Senior Finance Officer

Job title : Senior Finance Officer

About The Role

• Provide support to the Finance & Administration Manager in overseeing financial management, ensuring compliance, handling accounting functions, and facilitating audits within the Country Office to promote efficient resource utilization and timely reporting. The role requires close collaboration with the Regional Office Corporate Services Unit and the Country Office Program team.

Key Duties And Responsibilities

• Prepare weekly payment batches, maintain bank books, and produce accurate mid-month, month-end, and year-end financial reports for the Country Office
• Prepare monthly bank reconciliations, petty cash reports, and related reconciliations to ensure accuracy and accountability
• Post weekly transactions in NetSuite (NICOR), including journal entries, accounts payable, and manual payment entries, ensuring completeness of financial records
• Perform monthly General Ledger reconciliations in NICOR to support accurate financial reporting
• Process Operational Payment Requests, Travel Authorization Requests, and Expense Reports in line with organizational policies and timelines
• Support Country Office staff in the effective use of the Contracts Lifecycle Management (CLM) system and NetSuite ERP (NICOR)
• Support the Finance & Administration Manager in annual statutory and internal audits, including preparation of draft financial statements, audit schedules, and supporting documentation
• Coordinate monthly payroll with the local service provider to ensure staff salaries are accurately processed and paid on time, in compliance with national labour, tax, and social security requirements

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Economics, or Banking and Finance
• Professional certification such as ICAN or ACCA is highly desirable
• At least 5 years' accounting experience and a minimum of 3 years in an international NGO
• Solid knowledge of generally acceptable accounting practices, financial systems, budget and cash flow monitoring and accounting controls, in an international context
• Solid proficiency in accounting software and financial systems; NetSuite experience is an advantage
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel
• Good understanding of databases, financial controls, budgeting, reporting, and audit processes
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage effectively with finance and non-finance staff
• Ability to work effectively in a multicultural and cross-functional environment
• Strong planning, organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills
• Demonstrated ability to coach staff, support teamwork, and build productive working relationships
• High level of initiative, integrity, accountability, and attention to detail
• Demonstrated ability to coach staff, support teamwork, and build productive working relationships