Senior Finance and Administrative Officer at Box and Cedar

Job Description:

• Provide main support with problem resolution on CO cash accounts, bank resolutions, finance systems, resolution of audited questioned costs, and financial close outs at the state level.
• Ensure the accurate keeping of all books of account for the state office, including checking account, equipment and supply registers and all accounting records.
• Prepare monthly and annual financial reports, including financial status of subprojects account activities.
• Oversee contractual issues for the state office.
• Ensure continuous flow of funds to state office and to sub recipients.
• With relevant parties from programs, finance and contracts and grants, develop subproject documents, work plans and budgets.
• Oversee capacity building activities and other support to local implementing agencies (IAs) in the focus states
• Serve as point of contact for logistical and administrative needs in the office.
• Coordinate all administrative and secretarial support services for the field office (as relevant).
• Keep proper office records/filings as appropriate.
• Record minutes of staff meetings and circulates same amongst the field staff.
• Provide logistic support for workshops and trainings.
• Coordinate all records/storage of supplies for the country office.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualification:

• BSc/BA degree in Accounting, Finance and Business Administration or its recognized equivalent
• CPA, ACA, ICAN, CIMA, CFE or any other relevant professional qualification is required

Knowledge & Skills:
Experience in managing financial records of donor-funded organizations, and familiarity with donor and local contractual procedures is an advantage.