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• Devise Accurate Realistic and Inclusive Country Programme Budgets, Donor Financial Proposals and Departmental Budgets

• Timely preparation of annual operational and capital budgets, performing revisions where appropriate: solid budgets prepared with budget holders as the basic guiding tool for the optimal use of financial resources

• Monitor expenditure trends and provide timely advice and explanation on potential over or under spends to Program Manager and CEO: allowing managers to make required adjustments to their plans appropriately

• Monitor programme support costs and ensure they reflect agreed plans, donor regulations, and policies

• Maximize resources and funding to ensure that optimal value for money is attained for the Organisation: Clearly defining income/cost ratio, ensuring budget holders have appropriate finance skills and provide training as required

• Effective Management and Oversight of Working Capital including, Stock, Debtors and Cash

• Coordinate and maintain a cash flow management and forecasting system whereby adequate funds are available for programme needs: following up and ascertaining donor cash inflows, strict expenditure control and a strong understanding of programme requirements

• Manage investments, debtors, creditors and advances from donors and their accurate recording and reconciliation on the Balance Sheet.

• Ensure that all statutory requirements are met on time (PAYE, VAT, Income Tax, NSSF)

• Monitor fluctuations in foreign exchange to minimise exposure to adverse movements

• Ensure timely accurate preparation of the organisation’s monthly financial management accounts

• Prepare donor financial reports in line with donor reporting requirements and standards

• Coordinate the financial audit, preparation of statutory accounts and subsequent annual reports for CEO.

Financial Reporting

• Prepare and submit monthly, quarterly and annual programme financial and related reports to the CEO and donors according to agreed timetables. All reports must conform to CTPH and/or donor specific formats

• Prepare and agree year-end accounts with external auditors and resolve all audit queries within your control by end of March of each calendar year

• Prepare and agree annual project reports with external auditors and resolve all audit queries within your control according to an agreed timetable

Financial Controls and Risk Management

• Conduct internal audits and liaising with external auditors to ensure annual monitoring is carried out

• Build capacity among your team to strengthen supervision by finance

• Work with management to build a culture of values and transparency in finance

• Initiate and oversee adherence to the organization’s financial policies and procedures, and continuously improve systems and mitigate risks

• Support management and control of fixed assets, equipment and supplies

• Conduct monthly spot checks to ensure a strong control environment

• Leading a Continuously Developing and Improving Team

• Lead and manage members of the finance team to build their capacity and strengthen competency and professional development

• Conduct regular staff performance appraisals, monitoring progress and setting objectives

• Review the operational structure of the finance department to ensure that all roles and responsibilities are relevant to the needs and demands of the organisation