Finance Manager (National staff) 131 views1 applications

The Finance Manager is responsible for all aspects of financial management of in country programs, ensuring compliance with CCSLP internal policies and procedures as well as donor regulations.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES

· Oversee and manage daily program-wide accounting and finance functions including timely recording of transactions, cash management, banking, payroll, inventory, receivables, and payables

· Plan and implement systems for financial operations in the country office and in area program offices including systems for cash flow management, budgeting, consolidation of accounting information, internal controls, financial reporting, financial record-keeping, grant management and compliance.

· Train and supervise finance staff and volunteers in the program.

· Maintain banking relations and plan and monitor country cash flow requirements to ensure the smooth implementation of projects.

· Prepare monthly standard accounting submissions to Canada Headquarters, for review by the Financial Consultant, including general ledger files, account reconciliations, expenditures by cost center/project, as well as other financial information in a timely and accurate manner.

· Prepare monthly management reports to the Canadian Finance Manager including expenditures by cost center/project and other financial information, in a timely and accurate manner.

· Prepare financial reports, for review by the Country Director, to donors in line with donor requirements and templates.

• Assist in developing annual fiscal year budgets together with the Country Director.
• Maintain complete filing system to support financial records.

· Account for procurement transactions to ensure adequate supporting documentation, accuracy, and control over payments.

· Ensure documentations are available for External Annual Audit

REQUIREMNETS

· Bachelor’s degree (finance, accounting, business, or a related degree)

• 5+ years’ experience managing finances for donor-funded projects

· Experience overseeing project budgets

• Knowledge of MS Excel and QuickBooks software

· Knowledge of payroll and benefits