Accountant

SUMMARY:

POSITION INFO:
Key Roles and Responsibilities

Financial reporting:

• Prepare monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements and reports for management, donors and other stakeholders.

• Prepare payments documents including vouchers for approval by the Country Director.
• Cash Management- verify the cash in bank, perform monthly reconciliations, prepare cash forecast and, ensure adequate cash is available for planned activities.
• Make payments to vendors and all service providers, and ensure all transactions are properly coded, for approvals and authorisation as per approval matrix.
• Ensure projects are managed and replenished in accordance with ForAfrika's cash management procedures.
• Manage cash transactions, process payments, issue receipts, maintain accurate financial records, reconcile cash registers, and provide excellent customer service while ensuring compliance with financial policies and procedures.

• Consolidate templates for posting of General Journal vouchers and send to GSO finance for review before posting to SAGE, in-country, on a daily basis.
• Manage business advances, prepayments and receivables follow-up for timely liquidation of advances and reconciliation of payables and receivables accounts.
• Maintain and update financial systems, software and tools to improve efficiency and accuracy in financial management.
• Oversee and manage the Organisation’s payroll processes, ensuring accurate and timely payment of salaries and benefits.
• Work closely with other departments to coordinate financial activities and ensure accurate record-keeping.

• Make timely payment of all statutory obligations including taxes such as PIT and others.
• Coordinate and support internal and external audits, ensuring timely and accurate provision of required documentation.
• Implement and maintain internal controls to safeguard the Organisation’s assets and ensure the integrity of financial data.

• Collaborate with management on financial planning.
• Support on proposal budgeting.
• Support on annual budgets development ensuring they are delivered on time.

• Professional qualification in accountancy such as ACCA or CPA.
• Diploma in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration or related field.
• Minimum three (3) years of experience preferably within humanitarian organisations.
• The successful incumbent must be fluent in Microsoft Office Applications (Word, PowerPoint & Outlook). Extensive
• technical knowledge and experience with accounting software with full proficiency in SAGE.

• Demonstrates a high level of integrity, confidentiality, and accountability
• Maintains exceptional attention to detail and accuracy when handling financial data.
• Possesses strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Excels in collaborating effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Works well under pressure and consistently meets deadlines.
• Open and willing to travel to project sites as required.