Requirements
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Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field.
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Minimum 3 years of experience in financial management, preferably in an NGO or donor-funded environment.
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Strong knowledge of budgeting, financial reporting, internal controls, and donor compliance requirements.
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Advanced Excel skills and familiarity with accounting systems.
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Sharp attention to detail and strong organizational skills.
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Ability to communicate financial information clearly to non-finance stakeholders.
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Professional accounting qualification (CPA/ACCA — partial or complete).
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Experience working in multi-country or network-based programs.
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Experience with grant management and audit processes.
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Exposure to youth, climate, agriculture, or international development programs.
Financial management & controls**
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Manage day-to-day financial operations including bookkeeping, reconciliations, and expense tracking.
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Maintain accurate financial records and ensure documentation is audit-ready at all times.
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Implement and monitor internal controls and compliance processes.
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Support procurement and contracting processes with the necessary financial checks.
Budgeting & reporting****
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Support development of budgets, forecasts, and financial projections.
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Prepare monthly financial reports, variance analyses, and cashflow tracking.
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Ensure timely and accurate donor financial reporting.
Grants & donor compliance****
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Track grant expenditure against approved budgets and flag variances early.
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Ensure compliance with donor rules, reporting timelines, and allowable costs.
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Support proposal budgeting and cost narrative development.
Audit & risk management****
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Support audit processes and ensure timely closure of audit findings.
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Maintain financial risk registers and support fraud prevention measures.
Cross-functional collaboration**
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Work closely with programme teams to align budgets with workplans.
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Support coordination between finance and programme delivery for compliance and reporting