The Finance Officer will be responsible for implementing finance and accounting work processes with a focus on project management, financial transaction processing as well as recording, maintaining accurate books of account, and preparing timely financial reports for different stakeholders including internal clients, partners, donors, auditors and regulatory authorities, within approved accounting standards and CEHURD’s policies and procedures.

Main Responsibilities:
Financial planning and budgeting:
– In conjunction grants development team, prepare project budgets and forecasts during proposal writing phase.
– Work with project teams to develop costed work plans for projects.
– Monitor budget and financial plan implementation and prepare appropriate periodic tracking reports for the various stakeholders.
– Analyse trends to identify issues that might impact on the financial wellbeing or viability of projects and advise management accordingly.
– Prepare reports that analyze budgets against actuals income and expenses and advises management on the variances observed, if any.
– Carry out monthly review of the financial performance of projects and advise the responsible teams accordingly.

Education Qualifications:
• Bachelors Degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Economics, Financial Management, or any related field from a reputable Institution
• At least Part II professional qualification such as ACCA/ CPA
• Experience working with an audit firm will be an added advantage