Job Description:

Oversee and manage daily program-wide accounting and finance functions including timely recording of transactions, cash management, banking, payroll, inventory, receivables, and payables.

• Plan and implement systems for financial operations in the country office and in area program offices in accordance with the LWF Finance Manual and donor regulations; including systems for cash flow management, budgeting, consolidation of accounting information, internal controls, financial reporting, financial record-keeping, grant management and compliance.

• Train and supervise finance staff in the program.

• Maintain banking relations and plan and monitor country cash flow requirements to ensure the smooth implementation of LWF World Service projects.

• Prepare monthly standard accounting submissions to LWF World Service Headquarters, for review by the Finance and Administration Manger, including general ledger files, account reconciliations, expenditures by cost center/project, as well as other financial information in a timely and accurate manner.

• Prepare monthly management reports to the Finance and Administration Manager and Program staff as required, including expenditures by cost center/project and other financial information, in a timely and accurate manner.

• Prepare financial reports, for review by the Finance and Administration Manager, to donors in line with donor requirements and templates. • Assist in developing annual fiscal year budgets together with the Finance and Administration Manager.

Job Requirements:

• Must have 3-4 years of progressive financial management experience in similar role.
• MBA completed can apply.
• Demonstrated experience and skills with budget preparation and analysis, financial reporting preparation and presentation and the proven ability to translate technical financial data into informative reports.
• Strong accounting skills and experience, including management of general ledger, journal entries, payroll, payables and balance sheet.
• Advanced computer skills in MS Office programs, particularly Excel.
• Prior staff supervisory experience and strong organizational skills are desired.
• Excellent oral and written English skills.
• Good communication and excellent inter-personal skills.
• A team player who is responsible, diplomatic and confident at dealing with people at all levels and different backgrounds.
• Good analytical skills is essential.
• A problem solving and solution oriented attitude; be methodical and adaptable.
• Planning skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work under minimal supervision and deliver on set objectives within given deadlines.
• Approachable and willingness to listen and assist finance and non-finance colleagues.
• Ability to work under pressure and on irregular working hours.
• Ability to occasionally conduct training of staff within the financial management area.

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