·         Ensures field accounting reports are submitted on time and complete.

·         Reviews field accounting reports, including Cash and Bank Transaction Journals, Cash and Bank Reconciliations and Bank Statement ensuring correctness and completeness of the records.

·         Prepares monitors and analyses monthly financial reports including cost point data entry and submits them for review to Finance Manager.

·         Ensures that all entries are properly documented and all transactions are backed up with complete required documentation that is properly dated and signed.

·         Maintains bank and cash transaction journal and informs finance manager and cashier of daily balances.

·         Prepares check request vouchers and payment vouchers ensuring that all supporting documents are completed before payment.

·         Allocate expenses to various grants as per policy.

·         Prepares and sends to Finance Manager weekly cash request and monthly plan of cash requirement. 

·         Assists with audits and checking internal controls of field sites by regular visits to be arranged with Finance Manager and FAD. 

·         Responsible for custody of cash in the office and cash disbursements. Makes sure that backup documentation for cash disbursements is duly approved and on file prior to making cash payments.

·         Assist Finance Manager with finance information related to field assets and inventory list. 

·         Assists with office administration functions including scanning, faxing, photocopying, etc.

·         Other relevant tasks as assigned by the supervisor.

·          Bachelor Degree in Business Management or Accounting with 3 years work experience in financial management and/or accounting and as Field Finance Officer is encouraged to apply.

·         Diploma in Accounting with minimum of 5 years’ experience

Holders of a professional certification like ACCA, CPA etc are preferred.

·         Active knowledge of English language writing and speaking

·          Proficiency in Cost point financial software, MS Excel and MS Word as well as good grasp on Internet and email communication.

·          Ability to work independently and under tight deadlines.