DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Ensure the efficient management of Rural Smiles Foundation’s financial resources in accordance with internal policies and financial standards.

Ensure that all Rural Smiles Foundation financial obligations and statutory  requirements are fulfilled, including requirements to funding partners and timely reporting to Donors and stakeholders.

Participate in budget exercises including annual and programme specific budgeting.

Ensure monthly budget monitoring for the organization.

Liaise with the Head of Finance to participate in annual audit exercises, including preparation of necessary documentation.

Ensure timely disbursement / payment of statutory dues e.g. NSSF, PAYE, as  well as core costs e.g. salaries, utility bills and programme expenses.

Identify, recommend and participate on the review and update of organizational financial policies

Ensure adequate record keeping of all financial data as per Rural Smiles Foundation policies. E.g. filing of vouchers, receipts and other documents.          

Ensure implementation and adherence to internal controls.

Participate in project proposal writing i.e. design / review project budgets.

Feed data in accurate manner in the accounting software.

Ensure safety of the accounting information and risk management.

Preparation of monthly reconciliation and budget Variance analysis.

Essential

University Degree in Accountancy,or financial management, B.COM, BBA etc

Desirable

Part or a complete Level of ACCA, CPA, ACIS, CPE or equivalent.

EXPERIENCE

At least three years’ experience in finance and accounting.

Extensive experience in preparing and managing significant budgets with diverse streams of income and expenditure.

Extensive experience in working with computerised accounting systems, preferably QuickBooks.

Experience in designing and delivering finance, policies and systems.

Experience in analysing financial data and communicating to non-finance staff