Senior Finance Officer

Will serve as the organization’s lead accountant responsible for performing and/or overseeing the performance of all daily financial operations of the accounting department and the end monthly closing process.

Key Responsibilities:

• Records or ensures recording of all regular accounting transactions including accounts payable, contracts and accounts receivable, cash disbursements, and payroll;
  
• Analyzes account balances and trends to ensure accuracy and completeness of the General Ledger;
  

• Ensures compliance with government institutions.
  
• Financial planning and analysis
  

• Acts as the initial point of contact for finance related issues to address accounting and reporting needs and concerns;
  
• Analyze expenditures vs budgets and recommend and prepare budget revisions as needed;
  
• Manage bank reconciliation;
  
• Prepares financial statements as directed;
  
• Assists in preparation of the annual budget;
  
• Assist with coordination of annual audit.
  

• Minimum of 4 years’ experience in accounting department
  
• Thorough knowledge and understanding of IFRS.
  
• Proven ability to accurately and completely close ledgers monthly in accordance with IFRS
  
• Proven ability to efficiently organize and prioritize tasks; manage time to meet deadlines successfully;
  
• Proven ability to communicate effectively with both accounting and programmatic personnel;
  
• Demonstrated ability to work cooperatively with a variety of individuals and organizations with limited supervision;
  
• Proven ability and desire to assist in systems process improvement and refinement;
  
• Proficiency working with accounting software,
  
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting (strongly preferred) or related field with equivalent experience in accounting.
  
• CPA (T) or equivalent professional experience is an added advantage
  
• advanced      computer knowledge and skills  is a MUST.