Job Description
The Financial Administrator will be responsible for the overall project financial administrative functions and for financial support to the core project team, under the general supervision of the Project Manager. The position’s key responsibilities include:

Compliance:

• Administering and coordinating all financial transactions of the project.
• Compliance with and enforcement of the country’s tax and accounting laws and regulations.
• Compliance with and enforcement of SNV ‘s financial policies and procedures.
• Compliance with and application of the EU financial procedures and terms of agreements.
• Collaboration with internal and external auditors and follow-up on the implementation of their recommendations for the project.

Prepare financial and other reports to aid the preparation of the overall project’s financial report for dissemination and decision making. To do this, the Administrator will:

• Prepare project financial reports on a monthly basis.
• Ensure that project financial reports are timely and accurately prepared in the required formats as per the donor contract.
• Prepare and share project depletion reports with the Project Manager on a monthly basis, and support in preparing project budget.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Accounting, Finance or its equivalent
• At least four years’ experience in financial administration, accounting or similar role
• Fair knowledge of project management
• Very good knowledge of Microsoft Excel

Competencies

• Knowledge of EU financial rules and regulations desirable
• Organized, and able to meet deadlines
• Knowledge of SAP and/or another automated ERP software preferred
• Culturally sensitive and able to work with diverse communities and stakeholders
• Previous experience with NGOs preferred