Description
The Partnership Finance Senior Officer will play a key role in supporting partners and IRC in their financial management of the sub-grants. The role will coordinate the facilitation of partnership management processes relating to financial reviews before submitting the payments request to finance for final sign off. Their role will also focus on supporting partners and programs’ staff to build solid capacity in finance and accounting systems.
Main Responsibilities:
- Financial Management:
+ Provide support in the management and tracking of all partner budgets and financial reporting deliverables, inform Partnerships Finance Manager and Partnerships Coordinator of any potential issues with spending and financial reporting. + Participate in the Partner's Capacity Analysis (PCA) of potential partners as appropriate and contribute to efforts to collaboratively analyze and manage material risks identified. + Assist in review and prepare partner cash requests, ensure a tracking system and matching of advance payments and expenses reported. + Support on the review of partner financial reports and supporting documentation, providing feedback to partners as necessary and flagging any compliance and financial management issues to Partnership Finance Manager. + Provide spending status when required. + Support in preparation of audit required documents. + Support in the preparation of internal finance reporting. + Ensure compliance with IRC procedures and guidelines. + Provide support to partners on any financial and reporting challenges, as required. + Assist in preparing financial report reconciliations for Program and Finance review and sign off. + Update the Finance Partnership Tracker on a regular basis. + Archive and maintain record of all sub-award documentations and make it available for review. + Liaise with partners to ensure completeness, correctness, and accuracy of financial reports. + Assist in the close-out phase of partnership agreements,
- Other:
+ Any other duties as assigned by the Partnership Finance Manager.
Job Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in relevant discipline, Master’s degree a plus.
- Demonstrated successful experience working with local partners and/or grants management.
- Relevant experience of finance and accounting.
- Highly organized, close attention to detail, and ability to effectively prioritize tasks in a fluid environment.
- Professional fluency in spoken and written English; able to communicate concisely and with impact.
- Very strong English writing and editing skills; strong computer skills.
- MS. Excel skills is a must.