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• Support procurement and coordinate
  pre-qualification of reputable & reliable supplier’s goods and
  services
• Ensure proper documentation of all finance,
  Administrative & Human resource records
• Ensure the program is implemented with sound financial and administrative
  practices through efficient management of project funds and timely processing
  of payments
• Tasked with the management of project funds;
  ensure that funds are disbursed in line with set activities/ budget and that accountabilities are submitted in
  a timely manner
• Actively participate in annual budget
  preparation, mid-year reviews, monthly burn rate calls and ensure action
  points are implemented accordingly
• Tasked with the preparation of daily cash
  reports and monthly cash needs to ensure availability of funds
• Work in liaison with the program team to ensure
  that project work plans and financial planning are in sync
• Preparation of fuel consumption reports and
  management of vehicles
• Coordinate external/internal Audits and ensure
  implementation of agreed
  recommendations
• Regular update of Asset register and engraving
  of assets. Regular Maintenance of assets to avoid breakdowns e.g.
  vehicles, computers, power backups etc.

• Provide coaching, direction, and leadership
  support to finance and
  admin personnel
• Review staff monthly time sheets before
  approval by respective supervisors
• Manage staff leave and ensure all leave forms
  are approved by Finance & Human Resource
• Perform any other duties as assigned by the
  Supervisor

• The ideal candidate for the TechnoServe (TNS) Accounts and Administration
  Officer job opportunity should preferably hold a University degree in
  Accounting and part II qualification of any professional course ACCA, CPA
  is a MUST.
• At least three years’ experience in a similar
  position with International NGO or development agencies.

• Integrity
  and honesty: Is widely
  trusted; seen as a direct, truthful individual; presents truthful
  information in an appropriate and helpful manner; keeps confidences;
  admits mistakes; does not misrepresent himself or herself for personal
  gain.
• Team
  Work/ Relationships: Works
  co-operatively and flexibly with other members of the team with a full
  understanding of the role to be played as a team member and/or leader, to
  achieve a common goal. Ability to build and maintain effective
  relationships and networks.
• Learning
  attitude: Proactively
  takes advantage of opportunities to learn. Actively identifies new areas
  for learning; applies and shares new knowledge and skill appropriately.
• Diversity/Inclusiveness: Demonstrates an understanding and
  appreciation for diversity and supports diversity efforts. Interacts
  effectively with and inclusively with people of all races, cultures,
  ethnicities, backgrounds, religions, ages, and genders.
• Communication: Expresses ideas effectively in individual
  and group situations. Listens effectively; shares information, ideas and
  arguments; adjusts terminology, language and communication modes to the
  needs of the audience; ensures accurate understanding; acts in a way that
  facilitates open exchange of ideas and information; uses appropriate
  non-verbal communication.
• Decision
  making/Problem Solving: Is
  able to analyze situations, diagnose problems, identify the key issues,
  establish and evaluate alternative courses of action and produce a
  logical, practical and acceptable solution. Is able to make effective
  decisions on a day-to-day basis, taking ownership of decisions,
  demonstrating sound judgement in escalating issues where necessary.
• Results
  Oriented/ High Quality Deliverables: Stays focused on the efforts necessary to achieve quality results
  consistent with programmatic or departmental goals. Demonstrates the
  ability to achieve effective results; works persistently to overcome
  obstacles to goal achievement. Accomplishes tasks by considering all areas
  involved, no matter how small; showing concern for all aspects of the job;
  accurately checking processes and tasks.
• Planning
  & Time Management:
  Establishes a course of action for self and/or others to accomplish a
  specific goal. Effectively plans, schedules, prioritizes and controls
  activities; identifies, integrates and orchestrates resources (people,
  material, information, budget, and/or time) to accomplish goals.
  Prioritizes work according to the program or department’s goals, not just
  own job responsibilities; manages own time effectively.
• Business
  Acumen: The ability to use
  information, ask the right questions and take decisions that make an
  impact on the overall business performance.
• Computer
  Literacy: Demonstrates
  knowledge and ability to use specific computer programs or applications
  for own functional area. Has the ability to improve performance by
  integrating new and existing technology into the workplace.
• Financial
  & Resource Management:
  an important competency program staff must possess to enable them budget
  properly based on facts and change course when necessary, knowledge of
  finance to develop and manage budgets.
• Internal
  Client Focus: Client Focus
  is based on the ability to understand the client’s needs and concerns in
  the short to long-term and to provide sound recommendations and/or
  solutions.
• Compliance
  & Governance:
  Compliance with and knowledge of company policies, applicable legislation,
  grant requirements, donor contracts, the local labor code and tax laws.

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