Finance Officer

A highly respected international development organization working to eliminate avoidable blindness and promote equality of opportunity for disabled people.We are looking for highly motivated and skilled individuals to support with this ambitious project.

The finance officer will be a member of the Project Team and report to the Country Director. The Finance Officer will have responsibility for managing the financial functions

Ensure conformity to the organizational Financial framework with specific respects to financial management and controls

Support the project Officer and Grant Manager with financial planning, budgeting and forecasting

Take lead in financial control, monitoring trips to projects and procedures

At least a Bachelor's degree in finance or accounting. Relevant professional accounting qualification will be an added advantage

Must have at least 5 years relevant finance experience in the Grant management capacity ideally in an INGO environment

Exposure in Programme & project financial management and administration

Experience of audit and government organization would be an advantage.

Capability building or facilitation skills

Data analysis skills and excellent communications skills(oral and written.)