Key Responsibilities:<\/p>\n
Finance and Governance in Partner Organisations<\/p>\n
\tFacilitate review of partner financial reports alongside programme team members incl. the Finance Officer in Sudan and ensure that Tr\u00f3caire and donor requirements are being met.
\n\tReview Tr\u00f3caire records ensuring that partner financial reporting is up to date and properly maintained, in accordance with Tr\u00f3caire and donor requirements.
\n\tConduct a continuous process to appraise partner organisations financial controls and systems in line with the Tr\u00f3caire partner governance and finance manual. This will include field visits, desk audits and other methods as appropriate. Ensure recommendations are implemented in agreement with the partner.
\n\tProvide expenditure reports and support in design of accounting and reporting systems, design of spreadsheets, training and on-going to the finance and accounts departments of partner organisations to enable them to produce and submit accurate financial guidance.
\n\tParticipate in all programme team meetings to ensure a full understanding of all programme work and any financial implications arising.
\n\tEnsure monthly and annual partner capacity building assessment report is submitted to the Area manager, finance and administration manager and the international accountant.
\n\tParticipate in delivering training to partners on compliance with donors\u2019 financial requirements.
\n\tIn the event of a major issue in relation to financial management at partner level, especially in the management of donor funds, the programme accountant may be required to be deployed to a partner organisation to ensure that financial management and reporting are carried out in accordance with Tr\u00f3caire and donor requirements.<\/p>\n
Financial Control and Reporting<\/p>\n
\tCoordinate and develop quarterly donor reports for all partners. Ensure that donor reporting meets all donor financial reporting requirements.<\/p>\n
\tLead in project audit preparations in collaboration with partners and external auditors, and in the implementation of recommendations both internally and with partners.
\n\tEnsure that the programme team\u2019s finance activities meet the financial reporting requirements and deadlines as specified by the Finance and Administration Manager\u00a0
\n\tGuided by the Finance and Administration Manager, ensure that the relevant Tr\u00f3caire organisational financial policies and procedures are adhered to and implemented in a standardized manner across all of the country programmes.
\n\tClosely monitor all finance programme activities, keep the Area Manager and the Finance and Administration Manager updated and advised of all situations which have the potential for a negative impact on internal controls or financial management.
\n\tAssist with investigations into alleged fraud or irregularities at partner organisations.
\n\tEnsure proper uploading and saving all partner and donor reports and documentation on the system server, Saleforce and in hard copy form in files.<\/p>\n
Budgeting<\/p>\n
\tSupport the Finance and Admin Manager, Area Manager and other budget holders in conducting the budget process for the country programmes, ensuring that appropriate levels of technical support and guidance are provided to all budget holders during the process of preparing the budget and subsequent reviews and revisions.
\n\tParticipate in the preparation of donor budgets; ensure compliance with donor regulations and ensure that donor budgets are incorporated into the country budget & budget revisions
\n\tReview with all programme budget holders\u2019 monthly reports as available on Agresso Business World and facilitate with programme staff follow up of any issues or variances arising.<\/p>\n
Internal systems and Processes<\/p>\n
\tSuggest improvement of work processes and increase efficiency within the programme function.
\n\tEnsure the establishment and maintenance of a donor financial management system in order to ensure efficient & accurate reporting to donors.<\/p>\n
Staff Capacity Building<\/p>\n
\tProvide technical financial advice and expertise to the country programme teams.
\n\tFacilitate and assist Finance and Administration Manager in providing basic training and guidance to the country program staff for skills improvement in the areas of budget preparation and monitoring, budget revision, reporting, and internal controls.
\n\tAssist in the induction and orientation of country programme staff.<\/p>\n
Requirements<\/p>\n
Experience:<\/p>\n
\tThree years\u2019 experience in accounting\/finance in the international development and humanitarian sector.
\n\tExperience in managing budgets for donor funded programmes.
\n\tPrior knowledge of donor rules and regulations including Irish Aid, UN Agencies incl. UNICEF and WFP, EU and other relevant institutional donors and trusts\/foundations.
\n\tExperience working with finance systems such as Agresso, SAP and others.
\n\tWorking experience with national partners\/ local in capacity building, financial reporting and budget management.<\/p>\n
Qualifications:<\/p>\n
\tBachelor\u2019s degree in commerce, finance or business management.
\n\tCertification in CPA(K), ACCA or CIMA required.<\/p>\n
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