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Financial Management:

• Accurately input financial data into the accounting system.

• Assist in monitoring project budgets and expenditures.

• Support comprehensive financial reporting for internal and external stakeholders.

• Conduct financial analyses to provide insights for decision-making.

• Ensure strict adherence to donor financial regulations and reporting requirements.

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Recordkeeping and Compliance:

• Maintain well-organized and up-to-date financial records and documentation.

• Enforce compliance with CRESS AFRICA's financial policy, ensuring timely submission of receipts, invoices, quotes, costings, and contracts by colleagues.

  
  

  Cash Management:

• Efficiently manage petty cash transactions and ensure accountability.

• Complete payment approval sheets, project sheets, and contribute to project reporting for the office.

• Collaborate in drafting budgets and provide monthly accountability for all expenditures, including cash and bank reconciliation.

  
  

  Financial Tracking and Reporting:

• Meticulously update all income and expenses on XERO and Excel, providing regular reports.

• Track expenses against project budgets and deliver project accounting reports.

  
  

Audit Coordination:

• Work closely with the CRESS AFRICA Finance Officer to ensure a successful completion of the audit process with the auditor.

  
  

Supplier Management and Procurement:

• Manage all payments to suppliers and oversee the procurement process.

  
  

Regulatory Compliance:

• Oversee the timely and accurate processing of NSSF, URA, and PAYE payments.

• Asset and Inventory Management

• Manage inventory, stock, and asset records, ensuring compliance with the asset policy.

  
  

  Proactive Financial Management:

• Take a proactive approach to managing all areas of CRESS AFRICA’s financial operations, including budgeting, cash flow management, and anticipating financial issues. Raise any concerns promptly to management.

  
  

  Team Collaboration:

• Work harmoniously as part of a diverse team with individuals of different faith and cultural backgrounds, contributing to a culture of respect, hard work, and enjoyment

  
  

Field Assessments:

• Demonstrate flexibility by carrying out field assessments, monitoring financial activities as part of internal audit processes.

  
  

  Support Provision:

• Provide additional support, including covering responsibilities when the CRESS AFRICA Finance Officer is on leave.