FINANCE AND RISK OFFICER at Sightsavers

The Finance & Risk Officer will be a member of the DFID supported Integrated NTDs Control Programme Management Office (PMO) and will report to the Head of PMO. The Finance and Risk Officer will be responsible for financial oversight of the project, maintaining consolidated programme accounts, cash flow management, payment processes and ensuring that the risk mitigation strategy is applied throughout the project. The Finance and Risk Officer will work closely with the Head of PMO and implementing partners to ensure the financial principles of the contract are complied with and that proper accounting records are maintained for reporting to DFID.

OVERALL PURPOSE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
1.    Ensure financial control and managing risk
2.    Ensure conformity to the' principles of the contract with specific emphasis on Financial Management & Controls, Financial Planning, Budgeting and Forecasting.
3.    Financial Monitoring & Audits
4.    Monitor and Retain financial record
5.    Verify claims by partners and recommend for payment
6.    Ensure compliance with local regulations and governance requirements Programme Management

PERSON SPECIFICATION:

• Relevant professional accounting qualification (ACCA) or a masters qualification or bachelors degree in relevant field
• Experience of financial management of Donor Funds, DFID and USAID.
• Minimum of 8-10 Years working experience, ideally in an INGO environment, experience of audit and government organization would also be advantageous