Assistant II, Finance job at ChildFund International

Remain alert and responsive to any child safeguarding risks, acquire relevant knowledge and skills that will enable you to promote strong safeguarding practices, understand the child safeguarding policy and procedures, and conduct yourself in a manner consistent with the Child Safeguarding Policy.

Responsible for training and mentorship for project staff in financial management systems and procedures to ensure competency and proficiency and required reports to are submitted promptly and accurately (including specific duties)

Responsible for project budget and cash flow management duties including fund release request preparation, coordination and supervision of cash forecast requirements, review of project annual plans, and optimal utilization of funds

Monitor the project compliance with policies, procedures and regulations; in partnership Assurance Officer and Finance Manager, implement corrective action measures on project audit, monitor findings/recommendations and prepare quarterly status reports.

Ensure project compliance with terms and conditions in the donor agreement, including monthly bank balance reporting requirements, compliance with procurement policy, and immediate notification of deviations to CO Finance management.

Conduct joint monitoring visits to project activities, follow up on corrective actions taken required and report requirements to the national office

Review and verify financial documents to ensure compliance with generally accepted accounting principles, policy, and donor requirements.

Responsible for assisting project staff on finance manual requirements, capacity building for staff on finance activities in compliance with policy and procedures; periodic review of staff performance and systems offer recommendations on improvement.

In partnership with country office finance management, assist the project in bank account and signature requirements.

Responsible for preparation and analysis of monthly, quarterly and annual financial reports of the project, ensure donor reporting requirement compliance, and records management for audit and review requirements