Job Description
Finance Officer , Action Africa Help International (AAH-I)
AAH-I is currently recruiting a Finance Officer who will ensure that project accounts are managed effectively according to AAH-I and donor financial policies and procedures. The job holder will work with the Project Coordinators and Regional Finance Coordinator at HQ to prepare periodic financial reports as required and ensure the efficient day-to-day operation of the office, support the work of management and other project staff.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience
• Professional accounting qualifications of CPA/ACCA.
• Degree in Commerce or Business Administration, or or related filed. Training in Supply chain or procurement will be an added advantage.
• Three years’ experience in a financial / management accounting role with an INGO.
• Good track record of providing strong financial support and accurate information.
• Understanding of computer applications in respect to accounting, budgeting and cash control. As a minimum, this would include an understanding of an ERP systems, MS Office & any financial software.
Additional Skills & Competences
• A good understanding of managing accounts and information needed to support forecasting and budgeting
• High degree of integrity and analytical skills with excellent interpersonal skills
• Familiarity with QuickBooks/Dynamics/Sage for financial and management accounting as well as payroll and statutory deductions.
• Ability to work independently, but as part of a small team, on different projects.
• Computer literate in MS Office, with a particular focus on Excel, and Email.
• Good planning and organizational skills and efficient work methods.
• Good skills in conflict resolution/problem solving, teamwork, crisis management
• Able to respond to deadlines.
• Well-organized in work and filing systems.