Key Responsibilities:
Transactional processing:
Ensure that all financial transactions are processed
accurately, in a timely manner, and in accordance with generally accepted
accounting principles, organizational policies, procedures and other relevant
provisions.
Implement, and maintain processes and controls that
are current best practices related to transaction processing.
Support management, oversight, processing and backup
for processing all of the following transactions: payroll, accounts payable,
revenue and expense, fixed assets, cash, bank reconciliations and allocations.
Perform month-end closing procedures, including
overhead allocations, bank account reconciliations and updating schedules.
Maintain an orderly, efficient and effective
accounting filing system.
Reporting Responsibilities:
Assist in issuing timely, accurate, and complete
financial statements for all levels, including Board of Directors, funders, and
management.
Assist in coordinating the preparation of the draft
audited financial statements and all tax returns.
Assist with preparing financial information for the
annual report.
Recommend and report upon benchmarks against which to
measure organizational performance.
Calculate and issue financial and operating metrics.
Assist in production of cash flow reports, annual
budget, and forecasts.
Calculate variances from the budget and report
significant issues to management.
Provide a system of management cost
reports. assist with financial analyses and models as needed, in
particular for capital investments, pricing decisions, and contract
negotiations.
Operational Responsibilities:
Assist in fundraising efforts for the organization
Ensure organizational assets and equipment are
maintained as per policies and procedures in place
Assist with development of long-term investment and
other financial planning.
Assist with preparation and revision of finance and
operation guidelines to respond to emerging needs and requirements.
Assist with legal, compliance and regulatory issues
Assist the organization on safe and efficient
operations
Assist in payroll administration including compliance
with relevant/applicable laws e.g. taxation andtimely remittance of statutory
deductions.
Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in Commerce, Accounting, Business
Management, Bsuienss Administration, Business Information Systems
Professional Accounting qualification (CPA, ACCA)
Proficiency in accounting software applications;
experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365 ERP is an added advantage.
Proficiency in Microsoft applications (Excel, Word,
PowerPoint etc)
Upto date membership with relevant professional body
e.g. ICPAK.
Experience with social enterprises is an added
advantage
Experience with fundraising is an added advantage.
High level of integrity and discretion when handling
confidential information.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills,
with the ability to build effective working relationships at all levels of
the organization.
Strong problem-solving and conflict resolution
abilities
How To Apply
Interested candidates should send in their CV
to recruitment@uthabitiafrica.org
by 20th June 2024.
