Reporting to the Senior Project Accountant, the Finance Officer will be responsible for the disbursement and accountability of project funds, ensuring that all financial transactions are accurate, well-documented, and compliant with internal and donor (especially USAID) regulations. The Officer will support budget analysis, bank and mobile money reconciliations, statutory deductions, and assist in audits and donor reporting. The position requires a high degree of integrity, attention to detail, and ability to work with minimal supervision in a fast-paced NGO environment.
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Joint Clinical Research Centre (JCRC)
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Description (Public)
Duties, Roles and Responsibilities
Track fund availability and manage project bank accounts
Process, reconcile, and liquidate staff travel advances
Support preparation of donor financial reports and analysis
Review staff accountabilities, claims, and vendor payments
Enter transactions into the accounting system with accurate coding
Maintain mobile money payment records and reconcile disbursements
Assist in general ledger reconciliations and financial audits
Ensure compliance with statutory deductions and tax remittances
Analyze spending trends and support cost control measures
Monitor mobile money transactions and follow up on unpaid items
Perform monthly bank reconciliations and process financial adjustments
Support internal and external audits, including closure of audit recommendations
Carry out any other finance-related duties as assigned
Qualifications, Education and Competencies
Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Commerce, Accounting, or Business Administration
Minimum of 5 years’ experience in financial management or accounting in an NGO setting
At least ACCA/CPA Level 2 qualification
Experience working with USAID-funded programs and understanding of USAID financial regulations
Familiarity with PEPFAR Expenditure Analysis is a strong advantage
Excellent analytical, reconciliation, and reporting skills
High level of integrity, accuracy, and attention to detail
Ability to work under pressure and meet strict deadlines
Application status
This is an archived notice. Applications through this advert are closed.
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