Reference Code: FCI/ UGO/PA/03/2018
About US:
Farm Concern International (FCI) is an Africa-wide Market and Trade Development Organization focused on commercialization of smallholder farmers and agro-pastoral communities. FCI systematically develops modern marketing concepts and builds business relationships through strategic alliances to enhance competitiveness in the market place and, profitability of agro-enterprises in various African countries.
Job Summary: The Finance and Administration Officer assumes responsibility for post award grant accounting thus ensuring compliance with funding source administrative guidelines, timely receipt of revenue, accurate posting of transactions, and budgetary control for the assigned programs.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
Ensure that all financial transactions are properly posted
Perform general ledger reconciliations on monthly basis (Simulate period-closure process)
Play a lead role in processing on-line financial transactions
Prepare bank reconciliations
Prepare weekly and monthly cash forecasts
Participate in the institutional budgetary process
Ensure timely execution of all scheduled internal and external payments
Provide financial support to projects being implemented including prompt preparation and submission of periodically scheduled reports to project implementation
Prepare cost reports to demonstrate compliance. Ensuring proper classification of incurred costs and compliance of the stipulation of the grant
Oversee procurement and logistics
Perform general administrative duties; postage, opening post, responding to emails, ordering stationery, maintenance of equipment, vehicles and other organizational installations as required
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
The ideal candidate for the Finance and Administration Officer job placement must hold a Bachelor’s degree in finance or accounting
Three to five years of progressively responsible experience
Impeccable level of integrity and ethical standards
Problem solving ability and, Strategic vision and leadership skills
Results oriented mindset
Firm demeanor that ensures he/she implements very stringent controls and accountability culture
Experience in QuickBooks and Microsoft Navision will be an added advantage
Strong customer focus and problem solver
Leadership skills and Teamwork ability
Excellent communication skills
Good interpersonal skills
Maintain high level of integrity and confidentiality
Analytical skills
Solid skills in documentation
How to Apply:
All candidates should send their applications via Email to: tomson.okot@farmconcern.org