FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION OFFICER – NVCCZ 832 views

Position Overview
The Finance and Administration Officer will be responsible for basic administrative and financial management and accounting requirements of the NVCCZ. The officer will provide technical assistance to management in implementing and complying with financial and administrative procedures and regulations.

Job Description
⦁ Ensures compliance and consistency with the organization’s policies and procedures.
⦁ Records and accounts for daily transactions, ensuring accuracy and completeness of required filesand supporting documentation serving as evidence of transactions.
⦁ Ensure sound cash management of local bank accounts and maintains petty cash account.
⦁ Processes cash disbursements in accordance with financial management policies and established approval levels.
⦁ Remits tax and other government contributions and reports to local agencies.
⦁ Responsible for full accounts payable function from procurement through payment of invoices.
⦁ Prepares monthly financial reports (management accounts) for the organization and internal management reports.
⦁ Performs month-end closing and year-end duties such as reconciliations, VAT reimbursements, asset registers and inventory lists, etc.
⦁ Responsible for procurement activities in accordance with the organization’s procurement policy.
⦁ Prepares and submits reports and filings in compliance with local government laws.
⦁ Provide technical assistance to management in budget preparation.
⦁ Responsible for all matters related to the operations and administration of the office.
⦁ Ensures registration requirements are kept current at all times and files statutory returns and renewals.

Qualifications and Experience
⦁ Minimum of a bachelor’s degree in accounting and 3 years of relevant work experience.
⦁ Professional qualification or substantial progress toward certification with a major accounting institute or body is a prerequisite.
⦁ Experience with computerized accounting and strong organizational and leadership skills.
⦁ Excellent oral and written communication is a must.