Finance and Accounts Officer

* Drive financial management activities, ensuring timely implementation and accountability of the UNDP-supported project. * Oversee fund management in collaboration with the Project Coordinator, guaranteeing seamless execution and compliance. * Architect and maintain accurate financial records, including spreadsheets and subsidiary records for payments. * Verify and process volunteer payments, ensuring adherence to regulations and prompt adjustments. * Develop and present monthly and periodic financial statements for the organization and donors, providing insights for informed decision-making. * Manage tax deductions, deposit payments, and issue certificates to suppliers and service providers, ensuring compliance with IT and VAT regulations. * Review and recommend payment vouchers and cheques, overseeing daily banking and fund management operations. * Lead petty cash management, preparing weekly reports and processing reimbursements to ensure efficient use of resources. * Issue receipts for all payments, maintaining accurate records of cash, cheque, and bank transfer transactions. * Conduct bank reconciliations, providing daily and weekly reports on bank balances and outstanding cheques to inform financial decisions. * Ensure timely and quality deliveries of procured items, conducting quality control checks to prevent delays or compromises in project outcomes. * Coordinate procurement processes, preparing purpose orders and work orders, and obtaining necessary approvals from the procurement committee. * Prepare monthly financial statements, including Receipt and Payment Statements, to support the accounts section of the NGO Forum Central Office. * Support the development and maintenance of organizational documents, including correspondence, HR files, and reports, ensuring compliance and accuracy.