Senior Finance Officer

Job Description

• Oversee and manage daily program-wide accounting and finance functions including timely recording of transactions, cash management, banking, payroll, inventory, receivables, and payables.
• Plan and implement systems for financial operations in the country office and in area program offices in accordance with the LWF Finance Manual and donor regulations; including systems for cash flow management, budgeting, consolidation of accounting information, internal controls, financial reporting, financial record-keeping, grant management and compliance.
• Train and supervise finance staff in the program.
• Maintain banking relations and plan and monitor country cash flow requirements to ensure the smooth implementation.
• Prepare monthly standard accounting submissions to LWF World Service Headquarters, for review by the Finance and Administration Manger, including general ledger files, account reconciliations, expenditures by cost center/project, as well as other financial information in a timely and accurate manner.
• Prepare monthly management reports to the Finance and Administration Manager and Program staff as required, including expenditures by cost center/project and other financial information, in a timely and accurate manner.
• Prepare financial reports, for review by the Finance and Administration Manager, to donors in line with donor requirements and templates.
• Assist in developing annual fiscal year budgets together with the Finance and Administration Manager.
• Other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements

• CA / MBA Degree inrelated field, Professional qualification in accountancy. (An advanced degree is preferred).
• 10 years of progressive financial management experience in manufacturing company is required.
• Demonstrated experience and skills with budget preparation and analysis, financial reporting preparation and presentation and the proven ability to translate technical financial data into informative reports.
• Strong accounting skills and experience, including management of general ledger, journal entries, payroll, payables and balance sheet.
• Advanced computer skills in MS Office programs, particularly Excel.
• Prior staff supervisory experience and strong organizational skills are desired.
• Excellent oral and written English skills.
• Good communication and excellent inter-personal skills.
• A team player who is responsible, diplomatic and confident at dealing with people at all levels and different backgrounds.
• Good analytical skills is essential.
• A problem solving and solution oriented attitude; be methodical and adaptable.
• Planning skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work under minimal supervision and deliver on set objectives within given deadlines.
• Approachable and willingness to listen and assist finance and non-finance colleagues.
• Ability to work under pressure and on irregular working hours.
• Ability to occasionally conduct training of staff within the financial management area.

Special Information

• For further information, directly contact at 9801048463 (Pabitra).