Head of Finance And Administration by International Development Economics Associates Africa Network (IDAN)

• Sets up and manages the accounts of IDEAs and IDEAs-Africa Network(IDAN) in accordance with financial compliance rules and procedures as well as financial reporting deadlines.
• Institutes the necessary financial and administrative management systems for accurate recording and timely reporting in compliance with relevant laws and contractual agreements with donors and partners.
• Verifies the accuracy of accounting entries to ensure that transactions are properly documented.
• Manages program budgetary allocations.
• Provides the technical team with the human, material and financial resources it needs to carry out its activities.
• Approves supporting documents for expenses prepared by the operations department before the signature of cheques, transfer orders/transfers of funds by the Team Leader.
• Oversees the preparation of budgets and expense reports.
• Prepares the annual accounts and oversees the process of auditing the accounts ina timely manner.
• Collaborates with the senior management team to ensure strong internal controls and financial management processes are implemented.
• Manages and strengthens IDEAs' financial and administrative systems.

• Writes activity reports or any other reports relevant to good financial and administrative practices.
• Oversees the Recruitment of required human resources, in accordance with approved procedures and budget, and the management of personnel files.

• Proven experience in professional accounting and/or auditing and reporting.
• Previous experience working with international organizations.
• Previous staff management experience.
• Experience in the use of accounting software, particularly QuickBooks.
• Excellent knowledge of MS Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Excel.
• Ability to multi-task and work well with others (colleagues, contractors, and project partners).
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and fluent proficiency in English is highly preferred. Working proficiency in French would be an added advantage.
• Ability to work independently, with attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to obtain proper security clearances as noted by contracts.

• Proven experience in professional accounting and/or auditing and reporting.
• Previous experience working with international organizations.
• Previous staff management experience.
• Experience in the use of accounting software, particularly QuickBooks.
• Excellent knowledge of MS Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Excel.
• Ability to multi-task and work well with others (colleagues, contractors, and project partners).
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and fluent proficiency in English is highly preferred. Working proficiency in French would be an added advantage.
• Ability to work independently, with attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to obtain proper security clearances as noted by contracts.

• Proven experience in professional accounting and/or auditing and reporting.
• Previous experience working with international organizations.
• Previous staff management experience.
• Experience in the use of accounting software, particularly QuickBooks.
• Excellent knowledge of MS Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Excel.
• Ability to multi-task and work well with others (colleagues, contractors, and project partners).
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and fluent proficiency in English is highly preferred. Working proficiency in French would be an added advantage.
• Ability to work independently, with attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to obtain proper security clearances as noted by contracts.

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