Award and Compliance Officer at Society for Family Health (SFH)

Job ID: sfh-03534

Job Role
The successful candidate will perform the following functions:

• Develop, coordinate and implement plans for the control and monitoring to ensure compliance with operational and project budget.
• Prepare consolidated financial reports for review and dissemination within the stipulated timeframe.
• Coordinate the preparation of monthly management accounts.
• Ensure timely dissemination of new donor rules, regulations and policies, and monitoring of implementation and compliance.
• Monitor implementation of finance service standards.
• Ensure update and application of documented policies and procedures for finance operations.
• Oversee the timely preparation, review, approval and submission of all internal financial reporting requirements for the projects, including month-end closing and balance sheet reconciliation.
• Ensure the timely and accurate preparation, approval and submission of all donor financial reports in respect to accounting, legal and contractual requirements.
• Prepare monthly burn rate report and management accounts.
• Review postings for accuracy and stepping down funds for the field.
• Ensure that all project financial documents are orderly and completed scanned and filed by periodic call over-exercise.

Qualifications / Experience

• Must possess a B.Sc / HND in Accounting or any related field of study.
• Possession of a recognised professional accounting qualification – ACA or ACCA or other professional bodies is an added advantage.
• Must possess four (4) years experience in Accounting, Finance and Risk Management. This must be inclusive of a minimum of three (3) years of experience in a multi-donor organisation.
• Knowledge of USAID financial guidelines and cost principles is a Must.

Skills and Competency Required

• Sound understanding of accounting principles.
• Ability to analyse financial matters, resolve issues promptly and accurately.
• Grant financial management skill.
• Must have a continuous drive for learning and knowledge sharing.
• Must have demonstrated proficiency using intermediate-level office software applications, including Microsoft Word, Excel, spreadsheets and database
• Hands-on experience using an ERP (SAP) or financial management MIS will an added advantage.