Finance Officer (UNICEF Nutrition Project) (Gezera) – PHF

Job Description

Position Title	Finance Officer (UNICEF Nutrition Project)
Section	Finance
Gross Salary	700 USD (subjected to all statutory deductions).
Duty Station	Al Gezera Office (Madani)
Supervisor	Project Manager
No. of Post	1
Duration	6 months (initially up to 30 September 2023) with the possibility of extension.
Closing Date	31 March 2023.

Duties and responsibilities: 

• ∙ Review Project budget processes and ensures that the grants budget consistent with  the approved work plan. 
• ∙ Prepares asset, liability, and capital account entries by compiling and analyzing  account information. 
• ∙ Maintains accounting controls by preparing and recommending policies and  procedures. 
• ∙ Maintains financial security by following internal controls. 
• ∙ Entering all data and information into computer systems, such as invoices, financial  documents, entries, exchange orders, and all different accounts 
• ∙ Reviews and assesses the day-to-day financial needs and ensures adequate and  timely replenishment of funds. 
• ∙ Prepares payments and journal vouchers and ensures adequate supporting  documents for all financial transactions. 
• ∙ Maintain proper filling system by organizing and records in a proper sequence. ∙ Prepares payments by verifying documentation, and requesting disbursements
• ∙ Handle different projects accounts according to the internal rules and regulations  of GAA and accepted cash principle. 
• ∙ Keep expenditures records of all transactions according to PHF accounting  standards. 
• ∙ Chick the quality of vouchers (signature, stamp and paper) as per financial and  accounting procedures. 
• ∙ Ensure all payments are done on a timely manner 
• ∙ Prepares Weekly Reports of All payments and Expenses 
• ∙ Ensure submission of timely and reliable financial information (reconciliations, fin Liaising with the bank and creditors on daily business transactions, and creating a  smooth working business relationship financial reports etc.) 
• ∙ Produce weekly GL reports and any other report requested. 
• ∙ To ensure the delivery of timely and accurate Field offices financial information  and reports in accordance with reporting requirements for all stakeholders. ∙ Provide monthly fund balance reports with accurate expense and revenue data by  the 5th of every month to all Budget Holders. 
• ∙ Timely submission of monthly reports with supporting documentation to the CO in  accordance with reporting requirements. 
• ∙ To ensure accurate cost allocation of expenses on a monthly basis against  appropriate donor/projects/ledger codes. 
• ∙ To ensure tailored reports to the needs of the relevant non-finance managers, and is  easy to read and understand. 
• ∙ To ensure that deadlines are documented and met. 

Qualifications:  

• ▪ Bachelor or Master Degree in accounting or business Administration. 
• ▪ Minimum 3 to 5 years of experience in accounting and finance field at NGOs &  INGOs.  
• ▪ Proven experience and knowledge of effective accounting and internal control.
• ▪ Good Knowledge and ability to managing SMACC accounting system.
• ▪ Proficient in computer skills and use of relevant software and other applications,  
• e.g. word processing, spreadsheet, Excel, database and web-based system.
• ▪ Working knowledge of written and spoken English.

How to apply:  

Interested candidates are required to send the following documents to this email: [email protected] 

• ▪ Clear CV (English copy). 
• ▪ Cover or motivation letter  
• ▪ University Certificates. 

Only the shortlisted will be contacted.