requests for funds on a monthly basis
• Verifying accounting files
• Assisting in monitoring procurement procedures and expenses
• Tracking and reporting on financial aspects of grants
• Occasional travel to field offices to oversee systems, conduct training, set up systems and accounts, etc.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Minimum relevant Bachelors’ degree or professional accounting/financial qualification is required.
• Minimum three years’ financial administration experience is required.
• Experience of working with international organizations / NGOs is desirable.
• Competent in computers and using financial software is required.
• Understanding of budget and cost control management is required.
• Excellent written and spoken English is required.
• Ability to work under pressure and efficiently handle multiple tasks is required.
• Ability to work under own initiative or as a part of a team is required.
• Ability and willingness to perform occasional travel to meet program goals
• Fluency in one or more of the local languages is highly desired