Finance & Admin Officer

* Drive financial planning and management, ensuring responsible and effective use of organizational resources. * Architect and maintain accurate financial systems, including records, ledgers, and accounts, to facilitate informed decision-making. * Analyze and present financial reports, including balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow statements, to project managers and senior management. * Lead budgeting and forecasting efforts, collaborating with project teams to develop financial forecasts and track performance against project goals and objectives. * Manage cash flow and fund disbursements, identifying and mitigating financial risks to avoid overspending or underutilization. * Develop and implement strategies to ensure compliance with financial regulations, donor requirements, and internal controls. * Facilitate stakeholder engagement, providing financial updates and collaborating with program staff to align financial and programmatic objectives. * Foster a culture of financial literacy, providing guidance and training to project teams on financial procedures and policies. * Oversee cash operations and bank management, ensuring timely payments, reconciliations, and compliance with internal control procedures. * Manage payroll and tax processes, reviewing national staff payroll for accuracy and compliance, and ensuring adherence to financial controls and regulations. * Identify and address potential financial risks, implementing corrective actions to ensure the financial integrity of the organization. * Collaborate with audit teams, preparing financial documentation and assisting in audit processes to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements. * Drive process improvements, streamlining financial systems and procedures to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.