Finance & Administrative Officer at Hikima Community Mobilization and Development Initiative

Job Summary

The Finance & Admin Officer is responsible for preparing budget and workplan of the organization, manage the day to day running of the financial records and receipt report, policies, in compliance with GAAP, regulations and organizational policy. The Finance & Admin Officer works with other staff to oversee the financial management of the project and ensure timely submission of report 

Specific Responsibilities:

Primary Responsibility 

The Finance & Admin Officer will ensure that the organization complies with Donor regulations and HCOMDI Finance Policies, Procedure and Principles of stewardship. 

Specific Responsibilities

• Ensure timely submission of liquidation, reports, forecast and other ad hoc reports as required to management, donors and other stakeholders.
• Ensure the organization have a functional internal control system in compliance to IAS/GAAP.
• Prepare, edit and submit budgets and costed work plans as required.
• Ensure all financial reports of the organization are properly documented and file for ease of reference.
• Participate in various organizational and financial assessments that may be done in the organization from time to time.
• Support in procurement process to ensure compliance to Donor regulations and organizational policy.
• Ensure staff and vendor advances are timely and properly documented and tracked.
• Support internal/External audit processes and support management to ensure audit issues are successfully closed.
• Provide professional and experienced advice to management on finance related decisions.
• Support program team in ensuring program objectives are successfully implemented.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience

• The applicant must hold a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics or any related field. 
• A professional qualification – CPA Level II and above will be required and an asset. 
• Resilience and ability to oversee a finance department of a growing organization. 
• 2+ Years of working experience in finance with a reputable organization. 
• Previous experience working with membership, NGO organization with many donors will be an added advantage. 
• Ability to work in teams. 
• Ability to multitask and work in a fast-paced environment. 
• Ability to translate financial concepts and to effectively collaborate with work colleagues who do not necessarily have a finance background.
• Technology savvy with experience in using accounting software especially QuickBooks.
• Effective Communication and report writing skills.