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• The Finance and Administration Officer
  will be in charge of management and oversight on Federation financial
  resources.
• Responsible for administration (Assets,
  stores over sight and management).
• Responsible in charge of payroll
  management.
• Financial forecasts and reporting.
• Ensuring proper accountability.
• Mentoring and supervision of line staff.
• Monitors project/grants fund utilization
  compliance.
• Complies with local tax laws and other
  local legal requirements.
• Coordinates annual external audit;
  preparation of required documentation and support implementation of the
  resulting plan of action and audit corrective measures.
• Monitoring procurement processes

• The applicant should hold a Bachelor’s
  Degree in Commerce (Accounting), Business Administration (Accounting) or
  any other Finance management related field with a relevant experience.
• Partial professional qualification of ACCA
  or CPA is an added advantage
• Certificate in Procurement and Supply
  Chain Management is required
• A minimum of three years’ working
  experience in a busy NGO setting.
• Practical computer skills and experience
  with any accounting software is desirable.
• Excellent reporting skills with the ability
  to meet tight deadlines.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication
  skills.
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Highly flexible and able to work beyond
  normal working hours, as need arises.
• Demonstrated relevant work experience in
  accounting, including analysis, financial reporting, budgeting, and
  financial software/ reporting systems.
• Previous experience in an organization
  with UN/EU/USG Grants Standard Provisions and Financial Requirements
  preferable.
• Broad knowledge and understanding of
  Generally Accepted Accounting Principles, International Accounting
  Standards, internal controls, and segregation of duties.
• Good understanding of grants
  administrative, financial and general management principles and skilled in
  financial reporting, budgeting and taxes.
• Ability to work independently and under
  tight time constraints.
• Demonstrable team work.
• High level of personal integrity, honesty
  and accountability.
• Keen attention to details.
• Ability to work under minimal supervision.
• Ability to work well under pressure and meet
  deadlines.
• Excellent interpersonal communicative
  skills; experience in team leadership and participatory management.
• Ability to maintain confidential financial
  information.
• Previous experience in NGO setting

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