Hope for Victoria children (HOVIC) is a non- governmental Organisation that was started in 2003 as a welfare organization to cater for the needs of children living and working on the streets). It was registered as a CBO (community based organization) in 2006 and as a Non- governmental Organisation (NGO) in 2008. Since 2012, we have transitioned from welfare assistance programming to a strategic approach that cultivates long-term sustainable impacts in the lives of children and young people living and working in the streets.
Finance Officer
Key Responsibilities
- Analyze and present financial reports in an accurate and timely manner using reporting materials for all donor segments, and oversee all financial, project/program and grants accounting.
- Coordinate and lead the annual audit process, liaise with external auditors and the finance committee of the Board of Trustees in selection process and assess any changes necessary.
- Oversee and lead annual budgeting and planning process in conjunction with the program staff, administer and review all financial plans and budgets; monitor progress and changes and keep senior leadership team abreast of the organization’s financial status.
- Update and implement all necessary business policies and accounting practices; improve the finance department’s overall policy and procedure manual.
- Effectively communicate and present the critical financial matters and management reports to the Board of Trustees.
Human Resources and Administration
- Coordinate, maintain and review all functions and systems related to HR management in the organization (leave, payroll, medical payments, staff loans, recruitment, employee files, job description, and staff appraisals).
- Oversee and coordinate all procurement activities within the organization.
- Oversee administrative functions as well as facilities to ensure efficient and consistent operations.
- Working closely with the business wing of the organization to develop financial plans and analyze opportunities for organizational social enterprise ventures
- Assist in Preparation of donor budgets for proposals in collaboration with the Resource Mobilization team.
- Any other tasks assigned by your supervisor.
Required Skills and Qualifications
- A Bachelor’s degree in Accounting.
- Professional qualifications in CPA III
- Proficient in computerized accounting.
- At least 2 years’ experience preferably in NGO Accounting and grants management.
- Knowledge of USAID financial and administrative rules and regulations.
- High level of integrity, values, ethics.
- Strong analytical and administrative skills.
- Good interpersonal and teamwork skills.
Method of Application
Qualified persons with the required skills and qualifications are invited to submit their detailed curriculum vitae and cover letter quoting the job title on the email subject (Finance Officer) letter to admin@ hovic.org by Friday 31st March 2017 COB.
Kindly indicate current/last salary and expected salary. Only applicants meeting the strict criteria outlined above will be contacted as part of the short listing process.
More Information
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