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• Tasked with the alignment of partnership
  budgets between PBAS, Sunsystems, and donor and Support Office forecasts.
• Oversee the budgeting process as per
  budget guidelines. To also support the NO annual budgeting process through
  provision of relevant grants information.
• Provide weekly updates of the financial
  position of the whole response.
• Promote financial accountability, internal
  controls and reporting
• Ensure timely submission of accurate and
  complete reports to donors and Support Offices.
• Reconciling MyPBAS to grant FFR on monthly
  basis with action plans for addressing outstanding items.
• Overall Management of fixed assets for all
  grants in the Response

• Ensure all grant projects are audited
  according to the Donor requirements
• Ensure that management responses to audits
  performed are sent on time to the Audit Department, and that audit
  recommendations are implemented within WVI standard timelines.
• Coordinate with internal and external
  audit staff to facilitate all financial audits.
• Reports and briefs the Response Director
  on trends or significant financial controls issues in the response
• In charge of maintaining an up to date
  risk register for the Response

• Ensure cost effectiveness through
  competitive bidding process and quality products/outputs
• Guide on any specific donor regulations on
  procurement, and ensure there is compliance at every level.

• Ensure competent and motivated staff are
  hired and retained.
• Ensure there is a capacity development
  plan for Response finance staff.
• Coordinate and conduct training in areas
  like accounting, SunSystems, risk management, grant compliance and other
  key financial areas to Response Finance staff.
• Support operations and other non-finance
  staff in understanding and interpretation of financial statements and on
  donor compliance.
• Assist the Response Director to ensure
  partnership Finance policies and procedures are understood by
  operations/technical staff and communities.

• Build and maintain good networks and
  relationships with GC, SOs, EARO, other NGOs, program managers and other
  WVU functions.
• Promote effective networks within WV
  through effective communication, relationships and twin citizenship

• Provide leadership to the Response Finance
  department, ensuring smooth running and efficient delivery of services.
• Adhere to WVI key policy documents –
  mission, core values, and covenant of partnership.
• Ensure implementation of new partnership
  initiatives involving Finance, including ensuring the office always has
  100% compliance with LDR requirements.
• Attend daily devotions and support
  spiritual development of his/her team.

• The ideal candidate for the World Vision
  Response Finance Manager career opportunity must hold a first degree in
  Accounting or Finance
• Be a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or
  Chartered Accountant is preferable.
• A minimum of five years of professional
  experience, preferably within World Vision. Previous grant accounting and
  budget preparation experience is preferred.
• Extensive knowledge of Generally Accepted
  Accounting Principles and practical knowledge of financial systems and
  internal financial controls and procedures.
• ICT skill is required, Sun systems, Vision
  and Microsoft office program knowledge is preferred.
• Previous experience working in emergency
  responses an added advantage.
• Must have proven experience in treasury
  activities and management.

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