Accountable for ensuring that all financial aspects of the project adhere to local laws and regulations and to donor requirements.
Ensure that all transactions are in line with government laws.
Conduct trainings and staff development workshops with the team to maintain a high standard of reporting.
Prepare, coordinate, and monitor the project budget.
Effectively manage the program/project cash flow while adhering to Heifer headquarters policies
Approve all SAYE Project fleet-related requisitions and review procurement requests as per the authorization policy.
Monitor the SAYE petty cash imprest line with cash management controls and prepare project financial reports for submission to the donor.
Ensure compliance with accounting principles and standards including Heifer partners, donors, local partners and HQ cost principles.
Maintain knowledge of required rules and regulations related to project implementation and activities that affect the budget.
Review payment requests for accuracy, completeness and ensure the timely processing of funds, ensuring that proper supporting documents such as receipts are maintained.
Establish and maintain sound financial management systems and provide administrative support to the project.
Ensure that an effective scanning and filing system is in place in the office, and coordinate with program staff to ensure that the project’s resources are effectively and efficiently utilized.
Enhanced review of all project documents to achieve 100% compliance.

At least 3 Capacity building trainings conducted per year and weekly formal feedback on staff requests and accountabilities provided.
Monthly budget reviews and performance reports shared, and meetings conducted by 15th of every month.
Run weekly project fund balance to update on cash levels.
All PRF reviewed for completeness, accuracy within 2 working days from date of receipt. eHbT4wr veIMC
Complete an accurate monthly project finance report with all scanned documents shared by 15th of every month.
Month end Agresso reviews and timely feedback.
All project financial documents filed on a weekly basis.
Documents reviewed and filed as per the donor and HPI requirements achieving 100% compliance.
Payment’s disbursement including EFT, MM effected as per stipulated timeline
Accountabilities reviewed and registered within 2days from date of receipt.
Monthly feedback on areas of improvement ensure a sound system.
Weekly scanning and upload of scans in Agresso.
Monthly review and sharing of scans as per Donor reporting guidelines by 15th of every month.
C. Partnership and Engagement (5%)

Accountable for ensuring compliance with established processes and procedures at the highest level of accountability with project partners.
Provide leadership to the project Finance Assistants.
Timely processing of partner Requests and accountabilities.
Coach, mentor and manage performance of the Finance Assistant and Finance & administrative assistants at cluster level.
D. May perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Minimum Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration or a related field is required, part II qualification of any professional course ACCA, CPA is a must and six (6) years’ experience in a non-profit organization. Other job-related education and/or experience may be substituted for all or part of these requirements.
Most Critical Proficiencies

Practical experience in various aspects of accounting principles and practices with a good understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) or International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS).
Good analytical skills.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Knowledge of the context in which non-profit organizations operate and a good understanding of and sensitivity to issues associated with poverty, hunger, unemployment and the environment.
Computer proficient in word processing, spreadsheets, presentation tools, electronic mail software, and knowledge of accounting software (e.g.: MS Office Suite, DOS, Accounting packages such as Sun Systems, Pastel, Agresso).