Finance Lead at Sydani Group

Responsibilities:

• Maintain financial and accounting system and reporting as guided by the Sydani Finance and guidance/policies
• Review invoices and payments to ascertain compliance with evidence and Donor’s procedures
• Perform periodic reviews/expenditures analysis and certify the project general ledger, cash book, trial balance and other pertinent reports
• Maintain/Track Accounts Receivable (A/R) for all program staff and ensure settlement of all cash advances within the specified time frame
• Coordinate and review the accuracy of the accounting entries to ensure they are completed within the set timeline to facilitate timely monthly/quarterly donor and management reporting
• Review and ensure proper authorization and approval and timely processing of payment/reimbursement requests for employees/suppliers/vendors.
• Review and approve bank reconciliations and reconciliations of petty cash and fund report at the time of replenishment
• Review submission of all tax withholdings (payroll income tax, deduction at source) to relevant parties
• Participate in capacity building of both finance and non-finance staff
• Prepare for and facilitate external/internal audits as appropriate in consultation with the internal auditor and respond to audit(s) queries
• Remain up to date on Government regulations and donor ‘s financial management and reporting requirements
• Assist in the knowledge management process by providing accurate, sound, and timely professional advice to the management of Sydani
• Develop/Design tools or put in place a system to assist finance staff to conduct day-to-day follow-up of the program advances, asset management and ensure accurate tracking and reconciliation
• Contribute to all relevant meetings involving consideration of policy/procedures
• Fosters and demonstrates a workplace inclusive of creating opportunity, serving others, building trust, innovation, and exceeding expectations.
• Performs other duties and responsibilities as required

Key qualifications and competencies required:

• University degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Economics or other relevant fields
• Minimum of 4 years of experience in program finance management
• Industry knowledge of best practices, policies, and current regulations in accounting
• Additional certifications in accounting i.e ICAN, ACCA
• Previous professional experience with international donor programs
• Results-oriented professional capable of achieving targets and goals set in cooperation with the client, counterparts, and stakeholders
• Demonstrated ability to work productively within a team
• Possess excellent organizational and multi-tasking skills
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively
• Fluency in English is required
• Excellent knowledge of MS Excel and use of accounting software (QuickBooks & ERP)
• Good knowledge of bookkeeping and accounting reporting standards
• Strong analytical and mathematical skills
• Detail-oriented
• High level of integrity and reliability
• Ability to work with little or no supervision
• Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis and will be open until the position is filled.