Finance Coordinator

The Finance Coordinator is accountable for maintaining day-to-day financial, accounting in order to keep financial settlements up-to-date in compliance with organizational policies and procedures.

Roles and responsibilities

• Participates in budget preparations and ensures that approved program and budget plans are formally issued to departments and projects
• Ensures that all financial & budgetary documents are filled and maintained according to the organization’s accounting & budgetary policies and as revised.
• Makes support visits to projects and partners.
• Performs internal audits of accounts payable, payroll distribution, fixed assets, etc;
• Reviews and recommends modifications to accounting systems and procedures.
• Ensures timely responses to external and internal communications regarding financial issues..
• Ensures that financial and administrative reporting deadlines are respected.
• Develops annual work plan for his/her area of responsibility and works towards the achievement of those plans.
• Monitors the regular and timely preparation and submission of accounting and budgetary reports.
• Assists the Admin & Financial Manager with the preparation and consolidation of the annual budget.

Age: 27 to 35

Sex: Male/ Female

NGO/CSO Experience

• At least 7 years

Qualification BA/MA:

• MA in Accounting/ Finance or related fields of study

Additional Skills

• Advanced PC skills, particularly knowledge of MS Word and MS Excel as well as other financial software packages.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and Knowledge of government grant and contracting procedures
• Advanced skill in IPSAS and Knowledge of Peachtree