Finance Officer at Africa of Our Dream Education Initiative (AODI)

Role Summary

• The Part-Time Finance Officer is responsible for maintaining proper financial records, supporting audits, managing budgets, and ensuring compliance with internal policies, donor requirements, and regulatory obligations.
• The role exists to keep the organisation financially disciplined, transparent, and funding-ready across all programs.

Key Responsibilities

• Record all income and expenditure accurately and promptly.
• Maintain well-organised digital financial records for all projects.
• Prepare and manage organisational and program-level budgets.
• Track spending against approved budgets and flag variances early.
• Process payments and reimbursements with complete supporting documentation.
• Perform regular bank and account reconciliations and resolve discrepancies.
• Support statutory filings, tax documentation, and regulatory requirements.
• Support internal and external audits, including preparing schedules, evidence, and audit responses.
• Prepare monthly financial reports for management.
• Produce clear, donor-ready financial reports for funded projects.
• Ensure all expenses comply with internal policies and donor guidelines.
• Establish and enforce basic financial controls and approval workflows.
• Develop and maintain simple finance templates and operating procedures.

Requirements

• Degree or certification in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 1–2 years’ experience in finance, accounting, or NGO bookkeeping.
• Practical experience with audits, financial controls, and reporting.
• Strong working knowledge of Excel or Google Sheets.
• High level of accuracy, integrity, and organisation.
• Ability to work independently in a remote setting.
• Experience in an NGO or donor-funded environment is an advantage.