Malaria Consortium is recruiting for a Finance Officer to join our team, the Finance Officer will provide a cashier function and Finance work of maintaining proper financial records of all transactions in accordance with MC financial procedures to the respective field office.

Malaria Consortium Finance Officer will be responsible for timely posting of all Invoices approved and paid, petty cash management and banking, filing of field office monthly financial information inclusive of payment vouchers, bank information, financial correspondence etc. S/he will also ensure orderliness within the finance department.

Malaria Consortium Finance officer will deal with all cash receipts and payments as well as advising the Project Manager, Technical Officer and Financial Accountant on the arising financial matters and sharing area of concern with suggested solution.

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Established in 2003, Malaria Consortium is one of the world’s leading non-profit organisations specialising in the prevention, control, and treatment of malaria and other communicable diseases among vulnerable populations.

Our mission is to save lives and improve health in Africa and Asia through evidence-based programmes that combat targeted diseases and promote Universal Health Coverage.

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Suppliers Invoice (25%):

• Receive all invoices from suppliers & vendors and prepare the Invoice authorisation forms
• Review and post all Non-NAV Procurement invoices directly onto PSF ledger ensuring the accuracy of codes, support documentation, budget availability and necessary approval from the authorised personnel.
• Review and post all NAV procurement invoices on NAV.
• Prepare all payments – cash, cheque, bank transfers and obtain approval from the authorised personnel
• Post payments onto PSF general ledger ensuring the accuracy of all the required codes.

Operations related work (25%):

• Be responsible for issuing travel and activity advances to project managers, consultants and/or any other staff travels, including reconciliation of the same on return
• Filing System:

• Ensure all supporting documents and financial filing system is organised, authentic and complete.
• In charge of archiving and filling all finance documents and ensuring that they are in safe custody and easily accessible by the finance team.
• Ensure all field office staff submit Timesheet as per set MC timeline.

Petty Cash (10%):

• In charge of keeping the Petty cash impress system and records, making requisitions and issues as approved by the authorised personnel. Take collections after issuing proper receipts and make a deposit of all cash collections in a timely, honest and trustworthy manner
• Count Petty Cash on a minimum of a monthly basis with the Financial Accountant
• Post all petty cash invoices and vouchers into the General Ledger with accurate codes.

Qualifications and experience:        

Essential

• HND or Bachelors in Accounting
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in a finance team, with at least one year in an Accounts Officer position

Desirable:

• Experience in working in INGO an added advantage
• Member of Accounting Professional body is an added advantage

Work-based skills and competencies:

Essential:

• Excellent interpersonal and communications skills
• Knowledge of NGO donors and their financial reporting requirements
• Excellent computer skills with high proficiency in Microsoft excel
• Good analytical and reporting skills
• Strong ability to be able to manage and prioritise multiple tasks
• Willingness to learn at all times

Desirable:

• Working knowledge of accounting software is an added advantage
• Trustworthiness, Stress tolerance and operational decision-making skills is an added advantage.

We need to keep beneficiaries safe so our selection process reflects our commitment to safeguarding. Please find our Code of Conduct, Safeguarding Policy and Privacy Notice. 

Due to the nature of this role we will be reviewing applications on an ongoing basis and the role might be filled and closed before the closing date. Early applications are encouraged.